ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
COURSE CURRICULUM
COURSE TITLE: German
GRADE LEVEL: I
CREATION DATE: June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: A. Communication: Engaging in conversations, providing and obtaining information,
expressing feelings and emotions, and exchanging opinions. Understanding and interpreting written and spoken language on a variety of
topics. Presenting information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
Approx. Time Allotment:
PA Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Benchmark/Skills
Greetings, Farewells, Descriptive Adj.
Birthday customs, Subj. pronouns,
Pres. tense, negative, Using gern,
Numbers, Months, nominative definite
articles, Hiking&walking,
Occupations, Measurements, zu
Hause, nach Hause, Verbs with d&t,ssound, possession, proper names,
possessive adjectives, Family life,
Colors, Currencies, verbs with vowel
changes, nominative indefinite
articles, Evaluate prices, Shop, Change
money, Describe daily routines,
German schools, schedules, activities,
grades, holidays, Vowel change verbs,
Noun-pronoun relationship,
Accusative definite art., Time,
Seasons, Personal effects,School,
Alphabet, Accusative possessive
adjectives, Accusative of ein words,
Modal auxiliaries,Verbs with vowel
changes,Separable prefixes, Modal
auxiliaries, Hobbies, Command
forms,Wo/Wohin, Wissen/Kennen,
Present perfect, Household chores,40
major verbs, Activities, Free time,
Direct object pronouns, Food
shopping, Food terms, Present perfect
with auxiliary sein, Simple past of
sein, Accusative prepositions, German
mealtime customs, Was gibt es?,
Menu, Coordinating conjunctions,
Weather, Celsius, Future,
Subordinating conjunction,
Comparatives, Driver's license, Was
für, Vehicles, Dative case, Munich,
German I
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Assessment
Produce and perform brief guided conversations related to
student’s needs and interests (e.g.. home, school, family)
Create brief conversations related to public place functions in
simulation- food shopping, preferences
Tell about simple daily routines
Prepare and respond to basic directions, instructions,
commands, and requests in the classroom
Describe state of being and feelings
Propose and answer simple questions
Generate conversations integrating basic routine social
situations including greetings, leave takings, and simple
introductions to self and family
Describe daily environmental related topics-weather, time,
seasons in routine conversations and apply these concepts as
appropriate
Count and use numbers in other functions-temperature, time,
money, clothing size, to indicate quantity
Devise a simple narrative about a personal experience or
event
State preferences pertaining to everyday life
Demonstrate comprehension of short face to face and audio
conversations on familiar topics
Assess main idea of simple oral/written narratives and texts
on familiar topics
Distinguish words and phrases heard or seen in songs
Utilize appropriate responses to oral and/or written requests,
directions and other information
Identify people and objects based on oral and written
descriptions
Demonstrate comprehension and use for contextualized
understanding of isolated words or phrases in authentic but
unfamiliar printed material or announcements from target
culture
Repeat unfamiliar words that recombine familiar sound
patterns and letter combinations
Use knowledge of linguistic system (grammar, word patterns)
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Instructional Strategies
Oral presentations
Simulated activities through role
playing
Paired communicative activities
Memorization
Drilling
TPR activities
Visual and Verbal cues (situation
cards)
Modeling
Realia
Audio tapes activities
Videotapes activities
Computer software
Overhead transparencies activities
Songs, skits, games and puzzles
Cloze activities
Speaking and writing activities (
e.g. workbook exercises, taking
notes, listing, categorizing,
labeling, summarizing,
comparing, contrasting)
Cooperative learning groups
Activating prior knowledge
Interviewing
Reading aloud-teacher
Reading aloud-student
Brainstorming
Internet activities
Text:
German Today 1 (Houghton
Mifflin) and all ancillaries:
Student text
Teacher’s annotated edition
Overhead transparencies
Audio tapes and CD’s
Video
Student Practice Workbook
Writing, Audio, and Video
Activities
TPR Storytelling
Assessment Program
Verbsheets
Hardware:
CD player
Cassette tape recorder
VCR
Computer
DVD
Overhead projector
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: A. Communication: Engaging in conversations, providing and obtaining information,
expressing feelings and emotions, and exchanging opinions. Understanding and interpreting written and spoken language on a variety of
topics. Presenting information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
Approx. Time Allotment:
PA Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Benchmark/Skills
Town buildings, Dative prepositions,
Bavaria, Basic directions, Review
German I
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Assessment
Instructional Strategies
to derive meaning from unfamiliar material
Use cognates to facilitate comprehension
Read aloud familiar stories, passages, dialogues etc. with
appropriate intonation and compre hensible pronunciation
Recite proverbs, nursery rhymes, short poems, and songs
Compose and present simple guided texts on familiar topics
Reproduce in written form most language that is used orally
Use oral or written language to give messages, write reports,
etc.
