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Multi-District World Language
Curriculum Framework
Communication
Comparisons
Cultures
Connections
Communities
German
2009-2010
LIVING DOCUMENT GERMAN LANGUAGE CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK 2009-2010
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German 1 (Semester 1) / Theme: NEW FRIENDS, NEW CLASSES, / NEUE FREUNDE, NEUE KLASSEN
Essential Structures and
TOPIC
Vocabulary
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1.Germanic 1 Use the German alphabet to spell German 4 Describe where German is spoken 8 Demonstrate an understanding of Umlauts, ß
I nfluences words (names, countries). in the world, including how the concept and use of cognates. Names of German-speaking countries
Deutsche 2 Recognize the letters of the German alphabet German evolved. and capitals in German
Einflüsse and other symbols when words and names 4 Explain the role of German in Alphabet
are spelled. European countries. Cognates
5 Identify the benefits of studying
another language.
5 Describe German speaking
individuals who have impacted
world society and specify their
contributions.
2. Nice to M eet 1 Engage in introductory conversations. 4 Recognize appropriate expressions 8 Compare the common forms of Formal vs. Informal (du, vs. Sie)
You 1 Greet one another and exchange basic (formal vs. informal) and gestures address (Herr, Frau, Fräulein) with Verbs heissen and sein
information such as name, age, and for greetings and farewells. their English counterparts. Verb kommen ( )
birthplace (country of origin). 8 Compare the use of gestures for Subject pronouns
1 Recite and use the numbers from 0 20 in greeting and leave-taking in the Question words and question
German. United States and in German- formation
1 Exchange phone numbers and e-mail speaking countries. Greetings and Farewells
addresses. Countries of origin
2 Demonstrate an understanding of basic,
Numbers 0 20
introductory conversations.
Forms of address
2 Recognize spoken and written numbers (0
20). Gut, nicht gut, etc. (answers to Wie
3 Present basic introductions. ?)
3. School Life 1 Exchange basic information about classes, 4 Describe a daily and/or weekly 8 Compare verb conjugations. Definite articles (gender)
die Schule class schedules, class preferences, school- school schedule in one German- 8 Compare the way numbers are Nouns (singular and plural)
related activities and classroom supplies. speaking country. formed in German and English. Continue question words and question
1 Use days of the week and time to talk about 5 Use authentic examples of school 9 Compare school systems in the formation
daily schedules. schedules to create an ideal United States to those in a German- Telling time
1 Ask and answer questions about class personal simulated schedule in a speaking country. Regular verbs
preferences and schedules. German-speaking country. Liking/not liking: (nicht) gern haben,
1 Use and respond to basic classroom 5 Learn about the educational mag, Lieblings
expressions. system in German speaking Object Pronouns (Nom. vs. Acc. Case)
2 Interpret and demonstrate an understanding countries.
Prepositions bis, um, (gegen)
of a class schedule in German. 5 Learn the grading scale used in
Classroom objects and furnishings
2 Demonstrate understanding of short German speaking countries.
conversations among peers about favorite Basic schoolrooms and staff
classes/activities at school. Classroom supplies
2 Identify school supplies. Basic classroom expressions
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2 Recognize and use basic classroom Days of the week
expressions. Zuerst, dann, zunächst, zuletzt
3 Describe important classroom items. Numbers 0-100
3 Describe a class schedule. Mathematical operations
6 Use knowledge of map skills to identify and locate German-speaking countries and their capitals on a world map.
6 Use numbers to perform mathematical operations.
6 Use technology to create a video skit, record an interview, or design a PowerPoint presentation.
11 Describe evidences of German language and culture in the community.
11 Communicate with a native speaker in German about class and activity preferences.
11 Listen to music and sing songs in German.
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German 1 (Semester 1) / Theme: HAVING FUN / SPASS UND SPIEL
Essential Structures and
TOPIC
Vocabulary
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1.Pastimes and 1 Engage in conversations about leisure- 4 Identify typical leisure-time 8 Compare essential structures of Irregular verbs as needed
weather time activities in the context of weather activities in German-speaking verb conjugation, sentence
Freizeit und and seasons. countries and why they are structure, negation, and present -eln, -nen verbs
Wetter 1 Describe the weather. popular. tense. Negation review
2 Interpret and demonstrate an 5 Discuss famous sports or 9 Compare typical teen activities of Sentence structure (inverted order)
understanding of basic weather reports. entertainment personalities from the United States to those of teens Showing preference
2 Interpret and demonstrate an the target cultures, including in German-speaking countries, Use of the dative to describe temperature
understanding of information about their country of origin and including after-school or school-
(Mir ist kalt.)
leisure activities. significant contributions. sponsored activities.
