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Chapter Carnical in the German-speaking region

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Discover with your learners typical carnival traditions in German-speaking countries

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The basis of this teaching material consists of 10 short texts about Carnival traditions in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. Topics include, for example:
  • Carnival, Fasching, or Fastnacht
  • Wearing masks and costumes
  • Parades in Mainz and Cologne
  • Rose Monday
  • Carnival balls in Vienna and Salzburg
  • Eating doughnuts (Krapfen) and sweets
  • Basel Carnival
  • Lent
The 10 texts are accompanied by various teaching ideas to introduce and practice vocabulary, review grammar, and expand cultural knowledge.

Vocabulary exercises include:

  • Discovering vocabulary with a semantic field list
  • Discovering vocabulary with the “3‑word lens”
  • Activity: Word and image in 60 seconds
  • Activity: Find a sentence with …
  • Activity: My favourite word is …
  • Picture description
  • Creating a mini learning poster
  • Classroom walk / gallery walk

Grammar exercises include:

  • Adjective comparison
  • Verb conjugation
  • Forming questions
  • Gap-fill texts

Cultural learning exercises include:

  • Countries and cities of the DACHL region
  • Carnival and Fasching customs & traditions in the DACHL region
  • Comparisons of these customs and traditions
  • Activity: This is typical for …
These teaching ideas are complemented by worksheets, answer keys, and images, as well as useful notes on variations, alternatives, and scaffolding as well as opportunities for differentiation, transfer, and extension.
 

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