Use oral and written language to produce and share illustrated
stories or projects
Use target language pronunciation and spelling for specific
vocabulary imbedded in native language presentations (e.g..
names of places people, things that appear in more complex
presentations made in English
Interpret and use gestures germaine to the language
Practice skills “Teacher of the Day”
Evaluate communicative skills using discrete point quizzes
and prochievement chapter tests
Recite dialogues
Create role plays
Describe a family member
Introduce a new friend
Select and order from a cafe menu
Discuss daily activities
Produce projects calendars, daily logs, family trees)
Develop oral presentations
Construct reports
Assess listening skills through TPR
Assess aural comprehension via dictations
Evaluate daily classwork
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: A. Communication: Engaging in conversations, providing and obtaining
information, expressing feelings and emotions, and exchanging opinions. Understanding and interpreting written and spoken
language on a variety of topics. Presenting information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of
topics.
PA Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques
Point out features of the program
Review prior knowledge and skills
Emphasize cognates as a learning strategy
Model pronunciation
Use organizers
Employ TPR
Extend or adapt written practice
Allow extra time for practice and
assessment
Limit or modify activities assignments and
assessments
Examine patterns
Reinforce and review
Clarify expectations and goals
Provide tutoring and peer mentoring
Explain unfamiliar concepts in terminology
Use contextual clues
Assist in developing possibilities
Support with realia
Color code or highlight
Employ memory techniques
Give advanced notice regarding future
assignments
Note taking by classmate for reproduction
Communicate with Special Ed. Dept. re:
student data
German I
Enrichment Strategies
Remediation Strategies
World Language Departmental Initiatives
Immersion trips to Germany
District World Language Contest and Fete
(award program)
Phyllis Kavanaugh Scholarship
National Contests
World Language Honor Society
Level I Opportunities
Field trips
Music
Rank Level I projects
Challenge for credit
Independent Study
Enhancement activities (e.g. provide extra
reading material, extra listening and
speaking opportunities)
Guest speakers/visiting artists
Student designed activities
Out of class enhancement activities ( e.g.
movies related to or in target language,
language luncheon groups)
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Approx. Time Allotment:
Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Connection
World Languages: French, German, Latin, and
Spanish. Compare and contrast languages
within the discipline.
Mathematics: monetary exchange,
measurement systems, ancient math systems
Geography: maps, demographics, climate
Language Arts: etymology, linguistics,
literature, writing, public speaking, grammar
and syntax, theater and cinema
Social Studies: culture, civics, history,
humanities, economics, ethnicity, government
Music: folk songs and dances, popular music,
native instruments
Art: art history, folk art, crafts, student art
projects, architecture
Science: famous scientists, ecology, natural
sciences
Consumer Science: cuisine, etiquette, fashion,
advertising
Physical Education: sports, recreational
activities, health and fitness
Technology Education: student projects and
research utilizing all phases of technology
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: B. Connections: Reinforcing and furthering knowledge of other disciplines through the World
Language. Acquiring information and recognizing the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the world language and its culture.
