Title: Deutsch Aktuell

Subject/Course: German I
Topic: Chapter 1
Grade(s): 9-12
Designer(s): German Teachers
STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS
Content Standard(s)
Communication A. 1.1.2,
Culture: B.1.1.2, B.1.1.3
Connections: C.1.1.1, C.2.1.1,
Comparisons: D.1.1.2, D.1.2.2
Experiences: E.1.4.1, E.1.4.2

Understanding(s) Students will understand that.

1. The German and American culture is different yet share many similarities.
2. German is a very phonetic language
3. The basic sentence structure in German and English are similar.
4. Conjugation of verbs is dictated by the subject/pronoun

Essential Question(s)
1. How are greetings, farewells and introductions different?
2. What is a subject/pronoun?
3. What are cognates?
4. What are familiar and formal forms?
5. What is a verb stem?

Students will know Students will be able to.

1. greet and say farewell to someone
2. ask and tell someones name
3. introduce someone else
4. ask and tell someones age
5. give telephone numbers, use numbers 0-20
6. ask and tell how things are going
7. inquire where someone is from
8. use and conjugate the verb sein
STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Task(s)
1. Conversations 4. Songs
2. Role Play 5. Oral Presentations
3. Impromptu

Key Criteria:
Other Evidence
1. Homework 3. Listening Exercises
2. Quizzes and Tests 4. Other teacher created assessment

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Where are your students headed? Introduce the main ideas of chapter 1, p 1
Where have they been? How will you
make sure the students know where
they are going?
How will you hook students at the Using picture sequence p XVIII XXV
beginning of the unit? Asking each student to pick a German name.
Using songs
Using a paragraph written in German that students are able to
understand.
What events will help students PowerPoint presentation of notes
experience and explore the big idea Using study guides and notes
and questions in the unit? How will
you equip them with needed skills and
knowledge?
How will you cause students to reflect Using bell ringers
and rethink? How will you guide them Oral work
in rehearsing, revising, and refining Entrance pass
their work? Homework
Flashcards
Partner work
How will you help students to exhibit Spelling exercises
and self-evaluate their growing skills, Writing basic sentences
knowledge, and understanding Asking questions and other games (See TE 38 -39)
throughout the unit? Jeopardy
Board work
Speed drills
Individual whiteboards
How will you tailor and otherwise Virtual fieldtrips
personalize the learning plan to Listening using a variety of media
optimize the engagement and Reading: Culture Aktuelles p 10 - 11; Fr dich p 4, 19, 26
effectiveness of ALL students, without
compromising the goals of the unit? Writing, workbooks and practice activities
Roll playing activities.
PowerPoint
How will you organize and sequence PowerPoint
the learning activities to optimize the Using Teacher created notes and materials.
engagement and achievement of ALL
students?

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Title: Deutsch Aktuell
Subject/Course: German I
Topic: Chapter 2
Grade(s): 9-12
Designer(s): German Teachers
STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS
Content Standard(s)
Communication A. 1.1.2,
Culture: B.1.1.2, B.1.1.3
Connections: C.1.1.1, C.2.1.1,
Comparisons: D.1.1.2, D.1.2.1, D.1.2.2,
Experiences: E.1.4.1, E.1.4.2,

Understanding(s) Students will understand that.

5. in order to form a question the inverted word order is used.
6. questions can begin with either an interrogative or a verb.
7. definite articles are much more important in German than in English.
8. gender is a very important concept in the German language

Essential Question(s)
6. How are questions formed
7. What are definite articles
8. What is meant by gender
9. Why are there different definite articles

Students will know Students will be able to.

