A pencil is: Ein Bleistift
a Backpack is: Ein Rucksack
Hope it isn't too late!
Answer:
A great place to learn german is using Duolingo.
Explanation:
It gives you many different topic to learn in german and even has you speak and writing it. You can set reminders in the app to help you remember to study. It is also free which is a great plus. Hope this helps!
Viel Glück!
(Good Luck)