GERMAN 002
INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
(Sample Syllabus)
Required Texts: Deutsch,
na klar!, 2nd. Edition Di Donato, Clyde,
Vansant
Workbook to accompany Deutsch, na klar Briggs
Laboratory
Manual to accompany Deutsch, na klar Baldwin,
Büsges
Graded German Reader Crossgrove, Crossgrove
These Strange German Ways, Susan Stern
Recommended: German Grammar for Speakers of English Zorach, Melin
Handouts: poems, songs, stories, articles and other texts
Course Content:
The course will continue the introduction to the German language and culture begun in German 001. It is designed to enable you to communicate meaningfully in German, as well as to understand the culture, daily life, and attitudes of the German-speaking peoples. You will further develop skills in reading, listening, speaking, and writing, and attain mastery of the basic structures (grammar) of the German language. It will cover Chapters 7 through 11 of the Textbook / Workbook / Lab Manual, and the rest of the Graded German Reader. As in German 001, you will also continue to be exposed to poetry, songs, stories, music, and popular culture in the German speaking world.
Class Participation:
The class meets 5 hours per week. As any of you who have tried to acquire a skill (another foreign language, a sport, a musical instrument, etc.) will know, this is not very much time to "practice." Learning a foreign language, like any other skill, requires constant, regular practice. (You cannot learn by "cramming.") Therefore, your attendance and class participation are essential, and will make up a significant portion of your grade.
Your instructor will record a daily grade for class participation. This will be based on the quality and quantity of your contribution to the class. Regular attendance is mandatory for a good grade, but does not necessarily guarantee one. You are expected to come prepared for class, and to be involved in class activities. In other words, your class participation should have a positive and productive influence on class dynamics.
Be aware that absences will lower your grade significantly. You will be allowed a total of five (5) absences without penalty during the semester. All absences count, so if you know you will need to be absent for travel, participation in a sports event, etc., you will need to organize your schedule accordingly. If you must miss a class or exam due to illness or other viable reason, call or email your instructor about this before class. Make-up exams are possible only in the case of an excused absence, which requires a Deans Excuse.
Homework:
As in your other classes, you are expected to put in a good deal of time outside of class on your German. If you set aside between one an two hours every day to spend on German, you should have no problem completing assignments. For the reasons mentioned above, it is crucial that homework assignments are completed in full and in a timely manner. Points will be deducted if the homework assignments are turned in late.
Your written assignments are given in the detailed "Stundenplan". Assignments in the Workbook should be self-corrected, in a contrasting ink color, using the key in the back of the workbook. All assignments that are corrected carefully and turned in on time will be acceptable and receive a good grade. Assignments that are not corrected or are incomplete will receive a very low grade.
Although Workbook assignments will be collected only once per chapter, it is strongly advised that you complete the Workbook assignments as designated in the "Stundenplan." This will help you be better prepared for class, and allow you time to ask appropriate questions if you are having problems.
The listening/speaking exercises in the Laboratory Manual can be completed in the Language Lab. (You may be able to make copies of the cassette tapes for home use; check with Lab staff.) Individual Lab Exercises are not designated in the "Stundenplan"; you may complete these as best suits your needs, as long as you finish each chapter before the chapter test. Remember that Lab assignments are designed to give you exposure to real, authentic German spoken at a natural speed. If it seems too fast or unintelligible, do not worry or let this frustrate you! You are not expected to understand everything, and you will not be graded on correctness, but rather on completion of the Lab assignment. The more you hear, the more fluent you will become, even if you think you arent understanding everything!
You will be watching most Videos in class. However, if you wish to view other videos, these must be viewed in the Language Lab. Ask your instructors which Videos might be appropriate, check these out from Lab staff, and view in one of the Video booths. Again, the purpose here is exposure to the language and culture, you are not expected to understand everything!
The Computer Exercises can also be completed in the Language Lab, although they may be able to be accessed from elsewhere on campus. Use your email prefix as your student ID. (Check with Lab staff.) These exercises have been assigned to review the grammar portions of each chapter, but you should also feel free to use them as the particular grammar item is covered in class. If you feel you need extra grammar practice, you will find a number of computer exercises in the Language Lab from other textbooks. (Try the Computer Exercises called "Treffpunkt Deutsch"!) You might want to try some of these, using your dictionary or an On-line dictionary to look up unfamiliar vocabulary.
Email Journal: You will be expected to write an email message in German of at least 100 words to your instructor once per week, about any aspect of your life at Duke or of your learning experience with German. The topic is open, and completely up to you, but please avoid undue discussion of an inappropriate personal nature. (This is not intended to be a therapy session, but rather, a chance to practice using German in a more natural way than is possible in the classroom.)