9. talk about and point out family members
10. answer a telephone call
11. talk about time and days of the week
12. ask for and give information
13. say what you are doing
STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Task(s)
4. Conversations 4. Songs
5. Role Play 5. Oral Presentations
6. Impromptu

Key Criteria:
Other Evidence
3. Homework 3. Listening Exercises
4. Quizzes and Tests 4. Other teacher created assessment

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 STAGE 3 -- LEARNING PLAN
Where are your students headed? Introduce the main ideas of chapter 2, p 1
Where have they been? How will you
make sure the students know where
they are going?
How will you hook students at the Creating a family tree using celebrities of their choice
beginning of the unit? Getting pen pals
What events will help students PowerPoint presentation of notes
experience and explore the big idea Using study guides and notes
and questions in the unit? How will
you equip them with needed skills and
knowledge?
How will you cause students to reflect Using bell ringers
and rethink? How will you guide them Oral work
in rehearsing, revising, and refining Entrance pass
their work? Homework
Flashcards
Partner work
How will you help students to exhibit Spelling exercises
and self-evaluate their growing skills, Writing basic sentences
knowledge, and understanding Asking questions
throughout the unit? Jeopardy and other games (See TE 39-40)
Board work
Speed drills
Individual whiteboards
How will you tailor and otherwise Virtual fieldtrips
personalize the learning plan to Reading: Culture Aktuelles p 40-41 Fr dich p 37, 48 & 51
optimize the engagement and Listening -- using a variety of media
effectiveness of ALL students, without Writing, workbooks and practice activities
compromising the goals of the unit? Roll playing activities.
PowerPoint
How will you organize and sequence PowerPoint
the learning activities to optimize the Using Teacher created notes and materials.
engagement and achievement of ALL
students?

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Title: Deutsch Aktuell
Subject/Course: German I
Topic: Chapter 3
Grade(s): 9-12
Designer(s): German Teachers
STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS
Content Standard(s)
Communication A. 1.1.1, A. 1.1.3, A. 1.2.1, A. 1.2.2, A. 2.1.2, A. 2.2.3, A. 3.2.3,
Culture: B.1.1.2, B.1.1.3, B.1.2.1
Connections:
Comparisons: D.1.1.1, D.1.1.2, D.1.2.1, D.1.2.2, D.2.1.1, D.2.1.2,
Experiences: E.1.4.1, E.1.4.2,

Understanding(s) Students will understand that.

9. the verb haben is an irregular verb
10. in the regular word order sentences begin with the subject.
11. German and American teens have many of the same leisure time activities
12. German and American teens have many of the same likes and dislikes.

Essential Question(s)
10. When do you use zu Hause and nach Hause?
11. What is the word order in a German sentence?
12. What is meant by gender
13. Why are there different definite articles

Students will know Students will be able to.

14. ask and tell what someone is doing
15. talk about what interests you
16. express likes and dislikes
17. inquire about times of specific events
18. report information
STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Task(s)
7. Conversations 4. Songs
8. Role Play 5. Oral Presentations
9. Impromptu

Key Criteria:
Other Evidence
5. Homework 3. Listening Exercises
6. Quizzes and Tests 4. Other teacher created assessment

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 STAGE 3 -- LEARNING PLAN
Where are your students headed? Introduce the main ideas of chapter 3, p 58,59
Where have they been? How will you
make sure the students know where
they are going?
How will you hook students at the Creating a family tree using celebrities of their choice
beginning of the unit? Getting pen pals
What events will help students PowerPoint presentation of notes
experience and explore the big idea Using study guides and notes
and questions in the unit? How will
you equip them with needed skills and
knowledge?
How will you cause students to reflect Using bell ringers
and rethink? How will you guide them Oral work
in rehearsing, revising, and refining Entrance pass
their work? Homework
Flashcards
Partner work
How will you help students to exhibit Spelling exercises
and self-evaluate their growing skills, Writing basic sentences
knowledge, and understanding Asking questions
throughout the unit? Jeopardy and other games (See TE 40 -41)
Work on days of the week
Planning leisure time activities
Board work
Speed drills
Individual whiteboards
How will you tailor and otherwise Virtual fieldtrips
personalize the learning plan to Reading: Culture Aktuelles p 65- 68 Fr dich p 63, 76,
optimize the engagement and Listening -- using a variety of media
effectiveness of ALL students, without Writing, workbooks and practice activities
compromising the goals of the unit? Roll playing activities.
PowerPoint
How will you organize and sequence PowerPoint
the learning activities to optimize the Using Teacher created notes and materials.
engagement and achievement of ALL
students?

