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- Year 11
- AQA
De compras: modal verbs, extended reading (AQA)
I can read aloud and answer reading comprehension questions on the topic of shopping.
- Year 11
- AQA
De compras: modal verbs, extended reading (AQA)
I can read aloud and answer reading comprehension questions on the topic of shopping.
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Key learning points
- The modal verbs 'querer', 'poder', 'deber' and 'tener que' are followed by an infinitive verb.
- It is important to have a good knowledge of sound-symbol correspondences to accurately read aloud in Spanish.
- It is important to spot tricky sounds and cognates, and mentally rehearse before reading aloud in Spanish.
- It is important to look out for synonyms and distractors when answering reading comprehension questions.
Keywords
Modal verb - verb of necessity or possibility used with a second verb in the infinitive, e.g. 'must do', 'can eat', 'want to help'
Infinitive - form of the verb giving its general meaning, with no subject or tense
Sound-symbol correspondence - relationship between letters and their sounds
Common misconception
Modal verbs like 'quiero' can be followed with a 1st person singular verb like 'compro'.
Modal verbs like 'quiero' must be followed with an infinitive verb like 'comprar'. For example, 'I want to buy' in Spanish is 'quiero comprar'.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'Vosotros __________ levantáis temprano'. Choose the correct missing word.
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
to buy, buying
to take, carry, wear
to ask for, order
to push, pushing
to choose, elect
to use, utilise
Q3.Match the Spanish and English.
street
fashion
rhythm
wood
discount
Q4.Order the words to say: 'I am going to go shopping in the centre'.
Q5.Write in English: 'debo comprar una corbata'.
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'she received a jacket'.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the words and missing sounds.
[ge]
[j]
[ll]
[v]
[ce]
[ci]