Basic leisure activities
3 Present basic information about preferred
Basic sports and equipment
activities.
3 Present a simple weather report for a Seasons
German-speaking city. Weather
2. Getting 1 Provide information about self and obtain 4 Describe how 8 Compare the way dates are Descriptive adjective agreement (nouns
Acquainted information about others. birthdays/namedays are expressed in German and English. w/out articles)
Freunde 1 Ask and answer questions about age. celebrated in German-speaking 8 Compare essentials of sentence Basic sentence structure and word order
machen 1 Exchange information about birthday, countries. structure and negation. Negation: nicht vs. kein
nameday (Namenstag), nationality, place 4 Describe origin and meaning of 9 Compare birthday celebrations and Date format, using ordinals
of birth, address, physical description, and namedays in German-speaking observances of name days to Preposition: für
personality traits. countries. celebrations in the U.S. Months
2 Comprehend oral and written descriptions Nationality
of peers or famous people, including their
Physical descriptors and personality
physical descriptions and personality
characteristics
traits.
Gifts
3 Present a biographical sketch including
physical description and personality traits.
6 Use Celsius temperature scale.
6 Demonstrate an understanding of different seasons.
6 Use technology to create a video skit, record an interview, or design a PowerPoint presentation.
10 Locate and interpret an authentic weather map or weather report from a German-speaking country.
11 Listen to music and sing songs in German.
11 Watch a video or television program in German for personal enjoyment.
11 Play culturally authentic games.
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German 1 (Semester 2) / Theme: FAMILY LIFE / DAS FAMILIENLEBEN
Essential Structures and
TOPIC
Vocabulary
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1.Family 1 Exchange basic information about family 4 Describe family traditions in 9 Compare how pets are accepted Possessive pronouns
die Familie and pets. German-speaking countries. in public places in the U.S. and Review question words and forms
2 Interpret and demonstrate oral and written 4 Describe the importance / German-speaking countries. Review physical descriptors and
descriptions of family and pets. acceptance of pets in German- personality characteristics
3 Describe family members and relationships. speaking countries. Family members and relationships
Pets
2.Home 1 Exchange information about homes, rooms, 5 Describe various styles of 9 Compare housing styles and Modal verbs, esp.: müssen, sollen, können
bei mir zu Hause and furnishings. houses and apartments in a furnishings in the United States Imperatives du/ihr
1 Exchange information about locations of German-speaking countries to those in German-speaking Review of ordinals
rooms and furnishings. and what has influenced these countries. Dwellings
1 Exchange information about basic styles. 9 Compare numbering of floors in Levels (floors) of a building
activities/chores that take place in the home. the U.S. and German-speaking Rooms
2 Demonstrate an understanding of countries (ground, 1st, 2nd, etc.).
Simple furnishings
descriptions of homes, rooms, furnishings,
Basic household chores and activities
and their placement.
3 Present information about homes, rooms,
and furnishings, including descriptions and
placement.
6 Collect, analyze and graph data from a class survey about family or pets.
6 Collect, analyze and graph data from a class survey about homes.
6 Use technology to create a video skit, record an interview, or design a PowerPoint presentation.
7 Research common names for house pets in German-speaking countries.
7 ) for German-speaking countries.
