German 2 Class Information Sheet - Wayzata Public Schools

German 2 Class Information Sheet Wayzata High School, Winter/Spring Semester 2012 Barbara Melbye Janssen [email protected] 763-745-6982 I am available most every day before and after school for extra help. Room A416 Please make an appointment in advance in case I have other obligations. Check my website or Moodle site for homework and resources. www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/barbara.melbye-janssen

LEARNER OUTCOMES Students will be able to: 1. discuss friendship. 2. understand and give directions and locations in a city. 3. report past events. 4. discuss mass media and make comparisons. 5. express superlatives in sports and illness. 6. describe clothing in detail. 7. discuss cultural foods and meals in Germany. 8. talk about good and bad moods. 9. comprehend stories written in imperfect past tense. 10. identify the location of room furniture and rooms in a house. 11. discuss what is typically German and cultural misunderstandings. 12. use and understand the conversational past tense well, as well as “was” and “had”. 13. understand the imperfect past tense. 14. understand cultural similarities and differences relating to the above topics. 15. understand the similarities in vocabulary between English and German.

PARENTAL SUPPORT 1. Learn some German with your child; be enthusiastic! 2. Expect your child to have 30 minutes of homework and/or studying every day. 3. Review vocabulary every week day with your child. 3x5 index cards make excellent flash cards. 4. Encourage good study techniques such as studying every day, making and using flash cards, studying/speaking with a friend, improving skills with web sites, and using the planner. 5. Encourage cultural events such as exhibits, plays, restaurants, and opportunities such as Concordia Language Villages and our 36 year old exchange program with Düsseldorf. CLASSROOM RULES COOPERATION 1. Be in your seat when the bell rings and wait for your teacher's dismissal. Refer to the tardy policy in your planner. 2. You may bring water to class. Keep the classroom clean. PARTICIPATION 1. Participate actively every day for the entire block by having all materials, speaking German, and actively listening. Some inappropriate actions are not paying attention and doing other work. 2. Help your classmates to do their best. All electronic devices must be in your backpack. PREPARATION 1. Bring geni@l textbook, workbook, Intensivtrainer, and glossary in a 2-pocket folder or 3-ring binder, notebook, planner, completed assignments, pen or pencil, and eraser to class every day. 2. Follow directions RIGHT AWAY. RESPECT 1. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. 2. Raise your hand and use respectful language. 3. Allow your voice and behavior to enhance everyone's learning. 4. Ask for permission to use classroom equipment (phone, DVD/VCR player, etc.)

BEHAVIORAL CONSEQUENCES 1. First disruption - warning. 2. Continued disruptions during one class period - seating change and conference with the teacher. 3. A pattern of disruptions over two days - phone call home and Saturday School. If your behavior does not improve, you will have a conference with the 4th Floor Administrator. REWARDS FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR 1. Lots of learning!

2. Compliments.

3. Holiday celebration.

ACADEMIC GRADING 1. You are graded in all language skill areas (speaking, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary and grammar). You will be graded through IPAs, quizzes, daily assignments, cultural video questions, and culture points. 2. IPAs = Integrated Performance Assessments are a way to measure what you can actually do with German. Can you understand? Interact? Speak? Write? 3. Interpretive IPAs assess your listening and reading comprehension abilities. 4. Interpersonal IPAs assess your ability to speak spontaneously with another person about a topic in German. This IPA will be done mostly during class time with a partner chosen at random and assessed privately. 5. Presentational Writing and Speaking IPAs assess your ability to write and speak in German with preparation. 6. Quizzes will be worth 10-20 points. 7. Assignments are worth 5 points. Most are in your workbook and Intensivtrainer. They are on my web page. See “Assignments” section below. You should spend 30 minutes a day studying and reviewing. 8. 75 culture points are to be earned each term through the documented completion of three activities outside of class. See your culture points sheet. 10 points are earned for each set of cultural video questions. 9. Grading percentages are: 100-97 A+, 96-93 A, 92-90 A-, the same for 80s B, 70s C, 60s D. 10. Points will be weighted: Interpretive IPAs 25%, Interpersonal IPAs 25%, Presentational IPAs 25%, Culture 10%, Vocabulary Quizzes 5%, Grammar Quizzes 5%, Daily Homework 5%. 11. A grade of “C” or better is recommended to continue to German 3. Your final IPA will determine your ability to go on to the next level. WORLD LANGUAGE CHEATING POLICY 1. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, using cheat sheets, writing on your desk or hand, copying, misusing software or Internet programs which translate for you, having excessive assistance from a native speaker or a person with more advanced language skills, or any activity that is generally considered to be dishonest. 2. The consequence for cheating is NO CREDIT, 0 points. Refer to your student handbook. 3. If you really want to help your friends, don’t share answers, EXPLAIN the material. , ASSIGNMENTS 1. Full credit is earned for assignments fully completed on time. 2. 1/2 credit is earned for assignments half or more completed, but not fully completed, on time. 3. NO credit is earned for late assignments, except those due to excused absence. MAKE-UP WORK 1. It is vital that you are in class every day. Participation is the key. 2. It is YOUR responsibility to inquire about make-up work. 3. You have two days for each day of absence to make up work. 4. If you are absent on the due date, the previously assigned work is due upon return. Sign to indicate you have read and will abide by this information. Return to class by Tuesday, January 31. Do not separate. Keep this in your folder for reference. Danke!

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