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Title of Course: German Gr. 8

  Course Name: German  

Grade Level: 8th Grade  

Date of Adoption by RTBOE: 2/28/19  

 

                          

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 Table of Contents:    

Unit 1:   Familie-Tiere/Family-Animals   Page 3  

Unit 2:   Eine Verabredung/Making Plans   Page 9  

Unit 3:   Geburtstag-Feste/Birthday-Holidays   Page 16  

Unit 4:   Zu Hause helfen/Helping out around the house   Page 23  

                      

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Unit 1: Familie und Tiere/Family and Animals   

NJSLS (Standards): 7.1.NM.A.1, 7.1.NM.A.2 , 7.1.NM.A.3,   7.1.NM.A.4, 7.1.NM.A.5, 7.1.NM.B.1, 7.1.NM.B.2 , 7.1.NM.B.3,   7.1.NM.B.4, 7.1.NM.B.5, 7.1.NM.C.1, 7.1.NM.C.2, 7.1.NM.C.3,    7.1.NM.C.4, 7.1.NM.C.5         Essential Questions:   1. How does where we live shape who we are?   2. Do young people in Germany do the same types of things we do?   3. How is family life di�erent in Germany than in the U.S.?       Enduring Understanding (please number each):  

1. Entertainment, hobbies and family activities that people prefer will di�er from culture to culture.  2. German ideas of home are closely related to geography.   3. Gaining knowledge about and empathizing with other peoples and cultures leads to a more tolerant society.   4. Appreciating and understanding the variety of cultures that exist in a society enriches that society.   

      

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Pacing/Timeline for Unit: 8-10 Weeks    Interdisciplinary Connections:  ENGLISH  Writing: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.1c : Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and  clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.  Writing: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2a : Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important  connections and distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to  aiding comprehension.  Reading : CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including  figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone  (e.g., how the language of a court opinion di�ers from that of a newspaper).  Speaking and Listening: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1c -Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate  the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or  challenge ideas and conclusions.  Speaking and Listening: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.3 Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and  rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.  Language Vocabulary: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.4a Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a  word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.  Language Vocabulary: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.4b Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate di�erent  meanings or parts of speech (e.g., analyze, analysis, analytical; advocate, advocacy ).   

 

SOCIAL STUDIES:  6.1 U.S. History: America in the World All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically about how past and  present interactions of people, cultures, and the environment shape the American heritage. Such knowledge and skills enable  students to make informed decisions that reflect fundamental rights and core democratic values as productive citizens in local,  national, and global communities.  6.2 World History/Global Studies All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically and systematically about  how past interactions of people, cultures, and the environment a�ect issues across time and cultures. Such knowledge and skills  enable students to make informed decisions as socially and ethically responsible world citizens in the 21st century.  

   

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ART:  1.3 Performance- All students will synthesize those skills, media, methods, and technologies appropriate to creating, performing,  and/or presenting works of art in dance, music, theatre, and visual art.     

Summative Assessment to demonstrate mastery of the Unit (mandatory for the teacher to administer)  

This should be a summative, common benchmark assessment that is used to measure students understanding.  

Oral assessments based on rubrics , Written Quizzes (Written and oral) , In-class writing prompts, Unit Test (oral, reading,  listening, and written)    

 

Instructional Support Materials/Resources: (Essential materials, supplemental materials, links, etc.)  ● Whiteboard and colored markers  ● G Suite applications  ● Handouts that include, but are not limited to: listening response forms; writing and speaking prompts; journal prompts;  

rubrics; project description, Pictures for speaking prompts  ● Use of other technology such as the chromebooks, LCD, computers, overhead projector, CDs and DVDs.

   

Learning Activities/Instructional Strategies   

 

 EU #  

 Timeline  

 General Objectives  

Instructional  Activities   

(should be digital  links to activities)  

 Key  

Content/Terms  

Suggested  Benchmark/  

Formative  Assessments  

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1.   2 weeks   Family life in Germany and the  US   

Interpret a family  tree  Family tree game  

Terms for family  members  Describing family  members  adjectives  

Family Tree Project  Partner activities  

2.   2 weeks   Pets and animals   German bingo for  animal vocabulary  

Animal vocabulary  adjectives  

Mein Haustier  presentation  Completion of verb  chart  

3.   2 weeks   Use of the accusative case    Fill ins   Speaking activities  Reading texts  

