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Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 1
Wethersfield Public Schools
Course Outline
Course Name: Italian I Grades 7 & 8
Department: World Language
Grade(s): 7-8
Course Description:
This is an introductory course in the Italian language in which the student learns the sound system and the
rudiments of the four basic skills- listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing. The student
learns basic sentence structures and begins to communicate in the language, both in oral and written
forms. Students are encouraged to use Italian to communicate and participate orally at their level in class.
Students are introduced to Italian culture and customs through the use of the language, visual media, and
food.
World Languages are important vehicles in today’s world for knowledge, communication and worldwide
cultural understanding. The study of a world language is of great importance to the individual for self-
development, for personal enrichment, and for career choices.
Required Instructional Materials:
Ecco! Uno, Michael Sedunary, Nancy Posterino, Sophie Kearns, and Marisa Tarascio Spiller,
2009. (EMC/Paradigm Publishing)
Revised/Approval Date: June 28, 2012
Approved Administrative Team February 27, 2013
Approved Student Programs & Services Committee March 21, 2013
Approved Board of Education March 26, 2013
Authors/Contributors: Loredana Pluchino
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Overarching Skills This section includes 21st Century skills and discipline focused skills such as inquiry skills, problem solving skills, research skills,
etc. These objectives should be taught and assessed through the integration of the other units. This unit is not meant to be taught
in isolation as a separate unit.
Title: Overarching Skills
Enduring Understandings Essential Questions
Learning a world language opens doors
to a greater variety of career options,
increased lifelong learning
opportunities, and enhanced leisure
activities.
As students increase their proficiency
in another language, they acquire skills,
which empower them to gain
knowledge in other disciplines and
sensitivity to a variety of viewpoints in
the target cultures.
As the world moves toward a global
community, it is increasingly important
for world language study to result in
proficiencies that enable students to
engage in conversations, interpret
authentic materials, and recent concepts
in a language other than their own.
People use a variety of simple and
complex structures to communicate the
same thing.
Effective communication uses
appropriate vocabulary, correct
language structure, and patterns.
Why is it important to communicate in
another language?
What is culture?
Why is it important to understand the
perspectives (value systems) of another
culture?
What can you read about in your world
language that you would not be
exposed to in your native language?
Where can use this language other than
the classroom?
How can learning a world language
enrich your life?
Why are specific vocabulary groups
and language structures necessary for
effective communication?
How does word formation facilitate
clear communication?
How do sentence and paragraph
formations facilitate language
acquisition?
Objectives (skills) (Show link to standards in parenthesis after objective) The student will:
S.1. Imitate authentic Italian pronunciation and intonation.
S.2. Demonstrate comprehension of a variety of speakers with appropriate responses and
reactions.
S.3. Maximize the use of the Italian language.
S.4. Converse with peers and native speakers.
S.5. Compare target language with their own.
S.6. Compare formal versus idiomatic/conversational language.
S.7. Write basic compositions on a variety of topics.
S.8. Utilize strategies to read authentic text (e.g. magazine articles, cultural excerpts and
background information).
S.9. Use information from the text to make predictions.
S.10. Make connections between language and culture.
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S.11. Compare Italian culture with their own to provide connections, contrasts, and
understanding.
S.12. Appreciate the contexts in which the language occurs.
S.13. Provide connections to other disciplines using current events and history.
S.14. Research and present using various technology tools.
Instructional Support Materials
Ecco! Uno, Michael Sedunary, Nancy Posterino, Sophie Kearns, and Marisa Tarascio
Spiller, 2009. (EMC/Paradigm Publishing)
Ecco! Uno. Workbook
Ecco! Uno. Audio CD program
Ecco! Uno Audio lab workbook
Avanti
Avanti Workbook
Magazines: Ciao and Azzurro
Suggested Instructional Strategies
Smart board documents
Power point presentations
Choral recitation and drill
Daily oral participation
Singing
Teacher-student question and answer sessions
Paired dialogues
Pair work
Group work
Audio clips
Video clips
Visual aids (transparencies, PowerPoint lessons, flashcards, original artifacts, etc.)
Cultural videos
Readings and articles
Internet based activities
Visual aids
Music
Games
Projects
Writing samples
Internet research
Field trips
Food Sampling
Suggested Assessment Methods (Include use of school-wide analytic and course specific rubrics)
Daily oral participation with teacher and peers
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Teacher informal observation
Dialogues and oral presentations
Homework and brief writing assignments
Partner conversations
Oral and written assessments
Oral and written quizzes and tests
World Language rubrics to assess speaking and writing
Group presentations
Projects
Computer generated projects/presentations
Skits
Group presentations
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Unit 1: Greetings and Introductions
Time Frame: September- mid October
Length of Unit: 1 1/2 months
Enduring Understandings Essential Questions
Speaking another language opens doors
and makes connections.
Forms of address and choice of
expression vary according to social
expectations.
Studying other languages and cultures
offers insights into our own.
The Italian language follows
grammatical rules in some ways similar
to English and in some ways different.
Confidence in a new language requires
sustained practice.
Successful communication relies on the
ability to understand a variety of
speakers of the world language.
The origin of a language dictates its
structure.
How do I properly greet and address
someone in Italy?
How do I communicate using proper
social etiquette?
How can the study of Italian support
my goals and values?
How do my assumptions about Italy
and the Italians compare with current
beliefs?
How do I state my address, phone
number or age in Italian?
How was Dante Alighieri an important
influence in the development of the
Italian language?
Objectives (knowledge and skills) (Show link to standards in parenthesis after objective) The student will:
1.1. Imitate the Italian sound system to produce authentic language with a focus on the vowels.
1.2. Recite the Italian alphabet.
1.3. Use appropriate vocabulary to greet and say good-bye.
1.4. Employ titles when addressing people.
1.5. Show gratitude using expressions of courtesy.
1.6. Sustain brief exchanges to ask how someone is feeling and express how you are feeling.
1.7. Explore the advantages of studying Italian and how it can support your future goals.
1.8. Understand what makes Italian a romance language.
1.9. Explore how Dante Alighieri influenced the development of the Italian language.
1.10. Understand what makes Italian a romance language.
Foreign Language Learning Standards: CSDE 2005 (Connecticut World Language Curriculum
Framework)
CONTENT STANDARD 1: Communication (Interpersonal Mode)
How do I use another language to communicate with others?
Greet others and exchange essential information, including names, addresses, birthplaces,
telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
CONTENT STANDARD 2: Communication (Interpretive Mode)
How do I understand what others are trying to communicate in another language?
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Identify people and objects in their environments, based on oral and written descriptions.
Recognize and respond appropriately to questions, statements or commands.
CONTENT STANDARD 3: Communication (Presentational Mode)
How do I present information, concepts and ideas in another language in a way that is
understood?
Give simple oral reports or presentations about family members and friends, objects, or
common school and home activities in their everyday environments.
Write short, informal notes in which they describe or provide information about
themselves, their friends and families, and their school activities.
