At the zoo: writing using a word list for reference
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write a description using a word list for reference and a range of adjectives.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- [ga], [go] and [gu] have a hard ‘g’ sound; [ge] and [gi] have a softer ‘g’ sound.
- Symbols in a word list for reference provide with useful information about the type of word and noun gender.
- A word list for reference is a useful tool for independent writing.
- Understanding symbols in a word list allows us to use correct indefinite articles and adjectival agreement.
Keywords
Indefinite article - the words 'un' and 'una', meaning 'a/an'
Noun - word for a person, place or thing
Adjective - word that gives information about a noun
Hay - Spanish word meaning 'there is' or 'there are'
Common misconception
A word list or dictionary gives you just the word and the definition.
Word lists and dictionaries use symbols to give information on the type of word and the noun gender.
Teacher tip
Time could be allocated to allow pupils to look up additional animals using online reference sites or bilingual dictionaries.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which sound-symbol correspondence (SSC) is missing from these words? se__ndo; mucho __sto, __sano?
Q2.Which description best describes this group of words: gema, gimnasia, gusano, gato, girasol?
Q3.Complete the sentence: Adjectives change depending on whether the noun they describe is masculine or ...
Q4.'Es rápido y contento' could describe:
Q5.¿Cómo es el elefante? Choose the response that says: 'The elephant is big and slow'.
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'The rabbit is different and kind.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which words have the same [g] sound as 'gato'?
Q2.Match the Spanish and the English.
Q3.Which of the following sentences says: 'The tiger is too fast'?
Q4.Match the Spanish and the English.
Q5.Translate this sentence: 'Hay un conejo serio.'
Q6.Order the words to say: 'In the zoo, there is a curious bear'.
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