Accusative form  and usage in  German  Pronouns in the  accusative  Direct objects  Prepositions  followed by the  accusative  

Quiz on accusative  case   

4.   2 weeks   Use possessive adjectives  correctly to show ownership   

Grammatical  Structures of  sentences  

Mein, meine  Dein, deine  Unser, Unsere  

Dialog, skits  

Instructional Activities: Modifications for Special Education,  English Language Learners, & Gifted Students   

Modification:  ● O�ering word banks  ● One to one time  ● Modify rubrics as needed  ● Additional time during activities  ● Less flashcards  ● Addressing di�erent learning styles (visual, auditory,  

kinetic learning styles)  ● O�ering di�erent activities (paper based or  

chromebook)  ● Oral presentations may be done in front of teacher only  

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 Enrichment:  

● Students can create their own Kahoot activities  ● Students can create a game of their choice with current  

vocabulary.  ● Students can write about their family and pets in detail  

and present to the class.   

 

  Anticipated possible student misunderstandings  

  Using incorrect form of possessive form  Not knowing when to apply accusative case correctly    

  Suggested Technological Innovations/Use  (Standards 8.1 & 8.2)    

-listening activities on:   www.lingt.com   www.quizlet.com www.flippity.net  www.flipgrid.com  www.tes.com  

  Suggested Service Learning Activities    

-partner work  -role play  -writing  -listening comprehension  -reading comprehension   

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Cross Curricular/21st Century Connections:  9.1 21st Century Life and Career Skills: All students will demonstrate the creative, critical thinking, collaboration, and  problem-solving skills needed to function successfully as both global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational  cultures.   

       

21st Century  Themes:  

X   Global Awareness          

21st Century Skills:  

X   Creativity and Innovation  

X   Media Literacy  

   Civic Literacy  

X   Critical Thinking and Problem  Solving  

X   Life and Career Skills  

   Financial, Economics, Business, and  Entrepreneurial Literacy  

  Information and Communication  Technologies  

  Literacy Communication and  Collaboration  

   Health Literacy  

   Information Literacy  

 

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Unit 2: Eine Verabredung/Making Plans   

NJSLS (Standards):   7.1.NM.A.1, 7.1.NM.A.2 , 7.1.NM.A.3,   7.1.NM.A.4, 7.1.NM.A.5, 7.1.NM.B.1, 7.1.NM.B.2 , 7.1.NM.B.3,   7.1.NM.B.4, 7.1.NM.B.5, 7.1.NM.C.1, 7.1.NM.C.2, 7.1.NM.C.3,    7.1.NM.C.4, 7.1.NM.C.5       Essential Questions:  

1. Is there a di�erence in making plans between German and American teens?  2. Why does word order matter?   3. How does our understanding of grammatical structures a�ect our ability to communicate?   4. What language skills do we need when we would like to do something with a friend or family member?  

    Enduring Understanding (please number each):  

1. German teens make plans with family and friends just as American teens do.  2. There are patterns for asking questions that students can use to aid in e�ective use of functions.  3. -Correct use of separable verbs is necessary for comprehension of others in communication.  

-There are several options for a�rming or negating whether someone can do/wants to do something.  -The use of superlatives will enhance the speaker’s ability to communicate more about themselves.  -The use of time references in the beginning of a sentence is typical of German speech, and there is a specific word order to  follow.  

4. Communicating e�ectively while speaking involves careful listening skills, as well as the ability to adapt the words    and message to the situation and audience.   

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 Pacing/Timeline for Unit: 6-8 weeks       Interdisciplinary Connections:    ENGLISH Writing: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.1c : Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and  clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.  Writing: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2a : Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important  connections and distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to  aiding comprehension.  Reading : CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including  figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone  (e.g., how the language of a court opinion di�ers from that of a newspaper).  Reading: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.6 Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature  from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.  Speaking and Listening: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1c -Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate  the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or  challenge ideas and conclusions.  Speaking and Listening: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.3 Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and  rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.  Language Vocabulary: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.4a Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a  word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.  Language Vocabulary: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.4b Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate di�erent  meanings or parts of speech (e.g., analyze, analysis, analytical; advocate, advocacy ).  Language Vocabulary: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.4c Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries,  glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its  part of speech, or its etymology.    

