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German phonics collection

[-d]

�Artwork: Steve Clarke

Date updated: 10 / 08 / 21

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Phonetik

Introduction

Y7 T3.1 Week 5 Slides 2-8

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-d

und

Timing: 1 minute

Aim: To introduce/consolidate SSC [-d]

Procedure:�1. Present the letter(s) and say the [-d] sound first, on its own. Students repeat it with you.�2. Bring up the word ”und” on its own, say it, students repeat it, so that they have the opportunity to focus all of their attention on the connection between the written word and its sound.

3. A possible gesture for this would be to make an exaggerated plus sign with your index fingers, holding them up in front of you.

4. Roll back the animations and work through 1-3 again, but this time, dropping your voice completely to listen carefully to the students saying the [-d] sound, pronouncing ”und” and, if using, doing the gesture.��Word frequency (1 is the most frequent word in German): �und [2]

Source: Jones, R.L. & Tschirner, E. (2006). A frequency dictionary of German: core vocabulary for learners. Routledge

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und

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und

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-d

und

Grund

Hand

Kind

rund

Land

[reason]

Timing: 2 minutes

Aim: To introduce/consolidate SSC [-d]

Procedure:

Introduce and elicit the pronunciation of the individual SSC [-d] and then the source word again ‘und’ (with gesture, if using).
Then present and elicit the pronunciation of the five cluster words.

The cluster words have been chosen for their high-frequency, from a range of word classes, with the SSC (where possible) positioned within a variety of syllables within the words (e.g. initial, 2^nd, final etc.). Additionally, we have tried to use words that build cumulatively on previously taught SSCs (see the Phonics Teaching Sequence document) and do not include new SSCs. Where new SSCs are used, they are often consonants which have a similar symbol-sound correspondence in English.�

Word frequency (1 is the most frequent word in German): �und [2]; rund [316] Land [146]; Hand [179]; Grund [230]; Kind [106].�Source: Jones, R.L. & Tschirner, E. (2006). A frequency dictionary of German: core vocabulary for learners. Routledge

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und

Grund

Hand

Kind

rund

Land

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Grund

Hand

Kind

rund

Land

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das Fahrrad

das Kind

das Land

die Antwort

der Hut

die Welt

die Möglichkeit

das Mitglied

die Luft

der Unterschied

der Umstand

der Monat

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Hör die Pluralformen an. Endet das Wort mit -d oder -t?

Some of these plurals use rule 4, -er plus umlaut if possible:

Mitglieder, Fahrräder, Länder, Kinder

Phonetik

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Consolidation [1]

Y8 T3.1 Week 2 Slides 2-4; 22

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-d

und

Timing: 1 minute

Aim: To introduce/consolidate SSC [-d]

Procedure:�1. Present the letter(s) and say the [-d] sound first, on its own. Students repeat it with you.�2. Bring up the word ”und” on its own, say it, students repeat it, so that they have the opportunity to focus all of their attention on the connection between the written word and its sound.

3. A possible gesture for this would be to make an exaggerated plus sign with your index fingers, holding them up in front of you.

4. Roll back the animations and work through 1-3 again, but this time, dropping your voice completely to listen carefully to the students saying the [-d] sound, pronouncing ”und” and, if using, doing the gesture.��Word frequency (1 is the most frequent word in German): �und [2]

Source: Jones, R.L. & Tschirner, E. (2006). A frequency dictionary of German: core vocabulary for learners. Routledge

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und

Grund

Hand

Kind

rund

Land

[reason]

Timing: 2 minutes

Aim: To introduce/consolidate SSC [-d]

Procedure:

Introduce and elicit the pronunciation of the individual SSC [-d] and then the source word again ‘und’ (with gesture, if using).
Then present and elicit the pronunciation of the five cluster words.

The cluster words have been chosen for their high-frequency, from a range of word classes, with the SSC (where possible) positioned within a variety of syllables within the words (e.g. initial, 2^nd, final etc.). Additionally, we have tried to use words that build cumulatively on previously taught SSCs (see the Phonics Teaching Sequence document) and do not include new SSCs. Where new SSCs are used, they are often consonants which have a similar symbol-sound correspondence in English.�

Word frequency (1 is the most frequent word in German): �und [2]; rund [316] Land [146]; Hand [179]; Grund [230]; Kind [106].�Source: Jones, R.L. & Tschirner, E. (2006). A frequency dictionary of German: core vocabulary for learners. Routledge

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Endet die Singularform mit ‘d’ oder ‘t’?

