LWI BD1 - Grade 10 Academic Italian STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES This course is designed to enable students to begin to communicate with native speakers of Italian. Throughout the course students will be introduced to the grammar structures and vocabulary needed in order to develop basic, useable communication skills. Students will use simple language and read age- and language-appropriate passages for various purposes. They will explore aspects of the culture of countries where Italian is spoken, including social customs and the arts by participating in cultural events and activities involving both print and technological resources. TEXTBOOK: A textbook, workbook, and supplementary readers will be issued to every student. It is expected that the student will maintain these in the condition in which they were issued. Otherwise, a damage fine may be levied at the end of the semester. Students will be required to pay a replacement cost for lost or severely damaged textbooks ($85.00) or workbooks ($5.00). UNITS STUDIED: Chapter 1 – Un caffè, per favore! Chapter 2 – Buongiorno! Chapter 3 – Si, mi piace molto! Chapter 4 – La lezione sta per cominciare! Chapter 5 – Io chiedo aiuto a mia madre! Chapter 6 – Che ore sono? Chapter 7 – Che tempo fa? REQUIRED MATERIALS: Be prepared and on time for every class! Each day you will need to bring: textbook workbook 2 blue pens 1 red pen pencil 1 ½ ” binder with 7 indexes 200 three-holed punched paper Italian-English dictionary NOTEBOOKS: binder must be used only for this course should be a reflection of Catholic values will be evaluated for accuracy/ completeness/professionalism at any time have lots of lined paper keep your notebooks neat and organized date each entry, indicate title, page and exercise numbers in the target language make sure that you understand all corrections. HOMEWORK: daily homework and review essential to language learning homework checked on a regular basis consequences for incomplete/missing homework to be set by teacher if absent, student is responsible for class work missed by establishing two student contacts from this class Student Phone # 1. ____________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________ EXTRA HELP: sign up for help sessions in Room 361 or with your language teacher individual help available with language teacher before, during and after school, by appointment only ASSIGNMENTS: suspected use of computer translator programs and Internet accessible assistance will result in a “0” as well as all other forms of cheating (plagiarism) all assignments are to be submitted at the beginning of period in which they are due a form will be sent home to parents regarding late assignments and a “0” will be assigned as a place holder the student will have 3 days (including weekends) to submit the assignment by the closure date with a 10% deduction the above-mentioned form must be completed and submitted together with the late assignment if the assignment is not submitted or submitted without the form, the “0” will then become the mark all final copies must include rubric and all rough work/drafts and should be typed (double spaced) or neatly handwritten in either dark blue or black ink (no gel pens) grade 11 and 12 students must use MLA format TESTS & EVALUATIONS: each unit will be evaluated in the areas of language knowledge, creative writing, oral, listening and reading students will also be assessed formatively to facilitate summative evaluations students will be informed ahead of time in order to study/prepare for evaluation ABSENCE FROM AN EVALUATED TASK: students aware of missed evaluations are required to complete them on the day they return from the absence students who were unaware of the evaluation will complete them on a make-up day assigned by teacher (students are responsible for following up with teacher) all absences which include a missed test must be verified by parental contact/note the same day of the absence to the attendance office an additional note must be give to the subject teacher indicating that the parent/guardian is aware that the student has missed an evaluated task should students sign out on the day of the evaluation without parental notification to the school the same day, the mark will be 0 ATTENDANCE : parents are to call in absences before 2:00 p.m. the same say of the students absence in order for it to show on teacher status reports calls received after 2:00 p.m. require students to pick up an admit slip from the attendance office prior to 8:20 a.m. if no call is made, a parental note must be written and submitted to the period 1 teacher the day that the student returns when an admit slip is issued, it must be shown to each teacher throughout the day MODERN LANGUAGES CLUB: all language students are invited to join the Modern Languages Club extra-curricular activities include culinary experiences, foreign films, cultural events reflecting French and Italian customs events are scheduled on a monthly basis EVALUATION: Your final mark in LWI BD1 will reflect the attached ministry’s achievement chart: Knowledge/Understanding 20% Thinking 15% Communication 20% Application 15% Final Evaluation 30% written exam 20% (during exam week) course culminating performance task 10%(during class) (The CCPT is mandatory and absences on these days must be accompanied by a medical note stating that the student was unable to attend school, otherwise, a mark of 0 will be given.) Learning skills will be assessed according to the attached rubric. Achievement Chart –Modern Languages Criteria Level 1 (50-59%) Level 2 (60-69%) Level 3 (70-79%) Level 4 (80-100%) Knowledge / Understanding knowledge of language forms and conventions demonstrates limited knowledge of language forms and conventions demonstrates some knowledge of language forms and conventions demonstrates considerable knowledge of language forms and conventions demonstrates thorough knowledge of language forms and conventions understanding of content demonstrates limited understanding of content demonstrates some understanding of content demonstrates considerable understanding of content demonstrates thorough understanding of content Thinking critical and creative thinking skills uses critical and creative thinking skills with limited effectiveness uses critical and creative thinking skills with moderate effectiveness uses critical and creative thinking skills with considerable effectiveness uses critical and creative thinking skills with a high degree of effectiveness inquiry skills (e.g., formulating questions; planning, selecting strategies and resources; analyzing, interpreting, and assessing information; forming conclusion) applies few of the skills involved in an inquiry process applies some of the skills involved in an inquiry process applies most of the skills involved in an inquiry process applies all or almost all of