1. PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
    2. Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania 18322
    3. PLANNED COURSE ADAPTATIONS/MODIFICATIONS
    4. Introduction
  1. PREFACE
  2. PLANNED COURSE CURRICULUM GUIDE (PCCG)
  3. DEFINITIONS

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT



PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT


Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania 18322



Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania 18322


PLANNED COURSE ADAPTATIONS/MODIFICATIONS



PLANNED COURSE ADAPTATIONS/MODIFICATIONS
 


Introduction



Introduction
 

 The instructional adaptations that follow are provided as suggestions to be implemented with all students, particularly with those in need of special education services including the gifted. This listing is in no way intended to be exhaustive. Rather, it is reflective of some major considerations in the area of curriculum adaptations/modifications.
 
These instructional adaptations will work with any student, but are especially beneficial to those in need of learning support. Some may argue that these modifications are simply good teaching. Indeed, modifications of this type do represent good teaching. These principles of good teaching become instructional modifications whenever: (1) certain students in a particular class require such modifications above and beyond what is typically required by most students in that class and (2) without these modifications, these same students would not succeed.
 
Assessment is an integral part of instruction reflecting student progress as well as achievement. Therefore, also included are suggestions for assessment modifications.
 
 
  Peer Support
  Cooperative learning among peers
  Modeling
  Development of Information Organizer
  Development of Graphic Organizer
  Development of structured study guides
  Student selection of instructional material (i.e., reading, writing, math)
  Taped lessons
  Copy notes (peer or teacher)
  Student conferencing
  Combine and vary modes of lesson presentation
  Adjust language level to match the developmental and intellectual levels of students
  Let student practice given examples first. Then assign tasks to be completed.
  Provide opportunity for guided and independent practice in a variety of situations
  Limit number and length of directions
  Have students repeat/review directions (i.e., peer to peer, student to teacher)
  Give feedback that is as immediate, specific, and objective as possible
  Clarify error responses so that students do not make the same errors over and over again
  Reinforce progress towards desired outcomes
  Breakdown complex tasks into smaller, more manageable units
  Use verbal prompts to elicit desired results
  Use manual guidance (i.e., hand over hand) to facilitate correct responses
  Computer assisted instruction
  Assessment based upon teacher observation of student performance (i.e., daily work, portfolio, artifacts, projects) 		  Extended test time
  Test read to student by teacher or peer
  Oral testing (i.e., student retelling of information)
  Open book/note test
  Alternate testing (any demonstration of a student's understanding of concepts)
  Retesting
  Reduce the number of responses required on tests
  Use of curriculum based assessment
  Vary test format
  Objectively define mastery as related to each task. Tasks should be learned to mastery
  Reduce or remove distracting stimuli
  Use of concrete objects and manipulatives in all stages of instruction and assessment
  Emphasize important information
  Allow extra time to complete assignments/projects
  Limit the number of assigned tasks in the initial stages of learning. As the student's competency increases, expect the student to complete the same number of tasks as the rest of the class
  Use supplemental materials
  Alternate assignments accepted (i.e., modification to homework assignments)
  Flexible grouping/individual assistance
  Seating to accommodate needs
  Teacher proximity
  Use behavioral management techniques (i.e., contracts, time-out, token system, charts)


 
 

 

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PREFACE
 

 
 
Users and information seekers should familiarize themselves with the purpose and terminology of this Planned Course
Curriculum Guide (PCCG). We suggest that you first read the following:
 
 
            • PCCG PURPOSE AND INTENT
           • PCCG DEFINITIONS
 
 
  The PCCG specifies the unit lesson outcome, essential content, standards, activities, resources, and evaluation of student performance. This sector provides the means to initiate the learning activities to attain the program goal as identified in the course description and intent.
 
 The standards and outcomes are minimal expectations; further embellishment of the course is discretionary with the instructor depending upon the capability of the students.
 
 This PCCG is designed as an ACTIVE document capable of technological modification as required.
 
 The instructional delivery of this curriculum is quality controlled through the lesson plan development of the teacher.
 