Hör dir die Pluralform an. Schreib die Singularform.

	‘t’	‘d’


Tod
Tat
Staat

	‘t’	‘d’
Hund
Einzelkind
Gründ
Soldat
Hundert

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Land

Schwimmbad

At the start or in the middle of words, German [d] is like the ‘d’ in English ‘do’.�At the end of words, as you know, it sounds like ‘t’.

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Timing: 5 minutes��Aim: To revisit and consolidate [d] and [t] in the middle and at the end of words.��Procedure:�1. Click on the action button to play the recording of a plural.

2. Write [d] or [t] at the end of the singular form.

3. Click on the mouse to view and check answers.

Transcript:�1. Länder�2. Schwimmbäder�3. Tode�4. Taten�5. Staaten�6. Hunde�7. Einzelkinder�8. Gründe�9. Soldaten�10. Hunderte

Note: Staaten and Soldaten are irregular plurals, but the focus is on listening out for the more English-sounding consonant (‘t’ or ‘d’) in the plural word and using it to arrive at the singular form that will be written with that consonant whilst sounding like a ‘t’.��Word frequency (1 is the most frequent word in German):

Land [134], Schwimmbad [>5009], Tod [540], Tat [1178], Staat [337], Hund [825], Einzelkind [>5009], Grund [249], Soldat [1267], hundert [1107]�Source: Jones, R.L. & Tschirner, E. (2019). A frequency dictionary of German: core vocabulary for learners. Routledge

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1					I	D	E	A	L
2						E	N	G	L	A	N	D
3		P	R	O	D	U	K	T	E
4					S	T	A	N	D
5	D	I	M	E	N	S	I	O	N
6					S	C	H	A	D	E
7						H	A	N	D
8				W	I	L	D
9				S	T	A	N	D	A	R	D
10				K	A	N	D	I	D	A	T
11			S	T	U	D	I	E

At the start or in the middle of words, German [d] is like the ‘d’ in English ‘do’.�At the end of words, as you know, it sounds like ‘t’.

Sag die Wörter. Ist das [d] wie im Englischen oder anders?

anders

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Say Schade! to mean �(It’s a )pity! or �(What a) shame!’

Timing: 2 minutes��Aim: This activity highlights similarities and differences in the English and German pronunciation of the SSC [d-] and [-d], using cognates and near-cognates which have not been previously taught.

�Procedure:�1. Students say the words aloud in German, (following the rule that [d] at the start or in the middle of words sounds like ‘d’ in ‘do’ and final [-d] is like ‘t’)

2. They compare how the words sound with the pronunciation of their English equivalents.

3. They note down for each whether the [d] sound is the same as in English or different.

4. Click the ticks to listen and check the German pronunciation.�5. Students identify the hidden word (Deutschland) running top to bottom, which also contains this week’s SSC [-d] and initial [d-].

Transcript:�ideal�England�Produkte�Stand�Dimension�Schade�Hand�wild�Standard�Kandidat�Studie��Word frequency of words, including unknown words or cognates (1 is the most frequent word in German): �Dimension [1998] England [1762] Hand [180] ideal [1234] Kandidat [1854] Produkte [422] schade [2788] Stand [1357] Standard [1982] Studie [784] wild [1643]�Source: Jones, R.L. & Tschirner, E. (2006). A frequency dictionary of German: core vocabulary for learners. Routledge

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Consolidation [2]

Y9 T1.2 Week 2 Slides 2-3; 16

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sprechen / hören

As you know -d- at the beginning or in the middle of a word is pronounced as in English.

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landen

Saarland

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3

die Landschaft

At the end of a word -d sounds like t.

If d ends a word within a compound, it also sounds like t, though softer.

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hören / sprechen

Hör zu. Welches Wort ist es? �Sag die Singularform.

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[die Wand]

[das Land]

[der Verband]

[die Hand]

[der Strand]

[das Armband]

[der Brand]

[der Stand]

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hören / sprechen

Hör zu. Wie oft hörst du [d]?�Include all [d] sounds.

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	Deutschland hat sechzehn Bundesländer, die alle eigene Regierungen haben.	5
	Bayern ist ein großes Bundesland, das im Süden von Deutschland liegt.	6
	Die Stadt Dortmund liegt in einem Bundesland, das Nordrhein-Westfalen heißt.	6
	Ein Dortmunder ist jemand, der in Dortmund wohnt.	6
	Die Niederlande sind ein Land, das links von Norddeutschland liegt.	7
	Die Niederlande haben Inseln, die in der Nordsee liegen.	5

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Bundesland (state, province) is similar to the English county.

die Niederlande – Netherlands

Timing: 6 minutes��Aim: to practise aural comprehension of SSC [-d-] in longer sentences that include relative clause.

