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This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- An Overview of Course Descriptions
- German Honor Society
- GAPP Program
- German Club
An Overview of Course Descriptions German 1A/1B Course Descriptions:
Introduction to the language and culture of the German speaking
world,
stressing the ability to ask for and give information and to
describe
situations in German. Students will be able to communicate in
these
situations: at school and in the classroom, meeting others,
discussing
interests and activities, describing a room and people, shopping
and prices
for food and clothing, and ordering at a restaurant. Students
will develop
skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in German and
increase
awareness of the German culture.
German 1A Learner Outcomes
The student will:
* greet people, introduce themselves and inquire about
others
* describe themselves and others, using sein
* count, and recognize numbers 1 to 1,000
* discuss how people get to school
* describe where people live
* discuss eating and drinking
* distinguish between formal and informal communication
* agree and disagree
* utilize regular verbs in the present tense
* begin to use der, die and das
German 1B Learner Outcomes
The student will:
* communicate in a school setting
* tell time and say the day and date
* express likes and dislikes
* use possessive adjectives and personal pronouns
* be introduced to modal (helping) verbs
* use irregular forms of present tense verbs
* learn to shop for clothing and order food in a
restaurant.
* Students will increase their appreciation of the German
speaking
world through geography, history and traditions.
German 2A/2B Course Description
Vocabulary and structures from German I will be reviewed to
reinforce skills
acquired earlier. Communication skills will be expanded so that
students
can
interact with native speakers, classmates and the teacher in
more
situations. The past tense is presented and practiced
extensively. Topics
covered include: the weather, helping at home, shopping, giving
directions,
going to movies and concerts, birthdays and describing people
and places.
Students will complete a modified performance package in World
Language.
Open to Grades 10, 11, 12
German 2A Learner Outcomes
The student will:
* communicate about the weather
* give and understand directions
* communicate in a shopping setting
* tell where you were shopping and what you bought
* use the correct form of regular and irregular present tense
verbs
* describe actions which happened in the past, using the
conversational past
tense
* use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
* use modal (helping) verbs in writing and conversation
German 2B Learner Outcomes
The student will:
* talk about what they did in their free time
* be able to invite someone to a party
* express wishes
* discuss German gift ideas
* use indefinite articles
* employ direct and indirect objects correctly
* talk about using the telephone in Germany
German 5 is now University of Minnesota College in the Schools
1003
Course Curriculum
German 1003 is designed to review and expand your knowledge of
German
language structure and to extend your comprehension and
communicative
abilities. The materials you are using consist of the course-
packet Spr�nge,
a short story, Grenzverkehr am Bodensee, listening exercises on
Spr�nge
Online (www.cla.umn.edu/spruenge), short literary texts, and a
feature film.
These materials will help you work with the language in a
variety of media
and forms that complement each other.
Preparation and Participation
Regular attendance, preparation and participation are central to
your
success
in German 1003. Anticipate spending approximately 2 hours on
preparation for
each class hour, although time may vary with assignments. It is
important
that you are present and prepared every class day, and that you
actively
participate in class. Classroom activities give you the chance
to speak,
write, and read German, to listen to spoken German, and to
understand and
apply grammar structures.
Oral Presentations, Interviews, Essays, Final Project
Because German 1003 emphasizes all four language skills--
speaking, reading,
listening and writing--you will work on a variety of tasks that
develop
these
skills, and you will be evaluated on your achievements in all of
these
areas.
You will demonstrate your oral proficiency through formal class-
presentations, in-class interviews, informal small-group
discussions, and by
performing a final group project at the end of the semester.
Writing skills
will be developed through a number of tasks, including preparing
a
presentation and writing essays. The essays emphasize process
writing
starting with a rough draft, which you will revise and expand.
You will be
informed about the specific requirements for individual
assignments during
the semester.
Cultural Literacy
In addition to strengthening your language skills, this course
gives you the
opportunity to improve your cultural literacy as well. This
involves
becoming
familiar with basic facts and traditions of other cultures,
identifying
similarities and differences between cultures, and finally
reflecting on
your
own culture: why do you do things the way you do and what affect
might those
actions have on other people in your community and around the
globe? You
will
research and report on a topic of your choosing related to a
German state
and
learn more about the function and value of common objects in
everyday life
in
Germany.
Quizzes, Chapter Tests and Final Exam
The book we are using contains 4 chapters, each divided in two
parts
(Sprung). There will be a short quiz after the first Sprung and
a test at
the
end of the chapter. All students enrolled in the course are
required to take
the final exam. You must pass the final exam to pass the course.
German Honor Society National German Honor Society is Delta Epsilon Phi, and the
Minnesota
Chapter
is Alpha Beta. It recognizes consistent, high scholastic
achievement as
well
as active participation in learning about German culture,
literature,
history, and other related areas. The society's logo is
"Building a bridge
across the Atlantic", signifying the importance of German-
American exchanges
in all facets of the culture and language.
The eligibility requirements which inductees must be able to
meet are:
1. Completion of three Terms of German with and average of 3.5
or better.
2. Attainment of a B average or better in all other subjects.
3. Demonstration of a genuine interest in increasing the
understanding of
one's own culture by learning to appreciate that of another.
4. Desire to participate in activities which foster a greater
awareness of
German language and culture.
Don't forget to include this honor status on resumes and college
applications.
The officers for this year are:
President Zach Petermeier
Vice Pres Bonnie Slagerman
Treasurer Tommy Danner
Secretary Alec Seeley
Social Dir Ben Carlson
The initiation cermemony for German Honor Society is May 5,
2008.
Since most German Honor Society members are usually members of
many other
clubs at WHS, the society does not meet on a regular basis
separate from the
German Club. German Club meets the first Monday of each month
after school
in room 213. Ask Frau Moran for more details.
GAPP Program German-American Partnership Program
Sponsored by teh Goethe Institute, this is an on-going school
exchange
between WHS/North St. Paul High School and Theodor Heuss
Gymnasium in
Homberg, Germany.
The German students come to our schools in Spring for 3 weeks,
and our
students go to Homberg in June for 3 weeks. Hosts are always
welcome. Our
hope is to have our students host the student who will
eventually host our
student, thereby creating a lasting bond between families.
Students attend school and are provided with several field
trips. For more
information contact Frau Moran or Herr Huber at 436-6283.
http://northhighschool.webaloo.com/german.aspx
German Club German Club is for all students who are interested in German.
Meetings are
the first Monday of each month after school in room 213. The
club decides
what activities to do. Some activities include a visit to a
German
restaurant, a picnic, and German movie night.
Officers for this year are:
President Kayla Tigges
Vice Pres Forrest Clawson
Treasurer Leah Steinkraus
Secretary Eric Zager
Social Dir Shannon Carlson
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