Course Profile   International Languages (Italian), Level 2, Academic, Catholic

 

Course Overview

 

Course Profiles are professional development materials designed to help teachers implement the new Grade 10 secondary school curriculum. These materials were created by writing partnerships of school boards and subject associations. The development of these resources was funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education. This document reflects the views of the developers and not necessarily those of the Ministry. Permission is given to reproduce these materials for any purpose except profit. Teachers are also encouraged to amend, revise, edit, cut, paste, and otherwise adapt this material for educational purposes.

 

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Acknowledgments

Catholic District School Board Writing Teams –

 

Lead Board

York Catholic District School Board

Allan Mackey, Project Manager

 

Lead Writer

Dolores Nero

 

Course Profile Writing Team

Rose Bernabei

Joe D’Astoli

Nancy Torresan

Sandra Turco

 

Many thanks to the following principals for the York Catholic District School Board and reviewers for their support, encouragement, and guidance for the completion of this profile.

 

Principals:          Mary Cosentino, St. Elizabeth C.H.S.

                  Dan Di Rocco, Br. Andre C.H.S.

Toni Pinellli, St. Robert C.H.S.

 

Reviewers:          Allen Mackey, Principal on Secondment: Resposible for Secondary Reform, Y.C.D.S.B.

         Les Miller, Consultant for Adult Religious Education, Y.C.D.S.B.

 

Catholic Curriculum Co-operative Institute for Catholic Education

 

 

Course Overview

International Languages (Italian) Grade 10, Level Two Academic

Identifying Information:

District/School:                York Catholic District School Board

Project Manager:             Allan Mackey, York Catholic District School Board

Lead Writer:                    Dolores Nero, York Catholic District School Board

Course Developers:                  Rose Bernabei, York Catholic District School Board

Joe D’Astoli, York Catholic District School Board

Nancy Torresan, York Catholic District School Board

Sandra Turco, York Catholic District School Board

Course Type:                  Academic

Credit Value:                            1

Development Date:           July, 2000

Course Title:                            Italian

Grade:                           Level 2

Course Type:                  Academic

Ministry Course Code:     LWIAD/BD

Document:                      The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 and 10 Classical and International Languages, 1999

Description/Rational

This Level 2 beginner’s course provides students with the language learning experiences that will enable them to communicate in Italian. Students begin to communicate with native speakers of Italian and continue to develop and apply their speaking skills in a variety of contexts while exploring a variety of themes such as friends and family, personal talents, physical and psychological well-being, and the community. Using age- and language-appropriate readings, students participate in activities that improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. They also study Italy’s geography and explore various aspects of Italian culture, such as customs and the arts, by participating in community activities involving both print and technological resources.

This course is designed to simultaneously serve all of the learning expectations mandated in the Policy Document for Level 1 and Level 2 studies.

How This Course Supports the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

In this course, students are be challenged to communicate effectively in Italian and to respond openly and honestly in the celebration of the Catholic faith. As a community of Catholic believers, they acknowledge their responsibilities as self-directed, life-long learners, while offering compassion and sensitivity to the members of that community. They demonstrate the value that family and friends hold in society and participate in activities that allow them to minister to the family, school, and wider parish community through service. Through Italian language-based activities, and in various genres, students reflect on and celebrate their God-given talents in a confident and positive sense of self and others. Students are encouraged to speak the language of life by recognizing their lives and bodies as gifts and they are challenged to verbalize ways to protect and cherish it as a temple of our Creator. Liturgical experiences culminate in a student-directed celebration of the Mass in Italian.

Unit Titles (Times + Sequences)

Unit Organization

Unit 1:  In Una Scuola Cattolica

Time:  20 hours

Unit Description

This unit explores the theme of the student in today’s Catholic classroom. The teacher introduces beginning students of Italian to basic greetings and salutations using the appropriate level of formality. Students prepare and present dialogues and talk about their timetable and knapsack. They begin to read simple stories and research specific Italian Catholic churches. The introduction to prayer in Italian assists students with the writing of their own personalized prayer. They also begin preparing for the final liturgical celebration by practising the Introductory Rite. The teacher assesses student progress in all skill areas.

Strand(s) and Expectations

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations:  1b, 1d, 1f, 2b, 2c, 3b, 3d, 4e, 4g, 5a, 5c, 5e, 5g, 7a, 7f, 7g, 7j.

Strand(s):  Oral Communication, Reading, Writing

Overall Expectations:  OLV.01, OSV.01, REV.01, WRV.01.

Specific Expectations:  OL1.01, OL1.02, OL1.03, OS1.01, OS1.02, OS1.03, OS1.04, RE1.01, RE1.02, RE1.03, RE1.04, RE1.05, WR1.01, WR1.02, WR1.03, WR1.04, WR1.05.

