Description
Book SynopsisBringing German to Life provides an innovative and refreshing cross-curricular approach to teaching languages in primary schools, combining art, design and foreign languages with various aspects of the National Primary Curriculum such as Literacy, Numeracy and PE.
This unique practical resource comprises an engaging storyline about a day in the life of two German children and gives an opportunity for learners to re-enact their day, using finger puppets, handmade crafts and exciting games to practise new language. Each of the 14 sections begins with a short accessible dialogue in German and is followed by suggestions for using the new vocabulary in pairs, small groups or as a whole class.
The main story is accompanied by fun craft activities linked to the story (one for each section, ie 14 in total) for children to create in class using the templates and instructions provided. A wide range of further activities follows, consisting of lively games, songs and opp
Table of Contents
Chapter One Willkommen bei der Familie Fuchs! Welcome to the Fuchs family! Chapter Two Wie spät ist es? What time is it? Chapter Three Ich stehe auf I get up Chapter Four Das Frühstück Breakfast Chapter Five Das Picknick The picnic Chapter Six Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag! Happy birthday! Chapter Seven Die Tiere The animals Chapter Eight Im Wald In the wood Chapter Nine Der Schuppen The shed Chapter Ten Die Insekten Insects Chapter Eleven Der Sport Sport Chapter Twelve Wie ist das Wetter? What’s the weather like? Chapter Thirteen Das verlorene Eigentum Lost property Chapter Fourteen Guten Appetit! Enjoy your meal! Curriculum Links Mini-puppet theatre Translation of dialogues