Year 10 - German
Technologie der Zukunft: 'du' & 'ihr' questions with reflexives, modals, future
Media and technology: Technologie
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Unit Summary
This unit revisits present and future tenses and modal verbs and consolidates knowledge of verb-subject questions in single and two-verb structures. It introduces the imperative (informal - du/ihr) of weak verbs and the Da-Wo compounds 'worum' and 'darum' as pupils explore online communication.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to ask open and closed questions in the present and future tenses, with modal and reflexive verbs, using intonation effectively to read aloud and ask questions about future technology.
Key Notes
- A closed question is formed by swapping the position of the verb and subject in a statement.
- Add a question word in front of the verb to change a closed question into an open one.
- In questions with reflexive verbs, only subject and verb swap position, and the reflexive pronoun follows the subject.
- Future or modal (2-verb) questions swap the subject and 1st verb; the infinitive remains at the end.
- Varied intonation and accurate pronunciation matter in speaking and reading aloud; punctuation and understanding help.
Vocabulary To Learn
- closed question: a question which can be answered with 'yes' or no'
- open question: a question which starts with a question word such as 'Wo?' and seeks information
- intonation: the rise and fall of the voice when speaking
- reflexive: describes an action where the subject and object of the verb are the same
- modal verb: verb of necessity or possibility used with a 2nd verb in infinitive, e.g., 'must', 'can', 'want'
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Closed questions in German require a translation of 'do you …' or 'are you …', as in English.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
A closed question is formed by swapping the position of the verb and subject in a statement. Add a question word in front of the verb to change a closed question into an open one.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'closed question'
a question which can be answered with 'yes' or no'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: Closed questions in German require a translation of 'do you …' or 'are you …', as in English. Correction: Swap the position of the verb and the subject to create a closed question in German. Do not use translations of 'do you …' or 'are you …'.
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