I finished grade 4. There are a few things I remember from school, and even better, I took some notes. Here is the translation, the original is linked.
Deutschunterricht
“The Lantern Man”, Maxim Gorky
- In what way does he succeed in breaking the boys of their habit of throwing stones at lanterns?
(Note: “abgewöhnen” is translated here as “breaking a habit”)
“Little Flame” (Flämmchen), Günter Feustel
Explain why we should not forget this story of Little Flame!
She should serve as a role model to us because she stood up for what she firmly believed in, and we too should take the necessary actions to stand up for what we believe in—for instance, by overcoming fear.
Reflection
The complete text can be found in the Deutschunterricht in der DDR document or on my website https://saiht.de/legacy/projekte/deutsch.html (in German). I reflect on idividual parts at the end of each school year:
- Finish of Grade 4 in June 1986
- Finish of Grade 5 in June 1987