Movies & TV shows in German
German Movies
Films can be watched for 15 points Culture Credit:
1. Check to see if your movie is acceptable with your German Teacher and your parent. If your film is rated "R" (Many foreign films are rated R and may not be appropriate for all students) YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PARENTAL PERMISSION!
2. Write a report about the movie you watched. This report needs to be typed/double-spaced. (You will likely need to research this film online prior to watching.) Include: The name of the film, the year it was released, length of the film, the name and nationality of the director, where it was filmed, name and nationality of at least two principal actors in the film.
3. Write a brief summary (Minimum 10 sentences) of the movie in your own words. Be sure to include anything in the film that you saw that relates to learning or discussion we have had in class.
4. Include a typed-list of least 10 German vocabulary words that you learned while watching this film in German. Translate these words from German to English.
5. Don't forget: YOU MUST INCLUDE A SIGNED NOTE OF PERMISSION from your parent/guardian. Your parents can also email me from their account stating you have permission to watch.
Enjoy the film! There are many GREAT stories out there!
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German TV Shows
TV Shows
You can earn 15 points Culture Credit by watching German TV! Even better, you can get "hooked" on a German show for your own amusement! Follow these instructions in order to earn Culture Credit.
1. Watch a minimum of 30 minutes of television in German.
2. Write down the channel, time you watched, and date. If watching online, include the website link and the name of the website.
3. Write down the name of the television show.
4. Research this show online (Wikipedia is ok as a source). Find out and report in your summary how long this show has been on the air and mention the real names of two main/essential actors or participants.
5. Write a summary about what you saw (10 sentence minimum –typed/double-spaced).
6. List 10 German vocabulary words you recognized and 10 German vocabulary words you learned. Then, translate all of the German words to English!