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SOCIAL STUDIES: 6.2 World History/Global Studies All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically and systematically about  how past interactions of people, cultures, and the environment a�ect issues across time and cultures. Such knowledge and skills  enable students to make informed decisions as socially and ethically responsible world citizens in the 21st century.  6.1 U.S. History: America in the World All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically about how past and  present interactions of people, cultures, and the environment shape the American heritage. Such knowledge and skills enable  students to make informed decisions that reflect fundamental rights and core democratic values as productive citizens in local,  national, and global communities.   ART 1.3 Performance- All students will synthesize those skills, media, methods, and technologies appropriate to creating, performing,  and/or presenting works of art in dance, music, theatre, and visual.   

Summative Assessment to demonstrate mastery of the Unit (mandatory for the teacher to administer)  

This should be a summative, common benchmark assessment that is used to measure students understanding.  

 ● Multiple mode quizzes on vocabulary and functions taught  ● Unit test: listening, oral, reading, written modes  ● Dialogues, both scripted and impromptu  

 

Instructional Support Materials/Resources: (Essential materials, supplemental materials, links, etc.)  ● Whiteboard and colored markers  ● G Suite applications  ● Handouts that include, but are not limited to: listening response forms; writing and speaking prompts; journal prompts;  

rubrics; project description, Pictures for speaking prompts  ● Use of other technology such as the chromebooks, LCD, computers, documents camera, overhead projector, CDs and DVDs.  

     

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Learning Activities/Instructional Strategies   

 

EU #   Timeline   

General Objectives   Instructional  Activities   

(should be digital  links to activities)  

Key  Content/Terms  

Suggested  Benchmark/  

Formative  Assessments  

1.   2 weeks   Making plans   -Introducing  vocabulary  -Building  questions and  sentences  -Internet research   

-Verb “vorhaben”  -Verbs to express  activities (going in  the  movies/restaurant/ mall)  

-skit  -flashcards  -practicing  vocabulary  -listening  activities  

2.   2 weeks   Sentence structure   -role play  -Questions and  answers  -Giving a  suggestions or  command  -use of Educational  technology to  practice vocabulary  and sentences  (quizlet, kahoot,  comic creator)   

-Open ended  questions and  Yes-No questions  -Imperativ  -Sentences  -Position of verb  

-role play  -reading   

3.   2 weeks   Importance of grammatical rules  for communication  

-role play  -Questions and  answers  -listening  activities  -writing   

-Separable verbs  -Open ended  questions  -A�rmation and  Negation  -Superlativ  

-partner work  -role play  -notes   

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  -temporale  Adverbs  

4.   2 weeks   Language skills for making plans   -listening  activities  -writing  -skit  -Reading  comprehension  

können  wollen   Vorhaben   mitgehen  anrufen  

Role play  Partner work  Group work  

Instructional Activities: Modifications for Special Education,  English Language Learners, & Gifted Students   

 Modification:  

● O�ering word banks  ● One to one time  ● Modify rubrics as needed  ● Additional time during activities  ● Less flashcards  ● Addressing di�erent learning styles (visual, auditory,  

kinetic learning styles)  ● O�ering di�erent activities (paper based or  

chromebook)  ● Oral presentations may be done in front of teacher only  

 Enrichment:  

● Students can create their own Kahoot activities  ● Students can create a game of their choice with current  

vocabulary.  ● Students can write about their family and pets in detail  

and present to the class.   

  

 

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 Anticipated possible student misunderstandings  

 -incorrect use of separable verbs  -incorrect use of position of verbs in questions, answers and  commands  -incorrect conjugation      

Suggested Technological Innovations/Use  (Standards 8.1 & 8.2)    

-listening activities on:  www.lingt.com  www.quizlet.com www.flippity.net  www.flipgrid.com  www.tes.com   

Suggested Service Learning Activities    

-partner work  -role play  -writing  -listening comprehension  -reading comprehension  

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Cross Curricular/21st Century Connections:  9.1 21st Century Life and Career Skills: All students will demonstrate the creative, critical thinking, collaboration, and  problem-solving skills needed to function successfully as both global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational  cultures.   