Unit 2:  Visi Famigliari

Time:  20 hours

Unit Description

The main focus of Unit 2 is to introduce the students to the theme of family and friendships. Students create an acrostic poem and a family tree. They also explore the various cultural and religious holidays by reading “Una lettura festosa”. Students learn the importance of friendships in their lives in the activity of their ideal friend. Such activities promote respect of the rights, responsibilities, contributions, and diversities of others. This unit culminates in the preparation of the Liturgy of the Word for the final celebration of the Mass.

Strand(s) and Expectations

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations:  1c, 1d, 1i, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3c, 4a, 5a, 5e, 6a, 6c, 7f, 7g.

Strand(s):  Oral Communication, Reading, Writing

Overall Expectations:  OLV.01, OSV.01, REV.01, WRV.01.

Specific Expectations:  OL1.01, OL1.02, OL1.03, OS1.01, OS1.02, OS1.04, RE1.01, RE1.02, RE1.04, RE1.05, WR1.01, WR1.02, WR1.03, WR1.04, WR1.05.

Unit 3:  I Nostri Doni

Time:  20 hours

Unit Description

In this unit, students explore the theme of leisure activities as they continue to learn to express themselves with confidence in Italian. A variety of sub themes such as hobbies, pastimes, and recreational activities are studied. Students reflect on, write about, and celebrate their personal talents and values. They also engage in poetry writing in the Michelangelo and Da Vinci art gallery. Students practise reading the prayers of the Liturgy of the Eucharist in preparation for the final liturgical celebration.

Strand(s) and Expectations

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations:  CGE1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, 4h, 5c, 5g, 6a.

Strand(s):  Oral Communication, Reading, Writing

Overall Expectations:  OLV.01, OSV.01, REV.01, WRV.01.

Specific Expectations:  OL1.01, OL1.02, OS1.01, OS1.02, OS1.03, RE1.01, RE1.02, RE1.04, WR1.01, WR1.02, WR1.03, WR1.04, WR1.05.

Unit 4:  I Nostri Doni

Time:  20 hours

Unit Description

In this unit, students examine health and food choices. They learn to appreciate and adopt a holistic approach to their mental, spiritual, and physical health. Students learn how to express quantity, and needs. They conduct a survey, create a poster, and devise a menu for a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Soccer is the cultural component of this unit and a variety of activities illustrate this sport’s, popularity in Italy. Students continue to prepare for the celebration of the Word and the rite of communion for the final celebration.

Strand(s) and Expectations

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations:  1a, 1b, 1i, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3c, 4a, 4b, 4e, 4f, 4g, 4h, 5b, 5e, 5g.

Strand(s):  Oral Communication, Reading, Writing

Overall Expectations:  OLV.01, OSV.01, REV.01, WRV.01.

Specific Expectations:  OL1.01, OL1.02, OS1.03, OS1.01, OS1.02, OS1.03, OS1.04, RE1.01, RE1.02, RE1.03, RE1.04, RE1.05, WR1.01, WR1.02, WR1.03, WR1.04.

Unit 5:  Serviamo la nostra comunità

Time:  30 hours

Unit Description

In this final unit, students look beyond their own lives and recognize the needs of others. They examine ways of making meaningful contributions to society. The activities in this unit provide opportunities for oral communication, reading, and writing, while focussing on the community at large. Students use interrogative expressions in Italian to ask questions effectively. Students learn to express past experiences. Through reflective writing, collaborative activities, and community service, students examine their role as Christian leaders. Students dramatize Jesus’ life in their own words to bring his good deeds to life through role-play. They unite in the final and culminating activity, the liturgical celebration.

Strand(s) and Expectations

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations:  1b, 1d, 1f, 1i, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3d, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4f, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5g, 5h, 6e, 7j.

Strand(s):  Oral Communication, Reading, Writing

Overall Expectations:  OLV.01, OSV.01, REV.01, WRV.01.

Specific Expectations:  OL1.01, OL1.02, OL1.03, OS1.01, OS1.02, OS1.03, OS1.04, RE1.01, RE1.02, RE1.03, RE1.05, WR1.01, WR1.02, WR1.04, WR1.05.

Course Notes

Students who have not taken the Level 1 Academic course (i.e. LWI AD) are automatically in a bi-level course that should be coded LWI AD/BD. This course profile is of 110 hours in length and as such could constitute a self-contained course. If the users prefer, however, they may select activities “à la carte” which will complete their course of study.

Teachers begin their lesson with brief oral warm up exercises to review previous vocabulary and language elements which are necessary for the day’s activities.

