Warwick School District

Curriculum❯German 4

German 4

Grade Levels: 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 |

Course Description

This course is designed to put to use all prior knowledge of German and to continue the study of German grammar and vocabulary. Students will grow in their abilities to form complex grammatical constructions orally and in written form, comprehend oral and written texts and understand the practices, products and perspectives of the German culture.

Core Curriculum Content Standards

World Languages (2002)

  • COMMUNICATION in a Target Language (CONTENT STANDARDS)

    • STAGE 1

      • Identify words from the target language that are commonly used in English.(12.1.S1.E)
      • Know how the target language has influenced other school curriculum areas.(12.1.S1.F)

    • STAGE 2

      • Know simple sentence and question structures in order to communicate about memorable and upcoming events.(12.1.S2.D)
      • Identify words in English that have origins in the target language.(12.1.S2.E)
      • Explain how the target language has influenced other areas of the school curriculum.(12.1.S2.F)

    • STAGE 3

      • Know details of the sound system and spelling patterns of the target language.(12.1.S3.A)
      • Know advanced vocabulary and idiomatic expressions used in speaking and writing.(12.1.S3.B)
      • Recognize advanced vocabulary through listening and reading selections.(12.1.S3.C)
      • Know simple, compound and complex sentence and question structures in order to communicate and comprehend.(12.1.S3.D)
      • Analyze and compare the origins and meanings of common target language words used frequently in the English language.(12.1.S3.E)

    • STAGE 4

      • Know enhanced vocabulary and idiomatic expressions used in complex oral and written communications.(12.1.S4.B)
      • Recognize enhanced vocabulary used in complex listening and reading selections.(12.1.S4.C)
      • Know and analyze simple, compound and complex sentence structures in order to communicate and comprehend current, past and upcoming events.(12.1.S4.D)
      • Describe the influence of historical events in the target culture/language that have an impact on the English language and culture.(12.1.S4.E)

  • The Role of CULTURE in World Language Acquisition (CONTENT STANDARDS)

    • STAGE 1

      • Know basic information in school subject areas influenced by the target culture (e.g., Fahrenheit, chocolate, patio).(12.3.S1.D)

    • STAGE 2

      • Describe the products and customs of the target culture.(12.3.S2.A)
      • Explain cultural patterns of daily social interaction.(12.3.S2.B)
      • Explain similarities and differences of daily activities between cultures.(12.3.S2.C)
      • Know information with details in other subject areas influenced by the target culture.(12.3.S2.D)

    • STAGE 3

      • Explain a variety of services, products and customs of the target culture.(12.3.S3.A)
      • Assess cultural patterns in a variety of social settings.(12.3.S3.B)
      • Compare and contrast the similarities and differences in social institutions between cultures.(12.3.S3.C)

    • STAGE 4

      • Analyze unfamiliar products, customs and institutions of the target culture.(12.3.S4.A)
      • Analyze the misconceptions that occur in cross-cultural situations.(12.3.S4.B)
      • Analyze perspectives, beliefs and assumptions evident in the target culture and other cultures.(12.3.S4.C)
      • Synthesize cultural information acquired in the target language for use in other subject areas.(12.3.S4.D)

  • World Languages in the COMMUNITY (CONTENT STANDARDS)

    • STAGE 1

      • Know where in the local and regional community the target language and culture are useful(12.5.S1.A)
      • Know where the target language is spoken in the global community.(12.5.S1.C)

    • STAGE 2

      • Identify local resources for gathering information for practical purposes and for personal enjoyment.(12.5.S2.A)
      • Identify national resources for gathering information for practical purposes and personal enjoyment.(12.5.S2.B)
      • Identify global resources for gathering information for practical purposes and personal enjoyment.(12.5.S2.C)
      • Identify comparisons and connections about resources in the local, national and global communities where the target language is used and resources where English is spoken or written in those same communities.(12.5.S2.D)

    • STAGE 3

      • Know national employment opportunities where the target language is used and how and why the target language is necessary.(12.5.S3.B)
      • Know global employment opportunities where the target language is used and how and why the target language is necessary.(12.5.S3.C)

    • STAGE 4

      • Assess available opportunities in the local community to continue involvement with the target culture for lifelong learning and personal enjoyment.(12.5.S4.A)
      • Assess available opportunities at the global level to continue involvement with the target culture for lifelong learning and personal enjoyment.(12.5.S4.C)

Standards for Foreign Language Learning (1996)

  • Grades K-12

    • Communication - Communicate in languages other than English(FOR_LANG.K-12.1)
      • Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions(FOR_LANG.K-12.1.1)
      • Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics(FOR_LANG.K-12.1.2)
      • Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.(FOR_LANG.K-12.1.3)
    • Cultures - Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures(FOR_LANG.K-12.2)
      • Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied(FOR_LANG.K-12.2.1)
      • Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied(FOR_LANG.K-12.2.2)
    • Connections - Connect with other disciplines and acquire information(FOR_LANG.K-12.3)
      • Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language(FOR_LANG.K-12.3.1)
      • Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures(FOR_LANG.K-12.3.2)
    • Comparisons - Develop insight into the nature of language and culture(FOR_LANG.K-12.4)
      • Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own(FOR_LANG.K-12.4.1)
      • Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.(FOR_LANG.K-12.4.2)
    • Communities - Participate in multilingual communities at home & around the world(FOR_LANG.K-12.5)
      • Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting(FOR_LANG.K-12.5.1)
      • Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.(FOR_LANG.K-12.5.2)

Units

Unit #1 - Viele Interessen

Unit #2 - Wie wär's mit Berlin?

Unit #3 - Literatur

Unit #4 - Aussehen: Wichtig oder nicht?

Unit #5 - Verhältnis zu anderen

Unit #6 - Rechte und Pflichten

Unit #7 - Wohin in die Ferien?

Course Resources

Text: Komm Mit 3! and ancillary materials