10 Locate and interpret information about real estate or furnishings through the use of authentic sources.
11 Listen to music and sing songs in German.
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German 1 (Semester 2) / Theme: CHOICES / ZUR WAHL
Essential Structures and
TOPIC
Vocabulary
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1. Food & 1 Exchange information about food 4 Describe eating habits in 8 Compare dining experiences in Review modals, esp. möchten and mögen
Restaurant preferences and eating habits. German-speaking countries. German-speaking regions with Review formal
Experiences 1 Comment on, inquire about, and make 4 Demonstrate an understanding of those in the United States. Review questions words and formations
das Essen & selections about different food items. the different types of restaurants 9 Compare eating habits in Review numbers 0 100
im Restaurant 2 Demonstrate an understanding of written and what they offer. German-speaking countries with Prepositions: mit, ohne
information about food and eating habits. 5 Identify typical food items from those in the United States. Review prefix Lieblings-
3 Present information about food preferences German-speaking cultures. Es gibt
and eating habits. 5 Describe regional dishes.
Basic food
Meals
Portions/servings:
Choices: oder
Restaurant expressions
Regional food and dishes
Types of eating establishments
2. New Clothes 1 Discuss basic clothing and colors in the 4 Explore traditional forms of dress 8 Compare use of the formal in the Indefinite articles
Neue Klamotten context of weather and activities. and their origins. clerk/customer relationship with Separable prefix verbs anhaben,
1 Exchange information with a peer about 5 Explore the history and use of the similar interactions in the U.S. anziehen, anprobieren
clothing using basic descriptive adjectives. Euro. 8 Compare uses of commas and Irregular verbs as needed
1 Request general information about cost and decimal points to explain place Accusative case with definite and
sizing of clothing items. value. indefinite articles
2 Recognize basic oral and written 9 Compare currency designs and Dative case with verbs gefallen and
descriptions of clothing. their reflection of cultural passen
2 Understand and interpret written information perspectives. Prices in spoken and written form
on clothing costs and sizes. 9 Compare concept of customer Basic articles of clothing
3 Describe clothing to an audience of listeners service in German-speaking
Descriptors of size and fit (gross, klein)
or readers. countries and the U.S.
Colors
3 List clothing items for certain activities or
weather conditions. Currency
6 Use metric system to express quantity and volume.
6 Use exchange rates to calculate expenses.
6 Discuss the Food Pyramid in German.
6 Use technology to create a video skit, record an interview, or design a PowerPoint presentation.
10 Locate typical German foods and restaurants in the community.
10 Find and describe examples of fashion in German-speaking countries and the U.S.
11 Enjoy authentic foods from the German-speaking world.
11 Listen to music and sing songs in German.
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German 2 (Semester 1) / Theme: MY LIFE, THEN AND NOW / MEIN LEBEN, DAMALS UND HEUTE
TOPIC Essential Structures and Vocabulary
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1. Introductions 1 Exchange past and present 5 Identify famous historical, 9 Compare cultural differences Review present tense
and Bios biographical information. literary or artistic German- related to greetings, forms of Review negative and interrogative formations
Wer bin ich? 2 Interpret and demonstrate an speaking personalities and why address, personal space, and Review definite and indefinite articles
understanding of past and present the culture values their generational expectations. Review possessive pronouns
biographical information of contributions. Verb kennen
others. Simple past of haben and sein
3 Present autobiographical Bin geboren
information to an audience of
Physical descriptors and character traits
listeners or readers.
Biographical data
Past time indicators
Subordinate clauses using als and wenn
2. School 1 Exchange information about 5 Describe how the course 9 Compare course offerings in the Review simple past of haben and sein
Die Schule school classes and activities in offerings in a German-speaking United States to those in Review ordinals (in context of school years)
the present and past tenses. country reflect the goals of its German-speaking countries. Introduce conversational past of weak verbs (gelernt,
2 Interpret and demonstrate and educational system. gemacht, gehabt, gespielt),
understanding of a written course 24-hour time clock
schedule. Teach lernen, wissen
3 Present information about present Subordinate clause dass
and past courses and schedules. Difference between kennen and wissen
School courses and related expressions
Class activities
3. Entertainment 1 Enact a telephone conversation 4 Demonstrate an understanding 8 Compare the forms of past tense Conversational past of all verbs (strong and weak)
and Pastimes inviting and responding to an oral in English to those in German. Review separable prefix verbs (including abheben,
Freizeit invitation. German-speaking country and 9 Compare film and book titles in auflegen, einladen)
1 Exchange information about the resulting differences in English and German, and discuss Review acc. pronouns
preferences in music, books, extending invitations. translation choices. Review wissen vs. kennen
movies, etc. 5 Describe the events to which Review mögen
1 Ask and answer questions about one would extend a written Review coordinating conjunctions, adding denn
past leisure activities. invitation in a German- Additional pastimes and activities
2 Prepare a written invitation to an speaking country and why.
Types of books, music, films, etc.
activity.
