Standard 1 COMMUNICATION: Write and Speak in a Language Other Than English

GERMAN

Grade 9

(comparable to Level I)

Standard 1---COMMUNICATION: Write and speak in a language other than English

Learners engage in written and spoken conversations on a variety of topics. (Interpersonal)
SKILLS / SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES / ASSESSMENT
9.1.1 / Use multiple greetings and farewells in new social situations. / Pairs of students create a back-to-school dialog including greetings, gestures, and introductions. / Written conversation presented orally in class
- Matching, fill-in-the-blank dialogs
9.1.2 / Recognize and state information about self and others in simple terms.
Examples: Name, age, origin, physical attributes, etc. / Listen to a rap song, write an e-mail, write an “I” text , video introducing a group of people / Quiz, graded written assignment
9.1.3 / Recognize and express a variety of simple feelings and preferences of self and others.
Examples: Likes and dislikes / Answering questions about a reading text, asking and answering questions in class. / Question-answer circle, comprehension questions on quizzes and tests
9.1.4 / Exchange familiar information and opinions in brief guided conversations. / Pairs of students create a variety of dialogs on different topics including greetings, gestures, and introductions. / Written dialog is presented orally in class and assessed
9.1.5 / Exchange familiar information and opinions in written form with guidance.
Examples: letters, e-mails, etc. / write paragraphs about likes and dislikes, shopping habits, free-time activities in preparation for sending an e-mail or letter to a pen pal (real or imaginary) / Answer to specific writing prompts on written tests and quizzes.
Answer questions in written form on specific topics.
9.1.6 / Make basic requests and ask basic questions. / in written and spoken dialogs, students work on asking each other various pieces of information such as the date, the time, someone’s age and name, a price, ordering foods etc. / Fill-in-the-blank dialog with missing questions
Question circle, where students ask questions to be answered by other students in the class
9.1.7 / Recognize and use situation-appropriate non-verbal communication. / Discuss the hand-shaking customs and other gestures in the German-speaking culture and practice these customs in dialogs performed in front of the class / Completion and participation grade
9.1.8 / Recognize speaking and listening strategies that facilitate communication.
Example: Ask for clarification / Students start learning the language by discovering “International words” and their German spelling and pronunciation / Graded exercises on word recognition, listening exercises

Standard 2---COMMUNICATION: Interpret information in a language other than English

Learners interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics. (Interpretive)
SKILLS / SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES / ASSESSMENT
9.2.1 / Understand and respond to classroom requests, commands, and directions. / Students listen and reply to the teacher in German as much is possible. Students use a list of common classroom vocabulary at the beginning of the semester. / Students and teacher speak in German as much as possible, students complete task demanded by teacher.
9.2.2 / Recognize alphabets, sounds, and markings specific to the target language. / Listening activities, spelling activities / Listening and spelling quiz
9.2.3 / Demonstrate comprehension of both authentic and non-authentic written and spoken language through developmentally appropriate tasks.
Examples: Identify familiar vocabulary from an authentic supermarket flyer, list main characters from a short authentic children’s story. / Students read authentic texts from the beginning, identifying increasingly more information for different purposes, i.e. pictures of magazines, food products, etc. / Lernplakat – students create a poster with information from the authentic texts
9.2.4 / Make educated guesses about meaning in familiar contexts, using cognates and familiar vocabulary. / Students start learning the language by discovering “International words” and their German spelling and pronunciation / Graded exercises on word recognition, listening exercises

Standard 3—COMMUNICATION: Present information in a language other than English

Learners present to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics. (Presentational)
SKILLS / SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES / ASSESSMENT
9.3.1 / Recite rhymes, proverbs, and poetry or sing songs of the target language and cultures. / Students learn to sing familiar German songs to practice pronunciation and vocabulary, such as “Drei Chinesen…”, “Bruder Jakob”, “Mein Hut, der hat…”, as well as Christmas carols at Christmas time. / Pronunciation quiz in form of reciting or reading
9.3.2 / Present simple prepared material on selected topics.
Examples: dialogues, short skits, etc. / See 9.1.4., 9.1.5., 9.1.6. / See 9.1.4., 9.1.5., 9.1.6.
9.3.3 / Read passages aloud to practice intonation and pronunciation. / Students read texts from textbook out loud. / Immediate feed-back during reading, rubric for pronunciation grade
9.3.4 / Write complete sentences with teacher guidance. / Students build their own sentences from a part of speech building block box / Grade on correct sentences
9.3.5 / Describe objects, self, and others in written and spoken language in simple terms with teacher guidance. / See 9.1.5., 9.1.6. / See 9.1.5., 9.1.6.

