One more year completed. And the reading material in the German class is again related to Soviet experiences and moral values
Grade 5
“The Common Viper” (Die Kreuzotter), Yury Sotnik
Categorize the people on the train into: Borja’s supporters, Borja’s opponents, and those who fluctuate.
“The Fireman of Train No. 71”, Alexander Kononov
“Three-Quarters of a Hundred Short Stories”, Erwin Strittmatter
A few quick notes on the literary titles:
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“Flämmchen”: Literally means “Little Flame”. Since it functions as a proper name/character in the book, keeping it in German or using “Little Flame” both work well depending on your target audience.
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“Ede und Unku”: This is a very well-known classic of German children’s literature (about the friendship between a Berlin boy and a Sinti girl during the Weimar Republic). The names are proper nouns, so they remain unchanged.
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“Die Kreuzotter”: Literally the European adder or common viper.
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This is a continuation of my notes from Deutschunterricht in der DDR and Finish of Grade 4.