CONTENT STANDARD 4: Cultures
How do I use my understanding of culture to communicate and function appropriately in
another culture?
Use appropriate gestures and oral expressions for greetings farewells, and common or
familiar classroom interactions of the target culture.
Recognize simple themes, ideas or perspectives of the target culture.
CONTENT STANDARD 7: Comparisons among Languages
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
languages?
Give examples of words borrowed from one language and used in another, and develop
an understanding of the process of borrowing.
Demonstrate an awareness of the target language’s phonetic and writing systems and how
they differ from the phonetic and writing systems in the English language.
Develop listening and speaking skills on a range of topics to facilitate skills.
CONTENT STANDARD 8: Comparisons among Cultures
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
cultures?
Use new information and cultural awareness to recognize the similarities and differences
across cultures.
Instructional Support Materials
See page 3.
Helpful internet sites
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-nUEhTMlPg&feature=related
http://youtube.com
http://quia.com
http://enchantedlearning.com
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com
http://www.uni.edu/becker/italiano2.html
http://www.oberoi-net.com/language.html
http://www.italianlanguageguide.com/
http://www.digitaldialects.com/Italian.htm
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/
Suggested Instructional Strategies
Smart board documents Power Point presentations
Choral recitation and drill
Daily oral participation
Singing (alphabet and numbers)
Teacher-student question and answer sessions
Paired dialogues
Pair work
Group work
Audio clips
Video clips
Visual aids (PowerPoint lessons, flashcards, original artifacts, etc.)
Cultural videos (Italian gestures)
Readings and articles
Internet based activities
Visual aids
Games- Tombola
Projects
Suggested Assessment Methods (Include use of school-wide analytic and course specific rubrics)
Daily oral participation
Homework and brief writing related to lessons (warm up)
Partner conversation
Written quizzes
Written test to include listening comprehension and mastery of vocabulary and key
concepts
Teacher informal observation
Alphabet Book
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Unit 2: In Italian Class
Time Frame: Mid October - Mid November
Length of Unit: One Month
Enduring Understandings Essential Questions
Effective communication uses
appropriate vocabulary, correct
language structure, and patterns.
Comparing English with other
languages allows us to understand the
nature of language.
Geography and topography of a nation
affect the lifestyle of its people.
How does the teacher communicate
what she wants students to do?
How do I express what I have or what I
need in the language in the classroom?
How do I express my actions in present
time?
What are some of the major geographic
features of Italy?
Objectives (knowledge and skills) (Show link to standards in parenthesis after objective) The student will:
2.1. Imitate the Italian sound system to produce authentic language with focus on sc blends.
2.2. Form classroom commands appropriate for peers and for the teacher.
2.3. Label common classroom objects.
2.4. Use the indefinite articles to talk about classroom objects.
2.5. Recognize important geographic features and political divisions of Italy.
Foreign Language Learning Standards: CSDE 2005 (Connecticut World Language Curriculum
Framework)
CONTENT STANDARD 1: Communication (Interpersonal Mode)
How do I use another language to communicate with others?
Greet others and exchange essential information, including names, addresses, birthplaces,
telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
Describe various objects and people found at home and school.
CONTENT STANDARD 2: Communication (Interpretive Mode)
How do I understand what others are trying to communicate in another language?
Recognize and respond appropriately to questions, statements or commands.
CONTENT STANDARD 3: Communication (Presentational Mode)
How do I present information, concepts and ideas in another language in a way that is
understood?
Give simple oral reports or presentations about family members and friends, objects, or
common school and home activities in their everyday environments.
Write short, informal notes in which they describe or provide information about
themselves, their friends and families, and their school activities.
CONTENT STANDARD 4: Cultures
How do I use my understanding of culture to communicate and function appropriately in
another culture?
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Use appropriate gestures and oral expressions for greetings farewells, and common or
familiar classroom interactions of the target culture.
Recognize simple themes, ideas or perspectives of the target culture.
CONTENT STANDARD 7: Comparisons among Languages
Give examples of words borrowed from one language and used in another, and develop
an understanding of the process of borrowing.
Demonstrate an awareness of the target language’s phonetic and writing systems and how
they differ from the phonetic and writing systems in the English language.
Develop listening and speaking skills on a range of topics to facilitate skills.
Instructional Support Materials
See page 3
Map of Italy
Videos
Discovery Atlas: Italy Revealed [DVD]
Helpful websites
http://youtube.com
http://quia.com
http://enchantedlearning.com
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com
http://www.uni.edu/becker/italiano2.html
http://www.oberoi-net.com/language.html
http://www.italianlanguageguide.com/
http://www.digitaldialects.com/Italian.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/
Suggested Instructional Strategies
Smart board documents
Power Point presentations
Choral recitation and drill
Daily oral participation
Singing (alphabet and numbers)
Teacher-student question and answer sessions
Paired dialogues
Pair work
Group work
Audio clips
Video clips
Visual aids (PowerPoint lessons, flashcards, original artifacts, etc.)
Cultural videos (Italian gestures)
Readings and articles
Internet based activities
Visual aids
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Games- Tombola
Projects
Suggested Assessment Methods (Include use of school-wide analytic and course specific rubrics)
Daily oral participation
Homework and brief writing related to lessons (warm up)
Partner conversation
Written quizzes
Written test to include listening comprehension and mastery of vocabulary and key
concepts
Teacher informal observation
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Unit 3: Date and Time
Time Frame: Mid -November to Mid-January
Length of Unit: 1 ½ months
Enduring Understandings Essential Questions
Effective communication uses
appropriate vocabulary, correct
language structure, and patterns.
The calendar influences lifestyle and
choices.
How do I state or ask about the date or
time of year?
How do I communicate significant
dates in my life?
What major holidays should I recognize
and refer to in Italian?
How does Italy’s geography bring
variety and diversity to its regions?
How do I ask about the time or
communicate it in Italian?
What makes Christmas a strong family
tradition in Italy?
What is an Onomastico and how is it
celebrated?
How do I talk about my birthday and
someone else’s birthday?
What is the Epiphany and how is it
celebrated?
Objectives (knowledge and skills) (Show link to standards in parenthesis after objective) The student will:
3.1. Tell time or ask about it in Italian.
3.2. Recognize additional important geographic features of Italy.
3.3. Compare local family Christmas traditions and practices with those of the Italians.
3.4. Imitate the Italian sound system to produce authentic language with focus on the letter g.
3.5. Communicate the days of the week, the months of the year and the seasons.
3.6. State the date or ask about it in Italian.
3.7. Communicate important dates and holidays in Italian.
3.8. Identify days celebrated in Italy.
3.9. Recognize additional important geographic features of Italy.
3.10. Use the 24 hour clock to express time.
3.11. Use vocabulary to express at what time they do things.
3.12. Recognize La Befana and why she is important an important part of the Christmas season.
Foreign Language Learning Standards: CSDE 2005 (Connecticut World Language Curriculum
Framework)
CONTENT STANDARD 1: Communication (Interpersonal Mode)
How do I use another language to communicate with others?
