Linden High School
Course Syllabus
Italian 1
Mrs. Sopón
2012-2013
10 credits ~ Grade 9 - 12
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UC Requirement
FL
CSU Requirement
Prerequisite:
Minimum grade of “C” or higher in English or teacher recommendation
Graduation:
Fulfills the fine art/foreign language requirement
Duration:
2 semesters
Credit:
5 units per semester with a grade of “D” or higher
Course Description:
Italian 1 is an introductory-level course designed to give students basic communicative ability in Italian. Practice is given in all four basic
skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing-- By presenting the language in a variety of authentic contexts, the course seeks to provide an
introduction to Italian culture and society. Italian 1 will emphasize the principle that language is culture and culture is language. Therefore
students will be introduced to the history of ancient Rome and modern Italy, art, music and literature. All aspects of the course support
the Expected School wide Learning Results (ESLR’s). Upon completing this course, students will possess the ability to satisfy a limited
number of immediate needs, such as greeting people and making introductions; describing people, things, everyday activities, and
telling time; describing articles of clothing; conversing about food and eating habits, family and relatives; describing rooms and
furniture, and talking about events in the past. Understand and convey some spoken Italian through the knowledge and usage of
familiar and memorized structures, on the most common features of daily life that require the interchange of simple and direct
information and produce one-paragraph texts with limited formulaic information by using elementary functions.
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Power Standards:
Communication, Culture, Connection, Comparison and Community
Goal 1: Communicate in Languages Other Than English
Standard
1.1
1.2
Students engage in conversation, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange
opinions.
Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics.
1.3
Students present information, concepts and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
Goal 2: Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures
Standard
2.1
2.2
s
Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture
studied.
Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the cultures
studied.
3.1
Students reinforce and further their knowledge of the other disciplines through the foreign language.
3.2
Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign
language and its cultures.
Goal 3: Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information
Standard
Goal 4: Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture
Standard
4.1
t
4.2
a
Students demonstrate an understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and
their own.
Students shall demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied
and their own.
Goal 5: Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home and Around the World
Standard
2
5.1
Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting.
5.2
Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and
enrichment.
Course Outline:
Lesson
Unit Name
Textbook pages
Types of Assessments
Lezione
Preliminare
1
2
3
Il Saluto
1 – 16
4 quizzes / 1 unit test
Lei come si chiama?
Presentazioni
Che cosa fai di bello?
17 - 37
38 – 57
58 – 79
Detailed teachermade REVIEW
handout will be given
to students in order to
study for final
80- 102
103- 124
125- 147
Detailed teachermade REVIEW
handout will be given
to students in order to
study for final
8 quizzes / 1 unit test
6 quizzes / 1 unit test
4 quizzes / 1 unit test
1st Semester Final Examination
(20%)
4
5
6
LAST WEEK OF FIRST
SEMESTER
Cosa prendono i signori?
Ad un ballo di maschera
Dov’è andato in vacanza?
LAST WEEK OF SECOND
SEMESTER
District Writing Standards: N/A
Primary ESLR Addressed:
Powerful Communicators
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Communicate spoken and written language to others
Contribute to group activity and accepts feedback
Display a receptive and open attitude to new ideas and tasks
Use a variety of communication systems
Have knowledge of current events, local and world affairs
3 quizzes / 1 unit test
5 quizzes / 1 unit test
8 quizzes / 1 unit test
ND
2 Semester Final Examination
(20%)
Responsible Citizens
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Display pride in one’s community through activities that enrich one’s school, town, state, and nation
Explain how in an effective government rights come with civic responsibilities
Show an appreciation of tradition and history
Demonstrate sensitivity to various viewpoints, belief systems and culture
Independent Learners
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Show personal responsibility for self-organizations, self-discipline, and self-control
Show examples of self-growth and individual commitment
Display an appreciation of the contributions, participation, and efforts of others
Dedicated Academic Achievers
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Pass CAHSEE
Show growth in CST
Pass DWA (1 time/year)
Demonstrate proficiency in academic standards for all courses
Demonstrate useful technology skills
Evolving Individuals
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Engage in activities to gain personal experience and self-confidence
Demonstrate the ability to set goals and establish a course of action
Develop skills of inquiry
Demonstrate how the use of prior knowledge can help overcome life’s challenges
Assessment: Grades will be determined by:
65%
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20%
Tests (200 pts.) Students will take a Unit Test upon completion of chapter
Quizzes (100 pts.) Students will take a quiz every week based on the material learned in class that week. Quizzes may be on:
a. Vocabulary words
b. Grammatical concepts
c. Reading comprehension
d. Cultural understanding
Projects (200 pts.) Students will be assigned to do a project based on any cultural aspect of the lessons. Due date is the last
week of the quarter. Please be advised that the instructor reserves the right to assign smaller projects during the quarter. Such
projects will only be worth 100 points. It is estimated that students may complete a total of 3-5 small projects.
Compositions (100-200 pts.) Students are expected to write a composition bi-weekly on an assigned topic.
Presentations (100-200 pts.) Students will do weekly oral presentations.
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Class participation / class work / class preparation- All students are expected to actively participate in class discussions, review
of homework assignments and class activities. All class work must also be completed during class, unless otherwise specified by
the instructor. Preparation for class is of outmost importance. Students MUST bring in textbook, notebook and writing
utensils daily.
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Homework assignments- Are given daily, some will be written and others are reading pages from textbook or teacher made.
15%
Grading Scale / Format / Weight of Semester Final:
1 Quarter
2 Quarter
=
=
40%
40%
3 Quarter =
4 Quarter =
Semester Final =
20%
Semester Final= 20%
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Semester 1 Grade
100%
5
40%
40%
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Semester 2 Grade 100%
Grades: Please note that + or – letter grades are given ONLY for quarter grades. Semester grades will be whole letter grades.
A+ = 97-100
B+ = 87-89
C+ = 77-79
D+ = 67-69
A = 93-96
B = 83-86
C = 73-76
D = 63-69
A- = 90-92
B- = 80-82
C- = 70-72
D- = 60-62
F = 0-59
Textbook:
Oggi in Italia – A First Course in Italian - Merlonghi, Merlonghi, Tursi & O’Connor
Resource Materials:
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Poems
Newspapers
Literature
Music
Movies / videos
Other teacher supplied materials
Workbook
Necessary Supplies:
One- 3 ring binder
3 binder dividers (grammar, culture & vocabulary)
Lined paper
Pens (black or blue)
Pencils
One box of colored pencils
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