Comparisions: Recognizing that different languages use different ways to communicate and can apply that knowledge to their own language.
Demonstrating an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of cultures studied and their own. Community: Using the
language both within and beyond the school setting. Using language for leisure and personal enrichment.
PA Standards: 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2
Benchmark/Skills
Assessment
Greetings, Farewells, Descriptive Adj.
Birthday customs, Subj. pronouns, Pres. tense,
negative, Using gern, Numbers, Months,
nominative definite articles, Hiking&walking,
Occupations, Measurements, zu Hause, nach
Hause, Verbs with d&t,s-sound, possession,
proper names, possessive adjectives, Family
life, Colors, Currencies, verbs with vowel
changes, nominative indefinite articles,
Evaluate prices, Shop, Change money,
Describe daily routines, German schools,
schedules, activities, grades, holidays, Vowel
change verbs, Noun-pronoun relationship,
Accusative definite art., Time, Seasons,
Personal effects,School, Alphabet, Accusative
possessive adjectives, Accusative of ein
words, Modal auxiliaries,Verbs with vowel
changes,Separable prefixes, Modal auxiliaries,
Hobbies, Command forms,Wo/Wohin,
Wissen/Kennen, Present perfect, Household
chores,40 major verbs, Activities, Free time,
Direct object pronouns, Food shopping, Food
terms, Present perfect with auxiliary sein,
Simple past of sein, Accusative prepositions,
German mealtime customs, Was gibt es?,
Menu, Coordinating conjunctions, Weather,
Celsius, Future, Subordinating conjunction,
Comparatives, Driver's license, Was für,
Vehicles, Dative case, Munich, Town
buildings, Dative prepositions, Bavaria, Basic
directions, Review
CONNECTIONS
Use every day number skills to do simple math
problems and to calculate currency equivalencies in
the target language
Make, label and read maps using appropriate
geographical terms in the target language
Manipulate the applications of the metric system in
talking about weather, height, weight, distance
Recognize famous historical events, people,
landmarks, places, products from the target culture
Examine American historical events, place names,
famous people and events from the target culture
perspective and influence
Discuss and express preferences about sports, games
and equipment for these in the target language
Demonstrate knowledge of other forms of government
Apply as appropriate language arts skills to the target
language-punctuation, dictionary skills, reading and
writing skills
Demonstrate awareness of artistic and musical
contributions, and practices present in the target
culture-famous works of art, special musical
instruments, famous artists or composers, well known
songs
Use computer, multimedia, traditional texts and
printed material to find information on familiar
themes to integrate in other target language activities
(menus, phone book ads, TV and movie listings)
Analyze form, presentation, layout of target culture
products to examine culturally imbedded features
COMPARISONS
Recognize borrowed words from the target language
Recognize Anglicisms present in the target language
German I
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Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Text:
German Today 1 and all ancillaries:
Student text
Teacher’s annotated edition
Overhead transparencies
Audio tapes and CD’s
Video
Student Practice Workbook
Writing, Audio, and Video
Activities
Communicative Activity Blackline
Masters
TPR Storytelling
Assessment Program
Verb sheets
Hardware:
CD player
Cassette tape recorder
VCR
Computer
DVD
Overhead projector
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Approx. Time
Allotment:
Instructional Strategies
Oral Presentations
Simulated activities through role
playing
Paired communicative activities
Cooperative learning groups
Drilling
Memorization
Dictation
TPR activities
Visual and verbal cues ( e.g.
situation cards )
Modeling
Realia
Audio tape activities
Videotape activities
Overhead transparency activities
Computer software activities
Games, skits, songs and puzzles
Speaking and writing activities
(e.g. Workbook exercises, taking
notes, listing, categorizing,
labeling, summarizing,
comparing, contrasting)
Activating prior knowledge
Interviewing
Reading aloud- teacher
Reading aloud- student
Brainstorming
Internet activities
June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: B. Connections: Reinforcing and furthering knowledge of other disciplines through the World
Language. Acquiring information and recognizing the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the world language and its culture.