Greet others and exchange essential information, including names, addresses, birthplaces,
telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, birthday
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CONTENT STANDARD 2: Communication (Interpretive Mode)
How do I understand what others are trying to communicate in another language?
Recognize and respond appropriately to questions, statements or commands.
Comprehend brief notes on familiar topics, including daily activities at home or school.
CONTENT STANDARD 3: Communication (Presentational Mode)
How do I present information, concepts and ideas in another language in a way that is
understood?
Give simple oral reports or presentations about family members and friends, objects, or
common school and home activities in their everyday environments.
Write short, informal notes in which they describe or provide information about
themselves, their friends and families, and their school activities.
Recite poetry, songs, proverbs or short anecdotes that are familiar to their peers in the
target culture.
CONTENT STANDARD 4: Cultures
How do I use my understanding of culture to communicate and function appropriately in
another culture?
Use appropriate gestures and oral expressions for greetings farewells, and common or
familiar classroom interactions of the target culture.
Recognize simple themes, ideas or perspectives of the target culture.
CONTENT STANDARD 7: Comparisons among Languages
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
languages?
Give examples of words borrowed from one language and used in another, and develop
an understanding of the process of borrowing.
Demonstrate an awareness of the target language’s phonetic and writing systems and how
they differ from the phonetic and writing systems in the English language.
Develop listening and speaking skills on a range of topics to facilitate skills.
CONTENT STANDARD 8: Comparisons among Cultures
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
cultures?
Use new information and cultural awareness to recognize the similarities and differences
across cultures.
Instructional Support Materials
See page 3
Helpful websites
http://youtube.com
http://quia.com
http://enchantedlearning.com
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com
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http://www.uni.edu/becker/italiano2.html
http://www.oberoi-net.com/language.html
http://www.italianlanguageguide.com/
http://www.digitaldialects.com/Italian.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/
Suggested Instructional Strategies
Vocabulary and grammar posters
Smart board documents
Power Point presentations
Choral recitation and drill
Daily oral participation
Singing
Teacher-student question and answer sessions
Paired dialogues
Pair work
Group work
Audio clips
Video clips
Visual aids (PowerPoint lessons, flashcards, original artifacts, etc.)
Cultural videos
Readings and articles
Internet based activities
Visual aids
Games
Projects
Suggested Assessment Methods (Include use of school-wide analytic and course specific rubrics)
Daily oral participation
Homework and brief writing related to lessons (warm up)
Partner conversation
Written quizzes
Written test to include listening comprehension and mastery of vocabulary and key
concepts
Teacher informal observation
Calendar project
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Unit 4: Describing Ourselves and Others
Time Frame: Mid January - March
Length of Unit: 1 ½ months
Enduring Understandings Essential Questions
Studying other languages and cultures
offers insights into our own.
The Italian language follows
grammatical rules in some ways similar
to English and in some ways different.
Effective communication uses
appropriate vocabulary, correct
language structure, and patterns.
Appreciating and understanding the
variety of cultures that exist in a society
enriches that society.
How can I accurately describe myself
and the people around me?
How can I express my personal
preferences?
How can I express others personal
preferences?
How do I refer to Italian currency?
What are some major tourist attractions
in Rome?
Objectives (knowledge and skills) (Show link to standards in parenthesis after objective) The student will:
4.1. Differentiate gender and adjective agreement.
4.2. Use pronouns to address and talk about others.
4.3. Use the verb essere to describe themselves and others.
4.4. Recognize nouns and their gender.
4.5. Use the verb piacere to express likes and dislikes.
4.6. Apply definite articles.
4.7. State numbers or quantities in Italian to refer to personal information and Italian currency.
4.8. Identify major attractions in Rome.
Foreign Language Learning Standards: CSDE 2005 (Connecticut World Language Curriculum
Framework)
CONTENT STANDARD 1: Communication (Interpersonal Mode)
How do I use another language to communicate with others?
Greet others and exchange essential information, including names, addresses, birthplaces,
telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, birthday
Describe their favorite activities at home and school.
Describe various objects and people.
CONTENT STANDARD 2: Communication (Interpretive Mode)
How do I understand what others are trying to communicate in another language?
Recognize and respond appropriately to questions, statements or commands.
Comprehend brief notes on familiar topics, including daily activities at home or school.
CONTENT STANDARD 3: Communication (Presentational Mode)
How do I present information, concepts and ideas in another language in a way that is
understood?
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Give simple oral reports or presentations about family members and friends, objects, or
common school and home activities in their everyday environments.
Write short, informal notes in which they describe or provide information about
themselves, their friends and families, and their school activities.
Recite poetry, songs, proverbs or short anecdotes that are familiar to their peers in the
target culture.
CONTENT STANDARD 4: Cultures
How do I use my understanding of culture to communicate and function appropriately in
another culture?
Participate in age-appropriate cultural activities, such as games, songs, birthday
celebrations, storytelling, dramatizations or role-playing of the target culture.
Observe and identify tangible products of the target language, such as toys, dress, types
of dwellings, musical instruments and typical foods.
Recognize simple themes, ideas or perspectives of the target culture.
CONTENT STANDARD 7: Comparisons among Languages
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
languages?
Give examples of words borrowed from one language and used in another, and develop
an understanding of the process of borrowing.
Demonstrate an awareness of the target language’s phonetic and writing systems and how
they differ from the phonetic and writing systems in the English language.
Develop listening and speaking skills on a range of topics to facilitate skills.
CONTENT STANDARD 8: Comparisons among Cultures
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
cultures?
Use new information and cultural awareness to recognize the similarities and differences
across cultures.
Instructional Support Materials
See page 3
Helpful websites
http://youtube.com
http://quia.com
http://enchantedlearning.com
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com
http://www.uni.edu/becker/italiano2.html
http://www.oberoi-net.com/language.html
http://www.italianlanguageguide.com/
http://www.digitaldialects.com/Italian.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/
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Suggested Instructional Strategies
Smart board documents
Power Point presentations
Choral recitation and drill
Daily oral participation
Singing
Teacher-student question and answer sessions
Paired dialogues
Pair work
Group work
Audio clips
Video clips
Visual aids (PowerPoint lessons, flashcards, original artifacts, etc.)
Cultural videos
Readings and articles
Internet based activities
Visual aids
Games
Projects
Suggested Assessment Methods (Include use of school-wide analytic and course specific rubrics)
Daily oral participation
Homework and brief writing related to lessons (warm up)
Partner conversation
Written quizzes
Written test to include listening comprehension and mastery of vocabulary and key
concepts
Teacher informal observation
Monster project (using adjectives to write about the monster created)
Composition about Self
Piacere Poster
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Unit 4: Pastimes and Hobbies
Time Frame: March- Mid april
Length of Unit: 1 ½ months
Enduring Understandings Essential Questions
The Italian language follows
grammatical rules in some ways similar
to English and in some ways different.