You will also receive periodic Cultural Reading assignments. These readings are in English, and provide you with more in-depth cultural content than the textbook can provide. You will be much better able to understand German speakers, authentic German texts and other cultural productions if you understand something about German history, society, traditions and conventions. These readings are an integral part of the course, and you will have an opportunity to show off your cultural knowledge in the chapter tests.
Course Syllabus:
Attached is a detailed "Stundenplan" (class schedule) outlining what is to be covered in class, and homework assignments. As you will see, class time will be devoted primarily to communicative practice. Keep in mind that instructors will need to be flexible with the syllabus, depending on your needs. You are responsible, however, for keeping up with the homework assignments.
Exams:
There will be a written test for each of the five chapters covered, as well as a written final examination. In addition, there will be several oral performances (skits), the content of which will be announced in advance, and a final oral interview.
Honor Code:
As a student of German, you are expected to strictly adhere to the Duke Undergraduate Honor Code. You are expected to neither give nor receive aid in the completion of exams, quizzes, or any work prepared outside of class that is not specified as a collaborative activity with classmates. It is especially important that you not get help from someone else when writing compositions; in a language class all writing is graded on both content and accuracy, so your instructor will want to see only your own work.
Final Grade:
Your final course grade will be determined as follows:
5 Chapter Tests 35%
Class participation (attendance, quality of in-class performance,
quizzes) and
Homework (writing/reading, workbook/lab, electronic/email) 35%
3 Oral Performances (SKITS) 15%
Final Exam 15%
Note that class participation and homework accounts for 35% of your grade. That is, if you attend class and complete all homework assignments diligently and regularly, you are virtually assured a good grade. Class participation and homework will also assure good performance on Chapter Tests and Oral Performance. In other words, if you do everything as outlined in the syllabus, you are very likely to get at least a B in this course, and will most likely get an A.
Study hints and extra credit opportunities:
Learning a foreign language is a matter of frequent and regular exposure and practice. The more you are exposed to the language, and the more you use it, the better you will be at acquiring it. There is no such thing as "I have no talent for language." Everyone is born with a talent for learning language; it is only those who never use or practice it on a frequent and regular basis who dont acquire it.
This course is set up to give you as much exposure to and practice actually using the language as is possible in an undergraduate program.
Since much of the material is taken directly from authentic German-language sources which you would encounter if you were living in a German speaking country, you are likely to encounter vocabulary which is not "covered" by the chapter. Do not be frustrated by this! You will not be held responsible for this vocabulary, nor will it be essential for you in order to complete whatever task has been assigned to you. Learning another language requires a lot of guesswork (often you will be able to guess meaning from context), and an ability to deal with uncertainty. If you wish, however, you can keep a dictionary handy and look up unfamiliar words which seem important for completing the assigned tasks.
You will also have many opportunities to use your German in real communicative situations outside of class. The German Club and German Honors Society (Delta Phi Alpha) organizes social events, lectures, film evenings, etc. in which you should participate as much as possible. In addition, there is a weekly "Stammtisch" with native speakers and fellow students where you can practice speaking in an informal, social setting. You may also wish to connect to German students on campus through the Duke Partners Program, or in Germany through email contacts (see your instructor for more information). Participating in any of these activities will improve your German, and your grade.
You can boost your final course grade by half a grade level (z.B. B+ to A-) by doing any (or all!) of the following:
- attend at least 5 German Dept. / German Club / Delta Phi Alpha events (this includes attendance at the weekly Stammtisch)
- participate in an email correspondence with a native German speaker (writing at least once a week, auf deutsch, natürlich!)
- meet at least two hours every two weeks with a native German student on campus (one hour speaking German; the other hour exchanging cultural information).
Please feel free to ask your instructor for extra help or for materials for extra practice! It is absolutely essential that you let your teacher know if you are having problems, feel overwhelmed (or underwhelmed, ie. bored!). We are aware that students have different learning needs and different learning styles. Learning a second language requires a certain amount of memorization and repetition. However, LET YOUR INSTRUCTOR KNOW IF YOU FEEL ANY ASSIGNMENTS ARE OF NO BENEFIT TO YOU!!! Your teacher will gladly replace these with assignments more suited to your individual needs.
Remember, the more you "bombard" yourself with the language, the more you will be able to just "pick up," naturally. If you like reading, watching videos, or browsing the Internet in your spare time, try to do it in German! (For easy access to German Internet Links, click on the "German Links" button on the German Language Program page [http://aaswebsv.aas.duke.edu/languages/german/index.html].
