Christine Badger has been at O’Connell for eight years. She is a BOI and lives in the house in which her father grew up. Mrs. Badger received her Bachelor of Arts degree in German from Texas Lutheran University and her Masters of Arts in German and English from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State). She is the proud mother of twenty-two year old twins, Jessica and Joseph. She and her husband George have been married twenty-nine years. Her favorite pastimes are reading mysteries, singing, and the Houston Astros. Mrs. Badger loves O’Connell and can be seen at most O’C sporting events, ringing her bell.
O’CONNELL COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INSTRUCTOR Mrs. Christine Steding Badger Phone: (409) 771-1054 Email: cbadger@ochsgalv.org
MATERIALS
3-ring binder
dividers
Collins German Dictionary: Third Edition (I will order these for students—a letter will
be sent home with price information.)
TEXTBOOK
Komm mit! (Holt German Level Two)
GRADING
A test will be given at the end of each chapter and may have sections on listening,
writing, grammar, and culture. Tests will count as 50% of the six-week grade. Daily
work, homework, quizzes, and classroom participation will count as 50% of the grade.
CLASSROOM RULES
COURSE OUTLINE
I. Culture
Students will learn about various areas in Germany through the eyes of students who live in that area. Each three chapter unit covers a different German state or major city (Unit 1—Bayern (Bavaria); Unit 2—Hamburg; Unit 3—Stuttgart; Unit 4—Berlin). Each chapter has culture sections that deal with topics such as family, pop stars, advertisements, gift ideas, health, habits, German meals and snacks, fashion, vacations, driving, art, etiquette, etc.
II. Vocabulary
Each chapter is divided into three levels. The vocabulary is introduced both as individual words and in phrases. Emphasis is on using the vocabulary orally and in context. There will be vocabulary quizzes with each chapter. The vocabulary is patterned by the teacher, on cassette tapes, and on a video, which uses native speaking students. Students will practice orally in class by repeating words and phrases, asking and answering questions, and listening to the tapes and answering both oral and written questions.
III. Grammar
The grammar is introduced through vocabulary. There are oral exercises in the book which reinforce the grammatical concepts. In addition, written worksheets are used to reinforce the concepts taught. Typically, a chapter will introduce one or two grammatical concepts per level. Additional grammar will be introduced by the teacher through notes which enhance what is covered in the textbook. Any additional grammar could be covered on chapter tests and should be studied as directed by the teacher. Quizzes may be given on individual grammatical concepts as warranted. A test will be given at the end of each chapter.
IV. Reading
Short reading assignments will be given for students to translate. These will be read aloud in class and discussed, both in German and in English. The reading assignments will be supplemental to the textbook and will be taken from various sources.
V. Speaking
As vocabulary and phrases are introduced, they will be patterned by the teacher for the students to follow. Students are encouraged to use them in everyday situations in the classroom. Frequent question and answer sessions will take place in the classroom, giving student the opportunity to speak and hear German. Small group activities will be assigned, giving students the opportunity to use German orally with less pressure.
VI. Projects
Various projects may be assigned throughout the year which pertain to the units being studied. These could be papers, posters, writing skits, etc. TOP
O’CONNELL COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INSTRUCTOR
Mrs. Christine Steding Badger
Phone: (409) 771-1054
Email: cbadger@ochsgalv.org
MATERIALS
3-ring binder
dividers
Collins German Dictionary: Third Edition
TEXTBOOK
Deutsch Heute: Introductory German (College Level text)
various readings taken from outside sources
GRADING
Tests will count as 50% of the six-week grade. Daily work, homework, quizzes, and classroom participation will count as 50% of the grade.
CLASSROOM RULES
A NOTE ABOUT DUAL CREDIT GERMAN
This course is the same course that is taught at Galveston College, which is called German 1411. At the college it is a two semester course. This year we will cover the first half of the textbook, which is equivalent to German 1410. German IV will cover the second half of the textbook, which is equivalent to German 1412 (the second semester course). Students who continue with German IV may go to Galveston College next year and register for German 1411 and German 1412. After passing German IV, students will receive 8 semester hours of credit for German. The students who are seniors this year may register for German 1411 and receive 4 semester hours of credit. The course will be offered at the college in summer school if they are interested in taking 1412 for the other 4 hours of credit.
COURSE OUTLINE
I. Culture
The textbook covers a variety of culture topics in readings which are both in German and in English. We will be reading and discussing these topics in class. Subjects include sports, holidays and family celebrations, the history of the German language, grocery shopping in German and meals, the German school system and higher education in Germany, foreign students in Germany, youth hostels, going out to eat, public transportation, Austria, Switzerland, work and leisure time in Germany, theater, German film and theater, living quarters in Germany, the reunification of Germany, the European Union, the workplace, etc.
II. Vocabulary
Each chapter contains two vocabulary lists as well as supplemental vocabulary throughout.. The vocabulary is introduced both as individual words and in phrases. Emphasis is on using the vocabulary orally and in context. There will be vocabulary quizzes with each chapter. The vocabulary is patterned by the teacher, on cassette tapes, and on a video, which uses native speaking students. Students will practice orally in class by repeating words and phrases, asking and answering questions, and listening to the tapes and answering both oral and written questions.
III. Grammar
In the first few chapters, much of the grammar is a review and expansion of what has already been taught. New, more extensive concepts are introduced in later chapters. There are oral exercises in the book which reinforce the grammatical concepts. In addition, written worksheets are used to reinforce the concepts taught. Typically, a chapter will introduce one to three grammatical concepts per level. Additional grammar will be introduced by the teacher through notes which enhance what is covered in the textbook. Any additional grammar could be covered on chapter tests and should be studied as directed by the teacher. Quizzes may be given on individual grammatical concepts as warranted. A test will be given at the end of each chapter.