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Title: Deutsch Aktuell
Subject/Course: German I
Topic: Chapter 4
Grade(s): 9-12
Designer(s): German Teachers
STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS
Content Standard(s)
Communication A. 1.1.3, A. 1.2.2, A. 2.1.2, A. 2.2.3, ,
Culture: B.1.1.1, B.1.1.2, B.1.2.1
Connections: C.1.1.1, C. 1.2.1, C.1.2.2.,
Comparisons: D.1.1.2, D.2.1.1,
Experiences: E.1.4.1, E.1.4.2,

Understanding(s) Students will understand that.

13. the change in the definite article in the accusative case applies only to the masculine
14. Schools in Germany are different than American schools.
15. the different interrogatives used when asking about a person and an object

Essential Question(s)
14. How are German schools different from American schools?
15. What are some of the subjects studied in German schools?
16. How many subjects do German students take in school?
17. Why are the plural forms of the verb sein different.

Students will know Students will be able to.

19. talk about school
20. inquire about details
21. identify objects
22. describe daily routines
23. sequence events
24. agree and disagree
STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Task(s)
10. Conversations 4. Songs
11. Role Play 5. Oral Presentations
12. Impromptu

Key Criteria:
Other Evidence
7. Homework 3. Listening Exercises
8. Quizzes and Tests 4. Other teacher created assessment

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 STAGE 3 -- LEARNING PLAN
Where are your students headed? Introduce the main ideas of chapter 4 p 88 - 89
Where have they been? How will you
make sure the students know where they
are going?
How will you hook students at the Explaining the roles of Schultten in the German schools
beginning of the unit? Using the internet to look for schools in German speaking
countries
What events will help students PowerPoint presentation of notes
experience and explore the big idea and Using study guides and notes
questions in the unit? How will you equip
them with needed skills and knowledge?
How will you cause students to reflect Using bell ringers
and rethink? How will you guide them in Oral work
rehearsing, revising, and refining their Entrance pass
work? Homework
Flashcards
Partner work
How will you help students to exhibit and Spelling exercises
self-evaluate their growing skills, Writing basic sentences
knowledge, and understanding Asking questions
throughout the unit? Jeopardy and other games (See TE 40 -41)
Work on time of day.
Class schedule
School day
Board work
Speed drills
Individual whiteboards
How will you tailor and otherwise Virtual fieldtrips
personalize the learning plan to optimize Reading: Culture Aktuelles p 97- 100 Fr dich p 93, 106
the engagement and effectiveness of Land und Leute p. 115
ALL students, without compromising the Listening -- using a variety of media
goals of the unit? Writing, workbooks and practice activities
Roll playing activities.
PowerPoint
How will you organize and sequence the PowerPoint
learning activities to optimize the Using Teacher created notes and materials.
engagement and achievement of ALL
students?

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Title: Deutsch Aktuell
Subject/Course: German I
Topic: Chapter 5
Grade(s): 9-12
Designer(s): German Teachers
STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS
Content Standard(s)
Communication A. 2.1.2, A. 2.1.3, A. 2.1.4, A. 3.1.1,
Culture: B.1.1.2, B.1.1.3
Connections: C.1.1.1, C. 1.1.2, C. 1.2.1, C. 1.2.2,
Comparisons: D.1.1.2,
Experiences: E.1.4.1, E.1.4.2,

Understanding(s) Students will understand that.

16. indefinite articles change with the gender and the case used.
17. temperature are measured in Celsius not Fahrenheit.
18. plural forms of nouns are always die

Essential Question(s)
18. How are plural nouns formed in German?
19. How are compound nouns formed?
20. What are indefinite nouns?

Students will know Students will be able to.

