GRADE 8 GERMAN

Spring Semester

  • Lesson 13: Kati is coming next Friday (Travel)
    Grammar: zu + Dativ, nächste(-r/-s), nach/in + city, Possessives
    Vocabulary: Travel, Time, Professions
    Comparative study: Train travel and planning in Bosnia vs Germany
  • Lesson 14: I like the T-shirt! (Free Time & Shopping)
    Grammar: gefallen + Dativ, für + Akk, es gibt, man, prepositions
    Vocabulary: Clothes, Gifts, Events
    Comparative study: Shopping habits, compliments
  • Lesson 15: The concert was fun! (Experiences)
    Grammar: Perfekt with haben, Modal verb können
    Vocabulary: Free-time activities, People description
    Comparative study: Teens' event conversations in Bosnia vs Germany
  • Lesson 16: Before dinner we look at a bike (Living)
    Grammar: vor/nach + Dativ, in + Dativ/Akkusativ
    Vocabulary: Housing, Pets, Informal time
    Comparative study: Housing and pet culture in Bosnia vs Germany
  • Lesson 17: Happy Holidays (Holidays & Nature)
    Grammar: Perfekt with sein, Modal verb wollen
    Vocabulary: Holiday activities, Nature
    Comparative study: New Year, summer breaks and outdoor habits
  • Lesson 18: Lukas has a birthday (Celebrations)
    Grammar: welch-, Ordinal numbers, bei + Dativ, Perfekt
    Vocabulary: Birthdays, School, Celebrations
    Comparative study: Birthday traditions in Bosnia vs Germany

Spring Semester – Assessments

Formative Assessments

  • Travel plan project
  • Dialogue: In the store
  • Mini-presentation: Favorite outfit
  • Poster or story: “My weekend”
  • Poster: “My dream home”
  • Speaking: Describe your room
  • Writing: Holiday postcard
  • Oral birthday invitation
  • Role-play: Surprise party

Summative Assessments

  • Test 2
  • Oral Exam 2
  • Grammar test (Perfekt + Modal verbs)
  • Second written assignment: Travel diary

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