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queparfait and conditionel passé verb tenses. Thematic units include stereotypes, bullying, family, and education.
Authentic texts include the novels “Jean de Florette” and “La Symphonie Pastorale”, some short stories and the French
films “Les Choristes”, “Le Diner de Cons”, and “Le Scaphandre et le Papillon”.
Course Title: German I Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 106210 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): None Open to 9, 10, 11, 12
Grades:
Description: This course provides the learner with an exciting introduction to the German language and culture by
focusing on the beginning stages of communication. Foundation grammar and communication skills include: subject/verb
agreement; regular present tense verb conjugation; stem changing verbs; use of haben and sein; personal pronouns; word
order of questions and statements; noun gender and plurals; definite and indefinite articles; nominative and accusative
cases. Thematic units of study include: free time activities; telling time; family; school and school system; weather and
calendar; cities and city living; geography and maps; and food and restaurants. Authentic texts and resources used for this
class include short stories and poems and an ongoing review of current events and culture from the German speaking
world.
Course Title: German II Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 106220 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): Completion of German I with 70% or higher Open to 9, 10, 11, 12
Grades:
Description: In order to be successful in this class, students must have mastered the following skills: subject/verb
agreement; regular present tense verb conjugation; stem changing verbs; use of haben and sein; personal pronouns; word
order of questions and statements; noun gender and plurals; definite and indefinite articles; nominative and accusative
cases. New grammar concepts include uses of dative case, conversational past tense, commands and separable prefix verbs.
Thematic units of study include clothing and colors; shopping; gift giving and special occasions; house and living; free time
activities and entertainment; sports; body and health; travel and vacations, and music and instruments. Authentic texts and
resources used for this class include short stories and poems and news sites and newspaper for ongoing study of current
events and culture from the German speaking world.
Course Title: German III Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 106230 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): Completion of German II with 70% or higher Open to 9, 10, 11, 12
Grades:
Description: Students in this course continue to improve their speaking, writing, listening and reading skills. Thematic
units of study include camping, personal hygiene, telling stories, animals, tableware, foods, festivals, electronics, careers,
and cars. Grammar concepts include: comparison of adjectives, reflexive verbs, narrative past tense, past tense of modal
verbs, genitive case, dative and accusative prepositions, past perfect tense, adjective endings, and conjunctions.
Course Title: Honors German III Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 106235 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): Completion of German II with 90% or higher Open to 9, 10, 11, 12
Grades:
Description: Students in this course continue to improve their speaking, writing, listening and reading skills. Thematic
units of study include camping, personal hygiene, telling stories, animals, tableware, foods, festivals, electronics, careers,
cars, family members, bikes, games, dashboards, and hiking. Grammar concepts include: comparison of adjectives, reflexive
verbs, narrative past tense, past tense of modal verbs, genitive case, dative and accusative prepositions, past perfect tense,
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