Accepting/declining an invitation in person/on phone
6 Use technology to present information about yourself and/or your school for the German-speaking community.
6 Identify and discuss historical figures who have contributed to the knowledge bases of various content areas.
7 Use authentic resources to obtain distinctive viewpoints on people and events in German-speaking countries.
10 Create and share written biographical information.
11 Access music, literature, art, film, and television in German.
11 Listen to music and sing songs in German.
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German 2 (Semester 2) / Theme: DAILY LIFE / DAS TÄGLICHE LEBEN
Essential Structures and
TOPIC
Vocabulary
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1.Bon appétit 1 Exchange information on the 4 Discuss and explain eating 8 Observe the German use of Review informal imperative
Guten Appetit preparation of favorite dishes, setting customs and table etiquette in indefinite pronoun in recipes Review der-words
a table, and serving food. German-speaking regions. compared to English command Review
2 Demonstrate an understanding of forms. Review modals, esp. möchten and mögen
written or oral information about 9 Discuss cross-cultural influences on Review indefinite articles and kein
recipes. eating habits. nehmen
3 Present a recipe. 9 Note the use of weight Review restaurant, regional dishes, specific
measurements instead of volume
dishes
(grams of flour vs. cups of flour).
Use numbers 0-1000
Cooking terminology
Table settings
Expressions of measurement related to cooking
2.Routines and 1 Give oral instructions regarding 5 Examine household cleaning 8 Compare formal and informal Reflexive verb constructions
Household household chores and and personal hygiene practices. commands in German and English. Reflexive pronouns
Chores responsibilities. 9 Compare and contrast space Review informal singular and plural commands
Körperpflege 2 Respond to oral instructions allocation and furnishings in the Review subordinating conjunctions
und Hausarbeit regarding household chores and United States and German- Introduce weil
responsibilities. speaking countries. Personal care activities and related items
3 Present a morning routine and write a 9 Compare personal care routines and Household chores and related items
description in the past tense of a attitudes in German-speaking
Furnishings and appliances
routine they observe. countries and the U.S.
Additional home features
Expressions of measurement
3.Weather 1 Exchange information about past, 4 Demonstrate an understanding 8 Compare the existence of the Future tense using werden
Das Wetter present and future weather of how weather affects the present and future tenses in Adverbial phrases
conditions. culture of German-speaking German to the English present and Review negation
2 Identify meteorological conditions countries. future tenses. Review subordinate clauses
from a German weather report. Additional meteorological expressions
3 Present a description of the upcoming
weather.
6 Use the metric system to measure liquid, weight and temperature.
6 Apply metric system to measurement within the home, such as room dimension and space allocation for furniture.
6 Discuss scientific/ecological reasons for regulation of certain products in German-speaking countries.
7 Prepare a traditional dish from a German-speaking country.
10 Use community resources to identify restaurants or businesses that carry food representative of German-speaking cultures.
10 Research the availability of home products typical of German cultures, such as personal hygiene products.
11 Experience cuisines of German-speaking cultures.
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German 2 (Semester 2) / Theme: GETTING AROUND / DU UND DEINE UMGEBUNG
Essential Structures and
TOPIC
Vocabulary
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1. Travel 1 Exchange information on past and 4 Describe the reasons for the 8 Compare the concept in German of using Prepositions with geographical place
Reisen future travel. access and availability of public definite articles with geographical place names
2 Demonstrate an understanding of travel means of transportation to reach names: die Schweiz, die Türkei. Review future
related documents. a travel destination. 8 Compare use of certain prepositions to Review 24-hour clock
2 Demonstrate an understanding of describe location. Review interrogative formation
general information about German- 9 Compare places and means of travel Review contractions with
speaking cultures. when vacationing. prepositional phrases
2 Interpret and utilize schedules in travel- Geographical and environmental
related situations (making hotel features
reservations, locating transportation).
