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    For the 2015-16 school year, Frau Duschek is teaching the following courses: Essential German 2 and Academic German 2.  Click on the desired link below to access the course description from the 2015-16 program of studies along with links to the chapters studied in each course.  Expectations and Grading System are also found HERE.

    ESS GER 1B

    ESS GER 2

     
     
       
    To find out where Frau Duschek can be found during the school day, just click on her daily schedule.

     

     
    The ESS level 1B course is designed to meet the needs of students who experience difficulties in language concepts. Acquisition of the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing is presented at a slower pace with increased reinforcement.  The essentials sequence of courses culminates at the ESS Level 2 course.
     
    For this course, the Komm Mit! Level 2 Book is used with the following chapters:
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    The ESS German 2 course continues to meet the needs of students who experience difficulties in basic language concepts.  Acquisition of the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing is presented at a slower pace with increased reinforcement.  This is the final course in the Essentials sequence of courses.
     
    For this course, the Komm Mit! Level 2 Book is used with the following chapters:
     
     
     
     
    Review for FINAL  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    The level 1 course is designed for students who are beginning their language study.  They introduce students to the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.  Equal emphasis is placed on all areas of study.  At the same time, students learn to appreciate the similarities and differences among the cultures studied.  At the end of this course, placement into the following level is based upon teacher recommendation – Essentials 1B, Level 1B, Essentials 2, Level 2 or Honors 2.
     
    For this course, the Komm Mit! Level 1 and 2 books are used with the following chapters:
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    The level 1B course expands and inensifies the skills introduced in Level 1A, which is offered to North Allegheny's Middle School students.  While listening and speaking remain as primary goals of the class, the course now places additional emphasis upon reading and writing.  The students will strengthen their understanding and appreciation of the target culture.
     
    For this course, the Komm Mit! Level 2 book is used with the following chapters:
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    The level 2 course provides continued practice in the four basic skills of language learning.  Structures learned in Levels 1A and 1B are expanded and new ones introduced.  Pronunciation habits and intonation patterns are refined.  Reading and writing are given added emphasis.  Knowledge of the people and their country is broadened.
     
    For this course, the Komm Mit! Level 2 book is used with the following chapters:
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    The level 3 course provides the students with an opportunity to review and practice the language skills previously acquired.  In addition, new and more complex linguistic structures are introduced, allowing students to communicate more freely in the target language.  The conversational approach of language learning is stressed and cultural connections are enhanced through meaningful classroom discussions.
     
    For this course, the Komm Mit! Level 3 book is used with the following chapters:
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     Period  Course / Activity  Room #
       1    Goal  NASH    249A
       2    Goal NASH    249A
       3    Goal NASH    249A
       4   TRAVEL    TRAVEL / World Language Office
       5    Lunch    World Language Office
       6    German 1B    12
       7    German 1B    12
       8    PREP    12
       9    Essentials Ger 2    12
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Grading System and Expectations
     

    Course Materials:

    Students should be prepared each day of class with the following materials: a functioning writing utensil, current German packet (and/or necessary handouts), eyeglasses (if necessary for correct vision), Komm Mit 2 Textbook (if asked for in advance), and any assigned work (if applicable).

    Grading System:

    Points are given to each assignment based on importance and are totaled and averaged at the end of the grading period/year for a final grade.  The following types of assignments are key components in the final grade: Homework, Tests/Quizzes, Projects, In-class Assignments and Active Learning Points.


    Homework:  Homework is an essential part of language learning.  It provides much needed reinforcement of class material/concepts.  Most homework assignments are worth 5 points.  Larger homework assignments may be worth up to 10 points.  Homework must be 100% complete with valid attempts (NO scribbles or English unless specified) to receive full credit.  Half-done or incomplete homework will still lose ALL 5 to 10 points.  There is no “half-credit.”  


    Tests/Quizzes:  Quizzes will generally be between 15-50 points.  Tests usually range from 50-100.  Point values are given based on content importance and amount.  There is most often one big test per chapter, two vocabulary quizzes and several other quizzes throughout each chapter addressing grammatical concepts, vocabulary, comprehension, etc.  Missed tests/quizzes must be made up within one week of the test/quiz date.  The consequences for an incomplete test within the one-week time restriction will result in a zero!  It is the responsibility of the student to schedule a makeup test time with the teacher.  Students are permitted to retake any failed test (not quizzes).  Their previous test grade will be replaced with the average of the two test grades.  Students must see the teacher to schedule a time to retake the test.


    Projects:  Generally, there is about one project per grading period.  The points are determined based on amount of work and difficulty.  Late projects will lose one letter grade per day late.  


    In-class Assignments:  Listening activities are generally the most common in-class assignment; however, other in-class work may also be assigned.  


    Active Learning Points: Each grading period students are awarded 90 points for coming to class prepared with their writing utensil, current German Packet (and/or necessary handouts), eyeglasses (if

    necessary), Komm Mit 2 textbook (if asked for in advance), and assigned work (if applicable).  In addition to bringing these items to class, students are expected to be engaged in learning at all times.  This means that students should be awake (eyes open) and attentive (head up) and know where we are in class (i.e. which question on a worksheet or what we are doing at any given moment) and participate in class.  Up to two points may be deducted from this grade each day. If a workbook is lost, a students can choose to either copy a friends on their own time or lose five points and receive a new one from me. However, until the student can bring the workbook to class (copied or new), he/she will lose one point per day.


    Additional Reinforcement: If a student is having difficulty with a concept in class and needs additional time outside of class to better understand it, I am available before school and during homeroom to help.  In addition, I maintain a website: https://www.northallegheny.org/page/6674 that can help students to learn on their own and prepare for upcoming quizzes and tests with games, flashcards, charts, etc.  Online flashcards are available for most vocabulary quizzes on www.Quizlet.com (frauduschek) and my website.


     

    The EXPECTATIONS of the classroom are summed up into three general rules:

    Sei respektvoll! Sei verantwortungsvoll! Sei vertrauenswürdig!

    Be respectful. Be responsible. Be trustworthy.


    Respectfulness should be demonstrated

    • in the classroom in daily interactions with teachers, peers, guests, and cultures.  

    • by paying attention to the task at hand in class at all times.

    • by using the computers properly

    (only accessing websites/programs relevant to the class assignment and treating equipment with respect).

    • by keeping your cell phone and/or other electronic devices off or on silent and out of sight

    (unless permission is granted on a case by case basis).

    • by respecting other’s property

    (and staying away from the space behind Frau Duschek’s desk and other drawers/cabinets in the classroom).

    • by abiding all school policies.


    Responsibility should be demonstrated

    • by being on time to class each day (4 tardies in a grading period = 1 detention)

    (in the classroom by the end of the bell and headed toward your seat immediately following the bell),

    • by bringing all assignments to class on time

    (late homework is not accepted and late projects lose one letter grade per day late),

    • by making up homework, tests and assignments (following an absence) on time

    (tests should be made up within one week and homework within the same amount of time absent), and

    • by coming to class prepared with all required materials.


    Trustworthiness should be demonstrated

    • in the completion of all tasks and assignments.  Cheating is not tolerated on homework, tests or projects.  Cheating is copying/using someone or something else’s work or answers.  Using translating programs are also considered to be a form of cheating.  Any student caught cheating will receive an automatic zero for the assignment/test/project, as well as a call home, referral to the office, and an after school detention.  


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