 
 
               
 
 
 

PLANNED COURSE CURRICULUM GUIDE (PCCG)
PURPOSE AND INTENT
 

 
 

The Planned Course Curriculum Guide (PCCG) is a multi-purpose document:
 

•  All staff, particularly new teachers, can understand instructional expectations through the WRITTEN curriculum
 
•  A continuing district-wide instructional process and scope and sequence of subject matter are enhanced. The WRITTEN curriculum is delivered through the TAUGHT curriculum [instructional content and learning activities] and is evaluated through the TESTED curriculum [expected levels of student achievement - learning outcomes]
 
•  Priority student-centered outcomes are identified and attained through suggested learning activities and content designed to help insure a balanced and comprehensive basic curriculum
 
•  Essential content and course standards provide an efficient basis for selecting appropriate instructional materials and resources
 
•  Staff development areas for curriculum improvement are provided
 
•  The PCCG conforms with current Pennsylvania Department of Education curriculum regulations and serves the dual feature of providing both an administrative document and an instructional guide
 
•  Content and subject format remain flexible and adaptable to modification - an “active” document
 
•  Special Pennsylvania Department of Education [PDE] legislation is identified
 
•  Parents and students are provided with an overview of the instructional program and each course in particular
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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PLANNED COURSE CURRICULUM GUIDE (PCCG)

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DEFINITIONS
 

•  Course Description and Intent: a brief overview of the course and program goals
 
 
•  Instructional Time: frequency of class meetings and time/appropriate credit at the secondary level
 
 
•  Special Notes: emphatic features or highlights and identification of Department of Education mandates found in the course
 
 
•  Unit Lesson Outcome: describes the knowledge, skills, attitudes, student performance behaviors and areas of study that have been identified as appropriate to help the student attain the rigorous standards of a quality education
 
 
•  Teaching-Learning Activities: suggested activities designed to help all students achieve the learning outcomes and standards
 
 
•  Outcomes/Standards: statements establishing the minimal knowledge, skills, performance behaviors, and essential learning (content) a student must attain
 
 
•  Expected Levels of Achievement (Learning Outcomes): what students will be expected to do as a result of the application of teaching-learning activities and content
 
 
•  Evaluation Criteria (Actual Level of Attainment): student performance level achieved and measured through specified evaluation criteria

 
Subject Title: GERMAN I
 
Discipline/Grade Level: 		 
WORLD LANGUAGE -- GRADE 8 - 12
UNIT LESSON OUTCOME: 1
 
The learner will identify and use phonetics, diction, and intonation of German.

 
RELATIONSHIP TO PA OUTCOMES/STANDARDS (Check Appropriate Graduation Outcomes)
Communications
 
1.1
X
1.2
X
1.3
X
1.4
 
1.5
 
1.6
X 1.7 X
1.8
             
Mathematics
 
2.1
X
2.2
X
2.3
X
2.4
 
2.5
 
2.6
 
2.7
 
2.8
  2.9   2.10   2.11    
Science & Technology
 
3.1
 
3.2
 
3.3
 
3.4
 
3.5
 
3.6
 
3.7
 
3.8
  3.9          
Environment & Ecology
 
4.1
 
4.2
 
4.3
 
4.4
 
4.5
 
4.6
 
4.7
 
4.8
  4.9          
Civics & Government
 
5.1
 
5.2
 
5.3
 
5.4
                             
Economics
 
6.1
 
6.2
 
6.3
 
6.4
 
6.5
                         
Geography
 
7.1
 
7.2
 
7.3
 
7.4
                             
History
 
8.1
 
8.2
 
8.3
 
8.4
X                            
Arts & Humanities
 
9.1
 
9.2
 
9.3
 
9.4
                             
Health, Safety & PE
 
10.1
 
10.2
 
10.3
 
10.4
 
10.5
                         
Family & Consumer Science
 
11.1
 
11.2
 
11.3
 
11.4
                             
World Language
 
12.1
X
12.2
 
12.3
X
12.4
 
12.5
X
12.6
                     
Career Education & Work
 
13.1
 
13.2
 
13.3
 
13.4
                             

 
ESSENTIAL CONTENT OUTCOMES/STANDARD
 
CONTENT & INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES/STRATEGIES WITH CORRECTIVES AND EXTENSIONS (Individually created teaching activities may be used to achieve the standards; however, listed below are activities which may be helpful:
ACTUAL LEVEL OF ATTAINMENT (EVALUATION CRITERIA) ASSESSMENT
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
STANDARD 1      
       
  Recite the German alphabet.
  Pronounce words correctly from given spelling.
  Write words correctly from given dictation.
  Distinguish between long and short vowels.
  Utilize correct intonation in statements, questions, and commands.
  Recognize and correctly pronounce words with umlauts.
  Be cognizant of the existence of dialects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  		  Pronounce German words from a given list.
  Recite German alphabet.
  Spell words from given pronunciation.
  Spell name in German.
  Repeat words and phrases after teacher or tape.
  Listen to authentic German speakers on tape.
  Play "hangman" in German to practice pronunciation of German letters.
 