Standard 4---CULTURES: Develop awareness of other cultures

Learners examine, experience, and reflect on the relationships among the practices, products, and perspectives of the cultures studied.
SKILLS / SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES / ASSESSMENT
9.4.1 / Recognize basic routine practices of the target cultures.
Examples: Family interactions, greetings, table manners, etc. / Students look at photos and read texts in the textbook that introduce topics such as a typical German family, a typical German school day, German holidays, etc. / Student-teacher dialog, cultural comprehension questions on tests
9.4.2 / Examine products, perspectives, and symbols of the target cultures. / Students look at authentic school supplies provided by teacher and discuss differences, experience German bread and Nutella during the food chapter / Student-teacher dialog, cultural comprehension question on tests
9.4.3 / Examine factors that influence practices, products, and perspectives.
Examples: Geography, weather, demographics, etc. / Students present a power point presentation on the geography of a French-speaking region, including information regarding the neighboring countries, form of government, agricultural and industrial products, religious affiliation, currency, size and population, etc. / Rubric assessment of power point presentation

Standard 5---CONNECTIONS: Make connections to other content areas

Learners use the target language to expand their knowledge of and make connections among multiple content areas.
SKILLS / SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES / ASSESSMENT
9.5.1 / Describe basic objects and concepts from other content areas in simple terms.
Examples: Probability (refers to Mathematics 5.6.4), body parts and exercise (refers to Science 4.4.9), map skills refers to Social Studies 6.3.2) / Students use computation skills to calculate the dollar-euro conversions. (mathematics)
Students use map skills in locating French regions for their geography project. (social studies)
Students discuss differences in measurements and sizes, using the metric system. (science) / Fill-in the blank quiz on geography presentations
9.5.2 / Integrate content area concepts and skills through relevant activities.
Examples: Report on survey results in the target language, identify and describe body parts used for various activities, use a map or locational technology to identify locations / Students learn geographical information such as country names, rivers, mountain ranges in German and can write and talk about them in their geography presentation. / Fill-in the blank quiz on geography presentation in the target language

Standard 6---CONNECTIONS: Access and connect information through various media

Learners strengthen language proficiency and cultural knowledge by using current digital media and authentic resources.
SKILLS / SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES / ASSESSMENT
9.6.1 / Use digital media and culturally authentic resources to build vocabulary.
Examples: Electronic dictionaries, language websites, TV programs, etc. / Students complete on-line activities that are provided by Langenscheidt, which include reading authentic web pages and learning new vocabulary while completing the assignment / Completed assignment
9.6.2 / Use digital media and culturally authentic resources to study target cultures.
Examples: Photographs, magazines, appropriate websites. / Students create food and clothing posters with pictures from the internet, i.e. the German H&M on-line store / Completed assignment

Standard 7---COMPARISIONS: Investigate the nature of language and culture

Learners understand the nature of language and culture through comparisons of the languages and cultures studied and their own.
SKILLS / SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES / ASSESSMENT
9.7.1 / Recognize and use cognates and words shared between English and the target language. / See 9.1.8.
Students read unfamiliar texts and brainstorm for words that they understand without having learned them. / See 9.1.8.
Lists of cognates and international words on board
9.7.2 / Recognize and use simple language structures.
Examples: singular versus plural forms, word order / Students create charts with information about different people, differentiating the information by using different conjugation endings. / Completed chart
9.7.3 / Recognize and use basic idiomatic and colloquial expressions in the target language. / Students answer common questions daily as a warm-up exercise. / 20 questions on final exam
9.7.4 / Recognize and use authentic simple forms of address in a variety of familiar situations. / Students greet and interact with classroom teacher and each other in German on a daily basis.
Teacher greets students in German outside the classroom and gets an appropriate response.
Students appropriately address guests to the classroom when asking them questions. / Oral response
9.7.5 / Identify some daily living patterns of other cultures and the learner’s own culture.
Examples: Food and mealtimes / Classroom discussion of a typical German school day, a birthday party, special holidays. / Cultural comprehension questions on tests
9.7.6 / Recognize celebrations and holidays of other cultures and compare them to those of the learner’s culture. / Celebrate German holidays in the classroom with traditional foods, such as the “Stollen”, discuss cultural differences during celebration.
German Club organizes an Oktoberfest. / Classroom participation
9.7.7 / Describe contributions from other cultures in simple terms with guidance. / Students write about a geographical location in Germany, Switzerland or Austria that they have virtually visited.
They comment on German food, music, etc. / Written assignment, guided book exercise

