You will either speak about traveling to
Switzerland (die Schweiz) (to be presented during the
middle part of the semester) or about our reading Amerika gibt es nicht by the Swiss author, Peter Bichsel
(to be presented during the last few days of the semester.) This activity
counts as 10% of your semester grade.
Both activities will take the form of a dialog with a partner.
· Look at Deutsch heute reference pages (R-15) for supplementary word
sets, and R-23 for supplementary expressions. Prepare some natural
expressions that might be appropriate.
· In addition to a greeting and a closing, you will need to
include at least 6 substantial utterances. Be sure that the amount of text for
each participant is about equal.
· Use plenty of new vocabulary.
· It is important to practice your conversations with your
partner ahead of time throughout, not just shortly before the scheduled
activity.
· You will not be allowed to use any
texts or notes.
1. For
Switzerland, come to class supplied
with pictures and brochures, and be prepared to have a lively exchange with a
classmate about your travel plans. Discuss how to prepare for the trip, and
what there is to see and do. Be prepared to discuss specifics on how you will
travel and when, as well as where you would like to stay. Your discussion
should includ, information about the current weather
conditions, prices, and any other up-to-date practical information that you
feel is interesting.
2. For
Amerika gibt es nicht, you will talk about the events in the reading, voice your opinion, share
your reaction on how you like the plot and the characters. Provide handouts or
a transparency of a flowchart outlining what has happened so far (auf
Deutsch!).
Your
classmates will fill out peer feedback forms for you while you and
your partner speak.
Content and presentation both count in your grade. All information must be up to
date and accurate. Prices, dates and place names must be in correct
German.
Grammar, vocabulary, intonation and pronunciation must be correct. It is
important to practice your presentation orally ahead of time. Your
classmates will provide you with peer feedback. A checklist to help you with your preparation
is provided.
Click here for websites that can help you find up-to-date
cultural information on your topic.
This is an example of
a peer feedback form. Your instructor may use a slightly different one.
|
Peer Feedback for Dialogs
overall effort was
adequate
agree/disagree
information was
meaningful
agree/disagree
I could understand almost
everything
agree/disagree
there was lots of new vocabulary from text, lists,
notes
agree/disagree
presenter seemed interested in
subject
agree/disagree
presenter didnt use notes & maintained eye contact w/
partner agree/disagree REQUIRED: Additional constructive comments /
suggestions: I heard, saw, noticed, wish
.
. |