Pacing Guide at-a-Glance for German 1, 2 and 3
The following Pacing Guides are for German Levels one through Three
German 1
By the end of each marking period, students can perform the following functions:
Marking Period 1
Unit 1: My Place in the Global Community
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- Identify stereotypes
- Identify language communities world-wide
- Recognize similarities between languages
-
Develop
intercultural
awareness
concerning:
- Courtesy
- Greetings & goodbyes
- Register
- Gestures
- Body language
Unit 2: My Personal Identity
Functions/Objectives: I can ...
- Ask for and give names
- Ask how to spell words (such as names and emails)
- Ask and tell how someone is feeling
- Ask for and state age
- Ask and tell the date, day of week and time
- Ask and tell where someone is from/lives
- Make introductions
Marking Period 2
Unit 3: My Daily Life
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- Identify and describe classroom objects
- Express what school supplies people have and need
- Identify places around the school
- Ask and say where people go in school and how to get there
- Discuss school schedules and subject sequencing
- Talk about daily activities
- Talk about when events occur
- Ask for and give contact information
- Talk about the seasons and weather
Marking Period 3
Unit 4: My Family and Friends
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- Talk about and identify family members
- Give a basic description of a person
- Ask and tell what people do in their leisure time
- Talk about what I can do, must do or should do
- Talk about what activities interest me
- Express likes and dislikes
- Talk about what to do on various days and at various times
Marking Period 4
Unit 5: My Community
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- Choose from a menu
- Request food and drink from a waiter
- Ask about prices
- Offer something to eat and drink
- Describe and choose clothing items and their colors
- Discuss a purchase in a clothing store
- Discuss different places to buy goods
German 2
By the end of each marking period, students can perform the following functions:
Marking Period 1
Unit 1: My Life
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- Describe various weekend activities, sports, and hobbies-especially soccer
- Discuss holidays and celebrations in various cultures
- Talk about presents, gift-giving, and to whom we give gifts
- Ask and tell who owns which things
- Discuss daily tasks, chores, and obligations
- Describe my daily routines
Marking Period 2
Unit 2: Navigating Communities
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- Describe modes of transportation
- Talk about modes of transportation I have taken in the past
- Ask for information about travel times and routes
- Identify important places in a city and how to get there
-
Make
comparisons
of
transportation
options
using:
- Time
- Price
- Comfort
- Make plans concerning transportation
Marking Period 3
Unit 3: My Vacation
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- Describe pieces of luggage
- Describe a trip and travel plans
-
Discuss
youth
versus
traditional
places
to
stay:
- Youth hostel
- Camping
- "Pension"
- Hotel
- Write about trips I have taken in the past and my opinion of them
- Describe past, present, and future weather
Marking Period 4
Unit 4: Healthy Living
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- Identify parts of the body
- Describe how I feel
- Ask and tell if something is hurting
- Give advice about healthcare
- Talk about going to the doctor
- Talk about how people stay fit and healthy
- Discuss cultural differences in healthcare and fitness
German 3
By the end of each marking period, students can perform the following functions:
Marking Period 1
Unit 1: My values
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- Ask about and compare places visited in the summer
- Summarize details of movies I saw and say when I saw them
- Express indecision about going places
- Give and evaluate advice about digital devices
- Discuss how different forms of digital communication apply in different cultures
- Recognize how people use online platforms to communicate values
- Express one's worries and what is most important
Marking Period 2
Unit 2: Life in the city versus country
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- Investigate how city and country life differ according to the culture
- Discuss features of urban, suburban, and rural life
- Describe the place or places where I would like to live
- Justify my preference for the type of place in which I would like to live
Marking Period 3
Unit 3: My environment
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- Indicate the geographical details of a place
- Compare landscape and climate of different geographical neighbors
- Contrast methods of reducing pollution
- Discuss recycling in different cultures
- Critique methods of energy production and usage
Marking Period 4
Unit 4: My future plans
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- Ask what people do for a living
- Express and justify what I want to do
- Describe what people have done professionally
- Investigate job requirements and state for which job I am applying
- Compare job training for young people in different cultures
- Develop a plan for taking a volunteer or job opportunity
- Wish someone success in his or her chosen job or activity