Tourism expressions
3 Present a detailed description of past or
future travel.
2. Getting 1 Ask for and give simple directions to 4 Describe the traditional layout of 8 Compare the use of the dative to describe Teach formal commands
Around specified locations, including a German city (especially the location in German to its apparent lack in Review currency and prices
Town landmarks and attractions. Altstadt) and its origin. English. Review questions
In der Stadt 2 Follow oral and written directions to a 5 Identify the types of tourist 9 Compare opening hours and entrance Dative prepositions (aus, bei, mit,
specified location. attractions and historical sites fees between German-speaking countries nach, von, zu, etc.)
3 Write directions to a specified location. often found in a German- and the U.S. Review subordinating conjunctions
speaking country and why they Interrogative pronouns with wissen
exist the way they do.
Landmarks and tourist attractions
(museums, fountains, town hall, etc.)
Expressions for giving directions
3. Higher 1 Exchange information about 4 Discuss the attitudes of a 8 Compare the use of female gender With professions: vs. Ich bin
Education and occupational choices and higher German-speaking culture indicators in occupational titles with
Occupations education. towards different professions at - Verb werden used as future/to become
Die Ausbildung 2 Interpret and demonstrate an all levels and accessibility of 8 Compare the use of the indefinite article Review modals, esp. möchten, müssen
Und die Arbeit understanding of information on these professions to all members with professions in German and English. Use of Schule vs. Uni, lernen vs.
occupational choices and higher of the culture. 8 vocabulary vs. studieren, etc.
education. 4 Discuss the attitudes of a vocabulary in German and Occupations and related activities
German-speaking culture toward English. Higher education
summer jobs or part-time jobs 9 Compare systems of higher education
while in school. and attitudes involved between German-
4 Discuss forms of higher speaking countries and the U.S.
education and their functions.
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4. Clothing and 1 Request sales assistance and state 5 Describe gift-giving practices 9 Compare shopping customs in German- Teach dative / indirect objects
Shopping preferences for items sought. related to visits, holidays, and speaking countries to those in the United Demonstrative adjectives/pronouns
Kleidung 1 Express personal preference for style birthdays in German-speaking States. (this, that, these, those)
kaufen and design of clothing for specific countries. 9 Compare sizing systems in the United Comparative and superlative forms of
occasions. States with those used in German- adjectives
2 Determine size, price, and style of speaking countries. Introduce adjective endings
clothing items from authentic written 9 Compare fashion choices in German- Review der-words (solch-, einig-,
sources. speaking countries and the U.S. wenig-, manch-)
2 Determine business hours for stores. according to the occasion. Numbers 0-1,000,000
3 Present ideas for appropriate gifts for Shopping expressions
specific/special occasions.
Clothing style and design expressions
Additional clothing, colors, and
patterns
Special occasions
6 Use map-reading skills to follow and give directions.
6 Use the metric system to measure distances.
6 Use exchange rates to convert prices.
7 Use decimal points and commas to express amounts of money.
10 Identify places or organizations in the community that promote culture of the German-speaking world.
10 Identify organizations that sponsor occasions/celebrations typical of German-speaking countries.
10 Use authentic resources to investigate vacation spots in German-speaking countries.
10 Research professions requiring the use of German through technology, media, and authentic resources.
11 Plan a travel-related experience to a German-speaking country.
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German 3 (Semester 1) / Theme: MAN AND HIS ENVIRONMENT / MENSCH U. SEINE UMGBUNG
Essential Structures and
TOPIC
vocabulary
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1.Free time 1 Share opinions about present and past free-time activities 4 Discuss and justify the 9 Compare and contrast Review present tense
activities (e.g. at the beach, in the country side, and in the mountains.) importance of free-time different types of outdoor Review formation of
Freizeit 1 Exchange information in person or via other media, about activities to a German- activities in German- conversational past tense
Aktivitäten places and weather in the German-speaking world where speaking culture. speaking countries and in the Review clauses using als and wenn
one can participate in free-time activities. U.S. Other indicators of past time
2 Demonstrate an understanding of descriptions of free-time 9 Compare and contrast Conjunction ob
activities. (Identify corresponding pictures or illustrations). geographical features in Review comparative and
2 Demonstrate an understanding of information about free- German- speaking countries superlative adjectives
time activities from accessible German-language materials, and the U.S. Review prepositions used to
(television programs, youth magazines, Internet, and
introduce locations
videos).