Your instructors can point you to the right sources at the right level.
Anything "extra" you do is likely to improve your German, not to mention your grade!
Viel Spaß, und viel Glück in Deutsch 002!
GERMAN 002
STUNDENPLAN
Frühlingssemester, 1999
Note: all assignments preceded by an asterisk * are to be turned in the very next class period. If these are from the Workbook, tear out (or photocopy) appropriate pages and staple together.
Mittwoch, 12. Januar
In der Klasse: Einführung
Wiederholung / Spiel
Hausaufgabe: Wiederholen Sie Nominativ, Akkusativ, Dativ (Study Guides)
* Schriftliche Übungen (handouts)
Donnerstag, 13. Januar
In der Klasse: Warm-up: prepositions
Go over Übungen (Hausaufgabe)
Practice Cases [ articles, possessive adjectives]
Review Simple Past Past Tense (Imperfekt): haben, sein, modals
Hausaufgabe: *Schrifliche Übungen: pronouns (handouts)
*Schreiben Sie: 1 full page (double-spaced) essay on one day in the
life of your family (use as a model "Ein Tag im Leben der Familie
Braun" on p. 38 of Graded German Reader). Pay attention to
cases!
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THEMA 7: SPORT UND FREIZEIT
Freitag, 14. Januar
In der Klasse: Warm-up: time expressions
Go over Übungen; practice cases [pronouns]
KAPITEL 7: Alles klar, Thema 1 (Sportarten)
Hausaufgabe: Read and study: KAPITEL 7: Alles klar, Thema 1 (S. 201 206)
(learn vocabulary)
Write: - corresponding exercises in Workbook (S. 119 123)
-* 1 full page (double spaced) essay entitled "Ich und Sport"
(include what sports you do [or would like to do], where, with
whom, and how often. Use as much new vocabulary as possible.)
(To be turned in on Tuesday.)
CULTURAL READING: "Sports" in FRG Q&A (S. 121-122): *Write
down 5 things you found particularly interesting or peculiar.
Montag, 17. Januar
MARTIN LUTHER KING TAG: KEINE KLASSE
Dienstag, 18. Januar
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Thema 1 (Sportarten)
Discuss CULTURAL READING
Introduce and work with Thema 2 (Hobbies und andere Vergnügungen)
Practice making a date (Akt.5, S. 208)
(Partnerarbeit)
Hausaufgabe: Read and study: Thema 2 (S. 206-208); learn vocab and "Kulturtip"
Study for vocab quiz (Thema 1 + 2)
Workbook, Thema 2 (S.123 124)
Mittwoch, 19. Januar
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Wortschatz, Thema 1 + 2
Wortschatz-Quiz
Introduce and practice Coordinating Conjunctions (S. 212 213)
Hausaufgabe: Read and study: Coordinating Conjunctions (S. 212 213)
Write: corresponding exercises in Workbook (S. 127)
CULTURAL READING: "Leisure Time" in These Strange German
Ways, pp. 91 99. *Write down 5 things you found the most
interesting or peculiar.
Donnerstag, 20. Januar
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Wortschatz; coordinating conjunctions
Discuss CULTURAL READING
Introduce Present Perfect Tense
Overview of Tenses (English + German)
Use of Present Perfect Tense in German
Formation of Present Perfect Tense: haben/sein + past participle
Weak Verbs
Irregular Weak Verbs
Strong Verbs
Hausaufgabe: Read and study: Expressing Events in Past (S. 213 219)
*Write: Übungen 4, 5, 6 (S. 216 219)
Freitag, 21. Januar
In der Klasse: Warm-up / drill: Partizipien
-weak
-irreg. weak
-strong
Work with Present Perfect Tense (incl verbs with "sein")
Übungen 7 9 (S. 220 221)
Poem / song of the week
Hausaufgabe: *Workbook: Übungen 2 6 (S. 127 134) (reminder: there is an asterisk
here, these exercises are to be turned in on Monday)
Montag, 24. Januar
In der Klasse: Warm-up / drill: present perfect tense
Work with Übung 10 (S. 221)
Partnerarbeit: Übung 11 (S. 221)
Hausaufgabe: *Write a 1-page (double spaced) essay entitled "Mein Wochenende"
about everything you did this last weekend. Be as detailed as possible;
use as many verbs as possible from the list of strong and irregular verbs on
pp. 228 and 229. See Journal (Workbook, S. 138) for ideas.
