Grade 7 Experiencing Creative Works

It is expected that students will:

• view and listen to creative works with visual and contextual support, and respond to them in various ways

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Students at this level respond to German creative works using a variety of means. As they experience traditional and contemporary works, they will be able to make connections among the various creative works.

• Have students in groups examine German-language comics (e.g., "Max und Moritz," "Hägar") and identify phrases and expressions they can use to create their own short comic strips or cartoons.
• Ask students to watch a German television program on a multicultural channel and record data (e.g., titles of segments shown, information provided). Have students pool their information in a brainstorming session and then create their own television commercials, weather reports, or short news segments.
• Show a video about a German-speaking city and invite students to identify architectural and artistic features. Hold a class discussion in which students can pool and explore their observations. Then have them write and illustrate personal responses to the video in their journals.
• Play a selection of songs in German, providing students with the lyrics to follow as they listen. Ask students to note repeated phrases, words, or rhythms. Then have them work in groups to develop their own interpretations of the songs to present to the class.

As students develop their knowledge of and facility with German, they are able to experience and respond to an increasing range of creative works. Assessment is based primarily on observation of students' participation and engagement and on review of their personal responses and reflections.

• Have students exchange the comic strips they create for peer response and feedback. Note and encourage behaviours that indicate interest in and supportive responses to one another's work.
• When students watch a German television program and pool their information, look for evidence that they:
  • are actively engaged when watching the program
  • contribute to the group response
  • notice and model key features of the program
  • make connections between what they see and their own experiences
  • convey the messages of their created program segments with enthusiasm
• When students view a video about a German-speaking city, review their journal responses for evidence that they:
  • offer opinions, ideas, or images, or make connections to other experiences
  • support their responses by referring to specific architectural or artistic features
• As students listen to German songs, note the extent to which they:
  • are focussed and attentive
  • respond to the meaning as well as to the words and rhythm
  • use effective strategies to determine the meanings of the songs (e.g., recognizing cognates, generalizing from language they have learned, using dictionaries)
  • are able to represent the meaning of a song (e.g., through drawing, retelling, mime)
  • ask questions that indicate curiosity and interest

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Note: Additional information will be provided as soon as resources to support learning outcomes are identified.

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