Comparisions: Recognizing that different languages use different ways to communicate and can apply that knowledge to their own language.
Demonstrating an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of cultures studied and their own. Community: Using the
language both within and beyond the school setting. Using language for leisure and personal enrichment.
PA Standards: 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2
Benchmark/Skills
Assessment
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Approx. Time
Allotment:
Instructional Strategies
Compare grammatical structures, pronunciation and
writing systems between native and target languages
Identify different social conventions( e.g. forms of
address, idiomatic expressions, phone etiquette)
Demonstrate understanding that vocabulary terms
mean different things in different cultures
Identify and understand cognates between languages
Understand and use appropriate nonverbal
communication of the target language
Use the target language in a manner appropriate to the
etiquette of the native speaker
Compare and contrast basic conditions in the various
target cultures( e.g. weather, seasons, food customs)
Speculate and defend perceptions on why certain
products are important in the target culture
Compare target culture products toys, games, foods,
with those in native culture
Compare target culture daily practices (e.g. grocery
shopping) with native culture
Compare celebrations and holidays common to the
cultures of the target language and the native culture
(U.S.)
(e.g. Thanksgiving only celebrated in U.S., why and
where is Fasching celebrated)
COMMUNITY
Identify the target language in the students' daily life (
e.g. restaurant menus, recipes, TV commercials, travel
programs, movies)
Find connections with the target culture through the
use of technology, media and authentic sources
Participate in structured curricular programs designed
to extend learning beyond the classroom (e.g. visiting
artists, field trips)
Discover and utilize rich resources within the RTM
community
German I
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: B. Connections: Reinforcing and furthering knowledge of other disciplines through the World
Language. Acquiring information and recognizing the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the world language and its culture.
Comparisions: Recognizing that different languages use different ways to communicate and can apply that knowledge to their own language.
Demonstrating an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of cultures studied and their own. Community: Using the
language both within and beyond the school setting. Using language for leisure and personal enrichment.
PA Standards: 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2
Benchmark/Skills
Assessment
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Approx. Time
Allotment:
Instructional Strategies
Explore and interface with German communities in
close proximity to RTM
Use target language to respond to basic target
language situations encountered in the students' daily
life (e.g. read a menu, write to a pen pal, give
directions to a visitor, thank visiting artists)
Listen to music, sing songs, and/or play instruments
from target culture
Participate in games and sports from target culture
Read age-appropriate and linguistically appropriate
materials from target culture
Experience new foods from target culture
View age-appropriate and linguistically appropriate
films from target culture
Appreciate target culture elements that are related to
travel experiences
Demonstrate survival skills in an immersion
experience
Evaluate communicative skills and cultural
knowledge using discrete point quizzes and
prochievement chapter tests
Recite dialogues
Create role plays
Assess aural comprehension via dictation
Select and order from a cafe menu
Discuss daily activities and current events
Produce projects( e.g. calendars, daily logs, family
trees)
Construct reports
Develop oral presentations using relevant vocabulary,
grammatical concepts and cultural knowledge.
German I
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: B. Connections: Reinforcing and furthering knowledge of other disciplines through the
World Language. Acquiring information and recognizing the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the world language and its
culture. Comparisions: Recognizing that different languages use different ways to communicate and can apply that knowledge to their own
language. Demonstrating an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of cultures studied and their own. Community:
Using the language both within and beyond the school setting. Using language for leisure and personal enrichment.