Although students will be engaged in numerous and varied reading activities throughout the course profile, they engage in a formal novel-reading activity in Unit Five when they have acquired the essential linguistic base necessary to be able to comprehend and appreciate literature more fully. Teachers are to address school and board policies regarding acceptable use of the Internet and safety procedures on excursions into the community.

Accommodations

Teachers are expected to be acquainted with students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and the unique learning characteristics of individual students and make the necessary accommodations. In order to accommodate the needs of these students, a variety of strategies, techniques, or resources may be used (e.g., additional time allotment, pairing students according to task, providing models or examples, modifying oral or written tasks, etc.). Every attempt should be made to meet the needs of students.

Teachers will:

·       consult with Special Education staff while reviewing IEPs of students with special needs, noting recommendations and accommodations for all identified students (e.g., gifted, ESL, ESD, and students with physical challenges);

·       refer to the IEPs when assessing and evaluating students;

·       arrange for remedial and/or enrichment opportunities for these students;

·       select partners so that students may assist each other and help meet challenges.

Resources

Print

All’Avventura Series: (1) Destinazione Italia. (2) Avventure in Toscana. (3) Sulla Strada del Contrabbando. (4) Pericolo sulla Costa Amalfitana. St. Paul, Minnesota: EMC Corporation, 1993.

Bancheri, Salvatore and Michael Lettieri. Lettura e conversazione. Canada: University of Toronto Press, 1986.

Barilli, Ettore e Sergio Pennacchietti. Dizionario delle Citazioni Milano. Rezzoli Editore, 1993.

Bevis, Rosemary. For Beginning Italian Students. Chicago Illinois: NTC Language Masters, 1999.
(pp. 14-18, 20, 21, 22)

Boni, A. Italian Regional Cooking. New York: Crescent Books, 1989.

Bozzo, Giovanni. Parole nel contesto. Montréal: Eder & Eden, 1996. (p. 19)

Briefel, Liliana. Raccontini Simpatici. Illinois, U.S.A.: National Textbook Co., 1988.
(accompanying audiotapes)

Buioni, Luca, Carmella Carnovale, Antonia DiBello, Marisa Manacorda, and Marisa Mirenzi. Io Amo l’Italiano 1, 2. Milano: Edizioni Arcobaleno. Toronto: Editore Soleil, 1994.

Celli Merlonghi, Franca et al. Oggi in Italia 6th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1998.
(text, workbook, audiotape)

Danesi, Marcel. Adesso! 2nd ed. Toronto: Heinle Publishers, 1997. (text, workbook, audiotape)

D’Allera, J. Incontri Culturali-Cross-Cultural Mini-Dramas. Lincolnwood, Illinois, USA: National Textbook Co., 1990.

D’Onofrio, Michela. Musica Contemporanea Italiana, 1988. (Gli Uccelli, p.60)

Encyclopedia Britannia World Atlas

Federici, Carla and Carla Riga. Ciao 2nd ed. Montréal: Holt, Rinehart & Winston Inc., 1990.

Fortunato, Mons. Rocco. La Santa Messa. Bari: Edizione Paoline, 1969.
(available through Daughters of St. Paul, 3022 Dufferin Street, Toronto, Ontario, (416) 781-9131)

Gavazzi, Elena and Giacomo Vittorio Paolozzi. Le Regioni d’Italia. Italy: Istituto Geografico de Agostino s.p.a., 1990.

Glasgow, Mary. Idee pratiche. St. Paul, U.S.A.: EMC Publishing, 1994. (p. 63)

Graziano, Carlo. Dialoghi simpatici. Illinois: National Textbook Co., 1986.

Idee pratiche per le lezioni d’Italiano. St. Paul, Minnesota: EMC Publishing, 1994.

La Vita di Gesù. Milano: Gruppo Editoriale Fabbri, 1981.

Love, Catherine E. Dizionario Italiano/Inglese – Inglese/Italiano. Great Britain: Collins- Mordadori, 1989.

Macchi, Vladimino. I Dizionari Sansoni, Inglese-Italiano, Italiano-Inglese. Firenze: G.C. Sansoni Editore, 1985.

Merlonghi e Merlonghi. Oggi in Italia 6th ed. U.S.A.: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1998. (textbook, p. 10; quaderno, p. 112, 13 (H, I))

Mollica, Anthony. A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words. Welland: Editions Soleil, 1992.

Mollica, Anthony. A te la scelta, Libro Primo. Editions Soleil Publishing, 1992.

Nannetti, Remo. NTC Language Masters for Intermediate Italian Students. Lincolnwood, Illinois, USA: National Textbook Co., 1999.

Technology

C-D ROM, Italian for Everyone, Cambridge, MA: The Learning Company, 1997.