Culture is a way of life.
Successful foreign language
communication involves expressing
what one does on a daily basis
How can I communicate actions in the
present tense?
How do I use nouns in Italian to
correctly state quantity and gender?
How do I express what I what to do?
How do I express personal preferences?
What are some of the contributions of
some great Italian cities?
What are the regions of Italy?
Objectives (skills) (Show link to standards in parenthesis after objective) The student will:
4.1. Identify nouns by gender.
4.2. Form the plural of nouns.
4.3. Apply the forms of the indefinite article.
4.4. Apply the forms of the definite article.
4.5. Form the present indicative tense using –ARE verbs.
4.6. Recognize some major Italian cities and their Regions.
Foreign Language Learning Standards: CSDE 2005 (Connecticut World Language Curriculum
Framework)
CONTENT STANDARD 1: Communication (Interpersonal Mode)
How do I use another language to communicate with others?
Describe various objects and people found at home and school.
CONTENT STANDARD 2: Communication (Interpretive Mode)
How do I understand what others are trying to communicate in another language?
Recognize and respond appropriately to questions, statements or commands.
Comprehend short conversations among peers and familiar adults on well-known topics,
including their favorite activities at home or school.
Comprehend brief notes on familiar topics, including daily activities at home or school.
CONTENT STANDARD 3: Communication (Presentational Mode)
How do I present information, concepts and ideas in another language in a way that is
understood?
Give simple oral reports or presentations about family members and friends, objects, or
common school and home activities in their everyday environments.
Write short, informal notes in which they describe or provide information about
themselves, their friends and families, and their school activities.
CONTENT STANDARD 4: Cultures
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How do I use my understanding of culture to communicate and function appropriately in
another culture?
Use appropriate gestures and oral expressions for greetings farewells, and common or
familiar classroom interactions of the target culture.
Recognize simple themes, ideas or perspectives of the target culture.
CONTENT STANDARD 7: Comparisons among Languages
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
languages?
Give examples of words borrowed from one language and used in another, and develop
an understanding of the process of borrowing.
Demonstrate an awareness of the target language’s phonetic and writing systems and how
they differ from the phonetic and writing systems in the English language.
Develop listening and speaking skills on a range of topics to facilitate skills.
CONTENT STANDARD 8: Comparisons among Cultures
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
cultures?
Use new information and cultural awareness to recognize the similarities and differences
across cultures.
Instructional Support Materials
See page 3
Map of Italy
Helpful websites
http://youtube.com
http://quia.com
http://enchantedlearning.com
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.comhttp://www.uni.edu/becker/italiano2.html
http://www.oberoi-net.com/language.html
http://www.italianlanguageguide.com/
http://www.digitaldialects.com/Italian.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/
Suggested Instructional Strategies
Smart board documents
Power Point presentations
Choral recitation and drill
Daily oral participation
Singing
Teacher-student question and answer sessions
Paired dialogues
Pair work
Group work
Audio clips
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Video clips
Visual aids (PowerPoint lessons, flashcards, original artifacts, etc.)
Cultural videos
Readings and articles
Internet based activities
Visual aids
Games
Projects
Music (Io Canto-Laura Pausini)
Suggested Assessment Methods (Include use of school-wide analytic and course specific rubrics)
Daily oral participation
Homework and brief writing related to lessons (warm up)
Partner conversation
Written and oral quizzes
Written test to include listening comprehension and mastery of vocabulary and key
concepts
Teacher informal observation
-ARE verb book
-ARE verb comics
-ARE poster
-ARE composition
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Unit 5: School
Time Frame: Mid April -June
Length of Unit: 1 ½ months
Enduring Understandings Essential Questions
The Italian language follows
grammatical rules in some ways similar
in English and in some ways different.
Effective communication uses
appropriate vocabulary, correct
language structure, and patterns.
Geography and topography of a nation
affect the lifestyle of its people.
There are various verbs to express
actions and needs in Italian.
How can I expand my ability to
communicate present actions?
How can I effectively communicate
about my schooling?
How do I talk about my school
schedule?
How do I use the verb avere to express
my needs?
How does the Italian school system
differ from our own?
How do I express personal preference?
Objectives (skills)
(Show link to standards in parenthesis after objective) The student will:
5.1. Form and apply the present tense of –ere and –ire verbs.
5.2. Describe needs using avere.
5.3. Discuss their school schedule.
5.4. Apply vocabulary to talk about school and school subjects.
5.5. Appreciate the similarities and differences of the Italian school system.
5.6. Show simple possession using di.
5.7. Use the verb piacere by applying simple structures and with indirect object pronouns.
Foreign Language Learning Standards: CSDE 2005 (Connecticut World Language Curriculum
Framework)
CONTENT STANDARD 1: Communication (Interpersonal Mode)
How do I use another language to communicate with others?
Exchange basic information about events, such as classes, meetings and meals.
Express their likes and dislikes regarding various people, objects, categories and events present in
their everyday environments.
Describe their favorite activities at home and school.
Describe various objects and people found at home and school.
CONTENT STANDARD 2: Communication (Interpretive Mode)
How do I understand what others are trying to communicate in another language?
Recognize and respond appropriately to questions, statements or commands.
Comprehend short conversations among peers and familiar adults on well-known topics,
including their favorite activities at home or school.
Comprehend brief notes on familiar topics, including daily activities at home or school.
Identify people and objects in their environments, based on oral and written descriptions
CONTENT STANDARD 3: Communication (Presentational Mode)
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 21
How do I present information, concepts and ideas in another language in a way that is understood?
Give simple oral reports or presentations about family members and friends, objects, or common
school and home activities in their everyday environments.
Write short, informal notes in which they describe or provide information about themselves, their
friends and families, and their school activities.
CONTENT STANDARD 4: Cultures
How do I use my understanding of culture to communicate and function appropriately in another
culture?
Use appropriate gestures and oral expressions for greetings farewells, and common or familiar
classroom interactions of the target culture.
Recognize simple themes, ideas or perspectives of the target culture.
CONTENT STANDARD 5: Connections
How do I use my understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
languages?
Use simple information learned in other subjects in their study of a world language.
CONTENT STANDARD 7: Comparisons Among Languages
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
languages?
Give examples of words borrowed from one language and used in another, and develop an
understanding of the process of borrowing.
Demonstrate an awareness of the target language’s phonetic and writing systems and how they
differ from the phonetic and writing systems in the English language.
Develop listening and speaking skills on a range of topics to facilitate skills.
CONTENT STANDARD 8: Comparisons Among Cultures
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
cultures?
Use new information and cultural awareness to recognize the similarities and differences across
cultures.