Standard 8---COMMUNITIES: Become an active global citizen by experiencing languages and cultures in multiple setting

Learners use their knowledge of the target language and cultures both within and beyond the school setting for personal enrichment and civic engagement.
SKILLS / SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES / ASSESSMENT
9.8.1 / Share experiences from the world language classroom within the school and/or community.
Example: Use the target language to teach basic vocabulary to friends and family, make simple presentations to family or friends using the target language / Students host an Oktoberfest, inviting the public to purchase authentic German food made by the students and teacher.
Students visit the hospital and the local nursing homes to carol in German at Christmas. / Participation
9.8.2 / Recognize the use of the target language in the learner’s community.
Examples: Signs, restaurants, etc. / Students take a field trip to Berne, Indiana and eat at the Swiss McDonalds. They complete a treasure hunt for German words that can be found at the restaurant and in downtown Berne. / Completed worksheet
9.8.3 / Experience and report on the cuisine, music, drama, literature, etc. from the target cultures. / Students listen to authentic German music, participate in a field trip to see a German band and give their comments in a classroom discussion. / Student-teacher dialog
9.8.4 / Research and present about a local and/or global need that is identified as authentic by the cultures of the target language. / The German classes are involved in a can and plastic recycling project, after having learned how important recycling is in German-speaking countries. / Participation

GERMAN

Grade 10

(comparable to Level II)

Standard 1---COMMUNICATION: Write and speak in a language other than English

Learners engage in written and spoken conversations on a variety of topics. (Interpersonal)
SKILLS / SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES / ASSESSMENT
10.1.1 / Use multiple greetings and farewells in various situations. / Students use German to greet each other and the teacher in class. Students create a variety of dialogs on different topics, always including a hello and good-bye. / Written dialogs are presented orally in class.
Successful exchange of greeting.
10.1.2 / Accurately state basic information about self and others.
Examples: Name, personality characteristics / Students write paragraphs about themselves and others on a variety of topics, such as personal characteristics, likes and dislikes, their room, their clothes, etc. and present them orally in class. / Holistic scale grade on written assignment
10.1.3 / Accurately express a variety of simple feelings and preferences of self and others.
Examples: Likes and dislikes / See 10.1.2. / See 10.1.2.
10.1.4 / Exchange familiar information and opinions in brief conversations. / Role-play conversations about friends, tourist attractions, clothes, food, etc. / Written dialogs are presented orally and graded.
10.1.5 / Exchange familiar information and opinions in written form. / Students write a postcard about a trip; students write a photo essay about what they eat on a regular day; etc. / Written postcard
Photo essay about food
10.1.6 / Make requests and ask different types of questions. / 20 question activity in class – students ask each other questions and answer them in a communicative circle / Completed communicative circle
10.1.7 / Recognize and use situation-appropriate non-verbal communication. / Students integrate non-verbal communication in dialogs. / Correct use of non-verbal communication in acted-out dialogs.
10.1.8 / Use speaking and listening strategies to facilitate communication.
Examples: Identifying key words, synonyms and antonyms / Students create a vocabulary poster with descriptive adjectives, using antonyms as clues for vocabulary acquisition. / Completed vocabulary poster
Vocabulary quiz

Standard 2---COMMUNICATION: Interpret information in a language other than English