25. talk about the weather
26. discuss a purchase
27. identify countries and the languages spoken there
28. ask where someone is from
29. give information
STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Task(s)
13. Conversations 4. Songs
14. Role Play 5. Oral Presentations
15. Impromptu

Key Criteria:
Other Evidence
9. Homework 3. Listening Exercises
10. Quizzes and Tests 4. Other teacher created assessment

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Where are your students headed? Introduce the main ideas of chapter 5 p 122, 123
Where have they been? How will you
make sure the students know where
they are going?
How will you hook students at the Creating a calendar
beginning of the unit? Searching Wetter.de and having students give weather reports
What events will help students PowerPoint presentation of notes
experience and explore the big idea Using study guides and notes
and questions in the unit? How will
you equip them with needed skills and
knowledge?
How will you cause students to reflect Using bell ringers
and rethink? How will you guide them Oral work
in rehearsing, revising, and refining Entrance pass
their work? Homework
Flashcards
Partner work
How will you help students to exhibit Spelling exercises
and self-evaluate their growing skills, Writing basic sentences
knowledge, and understanding Asking questions
throughout the unit? Jeopardy and other games (See TE 41-42)
months
weather
countries, languages
Board work
Speed drills
Individual whiteboards
How will you tailor and otherwise Virtual fieldtrips
personalize the learning plan to Reading: Culture Aktuelles p 132-136; Fr dich p 128-129, 142
optimize the engagement and
effectiveness of ALL students, without Listening -- using a variety of media
compromising the goals of the unit? Writing, workbooks and practice activities
Roll playing activities.
PowerPoint
How will you organize and sequence PowerPoint
the learning activities to optimize the Using Teacher created notes and materials.
engagement and achievement of ALL
students?

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Title: Deutsch Aktuell
Subject/Course: German I
Topic: Chapter 6
Grade(s): 9-12
Designer(s): German Teachers
STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS
Content Standard(s)
Communication A. 2.1.4, A. 2.2.1 A. 2.2.5,
Culture: B.1.1.1, B.1.1.2, B.1.1.3
Connections: C.1.1. 2,
Comparisons: D.1.1.1, D.1.2.1, D.2.1.1, D.2.1.2, D.2.2.1
Experiences: E.1.4.1, E.1.4.2,

Understanding(s) Students will understand that.

19. when using modal auxiliaries the second/infinitive verb moves to the end of the sentence or clause
20. when using the future tense and the modal werden, the second/infinitive verb moves to the end of the
sentences or clause
21. kein negates nouns, and nicht negates verbs, adjectives and adverbs.

Essential Question(s)
21. How do modal auxiliaries affect the German sentence?
22. How is the future tense formed?
23. How do I negate something?

Students will know Students will be able to.

30. choose from a menu and order at a cafe
31. offer something to eat and drink
32. express likes and dislikes
33. make requests
34. give advice
35. talk about what to do today.
STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Task(s)
16. Conversations 4. Songs
17. Role Play 5. Oral Presentations
18. Impromptu

Key Criteria:
Other Evidence
11. Homework 3. Listening Exercises
12. Quizzes and Tests 4. Other teacher created assessment

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Where are your students headed? Introduce the main ideas of chapter 6 p 154 - 155
Where have they been? How will you
make sure the students know where
they are going?
How will you hook students at the Creating a menu
beginning of the unit? Planning a food
Visiting websites such as Germanfoods.org; pizzahut.de;
nordsee.de; McDonalds.de
What events will help students PowerPoint presentation of notes
experience and explore the big idea Using study guides and notes
and questions in the unit? How will
you equip them with needed skills and
knowledge?
How will you cause students to reflect Using bell ringers
and rethink? How will you guide them Oral work
in rehearsing, revising, and refining Entrance/exit pass
their work? Homework
Flashcards
Partner work
How will you help students to exhibit Spelling exercises
and self-evaluate their growing skills, Writing basic sentences
knowledge, and understanding Asking questions
throughout the unit? Jeopardy and other games (See TE 41-42)
foods
Board work
Speed drills
Individual whiteboards
How will you tailor and otherwise Virtual fieldtrips
personalize the learning plan to Reading: Culture Aktuelles p 165-167; Fr dich p 159, 173
optimize the engagement and Listening -- using a variety of media
effectiveness of ALL students, without Writing, workbooks and practice activities
compromising the goals of the unit? Roll playing activities.
PowerPoint
How will you organize and sequence PowerPoint
the learning activities to optimize the Using Teacher created notes and materials.
engagement and achievement of ALL
students?