Correctives:
  Reteaching activities.
  Audio tapes for pronunciation and reinforcement.
 
Extensions:
  Create word puzzles to enhance recognition.
  Flashcards of vocabulary.
  Review sheets.
 
 
 
  		  Teacher designed tests and quizzes assessing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
  Activities, which demonstrate knowledge of the concepts, taught.
  Worksheets designed to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts taught.
  Rubrics.
  Portfolios.
  Oral presentations/participation.
  Teacher observations .
  Audio taping of voice.
 
  		  District approved:
  Text
  Workbook
  Videos
  Cassettes
  Various games - teacher made and text generated
  Flashcards
  Overhead visuals
  Handouts
  Magazines
  Newspapers
  Realia
  Resource people (exchange student)
  Computer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
Subject Title: GERMAN I
 
Discipline/Grade Level: 		 
WORLD LANGUAGE -- GRADE 8 - 12
UNIT LESSON OUTCOME: 2
 
The learner will identify and use a vocabulary necessary to communicate in the target language.

 
RELATIONSHIP TO PA OUTCOMES/STANDARDS (Check Appropriate Graduation Outcomes)
Communications
 
1.1
X
1.2
X
1.3
X
1.4
X
1.5
X
1.6
X 1.7 X
1.8
X            
Mathematics
 
2.1
X
2.2
X
2.3
X
2.4
 
2.5
 
2.6
X
2.7
 
2.8
  2.9   2.10   2.11    
Science & Technology
 
3.1
 
3.2
 
3.3
 
3.4
 
3.5
 
3.6
 
3.7
 
3.8
  3.9          
Environment & Ecology
 
4.1
 
4.2
 
4.3
 
4.4
 
4.5
 
4.6
 
4.7
 
4.8
  4.9          
Civics & Government
 
5.1
 
5.2
 
5.3
 
5.4
                             
Economics
 
6.1
 
6.2
X
6.3
 
6.4
 
6.5
                         
Geography
 
7.1
X
7.2
X
7.3
X
7.4
                             
History
 
8.1
 
8.2
 
8.3
 
8.4
X                            
Arts & Humanities
 
9.1
 
9.2
 
9.3
 
9.4
                             
Health, Safety & PE
 
10.1
 
10.2
 
10.3
 
10.4
 
10.5
                         
Family & Consumer Science
 
11.1
 
11.2
 
11.3
 
11.4
                             
World Language
 
12.1
X
12.2
 
12.3
X
12.4
 
12.5
X
12.6
                     
Career Education & Work
 
13.1
 
13.2
 
13.3
X
13.4
                             

 
ESSENTIAL CONTENT OUTCOMES/STANDARD
 
CONTENT & INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES/STRATEGIES WITH CORRECTIVES AND EXTENSIONS (Individually created teaching activities may be used to achieve the standards; however, listed below are activities which may be helpful:
ACTUAL LEVEL OF ATTAINMENT (EVALUATION CRITERIA) ASSESSMENT
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
STANDARD 2      
       
  Identify and use vocabulary necessary to communicate in German.
  Read and comprehend short dialogues from the content areas mentioned.
  Make wants and needs known both orally and in written form.
  Comprehend oral and written questions pertaining to content areas mentioned.
  Recognize and differentiate between male and female names.
  Demonstrate verbal and written knowledge of the vocabulary in selected topics.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  		  Say name, age, and where you live in German.
  Count in German to 1000.
  Read dates in German.
  Translation worksheets on selected topics.
  Do mathematical equations in German.
  Play jeopardy to review vocabulary.
  Use flash cards to practice and review meaning, gender and plurals of nouns.
  Write school schedules in German.
  Discuss school subjects and grades.
  Repeat sentences after teacher or tape.
  Do word searches and crossword puzzles to review vocabulary from content areas.
  Do activities on the overhead projector to review vocabulary.
  Have students write homework answers on the board.
  Play various games: hangman, bingo.
  Do listening comprehension drills.
  Do workbook exercises.
  Work with partner on translation exercises.
  Write a dialogue about shopping for clothes and act out.
  In groups, unscramble dialogue sentences to create a dialogue.
 