Dienstag, 25. Januar
In der Klasse: Warm-up: present perfect tense
Introduce and work with Thema 3 (S.209 211)
Hausaufgabe: Read and study Thema 3; learn new vocabulary
Study strong and irregular verbs on pp. 228-229 for Quiz on Wednesday
Workbook: Thema 3 (S. 124 126)
Mittwoch, 26. Januar
In der Klasse: Warm-up: strong and irregular verbs
Quiz: strong and irregular verbs
Zuhören (S. 222)
Lesen: Zum Thema; Auf den ersten Blick (S. 222-223)
Hausaufgabe: Lesen Sie den Text: "Radfahren" (S. 223)
*Schreiben Sie: Zum Text 1 (A,B) (S. 223-224)
Workbook: Sprache im Kontext: Lesen (S. 135-137)
*Have Workbooks ready to be turned in on Thursday.
Donnerstag, 27. Januar
In der Klasse: Discuss Lesetext (Radfahren)
VIDEO: Blickkontakte (Einführung B)
Hausaufgabe: *Write 1 full page (double spaced) essay entitled "Eine Ferienreise"
(See Akt. 2, S. 226 of Textbook.). Be prepared to give oral report in
class on Friday.
Freitag, 28. Januar
In der Klasse: Oral reports: "Eine Ferienreise"
Poem / song of the week [suggestion: "Herbsttag" von Rilke]
Review for Test
Hausaufgabe: Study for PRÜFUNG, KAPITEL 7
*Finish Lab Manuals / Computer Exercises, Kapitel 7
Montag, 31. Januar
In der Klasse: PRÜFUNG: KAPITEL 7
Hausaufgabe: Graded German Reader: Lesen Sie "Fabeln" 1 3 (S. 48 49)
* Exercises 1 3 (S. 50); Schreiben Sie eine Moral für jede Fabel!
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THEMA 8: FITNEß und GESUNDHEIT
GENRE: FABELN (Graded German Reader)
Dienstag, 1. Februar
In der Klasse: Discuss Fabeln 1-3 (Graded German Reader)
KAPITEL 8: Alles klar (S. 230 231)
Discuss "Kulturtip" (S. 232)
Introduce Thema 1
Hausaufgabe: Read and study Kapitel 8: Alles klar, Thema 1 (learn new vocab)
*Workbook: Alles klar, Thema 1 (S. 139 142)
* Write a paragraph (double spaced!) on how you keep yourself fit
("Wie ich mich fit halte"). Use as much of the new vocab as possible.
Mittwoch, 2. Februar
In der Klasse: [return and discuss Prüfungen]
Work with Thema 1 (practice Wortschatz)
Report: Wie hältst du dich fit?
Introduce Thema 2 (S. 234 235); + Sprachtip (S. 236)
Hausaufgabe: Read and study Thema 2; learn new vocab
Workbook: Thema 2 (S. 143-144); *write out Akt.5 on separate sheet of
paper to turn in.
Graded German Reader: Lesen Sie Fabeln 4-5 (bring Graded German
Readers with to class every day from now on!!!!)
Donnerstag, 3. Februar
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Wortschatz, Thema 2
Work with Thema 2: Akt. 4 6
Work with Fabeln 4 5 (practice reading out loud; retelling in present
perfect tense; acting out, etc.)
Hausaufgabe: Graded German Reader: Lesen Sie "Fabeln" 6 10. (S. 53-57)
*Schreiben Sie Exercises 6-8 (A); Exercises 9-10 (A)
*Re-write Fabel #7 in past tense (use present perfect tense, except for
modal verbs, for which you should use simple past tense [see Kapitel 6])
Introduce Subordinating Conjunctions and Indirect Questions
Freitag, 4. Februar
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Discuss Fables (GGR)
Introduce Subordinating Conjunctions and Indirect Questions
Poem/Song of the week
Hausaufgabe: Read and study: Connecting Sentences (S. 239 240)
* Schreiben Sie Übungen 1,2 (S. 240 241)
*Workbook: Übungen 1 + 2 (S. 146-148) (Instead of using editing
symbols, write out paragraph in Übung 1 on a separate sheet of
paper, with subordinating conjunctions; Also,write out Übung 2 on
separate sheet of paper.)
Montag, 7. Februar
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Wortschatz, Thema 1 + 2
Work with Subordinating Conjunctions and Indirect Questions
Übungen 3 6 (S. 241 242)
Hausaufgabe: Write a full page (double-spaced) letter to your teacher about anything you
like, connecting many sentences with coordinating conjunctions (see
p.212) and subordinating conjunctions. Keep in mind the following format
for letters:
Durham, den 6. Februar 1999
Lieber Herr X / Liebe Frau Y,
(first letter of first sentence is not capitalized) -----------------
mit freundlichen (oder herzlichen) Grüßen,
Ihr(e)
Dienstag, 8. Februar
In der Klasse: VIDEO: "Der kleine Eisbär" (Spielfilm für Kinder)
Hausaufgabe: Review and Study Wortschatz, Thema 1 + 2 for Quiz
(Lesen Sie "Fabeln" 8-11 nur zur Vergnügung!)
