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Planning the closing of a journalistic report about the Titanic
Pupil outcome: I can plan the closing paragraph of a journalistic report about the Titanic. Key learning points: - The closing is the final paragraph of a journalistic report. - The closing summarises what is currently happening and what...
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Writing clear analytical paragraphs about Bilan's 'Asha and the Spirit Bird'
Pupil outcome: I can plan and write up a clear and cohesive paragraph to answer the question: ‘How does Bilan present the temple? in 'Asha and the Spirit Bird'. Key learning points: - In analytical writing, use conjunctions and...
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'The Yellow Wallpaper': crafting voice
Pupil outcome: I can evaluate how a writer constructs different voices and writes using a specific voice. Key learning points: - In 'The Yellow Wallpaper', Perkins Gilman may have wanted to reveal more about John than the narrator...
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Writing a speech: openings and closings
Pupil outcome: I can craft an effective opening and closing paragraph for a persuasive speech. Key learning points: - It is important to consider how the tone of a speech opening will engage the audience and establish your viewpoint. -...
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Considering and evaluating persuasive letters
Pupil outcome: I can consider the effectiveness of modal verbs, personification and active voice in persuasive letters. Key learning points: - Using words with medium and high modality can convey a sense of confidence and obligation onto...
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Using modality, personification and active voice to write a persuasive letter
Pupil outcome: I can use modality, personification and active voice to write a persuasive letter. Key learning points: - Offering ideas for further steps to the recipient of your letter can make your argument more persuasive. - Using...
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Was darf man ab wann? 'Dürfen' vs 'können', wh- questions and modal verbs
Pupil outcome: I can use 'können' and 'dürfen' to describe what people are able to do and what people are allowed to do. Key learning points: - 'Dürfen' refers to permission required from another person to do something. - 'Können' refers...
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Lebenserfahrung: simple past with früher, gern, lieber, am liebsten, reflexive verbs
Pupil outcome: I can use reflexive verbs and adverbs in the perfect and imperfect tenses in the context of studies and work. Key learning points: - In two-verb structures, the reflexive pronoun normally comes after the first verb. - In...
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What others want or have to do: 'vouloir' and 'devoir' singular
Pupil outcome: I can use the modal verbs 'devoir' and 'vouloir' in the singular persons in the context of summer activities. Key learning points: - [tion] sounds like 'attention' - To talk about what you have to, or want to do, use modal...
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Entrevista con Arturo Pérez Reverte: use imperfect and preterite together
Pupil outcome: I can use knowledge of the imperfect and preterite to respond to reading comprehension questions in the context of the work of Arturo Pérez Reverte. Key learning points: - The 1st, 2nd and 3rd person plural imperfect...
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Planning and writing the conclusion of an essay
Pupil outcome: I can write the conclusion of an essay, including a range of linguistic features. Key learning points: - In our essay, the conclusion reflects the essay title, bringing the information from previous paragraphs together. -...
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Improve your lifestyle: modal 2-verb structures and pronoun 'man'
Pupil outcome: I can differentiate between uses of 'können' and 'dürfen' to express 'can', and discuss healthy lifestyles with others using modal verbs and 'man'. Key learning points: - [r] is consonantal at the start of a syllable,...
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Considering openings, cohesion, and endings to structure an effective argument
Pupil outcome: I can use a range of structural devices to engage my reader from beginning to end. Key learning points: - Viewpoint does not need to be established in the first sentence but should become apparent quickly - Mirroring of...
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What you can and can't do: 'pouvoir' and 'savoir' singular persons
Pupil outcome: I can use the modal verbs 'pouvoir' and 'savoir' in the singular persons to say what summer activities I can do. Key learning points: - [ien] sounds like 'bien' - Use 'pouvoir' to talk about ability or permission; use...
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'Macbeth': the importance of kingship
Pupil outcome: I can write in a clear and concise manner about the role of kingship in 'Macbeth'. Key learning points: - King Duncan is based on a historical figure, although Shakespeare made his Duncan a more sympathetic figure. -...
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Past Tense of German Modal Verbs Made Easy
In German grammar lesson we dive into the complexities of using modal verbs like "mögen," "müssen," "dürfen," and more in the past tense. This comprehensive guide simplifies the use of modal verbs in the Perfekt and...
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das Präteritum: Purpose, Use & Regular Verbs of the German "Simple Past" - A2/B1 German Grammar
Embark on a linguistic time-travel journey with our latest German lesson! 🇩🇪✨ Discover the enchanting world of Präteritum, where regular verbs come to life in past tales! 📜🕰️ Ready to unravel the mysteries of conjugations and spice up...
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Talking About Mysteries & The Unknown in English - Spoken English Lesson
In this lesson, you can learn to talk about mysteries in English and describe things we can’t explain.
Do you like a good mystery? Perhaps you read a book, saw a film, or watched a documentary about something which...
Do you like a good mystery? Perhaps you read a book, saw a film, or watched a documentary about something which...
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Using the Verb Be - 5 Levels of English Grammar
Check your grammar level with BE! In this English grammar lesson, you can learn about using the verb ‘be’, and test your English grammar skills! Find the level you'd like to start from under 'Contents', or, start from...
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How to Use Would in English - English Modal Verbs
Learn about the modal verb 'would', the different meanings of 'would', and how to use 'would' in English in this free English lesson.
Would you like to learn more about 'would' and what it means? If I asked you to...
Would you like to learn more about 'would' and what it means? If I asked you to...
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How to Use Must in English - English Modal Verbs
In this lesson, you can learn about the verb 'must'. 'Must' can have many different meanings in English. In this video, you can learn about the different meanings of 'must', and how to use 'must' in English. Continue...
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How to Use Should, Ought to, Supposed to and Had Better - English Modal Verbs Lesson
Learn how to use 'should', 'ought to', 'supposed to' and 'had better' in this video lesson. You'll see what these verbs mean and how to use them.
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1. How to Use 'Sh
ould' 0:45
2. 'Should' vs....
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How to Use Can, Could and Be Able To - English Modal Verbs for Ability
In this lesson, you can learn how to use can and could English modal verbs to talk about ability. You will also learn about the verbs be able to and managed to to talk about ability. These verbs are not modal verbs, but...
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#17 Wollen (GwP1) - Deutsch lernen
This is the 17th video in German with Puppets Series #1. In this video my puppets will explain how to use "wollen" in the present tense.