Instructional Support Materials
See page 3
Helpful websites
http://youtube.com
http://quia.com
http://enchantedlearning.com
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com
http://www.uni.edu/becker/italiano2.html
http://www.oberoi-net.com/language.html
http://www.italianlanguageguide.com/
http://www.digitaldialects.com/Italian.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 22
Suggested Instructional Strategies
Smart board documents
PowerPoint presentations
Choral recitation and drill
Daily oral participation
Singing
Teacher-student question and answer sessions
Paired dialogues
Pair work
Group work
Audio clips
Video clips
Visual aids (PowerPoint lessons, flashcards, original artifacts, etc.)
Cultural videos
Readings and articles
Internet based activities
Visual aids
Games
Projects Music
Suggested Assessment Methods
(Include use of school-wide analytic and course specific rubrics)
Daily oral participation
Homework and brief writing related to lessons (warm up)
Partner conversation
Written and oral quizzes
Written test to include listening comprehension and mastery of vocabulary and key
concepts
Teacher informal observation
-ere verb book
-ire comic
Composition about school and school subjects
Skit (school)
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 23
Unit 6: Family
Time Frame: September – November
Length of Unit: 2 Months
Enduring Understandings Essential Questions
Family is a central institution across
cultures.
Effective communication uses
appropriate vocabulary, correct
language structure, and patterns.
The Italian language follows
grammatical rules in some ways similar
to English and in some ways different.
Geographic location and climate affect
lifestyle and choices.
How are families in Italy similar and
different to those in the US?
How can I accurately describe the
people and things around me?
What does the island of Sicily have to
offer?
How do I describe my family member
and relationships?
How do I use the verb avere and avere
expressions to express needs and feelings?
How do I express actions that occurred in
the recent past using avere?
How do I express what belongs to me?
How do I ask for information using
interrogatives?
What does the island of Capri have to
offer?
Objectives (knowledge and skills) (Show link to standards in parenthesis after objective) The student will:
6.1. Apply vocabulary to talk about family and family relationships.
6.2. Recognize additional adjectives to describe family.
6.3. Compare and Contrast family life in the US and Italy.
6.4. Ask information using basic interrogatives.
6.5. Master common avere expressions to express feelings.
6.6. Use the passato prossimo with avere to express actions in the past.
6.7. Use possessives to show ownership and family relationships.
6.8. Form and apply –ire/isc verbs.
6.9. Identify important tourist attractions in Sicily.
6.10. Identify important tourist attractions in Capri.
Foreign Language Learning Standards: CSDE 2005 (Connecticut World Language Curriculum
Framework)
CONTENT STANDARD 1: Communication (Interpersonal Mode)
How do I use another language to communicate with others?
Exchange basic information about events, such as classes, meetings and meals.
Express their likes and dislikes regarding various people, objects, categories and events present in
their everyday environments.
Exchange information with peers and the teacher (both face-to-face and in writing) about
events in their everyday lives and experiences from their past.
Exchange thoughts about people, activities and events in their personal lives or
communities.
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 24
Describe various objects and people found at home and school.
CONTENT STANDARD 2: Communication (Interpretive Mode)
How do I understand what others are trying to communicate in another language?
Recognize and respond appropriately to questions, statements or commands.
Comprehend short conversations among peers and familiar adults on well-known topics,
including their favorite activities at home or school.
Comprehend brief notes on familiar topics, including daily activities at home or school.
Identify people and objects in their environments, based on oral and written descriptions
CONTENT STANDARD 3: Communication (Presentational Mode)
How do I present information, concepts and ideas in another language in a way that is understood?
Give simple oral reports or presentations about family members and friends, objects, or common
school and home activities in their everyday environments.
Write short, informal notes in which they describe or provide information about themselves, their
friends and families, and their school activities.
CONTENT STANDARD 4: Cultures
How do I use my understanding of culture to communicate and function appropriately in another
culture?
Use appropriate gestures and oral expressions for greetings farewells, and common or familiar
classroom interactions of the target culture.
Recognize simple themes, ideas or perspectives of the target culture.
CONTENT STANDARD 5: Connections
How do I use my understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
languages?
Use simple information learned in other subjects in their study of a world language.
CONTENT STANDARD 7: Comparisons Among Languages
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
languages?
Give examples of words borrowed from one language and used in another, and develop an
understanding of the process of borrowing.
Demonstrate an awareness of the target language’s phonetic and writing systems and how they
differ from the phonetic and writing systems in the English language.
Develop listening and speaking skills on a range of topics to facilitate skills.
CONTENT STANDARD 8: Comparisons Among Cultures
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
cultures?
Use new information and cultural awareness to recognize the similarities and differences across
cultures.
Instructional Support Materials
See page 3
Video: Rick Steves- Sicily and Capri
Helpful websites
http://youtube.com
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 25
http://quia.com
http://enchantedlearning.com
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com
http://www.uni.edu/becker/italiano2.html
http://www.oberoi-net.com/language.html
http://www.italianlanguageguide.com/
http://www.digitaldialects.com/Italian.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/
Suggested Instructional Strategies
Smart board documents
PowerPoint presentations
Choral recitation and drill
Daily oral participation
Singing
Teacher-student question and answer sessions
Paired dialogues
Pair work
Group work
Audio clips
Video clips
Visual aids (PowerPoint lessons, flashcards, original artifacts, etc.)
Cultural videos
Readings and articles
Internet based activities
Visual aids
Games
Projects Music
Suggested Assessment Methods
(Include use of school-wide analytic and course specific rubrics)
Daily oral participation
Homework and brief writing related to lessons (warm up)
Partner conversation
Written and oral quizzes
Written test to include listening comprehension and mastery of vocabulary and key
concepts
Teacher informal observation
Family Tree project
Family composition
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 26
Unit 7: The City
Time Frame: November - January
Length of Unit: 2 Months
Enduring Understandings Essential Questions
Effective communication uses
appropriate vocabulary, correct
language structure, and patterns.
The Italian language follows
grammatical rules in some ways similar
to English and in some ways different.
Geographic location and climate affect
lifestyle and choices.
Where you live determines how you live.
To appreciate aspects of current society
we must acknowledge the contributions
of ancient societies.
Means of transportation are influenced
by climate, economic stability and
personal choice.
Successful communication requires
knowledge of culture and customs.
What do I need to communicate to be
an efficient tourist in an Italian city?
How can I point things out that I want
or need?
Are cars necessary?
How can I effectively communicate
where I need to go?
Why visit Milano? What is a Piazza?
How do I talk about recent past events
using essere?
Objectives (knowledge and skills) (Show link to standards in parenthesis after objective) The student will:
7.1. Master vocabulary that represents places in the Italian city.
7.2. Form the present indicative of the verb venire.
7.3. Form the present indicative of the verb uscire.
7.4. Form the present indicative of the verb andare.
7.5. Explore the common means of transportation in Italian cities.
7.6. Form common prepositional phrases.
7.7. Point out some places in the city using c’è, ci sono, ecco.
7.8. Apply the forms of demonstrative adjectives.
7.9. Express actions in the past using the passato prossimo with essere.
7.10. Identify the importance of a Piazza in an Italian city.
7.11. Identify important tourist attractions in Milano.
Foreign Language Learning Standards: CSDE 2005 (Connecticut World Language Curriculum
Framework)
CONTENT STANDARD 1: Communication (Interpersonal Mode)
How do I use another language to communicate with others?
