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(German for the Future)

 

AGTV GERMAN POETRY COMPETITION

 

In German lessons this week students from Levels 4 to 6 received information regarding the annual AGTV (Association of German Teachers of Victoria) German Poetry Competition.

 

This year the competition celebrates its 30th anniversary and is a wonderful opportunity for students of German to enhance their German language skills, boost their confidence and self-esteem, as well as uniting with other German students to share a love of language learning.

 

Students who would like to be involved in the competition are asked to select one of the poems from their year level to learn over the holidays.

If possible, students are encouraged to learn the poem by heart, so that they will be ready to recite their poem to Frau Lindner, Frau Shaw, Frau Taylor and Frau Schneider on 

 

Thursday, 20th July

 

Students will be judged according to the following criteria:

  • Pronunciation and Intonation 

The words are pronounced correctly with confidence. 

  • Diction and Phrasing 

The phrases are distinct and appropriately emphasized e.g. tempo, stress, pauses. 

  • Interpretation and Insight 

How effectively the understanding of the mood and meaning of the poem is conveyed. This includes the overall tone and use of voice, eye contact, facial expressions and, in some instances, limited gestures as would be appropriate for a recitation to a German-speaking community who understands German.

 

Only three students from each year level (4 – 6) will be selected to represent Rangeview PS at the Regional Final. The Regional Final will be held in Term 3. More details to be announced soon. Should students be awarded a first or second place at the Regional Final they will then be invited to take part in the State Final (held at the Austrian Club in Heidelberg) on Saturday, 14th October (level 5 and 6 students only). All students involved in the competition will receive a certificate and prizes.

 

Viel Glück (good luck) and happy practicing!   

 

DID YOU KNOW?

By our German Captain, Flynn

                             

  • German has lots of words that don’t exist in other languages. For example, ‘Schadenfreude’ which means deriving pleasure by someone from another person’s misfortune; and ‘Fernweh‘ which refers to the feeling of lusting after an adventure or travel experience.

 

 

  • German language there are three genders: der (masculine), die (feminine) and das (neuter)

 

 

  • German  has a unique letter that’s not used in any other language, the ß (called ‘Esszett’), which is pronounced like a double-s

 

 

 

 

 

Should you have any queries about how to best support your child’s German language development, we would love to hear from you.

 

Frau Ulrike Lindner                       Frau Helga Shaw

Frau Megan Taylor             Frau Josefine Schneider