Learners interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics. (Interpretive)
SKILLS / SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES / ASSESSMENT
10.2.1 / Respond accurately to classroom requests, commands, and directions. / Students listen and reply to the teacher in German as much is possible. Students use a list of common classroom vocabulary at the beginning of the semester. / Students and teacher speak in German as much as possible
Students complete task demanded by teacher.
10.2.2 / Demonstrate comprehension of both authentic and non-authentic written and spoken language through developmentally appropriate tasks.
Example: Respond to simple comprehension questions in the target language / Students complete comprehension exercises, such as multiple choice quizzes, question-answer, fill-in-the-blank exercises, or matching exercises on a variety of topics. / Communicative questions circle, written quizzes
10.2.3 / Make educated guesses about meaning in familiar contexts, using cognates and familiar vocabulary. / Students complete true/false exercises based on an unfamiliar text. / Completed assignment

Standard 3—COMMUNICATION: Present information in a language other than English

Learners present to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics. (Presentational)
SKILLS / SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES / ASSESSMENT
10.3.1 / Recite rhymes, proverbs, and poetry or sing songs of the target language and cultures. / Students recite poem for pronunciation grade, sing songs in class, and do tongue twisters as warm-up exercises. / Rubric assessment of poem
Recitation for pronunciation grade
10.3.2 / Present prepared material on a variety of topics.
Examples: Dialogues, skits, plays, etc. / Students role-play dialogs and skits on a variety of topics, such as friendship, food, clothes, directions, etc. / Written dialog is presented orally in class
10.3.3 / Read passages aloud to demonstrate improving intonation and pronunciation. / Students read texts from textbook out loud. / Immediate feed-back during reading, rubric for pronunciation grade
10.3.4 / Compose simple cohesive written information using appropriate formats with teacher guidance.
Examples: Poetry, messages, descriptions, simple narratives, cartoons, etc. / Students write a narrative for a picture story.
Students write about personal information related to textbook topics, i.e. childhood, a vacation, etc. / Holistic scale grade for written assignment.
10.3.5 / Describe objects, self, and others in written and spoken language with greater detail. / Students act out dialogs about clothing.
Students create a collage of clothes, describing them in great detail. / Completed collage, dialogs presented orally in class for a grade.

Standard 4---CULTURES: Develop awareness of other cultures

Learners examine, experience, and reflect on the relationships among the practices, products, and perspectives of the cultures studied.
SKILLS / SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES / ASSESSMENT
10.4.1 / Investigate and report on basic family and social practices of the target cultures.
Examples: Family structure, giving and receiving, cultural trends, etc. / Students research family and social practices of the German culture through use of the Langenscheidt on-line activities. / Completion of on-line activities for a grade.
10.4.2 / Describe products, perspectives, and symbols of the target cultures in simple terms. / Students create a German cookbook page, researching typical recipes, a German restaurant, and useful vocabulary.
They then cook their recipe and share it with the rest of the class.
Students describe different types of German housing and compare to housing in their county. / Completed cookbook page, food presentation.
Real Estate Ad assignment
10.4.3 / Describe factors that influence practices, products, and perspectives.
Examples: History, technology, etc. / Students read texts about different people and how they live. They then write a letter of complaint about neighbors based on a picture story. / Holistic scale grade on written assignment.
10.4.4 / Describe contributions from other cultures. / Students read and write and brainstorm about things that are typically German. / Graded assignments, cultural comprehension questions on tests.
10.4.5 / Identify elements that shape cultural identity in the target cultures. / Students watch teacher-made video on a German house and recycling practices.
Students participate in recycling project at the HS with German Club. / Student-teacher dialog, classroom discussion

Standard 5---CONNECTIONS: Make connections to other content areas

Learners use the target language to expand their knowledge of and make connections among multiple content areas.
SKILLS / SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES / ASSESSMENT
10.5.1 / Investigate and report on objects and concepts from other content areas. / Cooking project using metric measuring for recipes. / Rubric assessment on cooking project
10.5.2 / Integrate content area concepts and skills through relevant activities. / Cooking project: students convert American measures for volume, weight and temperature to metric system. / Rubric assessment on cooking project

Standard 6---CONNECTIONS: Access and connect information through various media