Exchange basic information about events, such as classes, meetings and meals.
Express their likes and dislikes regarding various people, objects, categories and events present in
their everyday environments.
Exchange information with peers and the teacher (both face-to-face and in writing) about
events in their everyday lives and experiences from their past.
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 27
Exchange thoughts about people, activities and events in their personal lives or
communities.
Describe various objects and people found at home and school.
CONTENT STANDARD 2: Communication (Interpretive Mode)
How do I understand what others are trying to communicate in another language?
Recognize and respond appropriately to questions, statements or commands.
Comprehend short conversations among peers and familiar adults on well-known topics,
including their favorite activities at home or school.
Comprehend brief notes on familiar topics, including daily activities at home or school.
Identify people and objects in their environments, based on oral and written descriptions.
Understand the main ideas, themes and some details from authentic television, radio,
Internet-based and digital (e.g., PowerPoint) or live presentations on topics that are of
interest to themselves as well as their peers in the target culture.
CONTENT STANDARD 3: Communication (Presentational Mode)
How do I present information, concepts and ideas in another language in a way that is understood?
Give simple oral reports or presentations about family members and friends, objects, or common
school and home activities in their everyday environments.
Write short, informal notes in which they describe or provide information about themselves, their
friends and families, and their school activities.
CONTENT STANDARD 4: Cultures
How do I use my understanding of culture to communicate and function appropriately in another
culture?
Use appropriate gestures and oral expressions for greetings farewells, and common or familiar
classroom interactions of the target culture.
Recognize simple themes, ideas or perspectives of the target culture.
Observe and identify tangible products of the target language, such as toys, dress, types of
dwellings, musical instruments and food.
CONTENT STANDARD 5: Connections
How do I use my understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
languages?
Use simple information learned in other subjects in their study of a world language.
CONTENT STANDARD 6: Connections (Intradisciplinary Mode)
How do I use my understanding of another language and culture to broaden and deepen my
understanding of that language and culture and access and use information that would
otherwise be unavailable to me?
Use multiple media resources to access information regarding the target culture(s).
Recognize the various sources of information available only in the target language and
culture(s), e.g., newspapers, websites, television, etc.
Demonstrate the ability to access information about the target language and culture(s)
from various sources, including the Internet, with assistance if necessary.
CONTENT STANDARD 7: Comparisons Among Languages
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 28
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
languages?
Give examples of words borrowed from one language and used in another, and develop an
understanding of the process of borrowing.
Demonstrate an awareness of the target language’s phonetic and writing systems and how they
differ from the phonetic and writing systems in the English language.
Develop listening and speaking skills on a range of topics to facilitate skills.
CONTENT STANDARD 8: Comparisons Among Cultures
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
cultures?
Use new information and cultural awareness to recognize the similarities and differences across
cultures.
Identify, compare and contrast different forms of communication across cultures, including signs,
symbols, advertisements, packages, displays, murals, songs, and rhymes.
Instructional Support Materials
See page 3
Video: Rick Steves- Milano
Helpful websites
http://youtube.com
http://quia.com
http://enchantedlearning.com
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com
http://www.uni.edu/becker/italiano2.html
http://www.oberoi-net.com/language.html
http://www.italianlanguageguide.com/
http://www.digitaldialects.com/Italian.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/
Suggested Instructional Strategies
Smart board documents
PowerPoint presentations
Choral recitation and drill
Daily oral participation
Singing
Teacher-student question and answer sessions
Paired dialogues
Pair work
Group work
Audio clips
Video clips
Visual aids (PowerPoint lessons, flashcards, original artifacts, etc.)
Cultural videos
Readings and articles
Internet based activities
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 29
Visual aids
Games
Projects
Music (Opera)
Food
Suggested Assessment Methods
(Include use of school-wide analytic and course specific rubrics)
Daily oral participation
Homework and brief writing related to lessons (warm up)
Partner conversation
Written and oral quizzes
Written test to include listening comprehension and mastery of vocabulary and key
concepts
Teacher informal observation
Create and label a city
City composition
Travel project- students plan a trip to Italy, including flight information, modes of
transportation they will use and tourist attractions they will visit on their trip.
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 30
Unit 8: Weather
Time Frame: January – March
Length of Unit: 2 months
Enduring Understandings Essential Questions
Comparing English with other
languages is important to understanding
the nature of language.
Climate affects lifestyle and choices.
Effective communication uses
appropriate vocabulary, correct
language structure, and patterns.
Successful foreign language
communication involves expressing what
one does on a daily basis.
There are beautiful places in the world
for leisure and vacationing.
How do I communicate what is
happening here and now?
How do I talk about the weather? How do I use fare, dare, and stare in
common expressions?
What is Carnevale?
What is special about Venice?
Objectives (knowledge and skills) (Show link to standards in parenthesis after objective) The student will:
8.1. Learn expressions to talk about the weather.
8.2. Form present indicative of the verb fare.
8.3. Master common fare idioms.
8.3. Form the present indicative of the verb dare.
8.4. Master common dare idioms.
8.5. Form the present indicative of the verb stare.
8.6. Form and apply the present progressive tense.
8.7. Master common stare idioms.
8.8. Identify important tourist attractions in Venice.
8.9. Identify Carnevale and how it is celebrated.
8.10. Create a weather report for a city in Italy.
Foreign Language Learning Standards: CSDE 2005 (Connecticut World Language Curriculum
Framework)
CONTENT STANDARD 1: Communication (Interpersonal Mode)
How do I use another language to communicate with others?
Exchange basic information about events, such as classes, meetings and meals.
Express their likes and dislikes regarding various people, objects, categories and events present in
their everyday environments.
Exchange information with peers and the teacher (both face-to-face and in writing) about
events in their everyday lives and experiences from their past.
Exchange thoughts about people, activities and events in their personal lives or
communities.
Describe various objects and people found at home and school.
CONTENT STANDARD 2: Communication (Interpretive Mode)
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 31
How do I understand what others are trying to communicate in another language?
Recognize and respond appropriately to questions, statements or commands.
Comprehend short conversations among peers and familiar adults on well-known topics,
including their favorite activities at home or school.
Comprehend brief notes on familiar topics, including daily activities at home or school.
Identify people and objects in their environments, based on oral and written descriptions.
Understand the main ideas, themes and some details from authentic television, radio,
Internet-based and digital (e.g., PowerPoint) or live presentations on topics that are of
interest to themselves as well as their peers in the target culture.
CONTENT STANDARD 3: Communication (Presentational Mode)
How do I present information, concepts and ideas in another language in a way that is understood?
Give simple oral reports or presentations about family members and friends, objects, or common
school and home activities in their everyday environments.
Write short, informal notes in which they describe or provide information about themselves, their
friends and families, and their school activities.
