BAMS+German

BAMS German 2011-2012

Willkommen in der Mittelschule! German Teacher:Karen Sebastian, room 254 Exploratory I Room 254 Karen Sebastian-German teacher BUHS/BAMS phone: (802) 451-3400 ext 3172 E-mail: Karen_Sebastian@wsesu.org (School)
 * BAMS German 2011-2012 **

Office hours: By appointment. I am always ready to work with students who need help or need to makeup work. Feel free to call me at school or e-mail me.

The 8th grade German class meets every other day for a semester. Students who take German in the fall are able to take German again the spring semester. The material and units in the spring semester will be different than the units in the fall and will include some review of first semester material (numbers, colors, etc.) This class is based on a hands-on, active approach. You will learn to speak, read, write and understand German through storytelling, song, dance, partner work, games, group work, and by watching films or film clips. You will have a head-start on high school language study.
 * __Willkommen! __**


 * __Requirements: __**
 *  A 3-ring binder, paper and a pencil or a pen.
 * Expectations: **
 * Come to class ready to participate actively and enjoy learning!
 * Be willing to give learning German your best effort;
 * Spend time every day practicing speaking and reviewing notes;
 * Write homework down before you leave the class and complete HW for the next class.
 * Work respectfully and productively with students of all abilities;
 * Involve your family and friends in your homework and assignments. Practice your speaking assignments or ask if you can explain your work to them.
 * Make sure your written assignments are neat and complete.

<span style="font-family: 'Souvenir Lt BT','serif'; font-size: 13px;">At the end of the course, you will be able to speak and write in some detail (and with accuracy) about yourself, your friends and family, your room and your school/daily routines in complete sentences.

<span style="font-family: 'Souvenir Lt BT','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Tests and quizzes 50% Homework 25% Participation 25%
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Souvenir Lt BT','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Grading: __**


 * __<span style="font-family: 'Souvenir Lt BT','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Homework __**

I will deduct 10 points for late homework. After the 2nd day homework in not handed in, a zero is given for the assignment, unless you are absent due to illness or other officially excused absence. You can request German homework assignments by calling the BAMS office or by e-mailing me at this e-mail address: Karen_Sebastian@wsesu.org
 * <span style="font-family: 'Souvenir Lt BT','serif'; font-size: 13px;">You need to complete homework on time. **<span style="font-family: 'Souvenir Lt BT','serif'; font-size: 13px;"> Homework is due at the beginning of each class and I check the homework at the beginning of each class.

<span style="font-family: 'Souvenir Lt BT','serif'; font-size: 13px;">See me after you return from absence to get and complete makeup work and so that we can establish a time and due date for the work to be completed. I expect you to make up both speaking and written assignments and quizzes, as well as listening comprehension exercises (including video clips) I keep copies of notes and handouts when you are absent.
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Souvenir Lt BT','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Makeup work __**

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