This fun freebie reading is perfect for German levels 3-4 (or second semester 2 with some support from the teacher). The text introduces the northern German dialect/language Plattdeutsch. Students have the opportunity to learn a bit about how Plattdeutsch has affected the German language in the North through authentic examples. They also get the chance to learn some Plattdeutsch themselves! This is a perfect activity to support students with their reading comprehension and vocabulary acquisition