Correctives:
  Use crossword puzzles to help identify difficult words.
  Use reteaching activities.
 
Extensions:
  Read supplementary material to increase vocabulary.
  Create individual word lists of related vocabulary.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  		  Teacher designed tests and quizzes assessing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
  Activities, which demonstrate knowledge of the concepts, taught.
  Worksheets designed to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts taught.
  Rubrics.
  Portfolios.
  Oral presentations/participation.
  Teacher observations .
  Audio taping of voice.
 
  		  District approved:
  Text
  Workbook
  Videos
  Cassettes
  Various games - teacher made and text generated
  Flashcards
  Overhead visuals
  Handouts
  Magazines
  Newspapers
  Realia
  Resource people (exchange student)
  Computer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
Subject Title: GERMAN I
 
Discipline/Grade Level: 		 
WORLD LANGUAGE -- GRADE 8 - 12
UNIT LESSON OUTCOME: 3
 
The learner will demonstrate proper usage of the grammatical structure of the German language.

 
RELATIONSHIP TO PA OUTCOMES/STANDARDS (Check Appropriate Graduation Outcomes)
Communications
 
1.1
X
1.2
X
1.3
X
1.4
X
1.5
X
1.6
X 1.7 X
1.8
X            
Mathematics
 
2.1
 
2.2
 
2.3
 
2.4
 
2.5
 
2.6
 
2.7
 
2.8
  2.9   2.10   2.11    
Science & Technology
 
3.1
 
3.2
 
3.3
 
3.4
 
3.5
 
3.6
 
3.7
 
3.8
  3.9          
Environment & Ecology
 
4.1
 
4.2
 
4.3
 
4.4
 
4.5
 
4.6
 
4.7
 
4.8
  4.9          
Civics & Government
 
5.1
 
5.2
 
5.3
 
5.4
                             
Economics
 
6.1
 
6.2
 
6.3
 
6.4
 
6.5
                         
Geography
 
7.1
 
7.2
 
7.3
 
7.4
                             
History
 
8.1
 
8.2
 
8.3
 
8.4
                             
Arts & Humanities
 
9.1
 
9.2
 
9.3
 
9.4
                             
Health, Safety & PE
 
10.1
 
10.2
 
10.3
 
10.4
 
10.5
                         
Family & Consumer Science
 
11.1
 
11.2
 
11.3
 
11.4
                             
World Language
 
12.1
X
12.2
 
12.3
X
12.4
 
12.5
X
12.6
                     
Career Education & Work
 
13.1
 
13.2
 
13.3
X
13.4
                             

 
ESSENTIAL CONTENT OUTCOMES/STANDARD
 
CONTENT & INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES/STRATEGIES WITH CORRECTIVES AND EXTENSIONS (Individually created teaching activities may be used to achieve the standards; however, listed below are activities which may be helpful:
ACTUAL LEVEL OF ATTAINMENT (EVALUATION CRITERIA) ASSESSMENT
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
STANDARD 3      
       
  Identify, comprehend, and utilize correct grammar in the following areas: (a) regular verbs/present tense, (b) irregular verbs/present tense, (c) question formation, (d) noun plurals, (e) subject/direct object pronouns, (f) possessive pronouns, (g) definite and indefinite articles, (h) verbs with a separable prefix, (i) sentence negation, (j) modal auxiliary verbs, (k) dieser, welcher, jeder in the nominative and accusative cases, (l) compound nouns, (m) proper word order in statements and questions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  		  Have the students do worksheets to practice all grammatical concepts.
  Have the students do workbook exercises to practice all grammatical concepts.
  Provide overhead projector activities to practice grammatical concepts.
  Have students provide the gender and plural for nouns given on flash cards.
  Have students provide conjugation of verbs shown on flash cards.
  Play games to review grammar concepts (Jeopardy).
  In groups, have students arrange sentences to form a proper dialogue.
  Have students participate in various drills from text.
 
Correctives:
  Use of study guides.
  Reteaching activities.
  Use of audio cassettes of grammar exercises.
 
Extensions:
  Expanded list of grammatical uses.
  Supplementary grammar exercises.
  		  Teacher designed tests and quizzes assessing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
  Activities, which demonstrate knowledge of the concepts, taught.
  Worksheets designed to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts taught.
  Rubrics.
  Portfolios.
  Oral presentations/participation.
  Teacher observations .
  Audio taping of voice.
 