       

21st Century  Themes:  

X   Global Awareness          

21st Century Skills:  

X   Creativity and Innovation  

  Media Literacy  

   Civic Literacy  

X   Critical Thinking and Problem  Solving  

  Life and Career Skills  

   Financial, Economics, Business, and  Entrepreneurial Literacy  

  Information and Communication  Technologies  

X   Literacy Communication and  Collaboration  

   Health Literacy  

   Information Literacy  

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Unit 3: Geburtstag-Feste/Birthdays-Holidays   

NJSLS (Standards):   7.1.NM.A.1, 7.1.NM.A.2 , 7.1.NM.A.3,   7.1.NM.A.4, 7.1.NM.A.5, 7.1.NM.B.1, 7.1.NM.B.2 , 7.1.NM.B.3,   7.1.NM.B.4, 7.1.NM.B.5, 7.1.NM.C.1, 7.1.NM.C.2, 7.1.NM.C.3,    7.1.NM.C.4, 7.1.NM.C.5    Essential Questions:  

1. What kind of holidays are celebrated in German speaking countries?  2. How are those holidays celebrated?  3. How are birthdays celebrated in Germany? Is there a di�erence to the celebration in the U.S.?  4. What kind of vocabulary and grammar is necessary to communicate about birthday and holidays?  

  Enduring Understanding (please number each):  

1. Public holidays are mostly based on Christian or historical events  2. There are distinct ways of celebrating important events in every culture.   3. There are di�erent ways to celebrate birthday, depending on age, social origin and personal preferences.   4. There are no “Sweet 16” celebrations in German speaking countries  5. Vocabulary for birthdays and holidays  6. Greetings and phrases for specific holidays  7. Review of months and seasons  8. Vocabulary for gift ideas or suggestions for gifts/party themes  9. Review of person pronouns in the accusative case  

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10. Correct forms of the verbs ( können- can/be able to, wollen- to want to, and wissen- to know ) in order to express availability  for parties  

11. Review of commands    

Pacing/Timeline for Unit: 6 - 10 weeks    Interdisciplinary Connections:   Interdisciplinary Connections: ENGLISH Writing: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.1c : Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and  clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims  Writing: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2a : Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important  connections and distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to  aiding comprehension.  Reading : CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including  figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone  (e.g., how the language of a court opinion di�ers from that of a newspaper).  Reading: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.6 Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature  from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.  Speaking and Listening: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1c -Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate  the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or  challenge ideas and conclusions.  Speaking and Listening: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.3 Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and  rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.  Language Vocabulary: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.4a Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a  word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.  Language Vocabulary: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.4b Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate di�erent  meanings or parts of speech (e.g., analyze, analysis, analytical; advocate, advocacy ).  

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Language Vocabulary: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.4c Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries,  glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its  part of speech, or its etymology.   SOCIAL STUDIES:   6.2 World History/Global Studies All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically and systematically about  how past interactions of people, cultures, and the environment a�ect issues across time and cultures. Such knowledge and skills  enable students to make informed decisions as socially and ethically responsible world citizens in the 21st century.  6.1 U.S. History: America in the World All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically about how past and  present interactions of people, cultures, and the environment shape the American heritage. Such knowledge and skills enable  students to make informed decisions that reflect fundamental rights and core democratic values as productive citizens in local,  national, and global communities.   ART   1.3 Performance- All students will synthesize those skills, media, methods, and technologies appropriate to creating, performing,  and/or presenting works of art in dance, music, theatre, and visual     

  

Summative Assessment to demonstrate mastery of the Unit (mandatory for the teacher to administer)  

This should be a summative, common benchmark assessment that is used to measure students understanding.  

Oral assessments based on rubrics , Written Quizzes (Written and oral) , In-class writing prompts, Unit Test (oral, reading,  listening, and written)   

 

 

 

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Instructional Support Materials/Resources: (Essential materials, supplemental materials, links, etc.)  ● Whiteboard and colored markers  ● G Suite applications  ● Handouts that include, but are not limited to: listening response forms; writing and speaking prompts; journal prompts;  

rubrics; project description, Pictures for speaking prompts  ● Use of other technology such as the chromebooks, LCD, computers, CDs and DVDs.  

 

Learning Activities/Instructional Strategies   

 

 EU #  

 Timeline  

 General Objectives  

Instructional  Activities   

(should be digital  links to activities)  

 Key  

Content/Terms  

Suggested  Benchmark/  

Formative  Assessments  

1.   1 week   Holidays in German speaking  countries   

-Internet research  -www.Edpuzzle.com  -PPP  -flash cards  

Christian and  historical events  

-Individual and  group reading with  accompanying  comprehension  questions    

2.   1 week   Celebration of holidays in  German speaking countries   

-Internet research  -TicTacToe  -Edpuzzle videos  

Depending on  personal  preferences and  social and regional  origin  

-Individual and  group reading with  accompanying  comprehension  questions   

3.   1 week   Birthday Celebration in German  speaking countries and the U.S.  

