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      De compras: modal verbs, extended reading (Edexcel)

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can read aloud and answer reading comprehension questions on the topic of shopping.

      Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons

      Key learning points

      1. The modal verbs 'querer', 'poder', 'deber' and 'tener que' are followed by an infinitive verb.
      2. It is important to have a good knowledge of sound-symbol correspondences to accurately read aloud in Spanish.
      3. It is important to spot tricky sounds and cognates, and mentally rehearse before reading aloud in Spanish.
      4. 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'.

      Teacher tip

      Slide 10 contains Higher-tier vocabulary. To create a sense of urgency and competition in Task A1, you could set the class a challenge to see which pair can translate all the words in the grid first.

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      'Vosotros __________ levantáis temprano'. Choose the correct missing word.

      me
      te
      se
      nos
      Correct answer: os

      Q2.
      Match the Spanish and English.

      Correct Answer:comprar,to buy, buying

      to buy, buying

      Correct Answer:llevar,to take, carry, wear

      to take, carry, wear

      Correct Answer:pedir,to ask for, order

      to ask for, order

      Correct Answer:empujar,to push, pushing

      to push, pushing

      Correct Answer:elegir,to choose, elect

      to choose, elect

      Correct Answer:utilizar,to use, utilise

      to use, utilise

      Q3.
      Match the Spanish and English.

      Correct Answer:bolsillo (m),pocket

      pocket

      Correct Answer:calle (f),street

      street

      Correct Answer:moda (f),fashion

      fashion

      Correct Answer:ritmo (m),rhythm

      rhythm

      Correct Answer:madera (f),wood

      wood

      Correct Answer:descuento (m),discount

      discount

      Q4.
      Order the words to say: 'I am going to go shopping in the centre'.

      1 - voy
      2 - a
      3 - ir
      4 - de compras
      5 - en
      6 - el
      7 - centro

      Q5.
      Write in English: 'debo comprar una corbata'.

      Correct Answer: I have to buy a tie, I must buy a tie

      Q6.
      Write in Spanish: 'she received a jacket'.

      Correct Answer: recibió una chaqueta, ella recibió una chaqueta

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      Match the words and missing sounds.

      Correct Answer:__nte,[ge]

      [ge]

      Correct Answer:_ovenes,[j]

      [j]

      Correct Answer:__evar,[ll]

      [ll]

      Correct Answer:_estido,[v]

      [v]

      Correct Answer:__rrado,[ce]

      [ce]

      Correct Answer:__ncuenta,[ci]

      [ci]

      Q2.
      Which verb is a synonym for 'mandar'?

      creer
      Correct answer: enviar
      escoger
      regalar
      recibir

      Q3.
      'I want to sell'. Choose the correct translation.

      querer vender
      quiero vendo
      querer vendo
      Correct answer: quiero vender

      Q4.
      Write in Spanish: 'he has to complain'.

      Correct Answer: tiene que quejarse, él tiene que quejarse

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