Year 7 - German
Rules of a game: modal verbs, 'jeder', 'jede', 'jedes', dictogloss skills
Improve your lifestyle: modal verbs 'müssen', 'dürfen', 'wollen'
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Unit Summary
This unit extends pupils' knowledge of two-verb structures with 'können' with the introduction of 3 new modal verbs. It teaches pupils how to use these in practical general situations, using the pronoun 'man' and the determiner 'jeder'. Pupils consolidate a range of sound-symbol correspondences.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use strong verbs, modal verbs and 'jed-' when explaining the rules of a game, and complete a dictogloss task to reinforce your understanding and use of language.
Key Notes
- A strong verb has a vowel change in the verb stem of the 2nd and 3rd person singular forms.
- Modal verbs (e.g., 'können') are used with an infinitive, which is placed at the end of the sentence.
- 'Jed-' means 'every'. Use the same ending as the definite article if the noun is the subject: 'jeder', 'jede', 'jedes'.
- When a masculine noun is the object in the sentence, use 'jeden'. The feminine and neuter forms remain unchanged.
- Dictogloss tasks help you practise language through summarising and reproducing language you have read or heard.
Vocabulary To Learn
- strong verb: a verb which changes its vowel in the verb stem of some of its forms
- modal verb: verb of necessity or possibility (must, can, want) used with a 2nd verb in the infinitive, which goes to the end
- jed-: determiner meaning 'every'
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Strong verbs have a vowel change in all parts of the verb.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
A strong verb has a vowel change in the verb stem of the 2nd and 3rd person singular forms. Modal verbs (e.g., 'können') are used with an infinitive, which is placed at the end of the sentence.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'strong verb'
a verb which changes its vowel in the verb stem of some of its forms. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: Strong verbs have a vowel change in all parts of the verb. Correction: Strong verbs have a vowel change in the 2nd and 3rd person singular forms of the verb only (e.g., 'ich werfe', 'du wirfst', 'sie wirft').
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