Namibia: extended reading, extended writing
Learning outcomes
I can read and understand an extended text, then plan and select language to write an extended text in German about Namibia, checking my work for accuracy.
I can pronounce long and short [a], [o] and [u] accurately when reading aloud.
Namibia: extended reading, extended writing
Learning outcomes
I can read and understand an extended text, then plan and select language to write an extended text in German about Namibia, checking my work for accuracy.
I can pronounce long and short [a], [o] and [u] accurately when reading aloud.
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Key learning points
- Planning to write involves organising ideas and selecting language.
- Using a checklist helps to ensure an appropriate range of language is used.
- Reading a text aloud helps practise prounciation and supports understanding.
- Reading and understanding an extended text needs attention to vocabulary, structures and a focus on required details.
- Accuracy in reading and writing is enchanced by careful checking.
Keywords
Perfect tense - a past tense in German which uses a past participle with the verb ‘haben’ or ‘sein’
Imperfect tense - the simple, one-word past tense in German; for example ‘ich war’ (I was), ‘er hatte’ (he had)
Common misconception
The German vowel sounds [a], [o] and [u] are the same as in English.
German vowel sounds can be either long or short. Pronouncing them correctly ensure more authentic pronunciation, more accurate transcription and better understanding. Keep the simple rules in mind and practise reading aloud regularly.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
son
look, view
mother
place
sense, meaning
sound
war
hatte
gab
las
ließ
wusste
no ending
-st
-te
-test
-en
Exit quiz
6 Questions
attack
worry
country, state, land
concentration
exercise
gentleman, Mr.