  		  District approved:
  Text
  Workbook
  Videos
  Cassettes
  Various games - teacher made and text generated
  Flashcards
  Overhead visuals
  Handouts
  Magazines
  Newspapers
  Realia
  Resource people (exchange student)
  Computer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Subject Title: GERMAN I
 
Discipline/Grade Level: 		 
WORLD LANGUAGE -- GRADE 8 - 12
UNIT LESSON OUTCOME: 4
 
The learner will identify aspects of the German culture.

 
RELATIONSHIP TO PA OUTCOMES/STANDARDS (Check Appropriate Graduation Outcomes)
Communications
 
1.1
X
1.2
X
1.3
X
1.4
X
1.5
X
1.6
X 1.7 X
1.8
X            
Mathematics
 
2.1
 
2.2
 
2.3
X
2.4
 
2.5
 
2.6
X
2.7
 
2.8
  2.9   2.10   2.11    
Science & Technology
 
3.1
 
3.2
 
3.3
 
3.4
 
3.5
 
3.6
 
3.7
 
3.8
  3.9          
Environment & Ecology
 
4.1
 
4.2
 
4.3
 
4.4
 
4.5
 
4.6
 
4.7
 
4.8
  4.9          
Civics & Government
 
5.1
 
5.2
 
5.3
 
5.4
                             
Economics
 
6.1
 
6.2
X
6.3
 
6.4
 
6.5
                         
Geography
 
7.1
X
7.2
X
7.3
X
7.4
X                            
History
 
8.1
 
8.2
 
8.3
 
8.4
X                            
Arts & Humanities
 
9.1
 
9.2
X
9.3
 
9.4
                             
Health, Safety & PE
 
10.1
 
10.2
 
10.3
 
10.4
 
10.5
                         
Family & Consumer Science
 
11.1
 
11.2
 
11.3
 
11.4
                             
World Language
 
12.1
X
12.2
 
12.3
X
12.4
 
12.5
X
12.6
                     
Career Education & Work
 
13.1
 
13.2
 
13.3
X
13.4
                             

 
 
ESSENTIAL CONTENT OUTCOMES/STANDARD
 
CONTENT & INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES/STRATEGIES WITH CORRECTIVES AND EXTENSIONS (Individually created teaching activities may be used to achieve the standards; however, listed below are activities which may be helpful:
ACTUAL LEVEL OF ATTAINMENT (EVALUATION CRITERIA) ASSESSMENT
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
STANDARD 4      
       
  Identify and locate Germany, its neighbors, major cities and rivers on a map of Europe.
  Participate in the singing of German folk songs, rock songs, Christmas songs and the German National Anthem.
  Play German board games.
  Describe German Christmas and Easter customs.
  Describe the German school system.
  Read and understand simple German jokes and cartoons.
  Recognize names of typical German foods.
  Measure using the metric system.
  Recall information shown in videos and films.
  Discuss German historical and current events.
  Recall and discuss information learned on field trips.
  Recall and discuss information shared by guest speakers.
  Utilize German computer games when available.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  		  Locate German and surrounding countries on a map.
  Fill in a map of Europe.
  Recite children's' rhymes.
  Sing German folk songs and Christmas songs.
  Play German games (Scrabble, Ringlein, etc.).
  Watch and discuss German movies and videos.
  Make school schedule and report card.
  Discuss German holiday customs.
  Interact with foreign exchange students.
  Write letters to German speaking penpals.
  Expose student to the availability of language camps and study abroad programs.
  Have students report on various aspects of German speaking countries.
  Listen to German rock and roll songs.
 
Correctives:
  Provide maps to aid in distinguishing countries.
  Reteaching activities.
 
Extensions:
  Read supplementary materials to reinforce cultural concepts.
  Contact resource persons for additional information.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  		  Teacher designed tests and quizzes assessing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
  Activities, which demonstrate knowledge of the concepts, taught.
  Worksheets designed to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts taught.
  Rubrics.
  Portfolios.
  Oral presentations/participation.
  Teacher observations .
  Audio taping of voice.
 
  		  District approved:
  Text
  Workbook
  Videos
  Cassettes
  Various games - teacher made and text generated
  Flashcards
  Overhead visuals
  Handouts
  Magazines
  Newspapers
  Realia
  Resource people (exchange student)
  Computer