German Folk Songs: Springtime Songs
Learn 3 famous songs celebrating springtime. Build your vocabulary & have fun with music! Taught by a former college professor and homeschool mom.
Jennifer Bjornstad, PhD (German/Writing)
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What's included
3 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1 hour per week. Learners will watch short videos. The videos include reading & vocabulary-matching activities. Students will have time to do each activity during the video, and then we will go over the correct answers together. There is 1 reading activity and there are 3 matching activities.Certificate of Completion
A Certificate of Completion is available upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Guten Tag! In this class, you’ll learn three folk songs in German about the springtime. The German musical tradition is especially full of songs that celebrate the coming of spring. When the temperatures warm up, the flowers bloom, and the birds start singing, enthusiasm bursts into song! In this class, you’ll get… + one 5-minute intro video + three 10-minute videos + vocabulary list + song sheet + the opportunity to ask me any questions that come up as you do the work I have a PhD in German and 25+ years of experience teaching, so I really know my stuff. I'm also a former homeschool mom who is warm and encouraging. I’m a careful explainer, and I provide lots of straightforward, clear examples. Read below for more details. I hope you’ll join the class! --Dr. Jennifer ------------ THE SONGS + Winter, ade! + Kuckuck, Kuckuck, ruft’s aus dem Wald + Alle Vögel sind schon da ------------ THE FOLKSONG TRADITION Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other German-speaking countries have a strong tradition of singing folk songs. Many of these songs come from a long time ago, from the 1800s. Folk songs are “songs of the people,” and they were often sung while people were out hiking, working, or sitting around together in the evening. Many of these songs are still well known today. ------------ THE SELF-PACED FORMAT This is a self-paced class, which means there are no live meetings on Zoom. Instead, you work your way through the pre-recorded, pre-written learning materials posted in the classroom (videos + reference sheet). You can go through the class at whatever pace works best for you. - If you finish early, great—you can move on to your next German class! - If you need more time, no problem. Just let me know. If you have questions as you are working on the material, you can message me at any time. The class will probably take you around 45 minutes to complete. ------------ LEARNING MATERIALS Here’s what you’ll do in the class: 1 – You’ll watch an introduction video teaching you the words for the four seasons in German and leading you through a vocabulary-guessing game (5 minutes) 2 – You’ll watch 3 videos, each teaching you one German folk song (10 minutes each) You’ll also get a Reference Sheet with the songs and the vocabulary. ------------ LANGUAGE Language of Instruction: English Language of Songs and Activities: German ------------ THE COMPLETE CURRICULUM If you’re interested in becoming truly fluent in German, see my full German curriculum: https://outschool.com/search?q=bjornstad. Send me a message if you have questions or would like a copy of my “German for High Schoolers” information sheet.
Learning Goals
Students will build vocabulary knowledgeStudents will become more confident in their German skills
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction + Song #1 (Winter, ade!)
19 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Song #2 (Kuckuck, Kuckuck, ruft's aus dem Wald)
12 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Song #3 (Alle Vögel sind schon da) + Conclusion
11 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
This self-paced class works especially well for students with unique learning needs. Students can pause the video to make notes and rewind to watch a section again for deeper understanding.
Pre-Requisites
This class is perfect for students at many different levels. It’s great for true beginners as well as for intermediate students.
Supply List
All materials needed for the class are supplied by the instructor.
Joined November, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Indiana Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Doctoral Degree in Foreign Language from University of Wisconsin-Madison
I have been teaching German, writing, and arts & humanities for more than 25 years, including 18 years of full-time work at Valparaiso University and 4 years now on Outschool. I have a PhD in German Literature, and I am a trained and licensed high school German teacher (grades 5-12). I bring first-rate content knowledge and pedagogical expertise to the online classroom, plus a genuine love of working with young learners.
I am especially interested in helping younger students become enthusiastic language learners. My focus on learning strategies and study skills is an added benefit, useful for any learner.
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