German 1
Syllabus
James Clemens High School
11306 County Line Road
Madison, AL 35756
I.
Course
Description:
II.
Course
Objectives:
III.
Classroom
Expectations:
Teacher:
Email:
Frau Boynton
maboynton@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Phone:
256-216-5313 ext. 95207
This course provides students with the opportunity to study of the German language
and culture at the novice level.
1. Students will be able to recognize, respond to, interpret, and present German
words and phrases in spoken and written forms.
2. Students will be able to identify products of German culture, describe
practices and perspectives within German culture, and use appropriate
vocabulary and non-verbal behaviors within the German-speaking world.
3. Students will be able to connect other subject areas topics to the study of
German.
4. Students will be able to compare and contrast the German and English
languages and German and American cultures.
5. Students will be able to able identify situations in which they can use their
knowledge of German language and culture outside of the classroom.
Students will be expected to maintain their integrity.
Accommodations:
Requests for accommodations for this course or any school event are welcomed
from students and parents.
Concerning laptop utilization:
1. Student laptops should not be hard wired to the network or have print capabilities.
2. Use of discs, flash drives, jump drives, or other USB devices will not be allowed
on Madison City computers.
3. Neither the teacher, nor the school is responsible for broken, stolen, or lost
laptops.
4. Laptops and other electronic devices will be used at the individual discretion of the
teacher.
IV.
Grading
Policy:
Test grades will account for 70% of the 9-weeks grade, with the remaining 30%
being determined by daily grades. The grading scale is as follows: A (90-100), B
(80-89), C (70-79), D (65-69), and F (below 65). Grades will be a reflection of
mastery of the standards. Make sure all absences are excused as class work can
be made up and graded for excused absences only. The Final Exam counts for 1/5
of final grade.
V.
Make-up Test
Policy:
It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements for all missed work.
VI.
Text:
Komm Mit! Level 1
VII.
Supplies
Needed:
Notebook for note-taking and skill practice
1 ream of copy/printer paper
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German 1
Syllabus
James Clemens High School
11306 County Line Road
Madison, AL 35756
Teacher:
Email:
Frau Boynton
maboynton@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Phone:
256-216-5313 ext. 95207
18 – WEEK PLAN*
Unit 1 Introductions, Greetings & Goodbyes, Alphabet, Numbers 0-20, asking and answering
questions, modes of transportation
Definite article and gender in German, subject pronouns (singular), present time frame
The German-speaking regions (DACHL), Schulanfang, Building relationships
Unit 2 Interests and free time activities, likes/dislikes, Time expressions, opinion words
Verbs with special stem endings, Inverted word order, subject pronouns (plural)
Popular pastimes for German youth, Austrian flag and coat of arms
Unit 3 Describe where you live, basic foods and drinks, being polite, At home, family members,
Numbers 21-100
The verb möchte, indefinite article, possessive adjectives
Comparing the DACHL-countries
Unit 4 Telling time, 24 hour clock usage in Europe, talking about school, describing events in
order, Germany's school systems, describing your favorite things, expressing enthusiasm,
Talking about prices, the Euro
The verb haben, plural forms of nouns
German-American connections, German immigration to the U.S.
Unit 5 Describing clothing, shopping, currency exchange
Direct objects, indefinite articles, the verb gefallen, direct object pronouns (3rd person),
stem-vowel changing verbs, separable-prefix verbs
Sizes in Germany, Ethnic and linguistic diversity in Austria
Unit 6 Talking about how you are doing, telling time (continued), making plans, ordering and
paying in a cafe, discussing tastes
The verb wollen and other modal verbs
Restaurant culture, Austrian food word variations
Unit 7 Chores at home, pets, describing frequency, Weather
The verbs müssen and können, direct object pronouns (all)
Celsius vs. Fahrenheit, a Divided Germany
Unit 8 Winter time traditions in Germany
Final Exam Review
* The syllabus serves as a guide for both the teacher and student; however, during the term it may become necessary to
make additions, deletions, or substitutions. Adequate notice will be provided to students of any necessary changes.
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