Prüfungsvorbereitung: extended writing (Edexcel)
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can confidently tackle all parts of the German writing exam, developing and extending my answers as appropriate, and translating accurately into German.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- When describing a photo for the writing exam, focus on verb accuracy and clarity. Keep sentences short and simple.
- The BORDER acronym is a useful tool to respond fully and accurately to bullet point prompts in longer writing tasks.
- In extended writing, use subordinate clauses, relative clauses and infinitive constructions to extend sentences.
- When translating into German, translate the verb first, think about noun gender and check word order.
- When translating, account for the meaning of every word, but remember the message may not translate word-for-word.
Keywords
Subordinate clause - after certain conjunctions, the verb is sent to the end of the sentence or clause
Relative clause - adds information about the noun in the main clause
Infinitive contstruction - a verb in the infinitive preceded by 'zu'
Common misconception
The only way to extend my sentences to add complexity is to add a subordinate clause with 'weil'.
There are many ways to add complexity, including using subordinate clauses with a wide range of conjunctions, as well as adding relative clauses or infinitive constructions.
Teacher tip
Task B1 is aimed at Foundation students. Task B3 has a Higher or Foundation option. For Task B2, Higher students could complete either or both options, as they will do both of these in the writing exam. Different themes have deliberately been chosen for the two options to allow for this.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which phrase means 'something nice'?
Q2.Match the German and English.
rabbit
victory
line
neighbour
sound, tone
bloke, guy
Q3.Match the German and English.
to build, building
to last, lasting
to laugh, laughing
to deliver, delivering
to create, manage
to destroy, destroying
Q4.Order the words to say: 'we decided to buy a dress'.
Q5.Write in English: 'ich habe den Ball geworfen'.
Q6.Write in German: 'the food was not spicy'.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How could you extend sentences and add complexity?
Q2.What acronym can be used to help you in the writing exam?
Q3.Write in German: 'there is a young couple'.
Q4.Write in German: 'when the child got up'.
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