Herzlichen Willkommen zum Deutsch I an der East Hamilton!
Welcome to German I at East Hamilton!
Instructor: Mr. Hudson Year: 2016-2017
Course Name : German 1
Textbooks Used: Deutsch Aktuell 1 (6th ed.)
Website: classroom.google.com
Supplementary Texts or Special Materials: Handouts & Deutsch Aktuell: Workbook
Course Description:
Students will begin to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German. Emphasis is on language development. Discussion of German culture, history, and literature will be introduced in context with learning the language.
Most of the class will be conducted in German, and students will be expected to be active participants. The language introduced and practiced will be meaningful to the students, as they will each have opportunities to draw upon personal experiences when speaking in class, working with a small group, or working individually on an essay or project.
Course Outline and Content:
The textbook will be used as the foundation for establishing the themes and providing a good source of vocabulary for the students. As such, the themes presented in Deutsch Aktuell 1 will be addressed in class. This class will cover seven units.
Materials Needed:
■ 3 ring binder 2”-3”
■ Lined paper in binder of spiral notebook
■ Pen or pencil
■ Textbook
■ Crayons or Colored Marker Set
Recommended but not required:
■ German-English dictionary
■ Index cards for vocabulary flash cards
■ Thumb drive for saving computer work
NOTEBOOK
Your notebook is an important part of class. It will contain “everything” we have done for daily assignments, warm-ups, homework, quizzes, tests, and anything else we do in class. All pages should be organized according to the date they were issued or completed in class.
Please divide it according to warm-ups, daily assignments, and tests/quizzes.
Sequential Content Outline
*See Essential Skills below.
Topic / Standards / Particular Activities / Student AssessmentSemester 1: / Approx. Time
Chapter 1 – Tag
Greetings,
introductions, small
talk, farewells, #’s 1 -
20, alphabet / *
14-15 School Days / ● Interview Dialog
● Singing / ● Quizzes
● Informal Teacher Walk around
● Listening Tests
● Speaking Assessment
● Reading Evaluation
● Writing Test
● Special Projects
Chapter 2 – Meine
Familie
Describing people,
family, time, places,
and telephone calls. / *
14-15 School Days / ● Phone Call Dialog
● Family tree
● / ● Quizzes
● Informal Teacher Walk around
● Listening Tests
● Speaking Assessment
● Reading Evaluation
● Writing Test
● Special Projects
Chapter 3 – Was
machst du?
Expressing likes/
dislikes, opinions, and interests/hobbies. / *
16-17 School Days / ● Verb
Schlachtschiff
● Fernsehprogramm
● Famous Germans / ● Quizzes
● Informal Teacher Walk around
● Listening Tests
● Speaking Assessment
● Reading Evaluation
● Writing Test
● Special Projects
Chapter 4 - Schule
Identifying school
items, describing daily routines. / *
14-15 School Days / ● Student Schedule
● Favorite Subject survey
● German Report Card / ● Quizzes
● Informal Teacher Walk around
● Listening Tests
● Speaking Assessment
● Reading Evaluation
● Writing Test
● Special Projects
Chapter 5 – Zu
Besuch
Weather, seasons,
visiting, travel plans, & geography. / *
16-17 School Days / ● Internet Research
● Weather Report of
a European City / ● Quizzes
● Listening Tests
● Speaking Assessment
● Reading Evaluation
● Writing Test
● Special Projects
Chapter 6 – Wie
schmeckt’s? Food,
drink, and customs
related to eating at a
restaurant. / *
14-15 School Days / ● Restaurant Dialog
● Video production
● Menu creation / ● Quizzes
● Informal Teacher Walk around
● Listening Tests
● Speaking Assessment
● Reading Evaluation
● Writing Test
● Special Projects
Chapter 7- Wie gefällt dir das?