Mittwoch, 9. Februar
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Wortschatz, Thema 1 + 2 (Quiz)
Introduce Reflexive pronouns / Reflexive Verbs (S. 243-247)
- concept + refl. pronouns
- verbs with accusative reflexive pronouns
- verbs with dative reflexive pronouns
Introduce Thema 3 (Körperpflege)
Hausaufgabe: Read and study: Thema 3 (S. 237 238); Reflexive Verbs (S. 243 247)
Memorize all verbs in Thema 3 and on pp. 244-245
*Textbook: Übung 8, S. 246 (write out entire text; underline reflexives)
*Workbook: Thema 3 (S. 144 145)
Donnerstag, 10. Februar
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Wortschatz (reflexive verbs)
Work with Thema 3: Akt. 7,8 (S. 238)
Set up for SKITS (to be performed [for grade] in class next Tuesday):
Get together in groups of 3 or 4, and select a fable to act out and
perform. Outside of class, you will together EMBELLISH this
fable, using topics and vocabulary from Chapters 7 8, work out a
written SCRIPT (to be turned in), and MEMORIZE your lines for
the performance. Be creative, and have fun!
Hausaufgabe: Workbook, Reflexive Pronouns and Verbs (S. 148-150)
*Write a long (double-spaced!) paragraph, describing your daily routine.
Use as many reflexive verbs as possible.
Study Reflexive Verbs on pp. 256-257 for Quiz
Freitag, 11. Februar
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Wortschatz (Reflexive Verbs, S. 256-257)
Wortschatz-Quiz (Reflexive Verbs)
Work with Reflexive Verbs: Übungen 7, 9, 10, 11 (S. 245-248)
Poem/Song of the Week
Hausaufgabe: Work on SCRIPTS for SKITS
Montag, 14. Februar
In der Klasse: Sprache im Kontext (S. 249-251)
-Zuhören
-Lesen ("Ernährungsaktion" / "fünfter sein")
Hausaufgabe: *Finalize SCRIPTS for SKITS (group activity)
Dienstag, 15. Februar
In der Klasse: Work on corrections / additions to SCRIPTS for SKITS
Hausaufgabe: Rehearse SKITS for Performance on Wednesday
Mittwoch, 16. Februar
In der Klasse: Perform SKITS
Prepare students for reading text "Operation im eignen Heim" (S. 251-252)
Hausaufgabe: Lesen Sie "Operation im eigenen Heim (S. 252-254)
* Zum Text A,B (S. 254 255)
* Aktivität 1 (S. 255): prepare interview questions as directed
Donnerstag, 17. Februar
In der Klasse: Discuss "Operation im eigenen Heim"
Do Akt. 1 (S. 255)
Poem / song of the week
Hausaufgabe: Workbook: Sprache im Kontext (S. 150 154) + Journal
(Have Workbooks ready to hand in on Friday.)
Freitag, 18. Februar
In der Klasse: Discuss Hausaufgabe
Introduce Idiomatic Expressions with parts of body (handout)
Review for Test
Hausaufgabe: Study for PRÜFUNG, KAPITEL 8
Montag, 21. Februar
In der Klasse: PRÜFUNG: KAPITEL 8
Hausaufgabe: CULTURAL READING: "Health Care, Health Issues and Social
Welfare" in FRG Q&A (pp. 77 82).
*Write 5 questions for discussion.
Dienstag, 22. Februar
In der Klasse: Discuss CULTURAL READING
Spiel or Poem / song of the week
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THEMA 9: IN DER STADT
GENRE: ANEKDOTEN UND ERZÄHLUNGEN (Graded German Reader)
Mittwoch, 23. Februar
In der Klasse: [return and discuss Prüfungen]
KAPITEL 9: Alles klar (S. 258-259)
Introduce and work with Thema 1 (S. 260 261)
Hausaufgabe: Read and Study: KAPITEL 9: Alles klar, Thema 1; learn vocab
Study Kultur-Tip (S. 262)
Workbook: Alles klar, Thema 1 (S. 157-160)
(Dont forget to bring Graded German Readers to class with you!!!)
Donnerstag, 24. Februar
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Wortschatz, Thema 1
Briefly explain Simple Past Tense forms (for recognition only)
Discuss form of "Anekdote" and read "Konige sind selten" in
Graded German Reader (S. 82-83)
Hausaufgabe: Graded German Reader: Lesen Sie "Anekdoten" 2 4 (S. 83 87)
*Exercises 3-4 (in ganzen Sätzen, bitte!!!)