-Internet Research  -reading and  writing  assignments  -video   

-“Sweet 16”  Parties  -children parties  -gift giving  tradition  

-talking and  writing about  personal  experiences  -Venn Diagram   

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4.   5 weeks   Vocabulary and Grammar to  Birthday celebration   

-Reading and  writing  assignments  (invitation)  -flash cards  -bingo  -role play  -listening  comprehension  

-Ordinal numbers,  months, years  -vocabulary to  food and activities  -Writing an  invitation  -Commands  -Accusative   

-Homework  Assignments  -In class journal  entries-Students  will write about  one of their  birthday parties as  a child in German  -In class speaking   -In class partner  activities  -In class writing  prompts   

Instructional Activities: Modifications for Special Education,  English Language Learners, & Gifted Students   

Modification:  ● O�ering word banks  ● One to one time  ● Modify rubrics as needed  ● Additional time during activities  ● Less flashcards  ● Addressing di�erent learning styles (visual, auditory,  

kinetic learning styles)  ● O�ering di�erent activities (paper based or  

chromebook)  ● Oral presentations may be done in front of teacher  

only   Enrichment:  

● Students can create their own Kahoot activities  ● Students can create a game of their choice with current  

vocabulary.  ● Students can write about their family and pets in detail  

and present to the class.   

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Anticipated possible student misunderstandings   -incorrect use of Ordinal numbers       

  Suggested Technological Innovations/Use  (Standards 8.1 & 8.2)    

-listening activities on:  www.lingt.com  www.quizlet.com www.flippity.net  www.flipgrid.com  www.tes.com   

  Suggested Service Learning Activities    

-partner work  -role play  -writing  -listening comprehension  -reading comprehension  

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Cross Curricular/21st Century Connections:  9.1 21st Century Life and Career Skills: All students will demonstrate the creative, critical thinking, collaboration, and  problem-solving skills needed to function successfully as both global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational  cultures.   

       

21st Century  Themes:  

X   Global Awareness          

21st Century  Skills:  

  Creativity and Innovation  

  Media Literacy  

X    Civic Literacy  

X   Critical Thinking and Problem  Solving  

  Life and Career Skills  

   Financial, Economics, Business, and  Entrepreneurial Literacy  

  Information and Communication  Technologies  

X   Literacy Communication and  Collaboration  

   Health Literacy  

   Information Literacy  

 

 

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Unit 4: Zu Hause helfen/Helping out around the house   

NJSLS (Standards):   7.1.NM.A.1, 7.1.NM.A.2 , 7.1.NM.A.3,   7.1.NM.A.4, 7.1.NM.A.5, 7.1.NM.B.1, 7.1.NM.B.2 , 7.1.NM.B.3,   7.1.NM.B.4, 7.1.NM.B.5, 7.1.NM.C.1, 7.1.NM.C.2, 7.1.NM.C.3,    7.1.NM.C.4, 7.1.NM.C.5       Essential Questions:  1. How are household chores in Germany di�erent than in the U.S.? How are they similar?  2. Why are there cultural di�erences between how the family unit is viewed in German speaking countries as opposed to the  

family unit in the U.S.?   3. How do family, school, community and workplace influence an individual’s character and ethics?  4. What can we learn about my our language and culture from the study of others?   5. How does culture a�ect language?        Enduring Understanding (please number each):  1. Values and beliefs di�er in various countries  2. In the 21st Century most people have multiple careers or jobs.  3. Geography influences daily cultural habits and activities.  4. Life in German cities di�ers from life in the U.S.-Geography and culture influence identity.  5. The way we choose to organize and present our ideas helps our audience to better understand what we are trying to say.   Pacing/Timeline for Unit: 6-8 Weeks     

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  Interdisciplinary Connections:  ENGLISH  Writing: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.1c : Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and  clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.  Writing: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2a : Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important  connections and distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to  aiding comprehension.  Reading : CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including  figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone  (e.g., how the language of a court opinion di�ers from that of a newspaper).  Speaking and Listening: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1c -Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate  the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or  challenge ideas and conclusions.  Speaking and Listening: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.3 Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and  rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.  Language Vocabulary: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.4a Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a  word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.  Language Vocabulary: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.4b Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate di�erent  meanings or parts of speech (e.g., analyze, analysis, analytical; advocate, advocacy ).   