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Title: Deutsch Aktuell
Subject/Course: German I
Topic: Chapter 7
Grade(s): 9-12
Designer(s): German Teachers
STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS
Content Standard(s)
Communication A. 1.1.1, A. 1.1.3, A. 1.2.1, A. 1.3.4, A. 2.2.3, A. 2.2.5, A. 3.2.1,
Culture: B.1.1.2, B.1.1.3
Connections:
Comparisons: D.1.11, D.2.1.2, D.2.2.1
Experiences: E.1.4.1, E.1.4.2,

Understanding(s) Students will understand that.

22. the verb wissen is used when something is known as a fact.
23. shopping is somewhat different in Germany than in the US.
24. clothing size is different in Germany

Essential Question(s)
24. What are stem vowel changing verbs?
25. When do I use wissen?
26. What are words of emphasis?

Students will know Students will be able to.

36. make suggestions
37. ask about prices
38. describe and choose clothing items
39. write a letter and a card
40. talk about a department store
STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Task(s)
19. Conversations 4. Songs
20. Role Play 5. Oral Presentations
21. Impromptu

Key Criteria:
Other Evidence
13. Homework 3. Listening Exercises
14. Quizzes and Tests 4. Other teacher created assessment

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Where are your students headed? Introduce the main ideas of chapter 7 p 190 - 191
Where have they been? How will you
make sure the students know where
they are going?
How will you hook students at the Creating a shopping list
beginning of the unit? Visiting Karstadt.de; KaDeWe.de, Kaufhof.de; Breuninger.com
and others
What events will help students PowerPoint presentation of notes
experience and explore the big idea Using study guides and notes
and questions in the unit? How will
you equip them with needed skills and
knowledge?
How will you cause students to reflect Using bell ringers
and rethink? How will you guide them Oral work
in rehearsing, revising, and refining Entrance/exit pass
their work? Homework
Flashcards
Partner work
How will you help students to exhibit Spelling exercises
and self-evaluate their growing skills, Writing basic sentences
knowledge, and understanding Asking questions
throughout the unit? Jeopardy and other games (See TE 41-42)
Clothing items
Shopping
Colors
Board work
Speed drills
Individual whiteboards
How will you tailor and otherwise Virtual fieldtrips
personalize the learning plan to Reading: Culture Aktuelles p 198 - 201; Fr dich p 195, 208
optimize the engagement and Listening -- using a variety of media
effectiveness of ALL students, without Writing, workbooks and practice activities
compromising the goals of the unit? Roll playing activities.
PowerPoint
How will you organize and sequence PowerPoint
the learning activities to optimize the Using Teacher created notes and materials.
engagement and achievement of ALL
students?

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Title: Deutsch Aktuell
Subject/Course: German I
Topic: Chapter 8
Grade(s): 9-12
Designer(s): German Teachers
STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS
Content Standard(s)
Communication A. 1.2.1, A. 1.2.2, A. 3.1.1, A. 3.2.1, A. 3.2.3
Culture: B.1.1.1, B.1.1.2, B.1.1.3, B.1.2.1
Connections: C.1.1.1, C.1.1.2
Comparisons: D.1.1.1, D.1.2.1, D.2.2.1
Experiences: E.1.4.1, E.1.4.2,

Understanding(s) Students will understand that.

25. possessive adjectives in the nominative case are different from possessive adjectives in the accusative
case.
26. the difference between nominative and accusative personal pronouns
27. social customs in Germany are somewhat different.

Essential Question(s)
27. What are and how do I use possessive adjectives?
28. What are and how do I use personal pronouns?
29. What are and how do I use accusative prepositions?

Students will know Students will be able to.