Asking prices, sizes, and color of clothing / 14-16 School Days / ● Internet Research
● Fashion show / ● Quizzes
● Informal Teacher Walk around
● Listening Tests
● Speaking Assessment
● Reading Evaluation
● Writing Test
● Special Projects
Essential Skills TN Standards for Secondary Modern Language
Appropriately use greetings, farewells, andculturally accurate practices (manners). / 1.3, 2.1
Solicit, inquire, and request information on a
variety of topics by accurately using
interrogative. / 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Identify, comprehend, and employ applicable
vocabulary pertaining to a variety of topics. / 1.2, 1.3
Accurately conjugate verbs using the correct
subject-verb agreement necessary for
communicative language and exchanges. / 3.2, 1.2, 1.3
Identify and use true and false cognates
appropriately; compare and contrast use of
cognates in the native with the target
languages. Students will demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own. / 4.1, 3.1
Identify and use idiomatic expressions and
unique sayings appropriately; compare and
contrast these concepts in the native and the
target languages. / 3.2
Appropriately use definite and indefinite articles
that accurately reflect the object’s gender. / 4.1
Identify, use, and describe ownership with the
appropriate possessive pronouns. / 1.3
Identify and locate nations, and their
accompanying capitals, in the world where the
target language is spoken. / 2.1, 5.1
Identify and describe the major cultural
(religious, culinary, musical, holidays, etc.)
practices of the target language’s native
speakers. / 2.2, 2.1, 4.2
Express, preferences, likes and dislikes, and
opinions pertaining to the main thematic units
covered in level one. / 1.1
Interpret and comprehend spoken language
regarding all preceding topics. / 1.2
Read, view, listen to, and talk about subjects
contained in popular media from other
countries to gain a perspective on other
cultures. / 5.2
Access information in the language studied to
gain greater insight about other cultures and/or
their own. / 3.2, 4.1, 4.2
Identify famous speakers of the language and basic historical moments related to the culture of the language. / 3.1, 2.1
HOMEWORK - is posted daily online:
classroom.google.com
Homework is due the next time class meets.
Grades
Middle School:
Grades may be accessed online. Averages will be determined as follows:
Grading scale: 93-100 A Averages: Tasks (daily work, homework) 40%
85-92 B Assessments (quizzes, tests) 40%
75-84 C Final Exam (Comprehensive) 20%
74-70 D
69-0 F
High School:
Grading scale: 93-100 A Averages: Tasks (daily work, homework) 50%
85-92 B Assessments (quizzes, tests) 50%
75-84 C Quarter 1 – 37.5 % of Semester Grade
74-70 D Quarter 2 – 37.5 % of Semester Grade
69- 0 F Final Exam – 25% of Semester Grade
Conduct Grades:
S Satisfactory
N Needs Improvement
U Unsatisfactory
Daily Procedures for Class
• The bell does not start class. The teacher does not start class. Class begins with taking your assigned seat quietly along with all needed materials and supplies and beginning the posted assignment on the board (Daily Warm Up).
• When instructions are to be given, I will raise my right hand. Instructions will be given once.
• When wanting to receive my attention, please raise your hand.
If You Choose to Break a Rule
First Time: Name on Board. Warning
Second Time: Isolation from rest of class. Complete “My Action Plan” sheet. Finish all classwork for homework if missed in class
Third Time: All of secondary disciplinary procedure and parents/guardians called.
Fourth Time: Referral written, and student sent to office.
Rewards
Praise (daily) Positive notes home (random) “Raise a Grade” certificate (monthly) The joy of learning (each day of the school year)
STUDENTS: I have read this classroom discipline plan and understand it. I will honor it while in German I.
Signature: ______Date______
PARENTS: My child has discussed the classroom discipline plan with me. I understand it and will support it.
Signature: ______Date______
TEACHER: I will be fair and consistent in administering the discipline plan for German.
Signature: ______Date______
***IMPORTANT*** PLEASE KEEP THIS SHEET IN YOUR BINDER AT ALL TIMES. Thank you