2 Read and/or listen to descriptions about places and weather
Indoor/Outdoor activities
in the German-speaking world and identify the
Sports vocabulary
corresponding locations on a map.
3 Prepare and present illustrated descriptions of past free-time Sports and camping equipment
experiences and activities. Expressions of interest and
3 Prepare, illustrate, and present materials promoting where indifference
and how one can participate in outdoor activities in a Weather expressions
German-speaking region of the world. Geographical terms
2.Environment 1 Discuss precautions that one should take to avoid harming 4 Discuss environmental 9 Compare and contrast Review adverbs of comparison
Die Umwelt oneself and the environment. practices of a German- environmental practices in Review negative constructions
2 Discuss information about environmental issues and events speaking country that reveal German- speaking countries Infinitive verbs with zu
such as pollution/waste management and Earth Day from the importance of the issue to and in the United States. Constructions with da (damit dafür,
accessible German-language materials, including television, them. etc.)
youth magazines, Internet, and videos. 5 Identify agricultural products
3 Present a document describing ways to protect the from regions in the German- Environmental problems and
environment. speaking world. solutions
3. Politics 1 Demonstrate an understanding of the political systems in 4 Identify major political 9 Compare and contrast Comparatives
Politik German-speaking countries. leaders in German-speaking political systems and Conditional
1 Discuss past and present political issues. countries. structures between the U.S.
1, 2, 3 Discuss whether or not it would be beneficial/practical and German-speaking
to adopt political and social structures. countries.
6 Identify local, national and/or international organizations for the protection of the environment or management of natural resources.
6 Create a political cartoon based on a current/relevant German topic/issue.
7 Use German speaking language media sources to acquire authentic information and opinions about environmental issues and practices.
10 Plan and implement an environmental service project in the community.
10 Write a letter to an editor or a political official.
11 Watch or listen to a news report or podcast in German.
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German 3 (Semester 1) / Theme: GERMAN CULTURE AND TRADITIONS / DEUTSCHE KULTUR U.
TRADITIONEN
Essential Structures and
TOPIC
vocabulary
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1. Holidays and 1 Discuss and describe typical ceremonies that 4 Identify ceremonies that mark a 9 Compare family life and Review negative constructions
Family mark a stage of life (a significant life event) in stage of life in German- celebrations that mark a stage of Review comparative and superlative
Celebrations German-speaking countries. speaking regions. life between German and adjectives
Feiertage und 1 Discuss and describe typical holiday or festival 4 Discuss the importance of American cultures. Adjectives of nationality
Familienfeiern celebrations in German-speaking countries. family in these ceremonies and 9 Compare national and religious
in the culture. celebrations between German and Review family members
4 Discuss a particular ceremony U.S. cultures. Emotion and opinions
or celebration and its Ceremonies
importance in the culture. Holidays and festivals
2. Fine Arts and 1 Describe/Interpret a work of art. 5 Find a theatre production on the 9 Compare German and American Comparatives
M usic 1 Students engage in conversations and exchange Internet and describe how one artists, productions, and music. Adjective endings
Kunst und Musik opinions about art and music. would order a ticket. Preferences
2 Listen to and interpret German lyrics. 5 Find a festival schedule online, Vocabulary needed for describing
3 Create and present an original work of art. find tour dates of bands. fine arts
3 Present information about a famous German
artist.
3. Literature 1 Use paraphrasing to retell the plot of a story. 4 Discuss the role of the various 8 Compare genres and styles of Indirect discourse (Subjunctive)
Literatur 1 Exchange opinions about different stories of genres of literature in the writing between German-speaking Simple past
poems. German-speaking world. authors. Passive voice
1 Exchange information about authentic German- 5 Discuss the influence of a 9 Identify differences in tense
language literary works and their authors. particular author on the sequence in German and English Literary terms and genres
2 Identify and recognize literary terms and genres, German-speaking world, and when retelling a story. Authors and time periods
as well as German-speaking authors and their 9 Compare and contrast a German Vocabulary specific to works
works. literary work. work with one in the English
3 Summarize the plot of a story orally or in writing. language.
3 Analyze and present an opinion of a simple
literary work by a German-speaking author.