SOCIAL STUDIES:  6.1 U.S. History: America in the World All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically about how past and  present interactions of people, cultures, and the environment shape the American heritage. Such knowledge and skills enable  students to make informed decisions that reflect fundamental rights and core democratic values as productive citizens in local,  national, and global communities.  6.2 World History/Global Studies All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically and systematically about  how past interactions of people, cultures, and the environment a�ect issues across time and cultures. Such knowledge and skills  enable students to make informed decisions as socially and ethically responsible world citizens in the 21st century.  

  ART:  1.3 Performance- All students will synthesize those skills, media, methods, and technologies appropriate to creating, performing,  and/or presenting works of art in dance, music, theatre, and visual art.  

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Summative Assessment to demonstrate mastery of the Unit (mandatory for the teacher to administer)  

This should be a summative, common benchmark assessment that is used to measure students understanding.  

 

 

 

 

Instructional Support Materials/Resources: (Essential materials, supplemental materials, links, etc.)   

● Whiteboard and colored markers  ● G Suite applications  ● Handouts that include, but are not limited to: listening response forms; writing and speaking prompts; journal prompts;  

rubrics; project description, Pictures for speaking prompts  ● Use of other technology such as the chromebooks, LCD, computers, documents camera, overhead projector, CDs and DVDs.  

   

Learning Activities/Instructional Strategies   

 

 EU #  

 Timeline  

 General Objectives  

Instructional  Activities   

(should be digital  links to activities)  

 Key  

Content/Terms  

Suggested  Benchmark/  

Formative  Assessments  

1.   2 weeks   Comparisons of household chores  in the US and Germany  

Discuss household  chores students  have to do  

Vocabulary for  chores  Using the  

Venn Diagram  In class writing  prompt  

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  command form  Expressing  obligation  vocabulary:  müssen, können,  wollen, sollen  

Group discussion   

2.   2 weeks   Cultural di�erences between the  family unit in the U.S. and in  German speaking countries  

Authentic text    Reintroduce family  vocabulary  

Pre and Post  reading inquiry  Venn Diagram  In class speaking  Partner activities  

3.   1 week   Correct use of transition words   Grammatical  Structures of  sentences  

Use of transition  words: zuerst,  dann, danach,  zuletzt  

In class writing  prompt  

4.   1 week   Introduction of adverbs   Grammatical  Structures of  sentences  

Vocabulary:  immer, nie,  manchmal, genau  

Teacher-student,  student-student  speaking practice  

Instructional Activities: Modifications for Special Education,  English Language Learners, & Gifted Students   

Provide Study guide and vocabulary word bank for writing  prompts  Clarify and simplify tasks  Develop an authentic writing prompt, discussing chores and  present to class  Create a chart of household routines   Modification:  

● O�ering word banks  ● One to one time  ● Modify rubrics as needed  ● Additional time during activities  ● Less flashcards  

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● Addressing di�erent learning styles (visual, auditory,  kinetic learning styles)  

● O�ering di�erent activities (paper based or  chromebook)  

● Oral presentations may be done in front of teacher only   Enrichment:  

● Students can create their own Kahoot activities  ● Students can create a game of their choice with current  

vocabulary.  ● Students can write about their family and pets in detail  

and present to the class.   

● Students can create a game of their choice with current  vocabulary.  

    

 

  Anticipated possible student misunderstandings  

 Incorrect use of obligation vocabulary     

  Suggested Technological Innovations/Use  

-listening activities on:   www.lingt.com   www.quizlet.com

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(Standards 8.1 & 8.2)    

www.flippity.net  www.flipgrid.com  www.tes.com   

  Suggested Service Learning Activities    

-partner work  -role play  -writing  -listening comprehension  -reading comprehension  

Cross Curricular/21st Century Connections:  9.1 21st Century Life and Career Skills: All students will demonstrate the creative, critical thinking, collaboration, and  problem-solving skills needed to function successfully as both global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational  cultures.   

       

X   Global Awareness          

X   Creativity and Innovation  

  Media Literacy  

   Civic Literacy  

X   Critical Thinking and Problem  Solving  

X   Life and Career Skills  

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21st Century  Themes:  

   Financial, Economics, Business, and  Entrepreneurial Literacy  

21st Century Skills:     Information and Communication  Technologies  

X   Literacy Communication and  Collaboration  

   Health Literacy  

   Information Literacy  

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