International Languages - Italian - grade 11 University Bound

 LWI CU

Description of Course:

This course offers students opportunities to further develop their knowledge of the international language and to enhance their communication skills. Students will use increasingly sophisticated language in a variety of activities that will enable them to speak and write with clarity and accuracy. Students will also enhance their thinking skills m through the critical study of literature, and continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where the language is spoken through a variety of print and technological resources.

Pre-Requisite or Co-Requisite:LWI AD/BD

Policy Document Reference:p. 36-39, p. 46, in the Ministry Document - The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12: Classical Studies and International Languages

Textbook(s):Oggi in Italian - Sixth Edition

Libretto - teacher made workbook, lab manual and video manual.

Reader - Racconti Simpatici for intermediate level students

Unit Titles (With approximate time allotted per unit)

1.Review of concepts already learned - 1 week

2.Unit 1 - Lezione 7/8 - Markets in the open air and family living - 3 weeks

3.Unit 2 - Lezione 9/10 - Living abroad and fashion - 3 ½ weeks

4.Unit 3 - Lezione 11/12 - Sports - 3 ½ weeks

5.Unit 4 - Lezione 13/19 -Food and cooking in Italy and Italian Poetry and Literature -3 ½ weeks

6.Literature - Reading several short stories - 2 ½ weeks

7.Review and in-class exams - 1 week (week prior to exam week)

N. B. All students need to be in class the week before exam as we are conducting oral and listening exams during that week. Please keep appointments to a minimum and in case of illness please have a doctor’s note or a mark of ZERO will be awarded for any missed exams!!

Assessment and Evaluation 

According to Ministry policy, the primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. It will be based upon the provincial curriculum expectations and the achievement levels outlined in the secondary curriculum policy documents.

Assessment is the process of gathering information from a variety of sources such as assignments, demonstrations, projects, learning skills, etc.

Evaluation is the process of judging the value of the student’s work on the basis of established criteria and assigning a value to represent that quality. The course evaluation is based on the DSBN Subject Council Consistency in Assessment and Evaluation Agreement, 2003-2004.

Learning Skills 

These skills are supportive of student learning, marks serve another purpose. A student’s ability to work with others, to attend class regularly, to be punctual, and to keep up with the work and maintain an accurate and complete notebook is very important and has an impact on how well a student performs. The report card allows these skills to be recorded for the public record. Therefore, teachers will continue to record information on these skills and assign a value to them for the report card.

Types of Assessment, Evaluation and Activities

Reading- Short stories, stories in the textbook, unit tests

Writing- Projects, tests (vocabulary and unit tests)

Speaking- Presentations - dialogues, projects

Listening- Video and Audio exercises, unit tests

          Term Work Assessment   70%

          Summative Assessment  30%

Reading         - 30%

Writing          - 30%

Speaking        - 25%

Listening        - 15%

Reading         - 30%

Writing          - 30%

Speaking        - 25%

Listening        - 15%

            Specific Course Expectations:     

Responsibilities of students:

1. The student must be on time in class sitting at the desk when the final tone is sounded. THIS

      HELPS TO PARTICIPATE FULLY AND TO FEEL THAT THE STUDENT IS

      LEARNING SOMETHING.

2. Remember P.R.E.P. This means pen, ruler, eraser, and pencil. All must be brought to class.

      THIS HELPS TO BE PREPARED.

3. The student may use the box on my desk to borrow a pen, etc. However, (s)he must give the

      teacher something valuable in exchange. THIS HELPS TO REMEMBER TO RETURN THE

      BORROWED ITEM.

4. Each piece of work done counts towards the final mark. The final report also includes the exam

      results, attendance record and classroom manner. THIS HELPS TO REMEMBER THAT

      EVERYTHING DONE IN CLASS AND AT HOME IS IMPORTANT.

5. If the student has an appointment during class, let the teacher know beforehand and leave the

      room as quietly as possible. THIS HELPS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF

      INTERRUPTIONS.

Each student is responsible for speaking as much Italian as possible in the classroom.

●          Each student must arrive to class with all the Italian resources assigned.

●          Each student is responsible for the good operation of the class. One should never hinder one’s own or another student’s success in class.

NOTE: (1) I am available before and after school to help you.

                        THIS HELPS THE STUDENT TO COMPLETE HIS/ HER WORK WELL.

              (2) Be positive, smile and encourage each other. THIS HELPS ONE TO FEEL GOOD

                        ABOUT HIM/ HERSELF AND OTHERS AROUND ONESELF.