German 2 Pacing Guide / Syllabus
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Review of German 1 Topics
Essential Questions How do the principal parts of verbs help you to form different tenses in German? What is the relationship between case and parts of speech in German?	Content Review of lessons 1-10 in Deutsch Aktuell I Intensive instruction in use of conversational past Sequence of tenses (Conversational past, present, future tenses)	Exercises / Materials / Weblinks

Kapitel 1
Essential Questions What are the similarities and differences between German and English in the comparison of adjectives and adverbs?	Content Travel plans Transportation Comparison of adjectives and adverbs Superlatives Sequence of events	Exercises / Materials / Weblinks

Kapitel 2
Essential Questions How do German and English compare with regard to reflexive verbs?	Content Youth hostels/camping Reflexive verbs Word order of dative/accusative case	Exercises / Materials / Weblinks

Kapitel 3
Essential Questions What are the steps for forming the simple past for strong and weak verbs? How do different regions contribute to Europe's productivity and appeal to tourists? Given limited resources of time and money, to where would you travel and why? Compare Europe and the US in terms of public transportation systems.	Content Narrative past - weak and strong verbs Weather conditions and forecasts Trip description and planning	Exercises / Materials / Weblinks

Kapitel 4
Essential Questions How do daily routines differ between rural, urban, and suburban areas?	Content Past tense of modals Chores Farm vocabulary	Exercises / Materials / Weblinks

Kapitel 5
Essential Questions How do European and American cultures compare in their eating habits?	Content Genitive case Additional der- words Ordering in restaurants Daily mealtimes Party planning	Exercises / Materials / Weblinks der Genitiv Powerpoint - das Essen Was ist deine Lieblingsmahlzeit? - conversation Wen besuchst du nach dem Einkaufen? - der Genitiv Wessen CD ist das der-words - conversation Das Menü - Projekt

Kapitel 6
Essential Questions How do shopping habits compare between American and European cultures? How do you explain the “German Puzzle” (the gender/case relationship)?	Content Demonstrative pronouns Shopping (food, clothing, specialty stores, open air markets) Wer, wen, wem, wessen (with prepositions)	Exercises / Materials / Weblinks

Kapitel 7
Essential Questions How is understanding the “gender/case” puzzle essential in learning adjective endings?	Content Adjective endings following “der” words Adjectives used as nouns Hobbies/interests Sports/competition	Exercises / Materials / Weblinks

Kapitel 8
Essential Questions What holidays are national holidays and what are regional holidays?	Content Adjective endings following “ein” words Unpreceded adjectives Combining both “der” and “ein” word adjective endings Adjectives following quantity words Feste und Feiertage in Deutschland	Exercises / Materials / Weblinks

Kapitel 9
Essential Questions How does German distinguish between verbs of motion and non-motion? How is addressing on envelopes different in Europe than in America? Given uncertainty, how do you determine what is essential information?	Content 2 way prepositions da/wo compounds Communication (email, letters)	Exercises / Materials / Weblinks

Kapitel 10
Essential Questions How is knowledge of different tenses important in developing your ability to communicate? How does the concept of vocational education differ between America and Europe?	Content Past perfect Da/dahin - dort/dorthin Professions Medical vocabulary	Exercises / Materials / Weblinks

Kapitel 11
Essential Questions How do energy costs compare between Europe and the US How does this influence travel decisions?	Content Conjunctions (coordinating and subordinating Verbs with prepositions Verbs with dative Driving and vehicles	Exercises / Materials / Weblinks

Review of German 2 Topics - Chapter 12
Essential Questions	Content	Exercises / Materials / Weblinks

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