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German I Guyer High School
German 1 Syllabus Page 1 German I Guyer High School Instructor: Daniel Kline E-Mail Address: [email protected] Conference Period: – A1 Phone:940-369-1069 Room: B-153 Tutorials: Tu Th 8-8:45am / Mo We 4:10-5:00pm „Wer keine Fremdsprachen lernt, versteht nichts von der eignen.” –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (He who learns no foreign language knows nothing of his own) COURSE DESCRIPTION: In German 1, students will develop novice level proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. We will be using a variety of resources to help students with their language acquisition and we will be targeting specific, high frequency grammatical structures and vocabulary. In order for students to acquire, practice, and retain the language they will be participating in several interactive activities. Participation in all activities is crucial to successful learning. We will also learn about German cultures. The standards for the class are located on Mr. Kline’s page on the Guyer website and the Canvas Classroom site. RESOURCES: In addition to our regular textbook, workbook and storytelling, we will listen to songs, audio passages, and watch videos. We will also read texts in German. We have a class set of the textbooks, and as such we will not write in them nor take them home. We will also use a variety of technology and webbased resources, to enrich our classroom. Bücher: Texts: Ja Genau! A1 Band 1, Look I Can Talk, Schreiben Lernen Readers: Blinder Passagier, Unheimliches im Wald, other short stories and readers, Films and Music Canvas: Canvas is a learning management system available through the district. The class sites will have notes, practice activities, homework and quizzes and can be accessed through your dentonisd single sign on portal. https://sso.dentonisd.org/_auth/Logon.aspx?ru===== It can also be accessed at https://dentonisd.instructure.com . Google apps: We will also be making use of various google apps throughout the year. Your user id is schoolid#@g.dentonisd.org and your password will be your same password for email and HAC. ie. Docs / Forms / Presentations SUPPLIES NEEDED: One singlesubject spiral, composition notebook, or a binder with paper; pencils or pens. The Denton Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color, and or notional origins in its educational programs. Admission to career programs is based on age, grade, interest, aptitude and ability. Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admissions and participation in any educational programs. German 1 Syllabus Page 2 World Languages Department Grading Policy ● Major Summative Assessments 60% ● Minor Summative Assessments 40% Major Summative Assessments are designed to evaluate understanding. They take place at the end of a learning unit incorporating what has previously been evaluated in the unit's minor assessments. These include Unit tests, essays, projects, presentations, research papers, guided conversations (for example interviews or simulated conversations), and comprehension or interpretation of texts or images. Minor Summative Assessments are designed to check for understanding, addressing a smaller set of learning objectives as compared to major assessments. These include quizzes, brief written assignments, guided conversations (brief interviews or questioning), and comprehension or interpretation of texts or images. Formative Assessments will be given continually. They are for practice so that the student and teacher can gage the success of the learning. This practice is “designed to provide direction for improvement and/or adjustment of teaching and learning activities for individual students or for a whole class.” Formative assessments are not reflected in the final grade. These include inclass practice, outofclass practice, comprehension checks, selfevaluations, and exit tickets. REASSESSMENT A student may opt to reassess a minor/major summative assessment only after the student has demonstrated new learning to justify a reassessment. This acknowledges that students process and master material at different rates. A student must fill out a request to reassess form to begin the reassessment process, which is located on Mr. Kline’s page on the Guyer website and the canvas class sites. The teacher will make sure students know the specific activities and relearning that will need to take place in order to reassess, as well as any other requirements to reassess usually including tutorial. The reassessment must be completed within 10 School Days of the primary assessment during a tutorial. The teacher will determine if a minor summative will be reassessed individually or as part of a future major summative. Semester Exams will not qualify for reassessment. CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS: It boils down to respect. Respect yourself and your potential by preparing for and participating in class. Respect your instructor and the other students by helping him and them to create an environment that allows everyone to reach their potential. We have five catch phrases to support this. Be Respectful: Treat others as you would like to be treated. Be Prepared: Bring materials and completed assignments to class. Be Productive: Participate, pay attention, work on German. Be Polite: Raise your hand, do not interrupt Be Positive: A positive attitudes change everything NonAcademic Work/Behaviors: Work or behaviors that are not supported by the standards are considered nonacademic. There have been many misunderstandings regarding what this means for students at Guyer. Students will still have homework. Students will still have due dates and deadlines. The Denton Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color, and or notional origins in its educational programs. Admission to career programs is based on age, grade, interest, aptitude and ability. Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admissions and participation in any educational programs. German 1 Syllabus Page 3 Students’ actions that impede the learning process such as: not completing assignments/not participating in class, chronically turning in late work, etc. may be met with disciplinary measures that include, but are not limited to: Parent Contact, Teacher Detention, Mandatory Tutorial, Saturday School, ISSC, Loss of Parking Permit, Loss of Dismissal Period Electronic devices: We have a great opportunity, in which we may use devices in class for instructional purposes. Unless otherwise instructed, all devices should be silenced and placed face down in the corner of your desk . However, devices may be taken up due to misuse. The Denton Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color, and or notional origins in its educational programs. Admission to career programs is based on age, grade, interest, aptitude and ability. Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admissions and participation in any educational programs.