Department: World Language Course Title Italian 1. Why study Italian? What benefits would one have knowing another language? Essential Question(s):

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1 Unit 1, September Unit 2, October Why study Italian? What benefits would one have knowing another language? How do you compare Italian with English? What are some cultural similarities and differences between the US and Italy? What are some elements of Italian pronunciation? studies? Vocabulary expressions to facilitate A. greetings/goodbyes B. numbers 0-20 Vowels and alphabets Cognates Italian names and vowel endings Geographic map of Italy Location of Italy, regions and capitals Learn the eight points of the compass Rome Ask how to say how you are Introduce each other Give phone numbers, addresses, date and time Spell vocabulary words Count to 20 Recite and sing the alphabet Review Homework text and wkbk Italian calendar, thermometer, clock, telephones Alphabet and number flash cards How are American schools and Italian schools similar/different? Are schools in Italy much more difficult than the American schools and why? What levels and how many types of schools are in Italy? What types of exams do students in Italy need to pass before furthering academic Vocabulary words chapter 1 Syllabications, stress Numbers Useful school objects Personal pronouns Present tense forms of the verb essere (to be) Present tense forms of the verb avere(to have) Masculine and feminine endings L articolo indeterminativo(the indefinite article) Describe yourself and others by age and place of origin Make negative statements Indicate possession(of basic objects) Review Homework Textbook and workbook textbook and workbook Flash cards Coopertive learing 1

2 Unit 3, November Unit 4, December When do you use the forms of the subject pronouns in Italian? Explain the meaning and when do you use the verbs Avere and Essere? What does the indefinite article represent and what are the forms? What is served in Italian bars? Vocabulary words Chapter 2 The phonetic sounds /d/ and /t/ Scholl subjects or courses Professions Time Plural of nouns and their different endings Family members L articolo determinative (the definite article) The preposition di (of) plus a noun and it s use to express possession or relationship Bologna Give some personal information Talk about leisure time Tell time and tell at what time events takes plaace Make plans to do something Talk about course subjects Express wants and needs Identify the owners of basic objects Specify locations text and wkbk The Family tree Mapping the City What are the differences between bars in USA and Italy? What is the legal drinking age in Italy and USA? Vocabulary wo9rds Chapter 3 The phonetic sounds of /l/ and /p/ The Bar Expressions with avere Infinitive endings are, -ere, -ire Conjugation of the common regular are verbs Simple prepositions and prepositional contractions C e, ci sono, ecco (there is, there are, here is/are) The City 2

3 Unit 5, January When were last names fully established in Italy and what and why are these names descriptive? What is the meaning of La Lingua Volgare? And is it still being used in Italy? (dialects) Vocabulary words chapter 4 The phonetic sounds /h/ and /kw/ Diphthong and triphthong Time expressions Conjugations of the present tense of regular ere verbs Forming declarative sentences and questions Conjugation of irregular verbs dare, fare and stare in the present tense Sicily Order a snack at a restaurant Talk about and make plans for specific days of the week and time of day Accept and refuse invitations Talk about a variety of activities Unit 6, February What is the Latin meaning of Carnevale? How and why is Carnevale still being celebrated? Is it possible that the Romeo and Juliet Love story still exist or was it only during the Medieval times that this love occurred? Vocabulary words chapter 5 The phonetic sounds /k/ and /c/ Personal and sychological characteristics St. Valentines Day /Carnevale Veneziano Descriptive adjectives Descriptive adjectives with nouns Conjugation of the regular ire verbs in the present tense Conjugation of the irregular verbs Andare and venire (to come and to go) Umbria Talk about costumes and costume parties Describe people, places and things Express preferences Talk about where you and others are going text and wkbk Ciao son io 3

4 Unit 7, March How are young Italians different than USA youngsters? What are the pass times that Italians have? Where do they usually go for vacation? Unit 8, April Who are Simone Boccanegra, Cristoforo Colombo, Goffredo Mameli, Giuseppe Mazzini, Eugeniio Montale and Noccolo Paganini and why are they important to I Italy and the USA? Vocabulary words chapter 6 The phonetic sounds of /r/ and /rr/ The seasons and month of the year Common expressions used to refer to events in the recent and the more distant past Invitations Conjugation of the present perfect Present perfect regular verbs comprare, vedere, capire Conjugations of passato prossimo con essere (to be) Irregular past participles-ere verbs Irregular verb bere Describe past actions and events Talk about vacations and vacation plans Express dates Tell when past actions took place Avanti in italiano Vocabulary words chapter 7 The phonetic sounds /s/ and /z/ Numbers 100 to 1000 Food using the demonstratives Questo and Quello (this, that, those, these) Reflexive verb The imperative used for affirmative commands and the negative commands The five irregular imperative verbs Andare, dare, dire, fare and state LaLiguria Describe your daily routine and ask others about their routines Inquire about and express prices Talk about food and food preferences Make requests and suggestions, give advice 4

5 Unit 9, May What are the differences in an American traditional family and in Italian traditional family? Who are Andrea Palladio, Sant Antonio Giotto, Andrea Mantegna and the Dolomiti? Vocabulary words chapter 8 The phonetic sounds of /f/ and /sk/ The immediate and extended family Conjugation of the irregular verb in the present tense dovere, potere, volere Possessive adjectives Direct pronouns The direct object pronouns with the past participle Venezia Unit 10, June Why do you think it is necessary to study abroad when studying languages? What are the differences in USA and Italian schools? Vocabulary words chapter 9 The phonetic sounds /g/ and hard /g/ Useful expressions regarding the weather Useful expressions with Ogni volta, di, tutti/e Conjugation of the imperfetto (imperfect) are, -ere, -ire verbs Irregular imperfect verbs Essere, bere, dire, and fare Negative expressions Disjunctive or stressed pronouns used as objects of prespositions Possessive pronouns that take place of Express wants and obligations Describe and talk about your family Talk about travel wants and plans Express possession Describe the weather Describe your past Tell how often you do certain activities Indicate ownership 5