6 Create a work of art based on current/relevant German topic of interest.
7 Describe the attitudes of German youth toward fine arts.
10 View a German fine arts production.
11 Organize an art exhibit and reward prizes for the best recreations/creations.
11 Take a virtual tour of a German Art Museum.
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German 3 (Semester 2) / Theme: LIFE CHOICES / LEBENSGESTALTUNG
Essential Structures
TOPIC
and Vocabulary
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1. Health & 1 Discuss fitness activities and sports. 4 Identify sports and fitness 8 Compare use of reflexive pronouns in Review object pronouns, direct
Fitness 1 Discuss training requirements to participate in a activities enjoyed by German (as opposed to possessives in and indirect
Gesundheit u. sport. German-speaking teenagers English) when discussing body parts. Reflexive verbs
Fitness 1 Discuss nutrition with classmates. and explain their 9 Compare and contrast German and Reflexive pronouns
1 Engage in role-play where one explains to a doctor or importance. American cultural practices in areas such
dentist what is wrong, provides advice and clarifies 4 Discuss the attitude toward as popular sports (soccer and American Sports vocabulary and
consequences of not following medical advice. exercise and physical football) or fitness activities and equipment
1 Discuss previous illnesses and treatments. activity in German-speaking nutrition8 Compare German and English Nutrition vocabulary
1 Discuss injuries and how they were obtained. countries. grammatical elements such as the Fitness vocabulary
2 Demonstrate an understanding of information on 4 Discuss universal health subjunctive in suggestions and the use of Body parts
fitness, sports, and nutrition from accessible care coverage in German- reflexive phrases when discussing illness
German-language materials, including television, speaking countries. or injury.
Review questions
youth magazines, Internet, and videos. 4 Describe the use of health 9 Discuss health benefits in the social
Review use of the formal
2 Demonstrate an understanding of information about services in a German- welfare programs of the U.S. and
health issues from an accessible German-language speaking country. German-speaking governments. Subjunctive
materials, including television, youth magazines, 5 Describe the acquisition 9 Compare ideas on how to stay healthy
Internet, and videos. (how, where) of health- Illnesses and injuries
2 Demonstrate an understanding of safety information related products in a between the U.S. and German-speaking Health issues, such as AIDS
designed to prevent injury. German-speaking country. countries. Symptoms and diagnoses
3 Demonstrate and explain basic instructions on how to Medical history vocabulary
participate in a fitness activity or sport, including hospital stays, and obtaining medication Doctor/dentist office/hospital-
necessary equipment. between the U.S. and German-speaking emergency room vocabulary
3 Write original compositions and/or journal entries countries.
about fitness activities, sports, or nutrition.
3 Create and present skits on health issues or injuries.
2. Professions 1 Expand vocabulary on profession. 4 Write a resume in German 9 compare German and American resumes. Review future tense
and 1 Introduce the educational system of the German according to German 9 compare the German job market situation Review necessary vocabulary
Education speaking countries. standards. with the American job market. and grammatical structures
Berufe u. 2 Discuss and defend future jobs, career goals and 9 compare the educational system of the
Weiterbildung educational paths. German speaking countries and the U.S.
6 Develop a f pating in a physical
activity and using the metric system to determine height and weight.