Procedure:�1. Click to play the audio.

2. Students tally the number of [-d] sounds they hear. (Initial, middle and final -d- sounds all count).

3. Click to check answers and reveal written full written sentences.

Transcript:�1. Deutschland hat sechzehn Bundesländer, die alle eigene Regierungen haben.

2. Bayern ist ein großes Bundesland, das im Süden von Deutschland liegt.

3. Die Stadt Dortmund liegt in einem Bundesland, das Nordrhein-Westfalen heißt.

4. Ein Dortmunder ist jemand, der in Dortmund wohnt.

5. Die Niederlande sind ein Land, das links von Norddeutschland liegt.

6. Die Niederlande haben Inseln, die in der Nordsee liegen.

Word frequency (1 is the most frequent word in German): �Regierung [521] Bundesland [1993] Niederlande [3798]�Source: Jones, R.L. & Tschirner, E. (2019). A frequency dictionary of German: core vocabulary for learners. Routledge

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Consolidation [3]

Y9 T3.1 Week 4 Slides 2-3

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hören / schreiben

	‘b’	‘p’
lieb
halb
Prinzip
gelb

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4

	‘b’	‘p’
Lampe
Isotop
Maßstab
knapp

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Mia und Katja lernen für eine Chemieprüfung. Hör zu, ist das mit ‘b’ oder ‘p’?

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Timing: 10 minutes (2 slides)��Aim: to revisit [-b] and contrast with [p] and to revisit [-d] and contrast with [t]��Procedure:�1. Explain the task. Our characters have exams coming up and they are revising.

2. Click on the audio buttons to hear the conversations. In the audio, the plural or inflected adjective of the words in the table is given. Students must work out the last letter of the word based on what they hear.

3. Click to reveal answers.

4. Repeat on the following slide.

Transcript:�1. Der Chemielehrer ist ein lieber Mensch.

2. Ich will deshalb eine ganze halbe Stunde lernen.

3. Ja, und dann kennen wir die Prinzipien sehr gut!�4. Das ist ein gelber Stoff.

5. Unter Lampen kann man das aber besser sehen.

6. Es gibt viele Isotope.

7. Welche Maßstäbe verwenden diese Bilder?

8. Hmm, hier ist eine knappe Erklärung.

��Word frequency (1 is the most frequent word in German): �Prinzip [865] Lampe [4144] Isotop [4897] Maßstab [3510] knapp [638]�Source: Jones, R.L. & Tschirner, E. (2019). A frequency dictionary of German: core vocabulary for learners. Routledge

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hören / schreiben

	‘d’	‘t’
Urwald
Mitgliedsstaat
Strand
Tierart

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4

	‘d’	‘t’
Brand
Gebiet
Soldat
dutzend

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Wolfgang und Mehmet lernen für eine Erdkundeprüfung. Hör zu, ist das mit ‘d’ oder ‘t’?

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1					I	D	E	A	L
2						E	N	G	L	A	N	D
3		P	R	O	D	U	K	T	E
4					S	T	A	N	D
5	D	I	M	E	N	S	I	O	N
6					S	C	H	A	D	E
7						H	A	N	D
8				W	I	L	D
9				S	T	A	N	D	A	R	D
10				K	A	N	D	I	D	A	T
11			S	T	U	D	I	E

1					I	D	E	A	L
2						E	N	G	L	A	N	D
3		P	R	O	D	U	K	T	E
4					S	T	A	N	D
5	D	I	M	E	N	S	I	O	N
6					S	C	H	A	D	E
7						H	A	N	D
8				W	I	L	D
9				S	T	A	N	D	A	R	D
10				K	A	N	D	I	D	A	T
11			S	T	U	D	I	E

1					I	D	E	A	L
2						E	N	G	L	A	N	D
3		P	R	O	D	U	K	T	E
4					S	T	A	N	D
5	D	I	M	E	N	S	I	O	N
6					S	C	H	A	D	E
7						H	A	N	D
8				W	I	L	D
9				S	T	A	N	D	A	R	D
10				K	A	N	D	I	D	A	T
11			S	T	U	D	I	E