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German I Willkommen !

German I Willkommen !. Frau Pauline Spring. 1982 BA, German and English Grove City College 1987 MA, German The Pennsylvania State University At Hampton since 1999 at both the high school and middle school

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German I Willkommen !

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  1. German IWillkommen!

  2. Frau Pauline Spring • 1982 BA, German and English Grove City College • 1987 MA, German The Pennsylvania State University • At Hampton since 1999 at both the high school and middle school • Teach Foundations of Language (7th), Global Networking and Exploration (8th), German I and German 2

  3. For the parent…

  4. Why learn a world language? • Languages are invaluable tools in our global society—increased job opportunities • Cultural pluralism • Increased awareness of native language and culture • Cognitive development: mental flexibility, creativity, high order thinking skills

  5. Why learn German? • German may be your heritage language • For business, culture, friendship and travel • Germany is the world’s largest exporter and a major trade partner w/U.S. • Over 200 million Europeans speak German as a first language • German improves the understanding of English • German students are likely to score higher on SAT and ACT tests for college • German is an international language in technology, chemistry, medicine, music, philosophy and art. • One in ten books published in the world is in German • 25% of the U.S. population claims German ancestry • Germans travel more than any other nationals on Earth—you are likely to meet them everywhere!

  6. For the student…

  7. How to learn a WL successfully • Be organized • Keep vocabulary lists, flashcards • Review frequently: a little everyday • Trial and error: make lots of mistakes and learn from them • Don’t fall behind! • Keep an open mind and have fun with it

  8. What to expect in German I • Lots of listening and speaking in German • Group work and pair work • Frequent homework (10-15 min. per night) • Lots of vocabulary • A variety of teaching techniques are employed for various learning styles (visual, auditory, tactile) • An emphasis on proficiency—using performance based assessments and demonstrating what you have learned.

  9. What to bring every day • Textbook KommMit! • 2 Workbooks (in German binder) • Notebook or loose leaf paper (in German binder) • Pencil • Colored correcting pen or marker • A respectful, responsible and accountable attitude.

  10. Grades are based on… • Quizzes and tests (speaking isassessed more than writing to reflect what we value) • Completed homework (checked often) • Class work • Projects • Participation (50points each quarter)

  11. German Club is fun! • German Club –first meeting after school on Monday 9/16, first event “Black Forest Adventure,” date to be determined at first meeting. • Club T-shirt for everyone who joins (included in $20 yearly dues—due by Monday, 9/16) • Culture Days (Oktoberfest, St Nikolaustag, Karneval, etc.) • Food, music, dance! • Active, “hands on” experiences

  12. Hampton-Berlin Exchange Program

  13. Cultural Celebrations

  14. World Language ClubsSoccer Tourney

  15. Delta Epsilon Phi • National German Honor Society— --open to all German Club members in good standing (min. 5 events during the year) --must maintain a 85% average in German all year and in all other subjects. --students will be tapped in early May --induction held end of May --must re-qualify each year for membership

  16. How to contact me • Email is best: spring@ht-sd.org • Phone: 412 486-6000, x2070 • Class website: • spring-hampton.wikispaces.com/Frau+Springs+Deutsch+Wiki • German Club website: http://hmsgermanclub.weebly.com/ • Extra Help is available to all students who do their part (homework, participation in class, etc.) during tutorial and after school by appointment.

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