German 1
with Frau Gottschild
Contact:
Kim Gottschild
kgottsch@ccs.k12.in.us
Teacher web page:
http://myccs.ccs.k12.in.us/teachers/kgottsch/
Homework:
Homework assignments are a chance for the students to practice the language at home and
give students an idea of what to expect on assessments. Direct feedback is critical when
learning a language, however, which is why self-grading, online homework assignments are
assigned. Homework keys are provided for non-self-grading assignments.
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Homework assignments are always listed on the bulletin board and on the teacher
website.
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Homework completion is built in daily study time, and level of effort will be reflected
in the weekly assessment grade. THERE IS NO HOMEWORK GRADE.
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Students who turn in their completed homework prior to the quiz and core below 73%
will be permitted to retake the weekly quiz.
Projects: 10-15% of Grade
One or two individual projects, such as creating a family tree or a menu, will be assigned
per quarter.
Assessment: 85% - 90% of grade
While students are formatively assessed on a daily basis, receiving ample feedback for
their work in class, students will be summatively assessed weekly (generally FRIDAYS) in
two ways:
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Standard Quizzes and Tests Multiple choice, matching, true false type tests will
prepare the student for the high school placement exam. These types of tests are
also good training for college placement exams.
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Performance-based Quizzes and Tests These will show teacher, parent, and the
student exactly what the student is capable of producing on his/her own in the
target language. Real world based activities and projects, both written and spoken,
will engage the student and allow them the opportunity to think outside the box.
Study Habits:
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Color coded flashcards should be made for each chapter and are an excellent study
tool, allowing parents to share in the German learning experience and support their
student.
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Notes taken in class, kept in the student’s binder, are an excellent study tool and
allow parents direct insight as to what their student is learning in class. Notes
should be used to study for quizzes and tests. Notes are also available on my
teacher website.
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Foldables will be created during class to be used as study tools
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Daily study is invaluable, as well as consistent review during the nine week break!
The journals and flashcards serve this purpose.
Resources:
Online dictionary:
www.leo.org
If your student is absent:
All of the notes and homework activities, as well as many of the supplemental videos
we do in class, can be found on my teacher website. Your student can get caught up
by watching the videos, taking the notes, and completing the homework assignment
within two days of your absence. It is best, however, to make up the work the day
of the absence to make the return to class easier!
Expectations:
FISH!
Vielen Dank for supporting your student’s language learning experience!
Kim Gottschild
Frau Gottschild’s German Class Supply List
1” Binder and 5 dividers
Loose leaf notebook paper
1 3-ring notebook
1 3-ring pocket folder and 1 sheet protector
Multi-colored flashcards (four different colors)
2 fine point dry-erase Expo markers, any color
2 colored dry-erase Expo markers
1 old sock
Pencils and blue/black pens
2 highlighters, any color
6th grade: Tissue box
7th grade: Tissue box
8th grade: hand sanitizer/Anti-bacterial wipes
Optional materials:
If you have some of these supplies lying around, gently used or new, that you are not using
or feel like donating to the class for use throughout the year, feel free to bring any of
these things during the year:
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Glue sticks/bottles
Construction paper (particularly brown)
Markers
Crayons
Magazines