German I

Willkommen!

Frau Pauline Spring

1982 BA, German and English Grove City College 1987 MA, German

The Pennsylvania State University

At Hampton since 1999 at both the high school and middle school

Teach Foundations of Language (7th), Global Networking and Exploration (8th), German I and German 2

For the parent…

Why learn a world language? Languages are invaluable tools in

our global society—increased job opportunities

Cultural pluralism Increased awareness of native

language and culture Cognitive development: mental

flexibility, creativity, high order thinking skills

Why learn German? German may be your heritage language For business, culture, friendship and travel Germany is the world’s largest exporter and a major trade

partner w/U.S. Over 200 million Europeans speak German as a first

language German improves the understanding of English German students are likely to score higher on SAT and ACT

tests for college German is an international language in technology,

chemistry, medicine, music, philosophy and art. One in ten books published in the world is in German 25% of the U.S. population claims German ancestry Germans travel more than any other nationals on Earth—you

are likely to meet them everywhere!

For the student…

How to learn a WL successfully Be organized Keep vocabulary lists, flashcards Review frequently: a little everyday Trial and error: make lots of

mistakes and learn from them Don’t fall behind! Keep an open mind and have fun

with it

What to expect in German I Lots of listening and speaking in German Group work and pair work Frequent homework (10-15 min. per night) Lots of vocabulary A variety of teaching techniques are

employed for various learning styles (visual, auditory, tactile)

An emphasis on proficiency—using performance based assessments and demonstrating what you have learned.

What to bring every day

Textbook Komm Mit! 2 Workbooks (in German binder) Notebook or loose leaf paper (in

German binder) Pencil Colored correcting pen or marker A respectful, responsible and

accountable attitude.

Grades are based on…

Quizzes and tests (speaking is assessed more than writing to reflect what we value)

Completed homework (checked often)

Class work Projects Participation (50 points each quarter)

German Club is fun! German Club –first meeting after school on

Monday 9/16, first event “Black Forest Adventure,” date to be determined at first meeting.

Club T-shirt for everyone who joins (included in $20 yearly dues—due by Monday, 9/16)

Culture Days (Oktoberfest, St Nikolaustag, Karneval, etc.)

Food, music, dance! Active, “hands on” experiences

Hampton-Berlin Exchange Program

Cultural Celebrations

World Language ClubsSoccer Tourney

Delta Epsilon Phi

National German Honor Society—--open to all German Club members in good standing (min. 5 events during the year)

--must maintain a 85% average in German all year and in all other subjects.--students will be tapped in early May--induction held end of May--must re-qualify each year for membership

How to contact me Email is best: spring@ht-sd.org Phone: 412 486-6000, x2070 Class website: spring-hampton.wikispaces.com/

Frau+Springs+Deutsch+Wiki German Club website: http://

hmsgermanclub.weebly.com/

Extra Help is available to all students who do their part (homework, participation in class, etc.) during tutorial and after school by appointment.