1 - Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn how to say and recognise eight key German colours: rot, blau, grün, gelb, orange, violett, schwarz, and weiß.
You will:
- Listen to and repeat German colour words.
- Spot and label colours in pictures.
- Play a bingo game with colours.
- Unscramble colour words to test your skills.
You'll confidently say and recognise eight key German colours: rot, blau, grün, gelb, orange, violett, schwarz, and weiß!
2 - Pronunciation Practice Table
Let's dive into a handy reference table where you can see each one clearly alongside its English meaning. This is your go-to spot for quick lookups as you learn.
Click on any word to hear its pronunciation and practise saying it out loud. Take your time to listen and repeat, building confidence with every sound – it's a fun way to make the language stick!
How to Use This Activity:
Option 1: Students on Devices
- Students complete the Word Table activity on their own laptop or tablet.
- A vocabulary reference table with pronunciation. Students can click to hear words spoken.
- Walk around the room to monitor progress and assist students who need help.
Option 2: Teacher-Led (Whiteboard/Projector)
- Display the activity on your interactive whiteboard or projector.
- Go through the table together, practising pronunciation as a class. Have students repeat after the audio.
- Invite students up to interact with the board, or have them call out answers from their desks.
3 - Spot and Select
Now that you've heard how the German colour words sound, it's time to put your recognition skills to the test. In this activity, you'll examine images and choose the correct German label for each one from multiple-choice options.
With eight items to tackle, this is a great chance to see how well you're connecting the words to their meanings. Select carefully and build your confidence in identifying colours auf Deutsch!
How to Use This Activity:
Option 1: Students on Devices
- Students complete the Label the Image activity on their own laptop or tablet.
- Students see an image and select the correct word from multiple choices. Good for visual learners.
- Walk around the room to monitor progress and assist students who need help.
Option 2: Teacher-Led (Whiteboard/Projector)
- Display the activity on your interactive whiteboard or projector.
- Show the image and have students write their answer on mini whiteboards before revealing options.
- Invite students up to interact with the board, or have them call out answers from their desks.
4 - Fun Fact
✨ Fun Fact!
The German flag has three horizontal stripes: black (schwarz) at the top, red (rot) in the middle, and yellow (gelb) at the bottom.
These colours stand for the unity and strength of the German people!
5 - Bingo Challenge Time
Now that you've practised spotting and labelling colours in pictures and discovered a fun fact about them, it's time to put your German vocabulary to the test in a lively way. Get ready for an interactive bingo game where you'll listen to the teacher calling out the colour words and mark them on your card if they match.
This activity will help you recognise and respond to the German colours—rot, blau, grün, gelb, orange, violett, schwarz, and weiß—while having some fun. Grab your bingo card and let’s see who gets a line first!
How to Play Bingo:
Option 1: Students on Devices (Digital Version)
- Use the digital version where your teacher view of the lesson displays the cards that are being called out.
- Play the pronunciation sound of each word and the children mark it off their unique digital bingo card.
- Each student has a randomised bingo card so winners will vary!
Option 2: Print Out the Bingo Cards
- Print out the Bingo Cards from the attachment above, cut out the cards, and give one to each student.
- You call out the vocabulary words and students mark off their sheets.
- First student to complete a line (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) calls "Bingo!" and wins.
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