Freitag, 25. Februar
In der Klasse: Warm-up: discuss Anekdoten 2-4 ( Graded German Reader)
Introduce Thema 2 (S. 262-263)
Introduce Genitive Case
Poem of the week: "Der Werwolf" (W. Busch)
Hausaufgabe: Read and study: Thema 2 (learn vocab for Quiz)
Read and study Genitive Case (S. 268-272)
Workbook: Thema 2 (S. 160-162)
Genitive Case (S. 167 174)
Montag, 28. Februar
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Wortschatz (Thema 2)
Work with Thema 2 (Akt. 4, S. 264)
Quiz
Practice Genitive Case: Übungen 1-4 (S. 270-271)
Hausaufgabe: Graded German Reader: Lesen Sie "Anekdoten" 5-6 (S. 87 89), und 11 (S. 96)
*Schreiben Sie Exercises 5-6 (A,B)
Internet: See what you can find out on the Web about Frederick II (also
known as Frederick the Great) and Moses Mendelssohn. Bring
findings to class on Tuesday.
Dienstag, 29. Februar
In der Klasse: Discuss "Anekdoten", and historical figures Friedrich der Grosse and
Moses Mendelssohn
Introduce and work with Thema 3 (S. 264-267)
Hausaufgabe: Study Thema 3 (S. 264-267); learn new vocab
Workbook: Thema 3 (S.163-167)
*Tear out and turn in Workbook, S. 157-172.
Mittwoch, 1. März
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Wortschatz, Thema 3
Practice Wegbeschreibung
Introduce Adjective Endings (weak, strong)
Hausaufgabe: Read and Study: Attributive Adjectives (S. 272-279)
* Schreiben Sie Übungen 6,8,9 (S. 275-277)
Graded German Reader: Lesen Sie "Das Schlaraffenland" (S. 101-103)
Underline all adjectives, and be ready to explain their endings!
Donnerstag, 2. März
In der Klasse: Discuss "Das Schlaraffenland" (Graded German Reader)
-content
-grammar (adj. endings)
Re-read one of the fables and supply adjectives
Continue practicing adjective endings
Hausaufgabe: *Workbook, Adjective Endings (S. 174-176)
*Re-write another fable, supplying adjectives before all nouns.
Freitag, 3. März
In der Klasse: Warm-up / drill: adjective endings
Work with adjective endings: Übungen 10, 11, 12 (S. 277-279)
Zuhören (S. 280)
Hausaufgabe: *finish Workbook (+ Journal)
Lesen Sie "Die Gitarre des Herrn Hatunoglu" (S. 281-284)
* Zum Text (A,B,C)
Montag, 6. März
In der Klasse: Warm-up: adjective endings
Discuss "Gitarre des Herrn Hatunoglu"
Work with Akt. 1 und 2 (S.285)
(in small groups, write a biography of Herrn Hatunoglu. Use as many
adjectives as possible! Read your biography to whole class.)
Hausaufgabe: Finish Lab Manuals / [computer exercises]
Dienstag, 7. März
In der Klasse: Review for Test
Poem/Song of the Week
Hausaufgabe: Study for PRÜFUNG: KAPITEL 9
Mittwoch, 8. März
In der Klasse: PRÜFUNG: KAPITEL 9
Hausaufgabe: Graded German Reader: Lesen Sie "Anekdoten" 16, 17 (S. 104-109)
*Schreiben Sie Exercises 16, 17 (A), in ganzen Sätzen, bitte!
Donnerstag, 9. März
In der Klasse: Work with "Das Geschenk" and "Der kleine Vogel"
VIDEO (tba)
Hausaufgabe: Wie wars mit einer Pause?
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THEMA 10: REISEN
EULENSPIEGEL UND MÜNCHHAUSEN (Graded German Reader)
Freitag, 10. März
In der Klasse: [return and discuss Prüfungen]
KAPITEL 10: Alles klar
Introduce and work with Thema 1
Hausaufgabe: Read and study: Kapitel 10: Alles klar, Thema 1
Workbook: Alles klar, Thema 1 (S. 183-185)
Graded German Reader: Over Spring Break, take along your Graded
German Reader and read 1 or 2 stories per day in the section
"Eulenspiegel und Münchhausen" (S. 114 ff.) Read at least 1 7.
*Write short summaries in English!
Montag, 13. März bis Freitag, 17. März
FRÜHLINGSPAUSE! Viel Spaß und vergessen Sie nicht Ihr Deutsch!
