This is a page out of a German language primer textbook from around 1911. The page details the first lesson in beginners' German. The lesson presented involves teaching students about the days of the week as they are written and pronounced in German as opposed to English. The script of the words is typical for German-printed books of this time period. Primer books such as this were common when German was a widely taught language skill in American public schools prior to the First World War. This content can be used with the following resources: SS.6.23: Compare Iowa to World This content can be used to compare public education in Iowa from the early 20th century to public education in Iowa today. Students can use it to analyze what changes have taken place in terms of what languages are taught in schools and how that could reflect on societal trends over the last hundred years. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item for any copyright restrictions.
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