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      De compras: direct object pronouns, role-play (Edexcel)

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can use direct object pronouns and respond to role-play scenarios in the context of shopping.

      Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons

      Key learning points

      1. Use the DOP 'lo' to mean 'him' or 'it' for masculine objects, and 'la' to mean 'her' or 'it' for feminine objects.
      2. Use the DOP 'los' to mean 'them' for masculine objects, and 'las' to mean 'them' for feminine objects.
      3. In 1-verb structures, direct object pronouns come before the verb.
      4. In 2-verb structures, direct object pronouns can come before the conjugated verb or attached to the infinitive.
      5. When performing role-play, answers should be a short phrase or sentence. Do not add unnecessary detail.

      Keywords

      • Direct object pronoun - replaces the noun receiving the action of the verb e.g. 'me', 'you', 'it', 'them'

      • Lo - direct object pronoun meaning 'him' or 'it' for masculine singular nouns

      • La - direct object pronoun meaning 'her' or 'it' for feminine singular nouns

      • Los - direct object pronoun meaning 'them' for masculine plural nouns

      • Las - direct object pronoun meaning 'them' for feminine plural nouns

      Common misconception

      I should include as much detail as possible in role-play answers.

      When perfoming a role-play, answers should contain one verb and be concise. Do not add unnecessary detail.

      Teacher tip

      Task B2 is more challenging than Task B1 and may be better suited to Higher Tier students.

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Which noun is an item of clothing?

      diseño (m)
      entrada (f)
      moda (f)
      lectura (f)
      Correct answer: zapato (m)

      Q2.
      Match the Spanish to the English.

      Correct Answer:costar,to cost, costing

      to cost, costing

      Correct Answer:escoger,to choose, choosing

      to choose, choosing

      Correct Answer:gastar,to spend, spending

      to spend, spending

      Correct Answer:pagar,to pay, paying

      to pay, paying

      Correct Answer:probar,to try, trying

      to try, trying

      Correct Answer:traer,to bring, bringing

      to bring, bringing

      Q3.
      Match the Spanish to the English

      Correct Answer:aumento (m),increase

      increase

      Correct Answer:descuento (m),discount

      discount

      Correct Answer:disfraz (m),costume

      costume

      Correct Answer:juguete (m),toy

      toy

      Correct Answer:lujo (m),luxury

      luxury

      Correct Answer:tamaño (m),size

      size

      Q4.
      Order the words to say: ' the cheap shirt and the expensive T-shirts'.

      1 - la
      2 - camisa
      3 - barata
      4 - y
      5 - las
      6 - camisetas
      7 - caras

      Q5.
      Write in English: 'necesito devolver la falda'.

      Correct Answer: I need to return the skirt

      Q6.
      Write in Spanish: 'the suit is not practical'.

      Correct Answer: El traje no es práctico

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      Which advice for role-play tasks is correct?

      Include as much detail as possible.
      Correct answer: Avoid one-word answers.
      Correct answer: Include a verb in every answer.
      Include an opinion in every answer.
      Always use formal language.

      Q2.
      '__________ voy a comprar hoy'. You are talking about a dress. Choose the correct missing word.

      el
      Correct answer: lo
      la
      los
      las

      Q3.
      Order the words to say: 'I didn't find them in the shop'.

      1 - no
      2 - los
      3 - encontré
      4 - en
      5 - la
      6 - tienda

      Q4.
      Write in Spanish: 'she is going to wear it'. You are talking about a T-shirt.

      Correct Answer: va a llevarla, la va a llevar, ella va a llevarla, ella la va a llevar

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