6 Identify contributions of a major German-speaking scientist to the field of medicine.
7 Compare the caloric content of typical fast-food.
10 If available, watch a German soccer game and discuss famous players and teams.
10 Prepare a list and discuss the brands of German health-related products available in the U.S.
10 Find a German pen pal and exchange information about the different educational system.
11 Play culturally authentic games.
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German 3 (Semester 2) / Theme: TRAVEL / REISEN
Essential Structures and
TOPIC
Vocabulary
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1 Engage in role-play or participate in 4 Explain and justify the characteristics of 9 Compare practices in selecting Review negative constructions
Reisen wir authentic situations dealing with past, travel in a German-speaking country. travel experiences in a German- Review preferences
present, or future travel plans. 4 Identify and discuss practices of travel in speaking country and the United Subjunctive
1 Express the wish to travel to certain places. the German- speaking world. States. Introduce two-way prepositions
2 Demonstrate an understanding of the content 5 Identify and discuss various
of authentic German-language materials and transportation systems in the German- Airport and train travel
realia such as travel reviews, documents, speaking world. vocabulary
and announcements. 5 Identify advantages and promotions Travel agency vocabulary
2 Demonstrate an understanding of spoken or offered by DB or ÖBB, such as Twen- Travel expressions
written descriptions of travel experiences. Tickets and Interrail Pass and explain
how they reflect the habits of German
speakers.
2. Traveling 1 Describe possible safety or health issues 4 Identify agencies and organizations 9 Compare traffic and other safety Review formal
smart around while traveling and how to prevent them. dedicated to assisting German-speaking laws between the U.S. and Review sentence structure
the world 1 Role-play giving safety or health-related travelers. German-speaking countries. Review giving directions
Clever reisen advice or asking for assistance. 4 Identify government agencies or offices 9 Compare attitudes toward safety
2 Demonstrate an understanding of authentic that ensure safety on a daily basis. precautions in the U.S. and First aid items and procedures
German-language materials dealing with 4 Identify different means of public German-speaking countries. Medicines
travel safety. transportation and housing (youth 9 Compare air fares and Services (police, fire dept., etc.)
2 Demonstrate an understanding of spoken or hostels, hotels, bed and breakfast, etc.). accommodation rates.
written safety/health advice. 5 Judge the importance of driving schools
3 Present and explain a travel kit that a and learn how they reflect the habits of
traveler can use for a variety of small German-speaking people.
emergencies.
6 Investigate and identify high-tech transportation in the German-speaking world.
6 Write a travel itinerary, a travel brochure, etc.
10 Research travel by interviewing German-speaking members of the community about travel experiences or by using other German-language resources.
10 Research and communicate with authentic travel safety organizations in the German-speaking world as part of planning travel to that area.
11 Pursue travel opportunities in the German-speaking world.
11 Create a list of items to bring and agencies to contact in the event of an emergency.
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German 3 (Semester 2) / Theme: THE 21st CENTURY / DAS 21. JAHRHUNDERT
Essential Structures and
TOPIC
vocabulary
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1. Media and the 1 Exchange opinions of and information from 5 Recognize and interact with 8 Identify cognates by pairing similar Subjunctive
Internet various forms of media. computer products of German- German and English words. Simple past tense
Medien und 1 Engage in conversations about computers and speaking cultures, such as a 8 Identify how the simple past is used
Internet the Internet. website. in German writing. Computer components as appropriate
1 Use paraphrasing to retell the plot of a film or 5 Discuss and explain the role of 8 Identify how the subjunctive is used Internet-related vocabulary
broadcast. media in the everyday life of in reporting. Media-related vocabulary
1 Exchange opinions about different types of German speakers. 9 Compare news sources and formats
films and broadcasts. 5 Identify and discuss characters, between the U.S. and German-
2 Demonstrate an understanding of the content themes, and objectives in speaking countries.
of articles, films, or television programs. German-language films or 9 Compare uses of computers and the
2 Identify computer components from broadcasts. Internet between the U.S. and
corresponding pictures. German-speaking countries.
2 Identify main ideas and pertinent details of 9 Compare TV viewing habits and
documents about computers and the Internet. programming patterns between the
3 Present a student-created activity on the U.S. and German-speaking
computer for classmates. countries.
3 Present a critique of a TV program, film, or
news article.
6 Use the Internet to access information on the topics of the media, films, or broadcasts in the German-speaking world.
7 Use German-speaking media sources to acquire information and opinions only available in the German language and culture.
7 Read authentic work of literature in the target language.
11 Read German-language magazines or newspapers, or watch German TV or films for personal enjoyment.
11 Read German-language stories for enjoyment and personal growth.
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