WORLD LANGUAGES
German I Intended audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Communicate about everyday topics
• Learn basic sentence structure
• Gain cultural awareness of German-speaking countries
Projects, activities, etc.: Individual, small and large group interactive learning activities that will get students communicating in German about their everyday lives at home and in the community Instructional focus: Students will learn to communicate about self, friends, family and daily life in German. Skill building in speaking, listening, reading, and writing
German II Prerequisite / Selection process: German I Intended audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Increasing ability to communicate and comprehend spoken and written German
• Addition of past tense
• Cultural awareness of German-speaking countries
Projects, activities, etc.: Individual, small and large group communicative activities which may include: posters, dialogues, skits, food, city, house, and travel Instructional focus: Skill building in speaking, listening, reading, and writing with emphasis on verb tense control
Honors German III Prerequisite / Selection process: German II Intended audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Immersive language experience
• Ability to communicate in various time frames and contexts
• Production of compound and complex ideas
• Expansion of cultural competence Projects, activities, etc.: Oral presentations, role playing, composition and readings on topics which may include: body parts, daily routines, clothing, and animals Instructional focus: Greater expectation of language use, implementing skills in class activities, building on prior knowledge
Honors German IV Prerequisite / Selection process: Honors German III Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Commitment to language use and interest in culture
• Language study with an increased use of authentic materials
• Oral and written emphasis Projects, activities, etc.: Research, presentation, student led communicative activities on topics which may include: travel, restaurants, hotels, news media, art, history, literature, and music Instructional focus: Proficiency-based study of vocabulary, grammar and culture using a variety of media
AP German V [ AndHS, AHS, BHS, CRHS only ] [ IB German V SL available at CPHS. See IB section.] [ AP exam in is May each year ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Honors German IV or placement exam. Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Exclusive use of the German language
• Preparation for placement into intermediatelevel college courses
• Exploration of the German-speaking world via Advanced Placement themes: global challenges, science and technology, contemporary life, personal and public identities, families and communities, beauty and aesthetics
• AP test at completion of the course offered, not required
• Cultural awareness
• Approach the AP exam with confidence Projects, activities, etc.: Instructional content will reflect interests shared by the students and the teacher [ the arts, current events, literature, sports, and so forth ]. In addition to standard textbooks and anthologies, materials might include audio and visual materials, newspapers, magazines, and contemporary literature. Instructional focus: The course seeks to develop language skills that are useful in themselves and that can be applied to various activities and disciplines. Extensive practice in the organization and writing of compositions is emphasized.
Ojibwe I Intended audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Gain the ability to communicate about personal everyday topics
• Learn basic sentence structure
• Gain cultural awareness of Ojibwe
• Reach a Novice-Mid proficiency level Projects, activities, etc.: Individual, small, and large group interactive learning activities that will get students communicating in Ojibwe about their everyday lives. Instructional focus: The students will learn to communicate on a variety of topics. Skill building in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Spanish I Intended audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Communicate about everyday topics
• Develop novice skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing
• Gain cultural awareness of Spanish-speaking countries
Projects, activities, etc.: Individual, small and large group interactive learning activities that will get students communicating in Spanish about their everyday lives at home and in the community Instructional focus: Students will learn to communicate on a variety of cultural topics. Skill building in developing interpretive, presentational, and interpersonal abilities
Spanish II Prerequisite / Selection process: Spanish I Intended audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Increasing ability to communicate and comprehend spoken and written Spanish
• Continue to develop skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing
• Cultural awareness of Spanish-speaking countries
Projects, activities, etc.: Individual, small and large group interactive learning activities where students will communicate on a variety of cultural topics Instructional focus: Skill building in developing interpretive, presentational, and interpersonal abilities
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