Zielsetzung: Das Arbeitsblatt zielt darauf ab, Schüler:innen mit einer Kurzgeschichte in einer an den Stil eines Schriftstellers / einer Schriftstellerin angelehnten Sprache zur Reflexion über ein modernes Thema anzuregen.

Inhalte und Methoden: Das Arbeitsblatt präsentiert einen Text, der ein modernes Thema analysiert. Es werden Fragen zum Textverständnis gestellt, sowohl in Multiple-Choice- als auch in offenen Antwortformaten. Die Methoden umfassen Textanalyse, Leseverständnisprüfung und schriftliche Reflexion.

Kompetenzen:

• Leseverständnis und Textanalyse
• Kritisches Denken und Reflexionsfähigkeit
• Schriftliche Ausdrucksfähigkeit

Zielgruppe und Niveau: Deutschlernende auf C2-Niveau

Zielsetzung: Das Lernziel des Arbeitsblattes ist das Leseverständnis einer kurzen deutschen Geschichte über ein ausgewähltes Thema und das Erfassen spezifischer Informationen zu den Ereignissen.

Inhalte und Methoden: Das Arbeitsblatt präsentiert eine Kurzgeschichte. Die Methode besteht aus Multiple-Choice-Fragen, die sich auf den Inhalt der Geschichte beziehen, um das Textverständnis und die Fähigkeit zur Informationsentnahme zu überprüfen.

Kompetenzen:

• Leseverständnis (Erfassen von Informationen aus einer Erzählung)
• Entnahme spezifischer Informationen
• Wortschatzerweiterung zum Thema

Zielgruppe und Niveau:

A2

Objective:

The learners identify the fundamental differences and similarities between tragedy and comedy as central forms of drama. The objective is to develop a reflective understanding of the characteristics, impact, and function of both genres on the audience. Learners should be able to analyze humorous elements and their effects in various media, and reflect on the significance of laughter and profound emotional impact for critical thought.

Content and Methods:

This worksheet addresses the definitions of "tragic" and "comic" and focuses on comparing these two dramatic forms. It includes video analysis to identify humorous elements and types of humor. A mind map helps collect characteristics of comedy. Using an example, typical comedy features like a light-hearted tone, a happy ending, witty language, and misunderstandings are explored. The worksheet also examines various comedic devices (verbal, situational, character comedy) with examples. It concludes with a thought experiment and a debate on the function and impact of comedy and tragedy. Methods include video analysis, brainstorming, mind mapping, text analysis, partner work, group work and discussion.

Competencies:

• Learners identify and describe the characteristic features of comedies and tragedies.
• They analyze humorous elements and types of humor in different media.
• They recognize the function and impact of comedy on the audience.
• They critically engage with the significance of laughter and profound emotional impact for deeper thought.
• They develop arguments for the lasting impact of both comedy and tragedy.

Target Audience and Level:

Grade 7 and up

Objective: The worksheet provides in-depth knowledge about one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. Learners develop an understanding of the relevance of the selected goal and can also explain it.

Content and methods: The worksheet provides information about the basics of the selected goal and the current status in this area. Methodologically, information texts, tasks for text comprehension (multiple choice questions) and open questions are used. As a bonus, an individual reflection task on behaviours that contribute to the achievement of the 17 goals is attached.

Competences:

• Expertise: Students acquire knowledge about the importance of a selected goal and the measures taken to achieve it.
• Methodological competence: Pupils practise reading and understanding information texts, answering questions and writing short texts.

Level: 7th/8th grade

Objective: The learners follow a plastic (particle) on its journey through the ecosystem. In addition, they can explain the effect of the journey on the environment and reflect on its impact on the ecosystem.

Content and methodology: With the help of text messages, learners follow a plastic particle on its journey through the ecosystem and learn more about its experiences and effects on the ecosystem. Learners answer questions about the content and reflect on the effects of the particle. There is also a bonus task where the learners create a profile of the particle.