41. talk about birthday presents
42. congratulate someone
43. identify rooms and furniture
44. describe daily activities
STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Task(s)
22. Conversations 4. Songs
23. Role Play 5. Oral Presentations
24. Impromptu

Key Criteria:
Other Evidence
15. Homework 3. Listening Exercises
16. Quizzes and Tests 4. Other teacher created assessment

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Where are your students headed? Introduce the main ideas of chapter 8 p 220 - 221
Where have they been? How will you
make sure the students know where
they are going?
How will you hook students at the Creating a birthday card in German
beginning of the unit? Visiting german.about.com
What events will help students PowerPoint presentation of notes
experience and explore the big idea Using study guides and notes
and questions in the unit? How will
you equip them with needed skills and
knowledge?
How will you cause students to reflect Using bell ringers
and rethink? How will you guide them Oral work
in rehearsing, revising, and refining Entrance/exit pass
their work? Homework
Flashcards
Partner work
How will you help students to exhibit Spelling exercises
and self-evaluate their growing skills, Writing basic sentences
knowledge, and understanding Asking questions
throughout the unit? Jeopardy and other games (See TE 41-42)
Birthdays and other special occasions
Homes and apartments
Furniture
Board work
Speed drills
Individual whiteboards
How will you tailor and otherwise Virtual fieldtrips
personalize the learning plan to Reading: Culture Aktuelles p 231 -233; Fr dich p 225, 241
optimize the engagement and Land und Leute: sterreich
effectiveness of ALL students, without Listening -- using a variety of media
compromising the goals of the unit? Writing, workbooks and practice activities
Roll playing activities.
PowerPoint
How will you organize and sequence PowerPoint
the learning activities to optimize the Using Teacher created notes and materials.
engagement and achievement of ALL
students?

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Title: Deutsch Aktuell
Subject/Course: German I
Topic: Chapter 9
Grade(s): 9-12
Designer(s): German Teachers
STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS
Content Standard(s)
Communication A. 1.1.1, A. 1.1.3, A. 1.2.1, A. 1.2.2, A. 2.1.1, A. 2.1.2, A. 2.1.4, A. 2.2.3, A.2.2.5, A. 3.1.1,
A.3.2.1
Culture: B.1.1.1, B.1.1.2, B.1.1.3, B.1.2.1
Connections: C.2.1.1,
Comparisons: D.2.2.1
Experiences: E.1.4.1, E.1.4.2,
Understanding(s) Students will understand that.
28. separable prefix verbs are used in two different ways.
29. the definite article for compound nouns is based on the last noun
30. the command form can be expressed in the familiar or formal form.

Essential Question(s)
30. What are and how do I use separable prefix verbs
31. What are and how do I use compound nouns?
32. What is and how do I use the command form?

Students will know Students will be able to.

45. talk about film
46. express likes and dislikes
47. describe weekend activities and hobbies
48. point out tasks and obligations
49. make plans
STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Task(s)
25. Conversations 4. Songs
26. Role Play 5. Oral Presentations
27. Impromptu

Key Criteria:
Other Evidence
17. Homework 3. Listening Exercises
18. Quizzes and Tests 4. Other teacher created assessment

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Where are your students headed? Introduce the main ideas of chapter 9 p 256 - 257
Where have they been? How will you
make sure the students know where
they are going?
How will you hook students at the Creating a list of chores
beginning of the unit? Visiting busch-roland.de; hansapark.degerman.about.com
What events will help students PowerPoint presentation of notes
experience and explore the big idea Using study guides and notes
and questions in the unit? How will
you equip them with needed skills and
knowledge?
How will you cause students to reflect Using bell ringers
and rethink? How will you guide them Oral work
in rehearsing, revising, and refining Entrance/exit pass
their work? Homework
Flashcards
Partner work
How will you help students to exhibit Spelling exercises
and self-evaluate their growing skills, Writing basic sentences
knowledge, and understanding Asking questions
throughout the unit? Jeopardy and other games (See TE 41-42)
Chores
Leisure time and entertainment activities
Hobbies
Board work
Speed drills
Individual whiteboards
How will you tailor and otherwise Virtual fieldtrips
personalize the learning plan to Reading: Culture Aktuelles p 265 - 266; Fr dich p 262, 274
optimize the engagement and Land und Leute: sterreich
effectiveness of ALL students, without Listening -- using a variety of media
compromising the goals of the unit? Writing, workbooks and practice activities
Roll playing activities.
PowerPoint
How will you organize and sequence PowerPoint
the learning activities to optimize the Using Teacher created notes and materials.
engagement and achievement of ALL
students?

