Nos preparamos: writing practice (Edexcel)
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can confidently complete exam-style essay and translation questions from the writing paper.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The BORDER acronym is a useful tool to respond fully and accurately to bullet point writing prompts.
- It is important to carefully check verb endings and adjectival agreement when translating from English to Spanish.
Keywords
BORDER - acronym used to respond fully and accurately to bullet point writing prompts
Common misconception
I should translate each English word individually when translating into Spanish.
It is important to read the whole sentence first and translate chunks of language rather than each individual word.
Teacher tip
Depending on your group, you may instruct students to complete these tasks in exam conditions or complete them collaboratively as a class.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the Spanish and English.
expensive
fun, funny
exciting
easy
dangerous
practical
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
app
documentary
entrance, admission ticket
clothes, clothing
season
glass
Q3.Match the Spanish and English.
to look for, search
to share, sharing
to speak, speaking
to call, calling
to spend (time)
to see, watch
Q4.Order the words to say: 'sometimes she likes to use technology'.
Q5.Write in English: 'la película me hace reír'.
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'Do you use the computer?'.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What acronym can you use to help you in the writing exam?
Q2.Order the words to say: 'normally I try to recycle all of my rubbish'.
Q3.'Last week I had no time'. Choose the correct translation.
Q4.Write in Spanish: 'I like cold drinks'.
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