IV. Reading
Reading assignments will be given for students to translate. These will be read aloud in class and discussed, both in German and in English. The reading assignments will be supplemental to the textbook and will be taken from various sources. In the second semester we will read a novella, which the students will be required to purchase. A letter will be sent home when the time comes to order that book.
V. Speaking
Students will be encouraged to use German in everyday situations in the classroom. Frequent question and answer sessions will take place in the classroom, giving student the opportunity to speak and hear German. Small group activities will be assigned, giving students the opportunity to use German orally with less pressure. Class discussions in German will take place frequently. TOP
O’CONNELL COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
SYLLABUS FOR ENGLISH II/ PRE AP
INSTRUCTOR
Mrs. Christine Steding Badger / Phone (409) 771-1054 / email: cbadger@ochsgalv.org
MATERIALS
large 3-ring binder
dividers
notebook paper
pens with blue or black ink only
TEXTBOOK
Elements of Literature: Fourth Course
GRADING POLICY
Homework, quizzes, classwork, etc. will count as30% of the six-weeks grade, and
tests and essays will count as 70% of the six-week grade.
CLASSROOM RULES
A NOTE ABOUT PRE AP CLASSES
The concept of Pre AP is based upon two important premises. The first is that all students can perform at rigorous academic levels. This expectation will be reflected in the curriculum and instruction of the course so that students are consistently being challenged to expand their knowledge and skills to the next level. The second premise is that students will be prepared for higher intellectual engagement by starting the development of skills and acquisition of knowledge as early as possible. This course will indeed be both rigorous and challenging; however, it will also provide steps to prepare students for success in completing the AP English program at O’Connell College Preparatory School. Expect to work hard, to read copiously, and to learn a great deal!
COURSE CONTENTS
I. Literature
Students will be given reading assignments from the textbook that will be discussed in class. Lectures will also be given over the reading materials and authors being studied, and students are expected to take notes and will be responsible for all lecture and discussion material. The novels and plays for outside reading will be assigned concurrently. Students will be assigned certain chapters for outside readings and quizzes will be given over those chapters. Notes will be given over chapters assigned. When the novel or play is complete, a test will be given over the entire novel. Essays and/or research assignments may be assigned over the novels.
II. Composition
Students will review techniques used in expository writing: brainstorming, planning, writing, revising, and proofreading. They will write a minimum of one major essay per six-weeks, but smaller essays may be assigned as well. These major essays will be literary analysis.
III. Vocabulary
New vocabulary words will be introduced from reading selections. Students will be expected to learn the definitions of the words, use them in sentences, and understand them in the context of the reading material. There will be approximately three to four vocabulary tests per grading period. All vocabulary tests will be averaged together each six-weeks to count as one major test grade.
IV. Grammar
Grammar concepts will be reviewed in order to help students succeed in passing the college entrance examinations. Most of these will be in the format of SAT review.
V. Supplemental Reading
Because this is a Pre AP course, students will be expected to read at least one outside novel or play per grading period. Students will be required to purchase these books. When it is time to purchase one of the outside reading choices, I will send a letter home with the name of the novel or play and the price. Students will be given a choice of bringing the money to me, and I will purchase the books at a 25% discount, or they may purchase the books on their own. However, if students choose the latter, they must purchase the same edition of the book. Please do not purchase these books ahead of time as I have not made a final decision on which books we will be reading!
The supplemental reading may be chosen from (but not limited to) the following list:A Separate Peace (John Knowles)—summer reading
O’CONNELL COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INSTRUCTOR Mrs. Christine Steding Badger / Phone (409) 771-1054 / email: cbadger@ochsgalv.org
MATERIALS
large 3-ring binder
dividers
notebook paper
pens with blue or black ink only
TEXTBOOK
Elements of Literature: Sixth Course: Literature of Britain
GRADING POLICY
Homework, quizzes, classwork, etc. will count as 40% of the six-weeks grade, and
tests and essays will count as 60% of the six-week grade.
CLASSROOM RULES
COURSE CONTENTS
I. Literature
Students will be given reading assignments from the textbook that will be discussed in class. Lectures will also be given over the reading materials and authors being studied, and students are expected to take notes and will be responsible for all lecture and discussion material. The novels and plays for outside reading will be assigned concurrently. Students will be assigned certain chapters for outside readings and quizzes will be given over those chapters. Notes will be given over chapters assigned. When the novel or play is complete, a test will be given over the entire novel. Essays and/or research assignments may be assigned over the novels.
II. Composition
Students will review techniques used in expository writing: brainstorming, planning, writing, revising, and proofreading. They will write a minimum of one major essay per six-weeks, but smaller essays may be assigned as well. These major essays will be literary analysis.
III. Vocabulary
New vocabulary words will be introduced from reading selections. Students will be expected to learn the definitions of the words, use them in sentences, and understand them in the context of the reading material. There will be approximately three to four vocabulary tests per grading period. All vocabulary tests will be averaged together each six-weeks to count as one major test grade.
IV. Grammar
Grammar concepts will be reviewed in order to help students succeed in passing the college entrance examinations. Most of these will be in the format of SAT review.
V. Supplemental Reading
Outside novels/plays will be assigned throughout the year. Students will be required to purchase these. When it is time to purchase one of the outside reading choices, I will send a letter home with the name of the novel or play and the price. Students will be given a choice of bringing the money to me, and I will purchase the books at a 25% discount, or they may purchase the books on their own. However, if students choose the latter, they must purchase the same edition of the book. Please do not purchase these books ahead of time as I have not made a final decision on which books we will be reading!
The supplemental reading may be chosen from (but not limited to) the following list:
