Year 11 - German
Prüfungsvorbereitung: picture task, conversation (Edexcel)
Wiederholung: Fragen und Antworten
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Unit Summary
This unit draws together known grammar and vocabulary in practising the skills for the different elements of the GCSE examination.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to confidently take part in a picture description task and conversation in the style of the speaking exam.
Key Notes
- When describing a photo, use the acronym PALM. It stands for People, Action, Location, Mood. Add your own opinions too.
- A well-developed response in conversation has at least three verb clauses.
- Extend your answers by using a different tense, a different subject, or opinions and reasons.
Vocabulary To Learn
- PALM: an acronym to summarise what to include in a photo description: People, Action, Location, Mood
- verb clause: part of a sentence that contains a subject and a verb
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Like in a role-play, I should keep my answers short and concise in a conversation.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
When describing a photo, use the acronym PALM. It stands for People, Action, Location, Mood. Add your own opinions too. A well-developed response in conversation has at least three verb clauses.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'PALM'
an acronym to summarise what to include in a photo description: People, Action, Location, Mood. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: Like in a role-play, I should keep my answers short and concise in a conversation. Correction: Conversation answers following the picture task should be developed and extended with at least three verb clauses.
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