CONTENT STANDARD 4: Cultures
How do I use my understanding of culture to communicate and function appropriately in another
culture?
Use appropriate gestures and oral expressions for greetings farewells, and common or familiar
classroom interactions of the target culture.
Recognize simple themes, ideas or perspectives of the target culture.
Observe and identify tangible products of the target language, such as toys, dress, types of
dwellings, musical instruments and food.
CONTENT STANDARD 5: Connections
How do I use my understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
languages?
Use simple information learned in other subjects in their study of a world language.
CONTENT STANDARD 6: Connections (Intradisciplinary Mode)
How do I use my understanding of another language and culture to broaden and deepen my
understanding of that language and culture and access and use information that would
otherwise be unavailable to me?
Use multiple media resources to access information regarding the target culture(s).
Recognize the various sources of information available only in the target language and
culture(s), e.g., newspapers, websites, television, etc.
Demonstrate the ability to access information about the target language and culture(s)
from various sources, including the Internet, with assistance if necessary.
CONTENT STANDARD 7: Comparisons Among Languages
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
languages?
Give examples of words borrowed from one language and used in another, and develop an
understanding of the process of borrowing.
Demonstrate an awareness of the target language’s phonetic and writing systems and how they
differ from the phonetic and writing systems in the English language.
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 32
Develop listening and speaking skills on a range of topics to facilitate skills.
CONTENT STANDARD 8: Comparisons Among Cultures
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
cultures?
Use new information and cultural awareness to recognize the similarities and differences across
cultures.
Identify, compare and contrast different forms of communication across cultures, including signs,
symbols, advertisements, packages, displays, murals, songs, and rhymes.
Instructional Support Materials
See page 3
Video: Rick Steves- Venice
Video: Globe Trekker- Venice
Helpful websites
http://youtube.com
http://quia.com
http://enchantedlearning.com
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com
http://www.uni.edu/becker/italiano2.html
http://www.oberoi-net.com/language.html
http://www.italianlanguageguide.com/
http://www.digitaldialects.com/Italian.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/
Suggested Instructional Strategies
Smart board documents
Power point presentations
Choral recitation and drill
Daily oral participation
Singing
Teacher-student question and answer sessions
Paired dialogues
Pair work
Group work
Audio clips
Video clips
Visual aids (PowerPoint lessons, flashcards, original artifacts, etc.)
Cultural videos
Readings and articles
Internet based activities
Visual aids
Games
Projects Music
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 33
Food
Suggested Assessment Methods
(Include use of school-wide analytic and course specific rubrics)
Daily oral participation
Homework and brief writing related to lessons (warm up)
Partner conversation
Written and oral quizzes
Written test to include listening comprehension and mastery of vocabulary and key
concepts
Teacher informal observation Weather Photostory project
Draw weather condition based on teachers description
Fare, Dare or Stare grammar poster
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 34
Unit 9: The House
Time Frame: March-Mid April
Length of Unit: 11/2 months
Enduring Understandings Essential Questions
Effective communication uses
appropriate vocabulary, correct
language structure, and patterns.
Comparing English with other
languages is important to understanding
the nature of language.
Climate affects lifestyle and choices.
Geographic location and climate affect
lifestyle and choices.
Where you live determines how you live.
To appreciate aspects of current society
we must acknowledge the contributions
of ancient societies.
How do I talk about where I live?
How do I ask others about where they
live?
How do I use dovere to talk about what
I have to do?
How do I use potere to talk about what
I am able to do?
How do I use volere to talk about what
I want?
How are houses in Italy similar and
different to those in the US?
Why visit Florence?
Objectives (knowledge and skills) (Show link to standards in parenthesis after objective) The student will:
9.1. Form the present indicative of the verb dovere and use it in compound verb structures.
9.2. Form the present indicative of the verb potere and use it in compound verb structures.
9.3. Form the present indicative of the verb volere and use it in compound verb structures.
9.4. Talk about their house and where they live.
9.5. Identify major tourist attractions in Florence.
9.6. Ask questions about where other people live.
9.7. Label rooms of the house.
9.8. Recognize different types of dwellings.
Foreign Language Learning Standards: CSDE 2005 (Connecticut World Language Curriculum
Framework)
CONTENT STANDARD 1: Communication (Interpersonal Mode)
How do I use another language to communicate with others?
Exchange basic information about events, such as classes, meetings and meals.
Express their likes and dislikes regarding various people, objects, categories and events present in
their everyday environments.
Exchange information with peers and the teacher (both face-to-face and in writing) about
events in their everyday lives and experiences from their past.
Exchange thoughts about people, activities and events in their personal lives or
communities.
Describe various objects and people found at home and school.
CONTENT STANDARD 2: Communication (Interpretive Mode)
How do I understand what others are trying to communicate in another language?
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 35
Recognize and respond appropriately to questions, statements or commands.
Comprehend short conversations among peers and familiar adults on well-known topics,
including their favorite activities at home or school.
Comprehend brief notes on familiar topics, including daily activities at home or school.
Identify people and objects in their environments, based on oral and written descriptions.
Understand the main ideas, themes and some details from authentic television, radio,
Internet-based and digital (e.g., PowerPoint) or live presentations on topics that are of
interest to themselves as well as their peers in the target culture.
CONTENT STANDARD 3: Communication (Presentational Mode)
How do I present information, concepts and ideas in another language in a way that is understood?
Give simple oral reports or presentations about family members and friends, objects, or common
school and home activities in their everyday environments.
Write short, informal notes in which they describe or provide information about themselves, their
friends and families, and their school activities.
CONTENT STANDARD 4: Cultures
How do I use my understanding of culture to communicate and function appropriately in another
culture?
Use appropriate gestures and oral expressions for greetings farewells, and common or familiar
classroom interactions of the target culture.
Recognize simple themes, ideas or perspectives of the target culture.
Observe and identify tangible products of the target language, such as toys, dress, types of
dwellings, musical instruments and food.
CONTENT STANDARD 5: Connections
How do I use my understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
languages?
Use simple information learned in other subjects in their study of a world language.
CONTENT STANDARD 6: Connections (Intradisciplinary Mode)
How do I use my understanding of another language and culture to broaden and deepen my
understanding of that language and culture and access and use information that would
otherwise be unavailable to me?
Use multiple media resources to access information regarding the target culture(s).
Recognize the various sources of information available only in the target language and
culture(s), e.g., newspapers, websites, television, etc.
Demonstrate the ability to access information about the target language and culture(s)
from various sources, including the Internet, with assistance if necessary.
CONTENT STANDARD 7: Comparisons Among Languages
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
languages?
Give examples of words borrowed from one language and used in another, and develop an
understanding of the process of borrowing.
Demonstrate an awareness of the target language’s phonetic and writing systems and how they
differ from the phonetic and writing systems in the English language.
Develop listening and speaking skills on a range of topics to facilitate skills.
