Writing & Composition for Intermediate-High Level Learners of German: Self-Paced
In this 6-week, self-paced course, learners will practice their German writing skills and improve their expressive German writing style while receiving detailed feedback & writing support from the teacher.
Dana Goodier
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5.0
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What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be asked to draft, edit, and compose writing samples sometimes outside of class viewing time.Assessment
I will assess students using writing rubrics as indicated by the Goethe Institute and ACTFL (formerly American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages; now only known by its acronym).Grading
Grades provided by request, can align towards International Baccalaureate rubric grading scale or U.S. K-12 grading scale.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Students will work with the teacher on achieving advancing knowledge of high intermediate level (Goethe Institute level B1 or U.S./Canada high school level 3 or 4) in German, in order to be prepared to communicate for school or business in German-speaking countries. We will write on a variety of topics. This class will utilize a small group format in order for students to have plenty of time for personalized feedback and practice. The teacher will use slides, some grammar practice and reinforcement, and writing rubrics as indicated by the Goethe Institute and ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Topics explored are listed in the syllabus.
Learning Goals
Students will work on achieving a greater flow of writing in German and building upon skills learned from TWO OR MORE previous years of German in school, or via an extended stay in a German-speaking country.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Sports and Leisure Activities
What People in German-speaking countries do in their free time. 1 assignment
9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
School & Higher Education
Future Study Plans Learners may be curious about Higher Education in Germany, Austria, Switzerland. 1 assignment
6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Current Events in German-speaking Countries
What's going on in the News? What do people in German-speaking countries care about? 1 assignment
Lesson 4:
The Effects of Social Media Use
How Social Media effects Teens in German-speaking Countries 1 assignment
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
German 1, German 2, at least 1 semester German 3.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
dictionary
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Education from Capella University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Tulsa
I am a certified K-12 German teacher. I have taught and tutored students in German from grade 2-high school for several years. I have taught both an ongoing German class for beginners and conducted private tutoring in German on Outschool since August 2020.Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$27
weekly or $158 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 12-17
