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At the zoo: writing using a word list for reference

Describe things and people: singular adjective agreement, to be being

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils use reference resources to write picture descriptions inspired by authentic poems, and story adaptations. They learn determiners 'mi' and 'tu', pronouns 'él' and 'ella' and 'tener' with meaning be in the contexts of age, states, friends, favourite things and Christmas.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to write a description using a word list for reference and a range of adjectives.

Key Notes

  • [ga], [go] and [gu] have a hard 'g' sound; [ge] and [gi] have a softer 'g' sound.
  • Symbols in a word list for reference provide with useful information about the type of word and noun gender.
  • A word list for reference is a useful tool for independent writing.
  • Understanding symbols in a word list allows us to use correct indefinite articles and adjectival agreement.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • indefinite article: the words 'un' and 'una', meaning 'a/an'
  • noun: word for a person, place or thing
  • adjective: word that gives information about a noun
  • hay: Spanish word meaning 'there is' or 'there are'

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • A word list or dictionary gives you just the word and the definition.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

[ga], [go] and [gu] have a hard 'g' sound; [ge] and [gi] have a softer 'g' sound. Symbols in a word list for reference provide with useful information about the type of word and noun gender.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'indefinite article'

the words 'un' and 'una', meaning 'a/an'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: A word list or dictionary gives you just the word and the definition. Correction: Word lists and dictionaries use symbols to give information on the type of word and the noun gender.

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