5 - Education and Literacy

General Outcome 2
Students will listen, speak, read, write, view,
and represent in German to comprehend and
respond personally and critically to literary
and media texts.
2.3 Understand
Forms and
Techniques
5
GRADE
Specific
Outcome
Vocabulary
Students will be able to:
2.3.3 expand knowledge of words and word relationships, using a variety of sources
SAMPLE TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• Students brainstorm words to web specific aspects of a topic of study (e.g., characteristics of
mammals, birds, fish).
• The class brainstorms for alternative words for overused words found in student writing:
– sagen murmeln rufen
flüstern krächzen
schreien quaken
– gehen bummeln marschieren
galoppieren hüpfen
schleichen springen
• Students use a German dictionary and/or thesaurus to develop vocabulary.
• Provide explicit instruction on how to use a dictionary and thesaurus.
• Students make crossword puzzles and word searches for new vocabulary and definitions.
• Key vocabulary words are recorded on cards and sorted by students into specific categories.
• Students explore root words and how new words can be created in German.
• Students explore puns, idiomatic expressions, and proverbs in German.
• Students alphabetically divide their notebooks into sections and record new and interesting
words, creating their own personal dictionary.
• Students develop word games complete with directions and rules. In peer groups, the games are
tested and feedback collected.
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