Italian Grammar Computerized. Hamilton: Tralco Educational Services Inc., 1995.

Marcellino Pane e Vino (Master Video Productions)

Moro, Anna L. and Samuel D. Cioran. Incontri a Roma. Hamilton: McMaster University Press, 1997.

Soccer Superstars 3D (Conrad Television Associates Ltd., 1990)

Your Guide to 57 Decadent Cooking Holidays in Italy

Magazines/Newspapers

A Tavola – Editing S.p.A., Via Pergolesi 27, 20124 Milano, Tel: 39-2-66980854, Fax: 66710350

Calcio 2000

Cioccolata & Co – Il Periodico Editore, Via Piasacane 16, 20129 Milano, Tel: 39-2-70100135,
70100140, Fax: 70102515

Corriere Canadese

Cucina Naturale – Zana Editori SRL, Via Emilia Ouest 954, 41100 Modena, Tel: 39-59-891700,
Fax: 891661-891701

Cucina Salute – Techniche Nuove spa, Via Ciro Menotti 14, 20129 Milano, Tel: 39-2-7570325,
Fax: 7570332

Gambero Rosso, Via Arenula 53, 00186 Roma, Tel: 39-6-6830071, Fax: 6877217

Guerino sportivo

Hurrà juventus

La Cucina Italiana – Ed. Quadratum Spa, Piazza Aspromonte 13/A, 20131 Milano,
Tel: 39-2-706421, Fax: 70638544

La gazzetta dello sport

Pasta & C – Il Periodico Ed., Via A. Pisacane 16, 20129 Milano, Tel: 39-2-70100135,
Fax: 70102517

Sale e Pepe – Arnoldo Mondadori Ed. S.P.A., 20090 Segrate, Milano, Tel: 39-2-75421,
Fax: 75422615

Tutta Cucina – Arnoldo Mondadori Ed. S.P.A., 29909 Segrate, Milano, Tel: 39-2-75421,
Fax: 75422302

Online Bibles

www.crs4.it/~riccardo/letteratura/bibbia/bibbia.html

www.bible.gospelcom.net/bible? - language = italiano

www.intratext.com/testi/NTPBibbia-it.txt/!indice.htm

Community

Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave., W., Toronto, Ontario (416) 789-7011

Consulate General of Italy, 136 Beverly Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1Y5
Telephone No. (416) 977-2193 Fax No.(416) 977-5422

Elementary Schools where Italian is taught

Family Members

Istituto Italiano di Cultura

496 Huron Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2R3, Tel: (416) 921-3802/-0499,
Fax No.: (416) 962-2503

Italian Retirement Homes in the community such as Villa Colombo in Toronto

Italian-Speaking Community Volunteer

Local Regional Community Cultural Centres (e.g., Centro Scuola)

Members of Italian Community Centres and Clubs

Radio and T.V. Stations (e.g., CHIN International Radio and T.V. Station)

Roman Catholic Churches within the community

Roman Catholic Priest

Web Sites

http: //adesso.heinle.com

www.californiamall.com/holidaytraditions/traditions.italy.htm

www.cucina.italynet.com/artusi/default.htm

www.cucinait.com/home.asp

http: //dir.yahoo.com/regional/countries/italy

http: //www.execute.com/travel/countries/italy (links-regions, cities, islands)

http: //www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/nutrition/pube/foodguid/index.html

http: //www.iicto.-ca.org

http: //www.italconsulate.org

http: //italianculture.about.com

www.juventus.it

www.mangiarebene.com

www.newmedia.it/ricette

www.online.latina.it/rubriche/cucina/index.html

http: //www.portal.ca/_McGowan

www.soccernet.com

www.sportsweb.com

www.sslazio.it

www.uffizi.firenze.it

www.venetia.it/s-carn.-eng.htm

www.yahoo.ita.com

Evaluation of Student Achievement

OSS Policy Applications

Teachers will be familiar with The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10, Classical and International Languages and refer to this document as they plan their activities. Any resources to support anti-discrimination education, equity/social justice issues, career goals/co-operative education, community partnerships, and social justice issues will support many of the Ontario Secondary School Policies as well as the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations. Teachers will also be familiar with Ontario Secondary Schools, Grades 9 to 12: Program and Diploma Requirements, 1999.

Assessment and Evaluation

Teachers may evaluate their course through a variety of methods. A student evaluation form is an effective way of gathering valuable information as to the effectiveness of the various elements of the course. Both formative and summative methods should be used to gather information for reporting purposes. Teachers should review the content and the institutional and assessment strategies of the course in order to revise the Italian program to improve student achievement of the expectations. The community may also provide feedback as to the effectiveness of the course delivered.

 

 

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