Competences:

• Spatial perception and orientation: The students follow the spatial displacement of plastic particles and develop an understanding of the interconnectedness of different environmental areas.
• Cause-effect thinking: Students analyze the causes and consequences of plastic pollution and recognize the complex relationships between human activity and environmental change.
• Systemic thinking: Students follow the path of the plastic particle through various ecosystems and recognize connections.
• Problem-solving skills: Learners work out the possible effects of particles on the environment and living organisms.

Level: 7th/8th grade

Objective:

The general objective of the worksheet is to develop students' understanding of different types of articles in journalism and to enhance their writing as well as media literacy skills across various formats.

Content and Methods:

The worksheet covers the characteristics of different article types, including news reports, feature articles, opinion pieces, and magazine articles. It employs a variety of methods, such as reading comprehension exercises, writing prompts, and media analysis, to engage students in analyzing articles.

Competencies:

• Development of critical thinking skills through the analysis of different article formats
• Improvement of writing skills tailored to specific audiences and purposes
• Media Literacy

Target Audience and Level:

Grade 10 and above

Objective:

The general objective of the worksheet is to enhance email writing skills by understanding different registers and structures, enabling learners to communicate effectively in various contexts.

Content and Methods:

The worksheet covers the essential components of email writing, including subject lines, greetings, body content, closings, and signatures. It incorporates examples and exercises to identify appropriate registers for different scenarios, as well as practical writing tasks to apply these concepts. Methodologically, it employs both individual written exercises and peer feedback to foster learning.

Competencies:

• Improvement of written communication skills in formal, semi-formal, and informal contexts
• Ability to adapt language style to the intended audience
• Development of critical thinking through peer review and constructive feedback

Target Audience and Level:

Grade 10 and up

Objective:

The general objective of the worksheet is to understand and apply the different registers in letter writing to improve communication skills in formal, semi-formal, and informal contexts.

Content and Methods:

The worksheet addresses the various registers in letter writing, including formal, semi-formal, and informal language. It includes examples that illustrate the differences between these registers, as well as exercises for categorizing letter phrases and analyzing letters. Methodologically, both written exercises and practical applications are promoted.

Competencies:

• Improvement of written expression skills in various communication contexts
• Ability to adapt language style to the respective target audience
• Promotion of empathy and social skills through the exchange of personal experiences in letters

Target Audience and Level:

Grade 10 and above

Objective:

The students learn about the origins of picture stories, analyze a given picture story in detail and finally come up with a concept to draw one themselves.

Contents and methods:

The students will first look at a picture from an old comic strip and think about similarities and differences compared to comic strips nowadays. They will learn about the history of picture stories and answer multiple choice questions about it. Then they will have a look at a modern (AI created) picture story, give their first impressions and answer open and guided questions relating the story. Finally, the students will (with the help of a guide) create a concept for their own picture story that they can draw.

Skills:

• Visual literacy
• Reading comprehension
• Answering multiple choice questions about a written text
• Answering open questions about a text
• Visual story development

Target group:

Grades 8-10

Objective:

The students practice reading a diagram and extracting information from it.

Contents and methods:

The students will first answer guided questions about the shown diagram. Afterwards they will analyze the diagram in more detail.

Skills:

• Reading charts and diagrams
• Extracting information from charts and diagrams
• Analyzing charts and diagrams

Target group:

Grades 8 and above

Objective: Color in a picture on a topic of your choice

Content and methods: An image that can be colored in

Competencies:

• stay in the lines

Target group and level:

Elementary school

Objective: Learners develop an understanding of a chosen period and the people who lived at that time.

Content and method: Using role cards, learners deal with three different historical figures from the same period. In doing so, they learn more about differences and similarities as well as their role in history. The worksheet is intended to provide a better overview of history in order to make interdependencies visible.

Competencies:

• compare and evaluate their own culture with other cultures in terms of their historical conditionality
• Recognize the possibilities and limits of individual and collective action in historical situations
• Analyze historical facts in their interdependencies (multi-causality)

Level: Intermediate