10GER

10 German

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Vincent.

MYP Language Acquisition

Optional Subject

Objectives

  • To extend students' linguistic and cultural understanding and their ability to interact appropriately with others.
  • To introduce students to new ways of thinking about, questioning, and interpreting the world and their place in it.
  • To acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that equip students for living in a world of diverse peoples, languages and cultures.
  • To challenge and consider our own identities and assumptions.
  • To develop understanding of the power of language.
  • To enjoy using another language in meaningful situations.

The course builds on topics covered in Year 9.  Students continue to develop their skills using a wide variety of tasks, authentic resources and digital tools.

Content

MYP Unit

Outline

Free Time and Other Stuff

Students learn to talk about hobbies and sports in New Zealand and German speaking countries. They learn to discuss what they do in their free time and what they do to support their own wellbeing.

School Life

Students learn to talk about their subjects, opinions and discover what their day might look like if they went to school in Germany.

Home Sweet Home

Students learn to talk about their homes and the places they live in and compare those to how people live in German speaking countries.

Holidays and Celebrations

Students learn to talk about a holiday they have been on and discover a range of holidays and traditions celebrated in German speaking countries.


 

Subject Overview

Term 1
Free Time.

Term 2
School Life.

Term 3
My Place.

Term 4
My City.

Recommended Prior Learning

  • Year 9 German.
  • In cases of proven language ability a student may begin at Year 10 level – following discussion with Head of Faculty.

Subject and Associated Costs

Associated Costs: $5.00 Auckland Goethe Society speaking examination (optional).
$5.00 Online Homework Book

Pathway

Assessment Information

Criteria A: Listening Comprehension.
Criteria B: Reading Comprehension.
Criteria C: Speaking.
Criteria D: Writing.

Disclaimer

It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.