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Year 11 - Spanish

Una persona que me influye: relative pronoun 'lo que', extended writing

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Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils use relative pronouns 'lo que', 'el que', 'el cual' in subject relative clauses, and revisit relative clauses using wh- pronouns 'que', 'donde', 'cuando'. Pupils refresh irregular preterite verb stems.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use the relative pronoun 'lo que' to extend a piece of writing about an influential person.

Key Notes

  • The relative pronoun 'lo que' means 'what' or 'the thing that' and refers to a general idea.
  • The relative pronoun 'lo que' can be used to extend written answers.
  • When translating into English, it is important to identify who or what the relative pronoun refers to.
  • When translating into English, it is important to consider the position of the prepositions within a sentence.
  • Use the acronym BORDER to structure, develop and enhance your response with key content and varied language.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • relative pronoun: a pronoun that introduces a relative clause
  • lo que: relative pronoun meaning 'what' or 'the thing that'
  • el que, la que: relative pronoun meaning 'who', 'that', 'which' or 'the person who'
  • BORDER: acronym for extended writing

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • 'Lo que' can refer to a specific noun or a person.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.

The relative pronoun 'lo que' means 'what' or 'the thing that' and refers to a general idea. The relative pronoun 'lo que' can be used to extend written answers.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'relative pronoun'

a pronoun that introduces a relative clause. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: 'Lo que' can refer to a specific noun or a person. Correction: 'Lo que' means 'what' or 'the thing that'. It refers to a general idea, rather than a specific noun or person.

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