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120 Italian I (ACP) 307
130 Course Description
140 One Semester
150 9-12
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210 30.0 World Language
211 1.9.3
212 1.9.5
213 1.9.8
214 3.9.3
215 4.9.1
216 4.9.2
220 30.0 World Language
221 4.9.4
222 4.9.5
223 5.9.3
224 5.9.4
225 6.9.1
226 7.9.1
230 30.0 World Language
231 7.9.2
232 8.0.2
233 8.0.4
234 8.5.2
235 8.9.5
236 8.9.6
240 30.0 World Language
241 9.0.3
242 9.5.1
243 9.5.5
244 9.5.7
245 9.9.1
246 9.9.5
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300 As stated in Connecticut's 2005 World Language Curriculum Framework, there are six domains and nine content standards which frame world language content:
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300 COMMUNICATION
300 1.  How do I use another language to communicate with others?
300 2.  How do I understand what others are trying to communicate in another language?
300 3.  How do I present information, concepts, and ideas in another language in a way 
300      that is understood?
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300 CULTURES 
300 1.  How do I use my understanding of culture to communicate and function 
300      appropriately in another culture?
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300 CONNECTIONS
300 1.  How do I use my understanding of another language and culture to reinforce and 
300       expand my knowledge of other disciplines, and vice versa?
300 2.  How do I use my understanding of another language and culture to broaden and 
300      deepen my understanding of that language and culture and access and use 
300      information that would otherwise be unavailable to me?
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300 COMPARISONS AMONG LANGUAGES
300 1.  How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences, and interactions across languages?
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300 COMPARISONS AMONG CULTURES
300 1.  How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences, and interactions across cultures?
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300 COMMUNITIES
300 1.  How do I use my knowledge of language and culture to enrich my life and 
300      broaden my opportunities?
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400 Italian 1 develops the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing including the five C's of foreign language learning (i.e. communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities).  
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400 At this level, emphasis is placed on practical use of basic skills.  Subject matter to be covered includes vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and idiomatic expressions pertaining to: greetings and salutations; school; numbers and time; personal identity; family and pets; daily and past-time activities; basic travel; grocery shopping; transportation.    
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400 The following grammatical topics are covered: 
400 definite and indefinite articles; noun/ adjective agreement; gender and number agreements; prepositions; possessive adjectives; present and progressive tense of regular and irregular verbs.  
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400 The following cultural topics are covered: geography of Italy; 20 regions and chief cities overview; library research for culture project; Italian practices, perspectives, and products.    
500 Students in Italian 1 will develop the ability to exhibit the following skills specifically stated by the Connecticut State Department of Education World Languages Curriculum Framework:
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500 COMMUNICATION
500 --  engage in conversation and correspondence, provide and obtain 
500      information, express feelings, and exchange opinions,
500 --  understand and interpret spoken and written language on a variety           
500      of topics,  
500 --  present information, concepts, and ideas to listeners or readers on                                    a variety of topics.  
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500 CULTURES
500 --  demonstrate an understanding of the products, practices, and 
500      perspectives of the cultures studied and use their cultural knowledge for
500      interpersonal, interpretative, and presentational communication.
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500 CONNECTIONS
500 --  reinforce and expand their knowledge of other areas of study through world language, and vice versa,
500 --  acquire and use information from a variety of sources only available in the world language.
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500 COMPARISONS AMONG LANGUAGES
500 --  demonstrate literacy and an understanding of the nature of language through comparisons across cultures.  
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500 COMMUNITIES
500 --  use the world language and their cultural knowledge both within and beyond the school setting for personal enjoyment, enrichment, and active participation.   
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600 All Italian 1 students will:
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600 -- Listen to the target language via teacher, native speakers, CD, video, and music,
600 -- Read and respond orally to culturally-relevant situations using the target language,
600 -- Respond in writing to the material covered in the target language, 
600 -- Respond orally to pictoral stories using the target language,
600 -- Create and deliver thematically-based projects,
600 -- Research and present information on a region/city in Italy,
600 -- Participate in theme-based skits and dialogues,
600 -- Participate in grammar and vocabulary-building activities,
600 -- Participate in map activities, 
600 -- Orally respond to questions on a variety of topics, 
600 -- Read, summarize, and discuss information regarding the Italian culture.
700 Students will be assessed by the following:
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700 Daily class participation
700 Written assessments (on vocabulary, grammar, and culture)
700 Oral assessments 
700 Homework
700 Projects
700 Notebook organization
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700 Midterm exam: 100% qualitative
700 Final exam: 40-50% quantitative, 50-60% qualitative
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800 Students may experience the following: guest speakers, cooking, singing, movies, a field trip to a restaurant, museum, or opera performance, a report/presentation on a region/city in Italy.
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820 Text "Forza Uno"
820 Workbook "Forza Uno"
820 Handouts
820 Video: Touring Italy
820 Audio tapes/CDs
820 Realia
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840 After-school tutoring is available by teacher and/or students on assigned days.