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Title: Deutsch Aktuell
Subject/Course: German I
Topic: Chapter 10
Grade(s): 9-12
Designer(s): German Teachers
STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS
Content Standard(s)
Communication A. 2.1.4, A. 2.2.5
Culture: B.1.1.2, B.1.1.3
Connections: C.1.1.1, C.1.2.2
Comparisons: D.1.1.1, D.1.2.1, D.2.1.2,
Experiences: E.1.4.1, E.1.4.2,

Understanding(s) Students will understand that.

31. separable prefix verbs are used in two different ways.
32. the definite article for compound nouns is based on the last noun
33. the command form can be expressed in the familiar or formal form.

Essential Question(s)
33. What is and how do I use the dative case?
34. What are and how do I use dative prepositions?
35. What is and how do I use dative personal pronouns?

Students will know Students will be able to.

50. talk about various sports and hobbies
51. express likes and dislikes
52. describe a sports event
53. inquire about personal preferences
54. identify body parts
STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Task(s)
28. Conversations 4. Songs
29. Role Play 5. Oral Presentations
30. Impromptu

Key Criteria:
Other Evidence
19. Homework 3. Listening Exercises
20. Quizzes and Tests 4. Other teacher created assessment

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Where are your students headed? Introduce the main ideas of chapter 10 p 290 - 291
Where have they been? How will you
make sure the students know where
they are going?
How will you hook students at the Creating a list of sports played in Germany and the US
beginning of the unit? Visiting bundesliga.de
What events will help students PowerPoint presentation of notes
experience and explore the big idea Using study guides and notes
and questions in the unit? How will
you equip them with needed skills and
knowledge?
How will you cause students to reflect Using bell ringers
and rethink? How will you guide them Oral work
in rehearsing, revising, and refining Entrance/exit pass
their work? Homework
Flashcards
Partner work
How will you help students to exhibit Spelling exercises
and self-evaluate their growing skills, Writing basic sentences
knowledge, and understanding Asking questions
throughout the unit? Jeopardy and other games (See TE 45)
Sports
Body parts
Board work
Speed drills
Individual whiteboards
How will you tailor and otherwise Virtual fieldtrips
personalize the learning plan to Reading: Culture Aktuelles p 299 - 302; Fr dich p 296, 311
optimize the engagement and Listening -- using a variety of media
effectiveness of ALL students, without Writing, workbooks and practice activities
compromising the goals of the unit? Roll playing activities.
PowerPoint
How will you organize and sequence PowerPoint
the learning activities to optimize the Using Teacher created notes and materials.
engagement and achievement of ALL
students?

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Title: Deutsch Aktuell
Subject/Course: German I
Topic: Chapter 11
Grade(s): 9-12
Designer(s): German Teachers
STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS
Content Standard(s)
Communication A. 2.2.1, A. 3.2.3,
Culture: B.1.1.2, B.1.1.3,
Connections:
Comparisons: D.1.2.1,
Experiences: E.1.4.1, E.1.4.2,

Understanding(s) Students will understand that.

34. the present perfect tense is used more frequently in German than in English.
35. weak verbs are called regular verbs, and strong verbs are called irregular verbs.
36. ge,- is added and creates the past participle.
37. that a form of sein or haben are required to create the present perfect tense.

Essential Question(s)
36. What is and how do I use the present perfect tense?
37. How do I use regular verbs in the present perfect tense?
38. How do I use irregular verbs in the present perfect tense?

Students will know Students will be able to.