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 36
CONTENT STANDARD 8: Comparisons Among Cultures
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
cultures?
Use new information and cultural awareness to recognize the similarities and differences across
cultures.
Identify, compare and contrast different forms of communication across cultures, including signs,
symbols, advertisements, packages, displays, murals, songs, and rhymes.
Instructional Support Materials
See page 3
Video: Rick Steves- Florence
Video: Rudy to the Max - Florence
Helpful websites
http://youtube.com
http://quia.com
http://enchantedlearning.com
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com
http://www.uni.edu/becker/italiano2.html
http://www.oberoi-net.com/language.html
http://www.italianlanguageguide.com/
http://www.digitaldialects.com/Italian.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/
Suggested Instructional Strategies
Smart board documents
Power point presentations
Choral recitation and drill
Daily oral participation
Singing
Teacher-student question and answer sessions
Paired dialogues
Pair work
Group work
Audio clips
Video clips
Visual aids (PowerPoint lessons, flashcards, original artifacts, etc.)
Cultural videos
Readings and articles
Internet based activities
Visual aids
Games
Projects Music
Food
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 37
Suggested Assessment Methods
(Include use of school-wide analytic and course specific rubrics)
Daily oral participation
Homework and brief writing related to lessons (warm up)
Partner conversation
Written and oral quizzes
Written test to include listening comprehension and mastery of vocabulary and key
concepts
Teacher informal observation
Design and label a room in a house and write a composition about the room
Mia Casa in Italia project
Italian 1 Grade 7 & 8 Page 38
Unit 10: Food
Time Frame: Mid April- June
Length of Unit: 1 1/1 months
Enduring Understandings Essential Questions
Effective communication uses
appropriate vocabulary, correct
language structure, and patterns.
Cuisine is central to understanding a
culture.
Culture and climate affect cuisine.
The Italian language follows
grammatical rules in some ways similar
to English and in some ways different.
How do I order food in a restaurant?
How do I express what I want?
How do I use dire to talk about present
actions?
Where can I eat in Italy?
What are similarities or differences in
mealtimes and meals?
Why is Bologna an important Italian
city?
Objectives (knowledge and skills) (Show link to standards in parenthesis after objective) The student will:
10.1. Form the present indicative of the verb bere.
10.2. Learn the vocabulary to talk about basic foods.
10.3. Recognize mealtimes in Italy and the importance of sharing food with family and friends.
10.4. Recognize some popular culinary contributions by the Italians.
10.5. Learn some important facts about the city of Bologna.
10.6. Form the present indicative of dire.
10.7. Form the present indicative of the verb volere and use it in compound verb structures.
10.8. Make polite request using vorrei and desidero.
10.9. Use appropriate vocabulary to identify food and table settings.
10.10. Converse with peers about food and meals.
Foreign Language Learning Standards: CSDE 2005 (Connecticut World Language Curriculum
Framework)
CONTENT STANDARD 1: Communication (Interpersonal Mode)
How do I use another language to communicate with others?
Exchange basic information about events, such as classes, meetings and meals.
Express their likes and dislikes regarding various people, objects, categories and events present in
their everyday environments.
Exchange information with peers and the teacher (both face-to-face and in writing) about
events in their everyday lives and experiences from their past.
Exchange thoughts about people, activities and events in their personal lives or
communities.
Describe various objects and people found at home and school.
CONTENT STANDARD 2: Communication (Interpretive Mode)
How do I understand what others are trying to communicate in another language?
Recognize and respond appropriately to questions, statements or commands.
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Comprehend short conversations among peers and familiar adults on well-known topics,
including their favorite activities at home or school.
Comprehend brief notes on familiar topics, including daily activities at home or school.
Identify people and objects in their environments, based on oral and written descriptions.
Understand the main ideas, themes and some details from authentic television, radio,
Internet-based and digital (e.g., PowerPoint) or live presentations on topics that are of
interest to themselves as well as their peers in the target culture.
CONTENT STANDARD 3: Communication (Presentational Mode)
How do I present information, concepts and ideas in another language in a way that is understood?
Give simple oral reports or presentations about family members and friends, objects, or common
school and home activities in their everyday environments.
Write short, informal notes in which they describe or provide information about themselves, their
friends and families, and their school activities.
CONTENT STANDARD 4: Cultures
How do I use my understanding of culture to communicate and function appropriately in another
culture?
Use appropriate gestures and oral expressions for greetings farewells, and common or familiar
classroom interactions of the target culture.
Recognize simple themes, ideas or perspectives of the target culture.
Observe and identify tangible products of the target language, such as toys, dress, types of
dwellings, musical instruments and food.
CONTENT STANDARD 5: Connections
How do I use my understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
languages?
Use simple information learned in other subjects in their study of a world language.
CONTENT STANDARD 6: Connections (Intradisciplinary Mode)
How do I use my understanding of another language and culture to broaden and deepen my
understanding of that language and culture and access and use information that would
otherwise be unavailable to me?
Use multiple media resources to access information regarding the target culture(s).
Recognize the various sources of information available only in the target language and
culture(s), e.g., newspapers, websites, television, etc.
Demonstrate the ability to access information about the target language and culture(s)
from various sources, including the Internet, with assistance if necessary.
CONTENT STANDARD 7: Comparisons Among Languages
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
languages?
Give examples of words borrowed from one language and used in another, and develop an
understanding of the process of borrowing.
Demonstrate an awareness of the target language’s phonetic and writing systems and how they
differ from the phonetic and writing systems in the English language.
Develop listening and speaking skills on a range of topics to facilitate skills.
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CONTENT STANDARD 8: Comparisons Among Cultures
How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences and interactions across
cultures?
Use new information and cultural awareness to recognize the similarities and differences across
cultures.
Identify, compare and contrast different forms of communication across cultures, including signs,
symbols, advertisements, packages, displays, murals, songs, and rhymes.
Instructional Support Materials
See page 3
Video: Rick Steves- Bologna
Video: Globe Trekker- Bologna
Helpful websites
http://youtube.com
http://quia.com
http://enchantedlearning.com
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com
http://www.uni.edu/becker/italiano2.html
http://www.oberoi-net.com/language.html
http://www.italianlanguageguide.com/
http://www.digitaldialects.com/Italian.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/
Suggested Instructional Strategies
Smart board documents
Power point presentations
Choral recitation and drill
Daily oral participation
Singing
Teacher-student question and answer sessions
Paired dialogues
Pair work
Group work
Audio clips
Video clips
Visual aids (PowerPoint lessons, flashcards, original artifacts, etc.)
Cultural videos
Readings and articles
Internet based activities
Visual aids
Games
Projects Music
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Suggested Assessment Methods
(Include use of school-wide analytic and course specific rubrics)
Daily oral participation
Homework and brief writing related to lessons (warm up)
Partner conversation
Written and oral quizzes
Written test to include listening comprehension and mastery of vocabulary and key
concepts
Teacher informal observations
Design a restaurant menu
Bar-skit