PA Standards:
3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques
Point out features of the program
Review prior knowledge and skills
Emphasize cognates as a learning strategy
Model pronunciation
Use organizers
Employ TPR
Extend or adapt written practice
Allow extra time for practice and assessment
Limit or modify activities, assignments and
assessments
Examine patterns
Reinforce and review
Clarify expectations and goals
Explain unfamiliar concepts and terminology
Use contextural clues
Assist in developing possibilities
Support with realia
Color code or highlight
Provide tutoring and peer mentoring
Employ memory techniques
Provide Individualized Instruction
Give advance notice regarding future
assignments
Note taking by classmates for reproduction
Communicate with special Ed. Dept. re: student
data
German I
Enrichment Strategies
World Language Departmental Initiatives
Immersion trips to German
District World Language Contest and Fete
(award program)
Phyllis Kavanaugh Scholarship
National Contests
World Language Honor Society
Community concert series
Level I Opportunities
Field trips
Rank Level I projects
Challenge for credit
Independent study
Enhancement activities (e.g. provide extra
reading material, extra listening and speaking
opportunities)
Guest speakers/ Visiting artists
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Remediation Strategies
Approx. Time Allotment:
Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Connection
World Languages- French, German,
Latin, Spanish( compare and contrast
languages within the discipline)
Mathematics ( currency exchange,
measurement systems)
Geography ( maps, demographics,
climate)
Language Arts ( etymology, linguistics,
literature, writing, public speaking,
grammar and syntax, theater and cinema)
Social Studies ( culture, civics, history,
humanities, economics, ethnicity,
government)
Music ( folk songs, dances, popular music,
musical instruments)
Art ( art history, crafts, student art
projects, architecture)
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Culture: Demonstrating an understanding of the relationship between the
practices and perspectives of the culture. Demonstrating an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives
of the culture.
PA Standards: 2.1, 2.2
Benchmark/Skills
Greetings, Farewells, Descriptive Adj.
Birthday customs, Subj. pronouns, Pres.
tense, negative, Using gern, Numbers,
Months, nominative definite articles,
Hiking&walking, Occupations,
Measurements, zu Hause, nach Hause,
Verbs with d&t,s-sound, possession,
proper names, possessive adjectives,
Family life, Colors, Currencies, verbs
with vowel changes, nominative
indefinite articles, Evaluate prices, Shop,
Change money, Describe daily routines,
German schools, schedules, activities,
grades, holidays, Vowel change verbs,
Noun-pronoun relationship, Accusative
definite art., Time, Seasons, Personal
effects,School, Alphabet, Accusative
possessive adjectives, Accusative of ein
words, Modal auxiliaries,Verbs with
vowel changes,Separable prefixes,
Modal auxiliaries, Hobbies, Command
forms,Wo/Wohin, Wissen/Kennen,
Present perfect, Household chores,40
major verbs, Activities, Free time, Direct
object pronouns, Food shopping, Food
terms, Present perfect with auxiliary
sein, Simple past of sein, Accusative
prepositions, German mealtime customs,
Was gibt es?, Menu, Coordinating
conjunctions, Weather, Celsius, Future,
Subordinating conjunction,
Comparatives, Driver's license, Was für,
Vehicles, Dative case, Munich, Town
buildings, Dative prepositions, Bavaria,
Basic directions, Review
German I
Approx. Time Allotment:
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Assessment
Identify cultural differences in the areas of number
formation, telling time, calendar design, giving
phone numbers
Use appropriate courtesy and etiquette behaviors
in basic daily-life social situations (e.g. greetings,
leave takings)
Support oral language through culturally
appropriate non-verbal cues in simple daily-life
situations( e.g. counting from thumb, signaling
waiter)
Compare and identify cultural similarities and
differences in areas related to linguistic concepts
studied ( e.g. food, clothing, leisure time, school)
Discuss and dispel inappropriate stereotypical
images associated with the target culture
Demonstrate awareness of special customs of
target culture as related to daily-life activities and
special events (e.g. holidays, gift giving, social
roles)
Sing folk songs in target language
Identify contributions of target culture to English
language and American society
Research and describe significant locations and
monuments of target culture
Demonstrate awareness of global impact of target
language
Demonstrate knowledge of geographical features,
landmarks, seminal historical events, key
institutions and some political structures of the
target culture environments
Demonstrate knowledge of selected major works
of art, music, literature, if possible using the target
language
Interpret and use gestures germane to the language
Evaluate cultural awareness using discrete point
quizzes and prochievement chapter tests
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Text:
German Today 1 (Houghton
Miflin) and all ancillaries:
Student text
Teacher’s annotated edition
Overhead transparencies
Audio tapes and CD’s
Video
Student Practice Workbook
Writing, Audio, and Video
Activities
TPR Storytelling
Assessment Program
Verb sheets
Hardware:
CD player
Cassette tape recorder
VCR
Computer
DVD
Overhead projector
Instructional Strategies
Oral presentations
Simulated activities through role playing
Paired communicative activities
Memorization
Drilling
TPR activities
Visual and Verbal cues (situation cards)
Modeling
Realia
Audio tape activities
Videotapes activities
Computer software
Overhead transparency activities
Songs, skits, games and puzzles
Cloze activities
Speaking and writing activities ( e.g.