55. talk about traveling
56. ask for and give directions
57. identify important places in a city
58. describe trip
59. ask for information
STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Task(s)
31. Conversations 4. Songs
32. Role Play 5. Oral Presentations
33. Impromptu

Key Criteria:
Other Evidence
21. Homework 3. Listening Exercises
22. Quizzes and Tests 4. Other teacher created assessment

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 STAGE 3 -- LEARNING PLAN

Where are your students headed? Introduce the main ideas of chapter 11 p 328 - 329
Where have they been? How will you
make sure the students know where
they are going?
How will you hook students at the Creating a list of places.
beginning of the unit? Having each student create a PowerPoint or other
presentation about a city of their choice
Visiting db.de, Frankfurt.de, Hamburg.de and other websites
What events will help students PowerPoint presentation of notes
experience and explore the big idea Using study guides and notes
and questions in the unit? How will
you equip them with needed skills and
knowledge?
How will you cause students to reflect Using bell ringers
and rethink? How will you guide them Oral work
in rehearsing, revising, and refining Entrance/exit pass
their work? Homework
Flashcards
Partner work
How will you help students to exhibit Spelling exercises
and self-evaluate their growing skills, Writing basic sentences
knowledge, and understanding Asking questions
throughout the unit? Jeopardy and other games (See TE 45 - 46)
Travel
Board work
Speed drills
Individual whiteboards
How will you tailor and otherwise Virtual fieldtrips
personalize the learning plan to Reading: Culture Aktuelles p 337 - 341; Fr dich p 334, 347
optimize the engagement and Listening -- using a variety of media
effectiveness of ALL students, without Writing, workbooks and practice activities
compromising the goals of the unit? Roll playing activities.
PowerPoint
How will you organize and sequence PowerPoint
the learning activities to optimize the Using Teacher created notes and materials.
engagement and achievement of ALL
students?

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Title: Deutsch Aktuell
Subject/Course: German I
Topic: Chapter 12
Grade(s): 9-12
Designer(s): German Teachers
STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS
Content Standard(s)
Communication A. 2.2.1,
Culture: B.1.1.2, B.1.1.3,
Connections: C.1.1.1, C.1.2.1, C.2.1.1
Comparisons: D.1.2.2, D.2.1.1,
Experiences: E.1.4.1, E.1.4.2,

Understanding(s) Students will understand that.

38. the present perfect tense is used more frequently in German than in English.
39. weak verbs are called regular verbs, and strong verbs are called irregular verbs.
40. ge,- is added and creates the past participle.
41. that a form of sein or haben are required to create the present perfect tense.

Essential Question(s)
39. What is and how do I use the present perfect tense?
40. How do I use regular verbs in the present perfect tense?
41. How do I use irregular verbs in the present perfect tense?

Students will know Students will be able to.

60. talk about enjoyment
61. talk about music

STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE

Performance Task(s)
34. Conversations 4. Songs
35. Role Play 5. Oral Presentations
36. Impromptu

Key Criteria:
Other Evidence
23. Homework 3. Listening Exercises
24. Quizzes and Tests 4. Other teacher created assessment

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 STAGE 3 -- LEARNING PLAN

Where are your students headed? Introduce the main ideas of chapter 12 p 362 - 363
Where have they been? How will you
make sure the students know where
they are going?
How will you hook students at the Creating a list of music and or music instruments they play
beginning of the unit? Having each student create a PowerPoint or other
presentation about a composer or band of their choice
Visiting german.about.com
What events will help students PowerPoint presentation of notes
experience and explore the big idea Using study guides and notes
and questions in the unit? How will
you equip them with needed skills and
knowledge?
How will you cause students to reflect Using bell ringers
and rethink? How will you guide them Oral work
in rehearsing, revising, and refining Entrance/exit pass
their work? Homework
Flashcards
Partner work
How will you help students to exhibit Spelling exercises
and self-evaluate their growing skills, Writing basic sentences
knowledge, and understanding Asking questions
throughout the unit? Jeopardy and other games (See TE 46)
Music
Board work
Speed drills
Individual whiteboards
How will you tailor and otherwise Virtual fieldtrips
personalize the learning plan to Reading: Culture Aktuelles p 368 - 369; Fr dich p 367
optimize the engagement and Land und Leute: Die Schweiz
effectiveness of ALL students, without Listening -- using a variety of media
compromising the goals of the unit? Writing, workbooks and practice activities
Roll playing activities.
PowerPoint
How will you organize and sequence PowerPoint
the learning activities to optimize the Using Teacher created notes and materials.
engagement and achievement of ALL
students?

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