Michigan Department of Education
Technology-Enhanced Lesson Plan 2007
Lesson Title: Das ABC und MfG
Created by: Kaye Lynn Mazurek
Lesson Abstract: Learn and/or practice the ABCs in German through listening to native speakers and the song MfG by die fantastischen Vier
Subject Area: German
Grade Level: 9-12, Level 1
Unit Title: The ABCs
Michigan Educational Technology Standards Connection:
Students will:
Basic Operations and Concepts
6. understand that access to online learning increase educational and workplace opportunities.
12. demonstrate how to import/export text, graphics, or audio files.
Social, Ethical, and Human Issues
10. adhere to the district acceptable use policy as well as state and federal laws.
Technology Productivity Tools
6. use an online tutorial and discuss the benefits and disadvantages of this method of learning.
Michigan High School Content Expectations Connection:
World Languages Content Standards and Benchmarks
Students will:
5. extract meaning and knowledge from authentic non-English language texts, media presentations, and oral communication.
Estimated time required to complete lesson or unit:
1 class period or 50-60 minutes
Instructional resources:
Websites are listed within lesson
Prior required technology skills:
Ability to go to specific websites
Ability to manage volume control on the computer and / or in a language lab
Sequence of Activities:
1. Go to: http://german.about.com/library/anfang/blanfang_abc.htm
Listen to the entire German alphabet and repeat the letters to yourself.
You may do this more than once if you like.
* UDL (Provide opportunities to practice with supports)
2. Follow the link to Alphabet Exercise
http://german.about.com/library/anfang/blanf01abcex1.htm
Complete the two exercises there: Übungen 1 & 2
MfG
Die fantastischen Vier
Play the CD or listen to the song online.
1. Ordnen Sie ein!
As you listen to the song, number the pictures in the order that you hear them in the song.
Order: ___Meaning: ___ / Reihenfolge: ___ Bedeutung: ___ / Reihenfolge: ___ Bedeutung: ___
Reihenfolge: ___ Bedeutung: ___ /
Reihenfolge: ___ Bedeutung: ___ / Reihenfolge: ___ Bedeutung: ___
Reihenfolge: ___ Bedeutung: ___ / Reihenfolge: ___ Bedeutung: ___ / Reihenfolge: ___ Bedeutung: ___
2. Now match the meaning (Bedeutung) to the picture.
*UDL (Offer adjustable levels of challenge)
Anfaenger (Beginner):
A. Radio Station
B. Sport
C. Car Insurance / Road Service
D. Store
E. Health Care Organization
F. Automobile
G. TV Station
H. Package Delivery Service
I. Transportation
Meister (Advanced):
A. Radio Sendung
B. Sport
C. Autoversicherung / dienst
D. Geschaeft / Bekleidungskette
E. Gesundheitsversicherung
F. Autos
G. Fernsehen
H. Paketdienst
I. Zug / Verkehrsmittel
3. Write the long-form versions of the abbreviations into the picture box with which they belong.
Neue Deutsche Welle
United Parcel Service
Bayerische Motorenwerke
Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen
Allgemeine Ortskrankenkasse
Hennes & Mauritz
Bicycle Motocross
Intercity Express
Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil Club
4. Listen to the song again. What other abbreviations do you recognize?
Do you think the abbreviations are for German terms, American terms or used internationally. Give an example of each.
German Abbreviation:
American Abbreviation:
International Abbreviation:
Extra Time? * UDL (Offer adjustable levels of challenge)
If you go to this site: http://german.about.com/library/blmfg2.htm
you can see the song text and find a link to the meanings of all of the abbreviations. You should listen to the song again while looking at the text.
Find pictoral representations for ARD, BSB, DRK or FAZ
Assessments:
· Pre-Assessment: Not Applicable
o Scoring Criteria:
· Post-Assessment: Students take a spelling quiz. Teachers spells out the following words and abbreviations:
1. Junge
2. schön
3. ARD
4. yes
5. groß
6. klein
7. Kinder
8. Maus
9. IBM
10. quiz
The letters c, f, p, t, v, w, x, ä, and ü are not quizzed.
o Scoring Criteria: 1 point for each correct spelling
Technology (hardware/software):
Computer with internet access and audio capability
Key Vocabulary:
German ABCs
Application Beyond School:
Awareness of support sites to help practice and study German skills including websites with authentic voice
UDL Connections (insert in sections where applicable)
Teacher Reflection and Notes:
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