the skills involved in an inquiry process Communication communication of information and ideas communicates information and ideas with limited clarity communicates information and ideas with some clarity communicates information and ideas with considerable clarity communicates information and ideas with a high degree of clarity, and with confidence use of language uses language with limited accuracy and effectiveness uses language with some accuracy and effectiveness uses language with considerable accuracy and effectiveness uses language with a high degree of accuracy and effectiveness communication for different audiences and purposes, using various forms communicates with a limited sense of audience and purpose, using few appropriate forms communicates with some sense of audience and purpose, using some appropriate forms communicates with a clear sense of audience and purpose, using appropriate forms communicates with a strong sense of audience and purpose, using appropriate forms Application application of knowledge and skills in familiar contexts applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with limited effectiveness applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with moderate effectiveness applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with considerable effectiveness applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with a high degree of effectiveness use of language in new contexts demonstrates limited ability in using the language in new contexts demonstrates some ability in using the language in new contexts demonstrates considerable ability in using the language in new contexts demonstrates a high degree of ability and confidence in using the language in new contexts making connections (e.g., between personal experiences and that subject, between FSL/LWI and other subjects and the world outside the school) makes connections with limited effectiveness makes connections with moderate effectiveness makes connections with considerable effectiveness makes connections with a high degree of effectiveness Performanc e Achievement Chart – Learning Skills – Modern Language Criteria Needs Improvement Satisfactory Good Excellent Responsibility Student rarely: Student sometimes: Student generally : Student always: - completes and submits class work, homework and assignments according to timelines -takes responsibility for and manages own behaviour - completes and submits class work, homework and assignments according to timelines -takes responsibility for and manages own behaviour - completes and submits class work, homework and assignments according to timelines -takes responsibility for and manages own behaviour - completes and submits class work, homework and assignments according to timelines -takes responsibility for and manages own behaviour Student rarely: Student sometimes: Student generally : Student always: - devises and follows a plan and process for completing work and tasks -establishes priorities and manages time to achieve tasks and goals - devises and follows a plan and process for completing work and tasks -establishes priorities and manages time to achieve tasks and goals - devises and follows a plan and process for completing work and tasks -establishes priorities and manages time to achieve tasks and goals - devises and follows a plan and process for completing work and tasks -establishes priorities and manages time to achieve tasks and goals Student rarely: Student sometimes: Student generally: Student always: - uses class time appropriately to complete tasks -follows instructions with minimal supervision -monitors or revises plans to complete tasks - uses class time appropriately to complete tasks -follows instructions with minimal supervision -monitors or revises plans to complete tasks - uses class time appropriately to complete tasks -follows instructions with minimal supervision -monitors or revises plans to complete tasks - uses class time appropriately to complete tasks -follows instructions with minimal supervision -monitors or revises plans to complete tasks. Student rarely: Student sometimes: Student generally: Student always: - accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group -responds positively to the ideas, opinions, values and traditions of others -builds healthy peer to peer interaction -resolves conflicts to achieve group goals - accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group -responds positively to the ideas, opinions, values and traditions of others -builds healthy peer to peer interaction -resolves conflicts to achieve group goals - accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group -responds positively to the ideas, opinions, values and traditions of others -builds healthy peer to peer interaction -resolves conflicts to achieve group goals - accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group -responds positively to the ideas, opinions, values and traditions of others -builds healthy peer to peer interaction -resolves conflicts to achieve group goals Student rarely: Student sometimes: Student generally: Student always: -demonstrates interest and curiosity in learning -approaches new tasks with a positive attitude -shows a willingness to take risks or advocates for self and other -demonstrates interest and curiosity in learning -approaches new tasks with a positive attitude -shows a willingness to take risks or advocates for self and other -demonstrates interest and curiosity in learning -approaches new tasks with a positive attitude -shows a willingness to take risks or advocates for self and other -demonstrates interest and curiosity in learning -approaches new tasks with a positive attitude -shows a willingness to take risks or advocates for self and other Student rarely: Student sometimes: Student generally: Student always: -sets own individual goals and monitors progress towards achieving them -seeks clarification or assistance when needed -perseveres and makes an effort when responding to challenges -reflects upon own strengths, needs and interests through choices -sets own individual goals and monitors progress towards achieving them -seeks clarification or assistance when needed -perseveres and makes an effort when responding to challenges -reflects upon own strengths, needs and interests through choices -sets own individual goals and monitors progress towards achieving them -seeks clarification or assistance when needed -perseveres and makes an effort when responding to challenges -reflects upon own strengths, needs and interests through choices -sets own individual goals and monitors progress towards achieving them -seeks clarification or assistance when needed -perseveres and makes an effort when responding to challenges -reflects upon own strengths, needs and interests through choices Organization Independent Work Collaboration Initiative Self Regulation Performance