Montag, 20. März
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Berichte über Frühlingspause (present perfect tense)
Review Wortschatz, Thema 1
Introduce and work with Thema 2 (S. 295-297)
Hausaufgabe: Study Thema 2
Study new vocab, Thema 1 + 2 for Quiz
Workbook: Thema 2 (S. 185-187)
(Vergessen Sie nicht, Ihre Graded German Readers morgen mitzubringen)
Mittwoch, 22. März
In der Klasse: Introduce Comparative and Superlative of Adjectives
Work with Übungen 1-5 (S. 300 303)
Discuss "Eulenspiegel" in small groups, prepare a performance (SKIT) of one of stories for performance in class on Monday.
Hausaufgabe: Read and study: Comparing Things and People (S. 300 307)
*Work on SCRIPTS for SKITS (use several comparative and superlative adjectives!)
Donnerstag, 23. März
In der Klasse: Work with comparative and superlative of adjectives (Übungen 6-11)
Adjectival Nouns (Übungen 12, 13)
Make corrections / additions to SCRIPTS for SKITS (Eulenspiegel)
Hausaufgabe: Workbook, Comparing Things and People (S. 191-196)
Rehearse SKITS
Freitag, 24. März
In der Klasse: Introduce and work with Simple Past Tense (Imperfekt)
Introduce conjunction "als"
Perform SKITS
Hausaufgabe: Read and study: Narrating Events in the Past / Conjunction "als" (S. 310 314)
Workbook, Übungen 6, 7 (S. 197-199)
CULTURAL READING: "At Home Abroad" in These Strange German Ways (pp. 101-104)
Montag, 27. März
In der Klasse: Warm-up: simple past tense / als
Berichten Sie über Ihren besten (oder schlimmsten) Geburtstag!
Introduce and work with Thema 3 (S. 298 299)
Discuss CULTURAL READING
Hausaufgabe: Study Wortschatz, Thema 3;
Workbook, Thema 3 (S. 188-191)
Graded German Reader: Lesen Sie "Münchhausen" 9,10 (S. 129-131)
Dienstag, 28. März
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Wortschatz, Thema 3
Review conjunction "als" ; read "Analyse": Münchhausens Reise nach Rußland (S. 314)
Übungen 16, 17, 18 (S. 314-315)
Introduce Past Perfect Tense / "bevor" / "nachdem"
Hausaufgabe: Study Past Perfect Tense (S. 315-316)
Finish Workbooks (+ Journal) for turning in on Wednesday
Mittwoch, 29. März
In der Klasse: Warm-up: simple past tense / "als"
Work with past perfect tense (Übungen19, 20; S. 316)
Zuhören / Kultur (S. 316-318)
Prepare for Reading "Hiddensee" (Zum Thema; auf den ersten Blick)
Hausaufgabe: Lesen Sie "Wie die Insel Hiddensee entstand" (S. 319 320)
* Zum Text A,B (S. 320-321)
Donnerstag, 30. März
In der Klasse: Discuss "Hiddensee"
Review for Test
Hausaufgabe: Study for PRÜFUNG: KAPITEL 10
[Lab Manuals]
Freitag, 31. März
In der Klasse: PRÜFUNG: KAPITEL 10
Hausaufgabe: Wie wärs mit einer Pause?
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THEMA 11: (AUS)BILDUNG und BERUF
GENRE: MÄRCHEN (Graded German Reader)
Montag, 3. April
In der Klasse: [return and discuss Prüfungen]
KAPITEL 11: Alles klar
Introduce Thema 1
Hausaufgabe: Read and study: Kapitel 11: Alles klar; Thema 1 (learn vocab)
Workbook: Alles klar, Thema 1 (S. 207-210)
Dienstag, 4. April
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Wortschatz, Thema 1
Work with Thema 1 (Akt. 1-3)
Introduce and work with Thema 2
Hausaufgabe: Study Thema 2 (study vocab for Thema 1 + 2 for Quiz)
Workbook: Thema 2 (S. 210)
Mittwoch, 5. April
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Thema 1 + 2
Quiz
Introduce and work with Future Tense (S. 337 340)
- Analyse (S. 338)
- Übungen 1, 2 (S. 339)
Hausaufgabe: Read and study Future Tense (S. 337 340)
*Write Übung 3 (S. 340): a long paragraph (double-spaced)
Workbook: Future Tense (S. 214-215)
Donnerstag, 6. April
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Future Tense (practice "wohl" / "wahrscheinlich")
Spiel: Wahrsager (Partnerarbeit)
Introduce and work with Thema 3 (S. 331-334)
- Stellenangebot
- Lebenslauf (if time)
Hausaufgabe: Read and Study Thema 3 (S. 331 335); learn vocab
Workbook: Thema 3 (S. 212 213)
Freitag, 7. April
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Wortschatz, Thema 3
Continue working with Thema 3
- Lebenslauf (Analyse) practice in narrative form
-Akt. 10
Poem/Song of the Week
Hausaufgabe: CULTURAL READINGS: "Education" in FRG Q&A (pp. 83-100)
* write down 5 questions for discussion
Read Kultur-Tip on page 336 of Textbook; and compare with chart on page 85 of FRG Q&A.
