German 1A (Grades 6-8)
Course Description:
German 1A is the first semester of a two-semester course. In German 1A, students will begin their language-learning journey by gaining the skills needed to talk about themselves and their immediate environment. Students will learn to introduce themselves, share some basic personal information, talk about their family and friends, discuss what they like to do for fun, and describe their daily routine at home and school. The class takes a proficiency-based approach, which is informed by current language acquisition research and the ACTFL performance descriptors for novice language learners. A heavy focus is put on German-speaking cultures around the world, with grammar being learned implicitly through input and meaning-based activities. Throughout the 4 Modules, each containing 3 units, students’ language learning is guided by Can Do statements which focus on specific language abilities, such as "I can greet others and introduce myself."
Course Details:
| Course Title (District): |
German 1A (Grades 6-8) |
| Course Title (NCES SCED) : |
German I |
| Course Provider : |
Michigan Virtual |
| Content Provided By : |
Michigan Virtual |
| Online Instructor Provided By : |
Michigan Virtual |
| Standards Addressed : |
Michigan Merit Curriculum, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Michigan World Language Standards and Benchmarks |
| Alignment Document : |
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VFSxWVxVyJtA0Vqcygr_JEiBiSyYFnGg17WyUH8e4ew |
| Academic Terms : |
Semester |
| NCES SCED Code : 24252 |
| Subject Area : |
World Language |
| Course Identifier : |
German I |
| Course Level : |
Elem/Middle School (Prior to Secondary) |
| Available Credit : |
0.5 |
| Sequence : |
1 of 2 |
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How To Enroll:
Students and Parents: It is important to work closely with your local school counselor or
registrar to follow the school's enrollment procedures. By clicking the "Start Registration
Request" button below, you will be able to notify the school of your interest in registering for
the online course. However, it is the responsibility of the district or school to review the
registration request and approve or deny the request. Please make a note to follow up with
your school after submitting a registration request.
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Additional Course Information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (888) 889-2840
Additional Cost Description:
None
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to...
- Introduce and give basic information about themselves
- Describe basic information about their family, friends, and acquaintances
- Explain basic information about their hobbies, habits, and activities
- Identify activities related to their daily life at home and school
- Compare products, practices, and perspectives of German-speaking cultures with those of their own
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Review Conducted By: Quality Matters
Date of Review:
07/11/2023
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Module 3: Meine Freizeit
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Students can use email or the private message system within the Student Learning Portal to access highly qualified teachers when they need instructor assistance. Students will also receive feedback on their work inside the learning management system. The Instructor Info area of their course may describe additional communication options.
Students will need a computer device with headphones, a microphone, webcam, up-to-date Chrome Web Browser, and access to YouTube. NOTE: Students must possess a working microphone and webcam on their device in order to record and submit audio and video files using either the embedded recording tools within the Brightspace learning management system or another means of recording and submitting audio and video files for world language performance assessments.
Please review the Michigan Virtual Technology Requirements: https://michiganvirtual.org/about/support/knowledge-base/technical-requirements/
