Deutsch 1 ~ 2006-2007

Willkommen bei Deutsch 1! This year we will pick up where we left off in 6^th grade German and then learn much more! We will use the textbook Deutsch Aktuell 1 and a mixture of Frau K’s activities to learn about the German language and culture.

We will cover Chapters 1-5 in the textbook. By the end of the year, students will be able to communicate written and spoken about the following topics:

Chapter 1: alphabet, greetings, and basic grammar

Chapter 2: numbers, family, and basic time expressions

Chapter 3: activities, specific time expressions, and expressing likes and dislikes

Chapter 4: schedule, classes, and schools in Germany

Chapter 5: European countries, weather, and travel

During a typical week we will:

• Write in German
• Speak in German
• Receive 2-3 homework assignments
• Prepare a vocabulary study method (examples: notecards, write words multiple times, study with a family member, etc.)
• Take vocabulary quizzes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• Take a cumulative vocabulary quiz on Friday
• Review vocabulary and grammar through games, activities, and projects

Classroom Expectations:

• Come to class prepared with textbook, notebook, homework packet, and vocabulary list
• Come to class with a positive and supportive attitude
• Be willing to try the German language… we all learn from mistakes, even Frau K

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. Email is the easiest and quickest way for me to communicate with you (jill.kragseth@lz95.org), but you may also call my voicemail number (847-719-3757) and I will return your call as soon as possible.

Danke! Frau Kragseth

Student: I, _____________________________, have read the above information and agree to the classroom expectations.

Parent: I have read the above information. ________________________________________

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