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NAME:
Daniela Picciotta
SCHOOL:
La Habra High School
CLASS:
German 1,2,3,4/5 AP and French 1
SCHOOL PHONE:
(562) 266-5252
I am a German citizen who was born and raised in Germany and who has been
living in the United States since May 1997. Growing up in a family of
educators, I developed an interest in school-related matters at an early
age. Throughout my schooling, I was fortunate to be taught by and to talk to
a number of teachers who clearly enjoyed their job. They strengthened my
belief that helping young people grow both intellectually and socially can be
most rewarding. I finally decided to become a secondary teacher when I first
discovered my love for foreign languages as a result of taking both English
and French for several years.
I graduated from the University of Kiel, Germany, in February 1997 with the
State Examination Certificate for Secondary School Teachers which is
equivalent to a BA in Secondary Education with teaching majors in English as
a Second Language and French, plus a MA in English and French Literatures.
After successfully completing the Single Subject Credential Program at UCI, I
received my credential for teaching German in the summer of 2000. I am also
qualified to teach introductory French and Freshman English classes and have
been involved with the AVID program at La Habra High School.
The 2007/2008 school year is my 8th year here at La Habra High School.
I am teaching two sections of German 1, a section of German 2, a German 3/4
AP combination class and a French 1 class. My extracurricular assignments
include being in charge of the German Club and sponsoring the German National
Honor Society.
My office hours for this school year are 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m
to 3:30 p.m. You can always leave a message at (562)266-5252 or send me an e-
mail at dpicciotta @fjuhsd.net. I will get back to you as soon as possible.
German 1/French 1:
This course is designed as a beginning class in German/French. Students will
develop initial listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with
emphasis placed on enabling students to function in practical situations.
Among other topics, they will learn how to talk about themselves, friends,
families, interests, and daily activities. They will also learn about the
culture and people of selected German/French speaking countries.
German 2:
This course reinforces and further develops listening, speaking, reading, and
writing skills acquired in German 1. Continued emphasis will be placed on
practical use of the language. Students will extend their ability to
communicate about topics such as recreational activities, travel, food,
school experiences, and family relationships. Students will further develop
their appreciation of German speaking people and their cultures.
German 3:
This course builds upon skills learned in German 1 and 2. Emphasis is placed
on conversational fluency in increasingly complex situations. Course work
includes selected reading materials, short writing samples, oral
presentations, and more challenging listening comprehension activities.
These experiences develop linguistic confidence and also enhance the
understanding of cultures of German speaking countries.
German 4/5 AP:
German 4/5 students are expected to speak German in a variety of class
situations. Stress is placed on development of oral fluency, and discussion
and reading skills. Aside from reviewing important grammar concepts,
students will read short stories, short novels and excerpts from newspapers
and magazines. Students will also have the opportunity to prepare for the AP
examination.
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