German word order - question vs statement
This sequence of teaching is an introduction to forming 'yes/no' questions in German, by swapping verb and subject. It includes brief description of the structure, followed by structured input practice (listening and reading), supported output activities (speaking and writing) and freer production activity to develop learner knowledge.
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Language being learnt
Type / purpose of resource
Pedagogical focus
Grammar - Syntax (word order/questions, negations, pronouns, post-adverb)
Interaction (e.g., face to face, online)
Teaching Methods: Processing Instruction
Teaching Methods: Task-Based Language Teaching
Type of practice - Listening
Type of practice - Reading
Type of practice - Speaking (interaction)
Type of practice - Speaking
Type of practice - Writing (interaction)
Type of practice - Writing
Vocabulary - Question words
Interaction (e.g., face to face, online)
Teaching Methods: Processing Instruction
Teaching Methods: Task-Based Language Teaching
Type of practice - Listening
Type of practice - Reading
Type of practice - Speaking (interaction)
Type of practice - Speaking
Type of practice - Writing (interaction)
Type of practice - Writing
Vocabulary - Question words
Modality / mode (skill)
Target age range
Hours of prior instruction
0-50 hours
| Key stage | Year | Ages | Hours of instruction (based on 40 weeks in a year) | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7-8 | 40 | ||
| 4 | 8-9 | 40 | ||
| 5 | 9-10 | 40 | ||
| 6 | 10-11 | 40 | ||
| KS2 | 160 | |||
| 7 | 11-12 | 80 | ||
| 8 | 12-13 | 80 | ||
| 9 | 13-14 | 80 | ||
| KS3 | 400 | |||
| 10 | 14-15 | 120 | ||
| 11 | 15-16 | 120 | ||
| KS4 | 640 | |||
| 12 | 16-17 | 200 | ||
| 13 | 17-18 | 200 | ||
| A-levels | 1040 |
Thematic / semantic field