Italian III – 2015-2016
Signora Pati-Rangel
Foreign Language Department
gpati@sfponline.org
Telephone: (718) 423-8810 Extension 227
Benvenuti alla classe d’Italiano 3!
DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHY
In line with The American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages and NYS Board of
Regents, the Foreign Language Department of Saint Francis Prep has undertaken the task of
applying the most current standards to our daily instruction in the classroom. We focus on
communication as our main method of instruction, and reading, listening, and writing and
culture as other goals in the teaching of foreign language here at SFP.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Learn how to communicate in Italian (speaking)
- Develop knowledge of Italian culture
- Strengthen ability to write in Italian
- Be able to read and comprehend short passages in Italian
- Greatly improve listening comprehension
- Watch and learn about certain Italian languages films and the actors, themes and their
historical context in Italian society
- Create meaningful and interesting projects and presentations to teach the class something
you have learned about a topic
REQUIRED MATERIALS
- A notebook
- A folder for packets
- Ipad charged daily for taking notes (if you have one)
GENERAL RULES OF Italian 3:
1. No phone use in class unless authorized by teacher
2. Respect the teacher, other students and yourself
3. No cursing or offensive language
4. No playing games, iMessaging, or other inappropriate use of iPad in class. This
includes taking photos and videos (unless authorized)
5. Remain seated until the bell rings
6. No eating or drinking (other than water) in class
7. If you miss a class it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to schedule a makeup exam with
the teacher. Email me or let me know beforehand if you will be out for any reason.
* If rules 1-6 are broken there will be consequences for your actions *
GRADING
Quarterly grades will be calculated according the average of all tests, projects and
assignments, but are subject to vary/change depending on schedule and content within each
quarter:
Communication Tests
Projects
Written Exams
In class assignments
* There will be NO FINAL EXAM.
Therefore, your final grade shall be computed by dividing
all four quarters plus the FLACS Exam *
Your final grade will be calculated according to the following
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FLACS exam
20%
20 %
20 %
20%
20%