Montag, 10. April
In der Klasse: Discuss CULTURAL READINGS
Introduce Relative Clauses (S. 340 342)
Hausaufgabe: Read and Study Relative Clauses (S. 340 342)
Workbook, Übungen 3 6 (S. 216 220)
Dienstag, 11. April
In der Klasse: Warm-up: drill relative pronouns
VIDEO: Blickkontakte, Kapitel 3 ("Fünf Schulfächer") (discuss pedagogy!)
Hausaufgabe: *Schreiben Sie Übungen 4 7 (Textbook, S. 342 344)
Mittwoch, 12. April
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Relativpronomen
Have students in pairs compare answers on Hausaufgaben (Ü 4-6)
Have students read wishes (Übung 7); other students report what they remember (z.B. "Robert wünscht sich einen ......, der......")
Partnerarbeit: Wechselspiel (Relativsätze)
Hausaufgabe: Graded German Reader: Lesen Sie "Des Königs neue Kleider" (S. 146-153)
*Schreiben Sie Exercise 1 (B), in ganzen Sätzen, bitte!
Donnerstag, 13. April
In der Klasse: Warm-up: Was ist ein Märchen?
Discuss "Des Königs neue Kleider"
VIDEO: "Sonne und Frösche" (Blickkontakte, Kapitel 8)
Freitag, 14. April
In der Klasse: Sprache im Kontext: Lesen (S. 349 351)
- Zum Thema
- Auf den ersten Blick
- Zum Text (read and work with Text on p. 350)
Hausaufgabe: Graded German Reader: Lesen Sie "Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten" (S. 154-158)
*Schreiben Sie Exercise 2 (B)
Montag, 17. April
In der Klasse: Warm-up: present perfect tense (chain-story: re-tell "Bremer Stadt-musikanten" or another Märchen)
Introduce and practice Interrogative Pronoun "was für" (S. 344-45) Übungen 8, 9
Explain Negating sentences (S. 345 347)
Hausaufgabe: Study Textbook: Interrogative Pronoun "was für" ; Negating Sentences;
Indefinite Expressions of time (S. 344- 348)
Workbook, Übungen 7 10
Dienstag, 18. April
In der Klasse: Work with Negating sentences; indefinite expressions of time (Übungen 10-12; S. 346-348)
Spiel: Wahrsager (in pairs: one student plays role of fortune teller; other plays role of famous person, who comes in with questions about his/her future 10 years from now; afterwards, "Wahrsager" reports to rest of class the future of the celebrity in question; rest of class has to guess who it is.)
Hausaufgabe: Finish Workbooks + Journal for handing in
Mittwoch, 19. April
In der Klasse: Review for Test (Freitag)
Poem/Song of the Week
Hausaufgabe: Graded German Reader: Lesen Sie "Hänsel und Gretel" (S. 158-167)
* Exercise 3 (B); Also, wirte 10 sentences about the story, using a relative clause in each!
Donnerstag, 20. April
In der Klasse: Discuss "Hänsel und Gretel"
Divide class into groups; each group will
perform a SKIT based on a "Marchen" to
be performed in class next Tuesday. Your "Märchen should
be embellished with the topics and vocabulary from Kapiteln
10 and 11 of the Textbook. (e.g. Reisen und Stellenbe-werbung)
(Brainstorm
ideas)
Hausaufgabe: Study for PRÜFUNG: KAPITEL 11
Freitag, 21. April
In der Klasse: PRÜFUNG: KAPITEL 11
Hausaufgabe: Work on SCRIPTS for your "Märchen" . Have a rough draft of your own
script ready to bring to class with you on Monday.
Montag, 24. April
In der Klasse: Work on SCRIPTS (go over rough drafts; correct errors; make
suggestions for improvements)
Hausaufgabe: Rehearse "Märchen" for performance on Tuesday.
Dienstag, 25. April
In der Klasse: SKITS (Märchen)
Mittwoch, 26. April
In der Klasse: Review for Final Exam
End-of-Course Evaluations