Expectations:
The German II class finishes what we call the introductory phase of the foreign language. At the end of this year, the students should be familiar with all the basic grammar functions (6 tenses, all cases, der/ein-words, adjective endings), and they should be able to survive in Germany when moved their against their will!!!
I expect my students to study on their own on a regular basis. Since we are teaching on a block this year, students have to invest much more time into each subject. For foreign languages that means you have to study a certain amount of vocabulary in half the time
Requirements:
The German II class follows the textbook Komm Mit 2. This book not only presents chapters and exercises (click here to find additional exercises on the net), with its Grammar overview in the back of the book it is a great studying tool for the students. This book, a 3-ring binder, a pencil, and a pen are required for each day in class.
Class work:
To accomplish the basics of the German II class requirements, we will have to work on a fast pace.
Example week::
Day 1: new vocabulary, vocabulary-games/exercises, grammar sections, introduction and exercises
Day 2: review homework and new material, skits, dialogues, listening activities...
Day 3: review, exercises, 1st Quiz. Additional material, new vocabulary...
Day 4: work on a project, work with TV-Skits, learn about German culture, presentations
Day 5: Finishing part 2 (of 3) of the chapter, review/quiz
Each chapter is divided into 3 sections. Each section will be tested with a quiz (almost every 2nd/3rd day) and after 7/8 days the class should be ready for the chapter test.
Grading
It is expected that each student participates actively in class. The participation is an important grade in my class. How do I grade participation?
a) Homework: the students need to do homework, to be able to participate the following day.
b) Class participation: The students will be graded on the quantity and quality of their work in class (written assignments, questions and answers...)
Grading percentage:
Tests/Projects: 35% Quizzes: 35 % Participation/Homework: 30