workbook exercises, taking notes, listing,
categorizing, labeling, summarizing,
comparing, contrasting)
Cooperative learning groups
Activating prior knowledge
Interviewing
Reading aloud-teacher
Reading aloud-student
Brainstorming
Internet activities
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Culture: Demonstrating an understanding of the relationship between the
practices and perspectives of the culture. Demonstrating an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives
of the culture.
PA Standards: 2.1, 2.2
Benchmark/Skills
Approx. Time Allotment:
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Assessment
Instructional Strategies
Recite dialogues
Create role plays
Describe a family member
Introduce a new friend in a cultural context
Select and order from a cafe menu
Discuss daily activities
Produce projects ( e.g. calendars, daily logs,
family trees)
Develop oral presentations within a correct
cultural context
Construct reports
Assess cultural assimilation through TPR
Evaluate daily classwork
German I
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Culture: Demonstrating an understanding of the relationship between the
practices and perspectives of the culture. Demonstrating an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives
of the culture.
PA Standards:
2.1, 2.2
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques
Enrichment Strategies
Point out features of the program
Review prior knowledge and skills
Emphasize cognates as a learning strategy
Model pronunciation
Use organizers
Employ TPR
Extend or adapt written practice
Allow extra time for practice and assessment
Limit or modify activities assignments and
assessments
Examine patterns
Reinforce and review
Clarify expectations and goals
Provide tutoring and peer mentoring
Explain unfamiliar concepts in terminology
Use contextual clues
Assist in developing possibilities
Support with realia
Color code or highlight
Employ memory techniques
Give advanced notice regarding future
assignments
Note taking by classmate for reproduction
Communicate with Special Ed. Dept. re: student
data
World Language Departmental Initiatives
Immersion trips to Germany
District World Language Contest and Fete
(award program)
Phyllis Kavanaugh Scholarship
National Contests
World Language Honor Society
Fun Day
German I
Level I Opportunities
Field trips
Music
Rank Level I projects
Challenge for credit
Independent Study
Enhancement activities (e.g. provide extra
reading material, extra listening and
speaking opportunities)
Guest speakers/visiting artists
Student designed activities
Out of class enhancement activities ( e.g.
movies related to or in target language,
language luncheon groups)
Page 10
Remediation Strategies
Approx. Time Allotment:
Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Connection
World Languages: French, German, Latin,
and Spanish. Compare and contrast
languages within the discipline.
Mathematics: monetary exchange,
measurement systems, ancient math
systems
Geography: maps, demographics, climate
Language Arts: etymology, linguistics,
literature, writing, public speaking,
grammar and syntax, theater and cinema
Social Studies: culture, civics, history,
humanities, economics, ethnicity,
government
Music: folk songs and dances, popular
music, native instruments
Art: art history, folk art, crafts, student art
projects, architecture
Science: famous scientists, ecology,
natural sciences
Consumer Science: cuisine, etiquette,
fashion, advertising
Physical Education: sports, recreational
activities, health and fitness
Technology Education: student projects
and research utilizing all phases of
technology
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June, 2004