Natale in Italia

Natale e' una festa molto importante e religiosa in Italia. Risponda ai seguenti domande (SU UN FOGLIO SEPARATO - on a separate sheet of paper to be turned in at the end of class)

1. Where did the actual celebration of Christmas most likely originate?http://italian.about.com/library/weekly/aa120600a.htm

2. What is a presepio?http://www.initaly.com/regions/xmas/rosemary.htm

3. Where is the Vatican located? Is it a separate country or part of Italy? (Note that the picture located in this entry is a picture St. Peter's cathedral at the Vatican during Christmastime. A large Christmas tree and a presepio are placed at the center of the large piazza).http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vatican_City

4. According to the article below, what does an Italian Christmas revolve around?http://www.italianfoodforever.com/iff/articles.asp?id=37

5. Name 5 dishes that an Italian family might eat on Christmas Eve or Christmas day:http://www.italianfoodforever.com/iff/articles.asp?id=37

6. Why do Italians eat lentils on New Years Eve (i.e. what do they represent?)?http://goitaly.about.com/od/festivalsandevents/a/newyears.htm

Mysterious Symbols Found in Mona Lisa's Eyes!!!

Check out this interesting article about mysterious symbols and letters found hidden in Mona Lisa's eyes!

http://jezebel.com/5712881/mysterious-symbols-found-in-mona-lisas-eyes

La pubblicita' in italiano

1. What is the name of the prodotto advertised in this commercial?
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?title=Parmigiano_Cheese_Dance_Ad&video_id=23106

2. Name 3 of the vegetables in italian that are dancing around in the commercial:
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?title=Parmigiano_Cheese_Dance_Ad&video_id=23106

3. Describe the Maxibon, in one sentence, in italian:
http://www.helados.nestle.es/img/productos/ficha/maxibon_nata.jpg

4. Name five different types(shapes) of pasta Barilla. http://it.barilla.com/prodotti/trovaprodotto/index.html

5. Watch Italian chef Giada prepare an Italian dish. Choose a video. What Italian dish did you watch her prepare?
http://www.foodnetwork.com/giada-delaurentiis/video/index.html

6. How fast is a Ferrari? How long does it take for a Ferrari to go from o to 60 MPH?
Check out this ad: http://mwgraphicdesigns.com/images/ferrari_ad.jpg

7. What is the featured sandwich on the McDonald menu in Italy?
http://www.mcdonalds.it/#/choosemenu/

8. How many calories does a McMenu have: http://www.mcdonalds.it/#/nutritional-information/nutritional-labelling/ ?? How many grams of fat? (Note: It's not very healthy. Don't eat fast food! Go home and make yourself some pasta!!!! It's less expensive and healthier)

9. Watch the video on the founding of CocaCola in italiano. What is lo slogan (hint: it appears at the end of the commercial):
http://www.coca-cola.it/cokeandfood/

Want to learn how to cook some yummy Italian food?

Check out the videos on this website http://www.foodnetwork.com/everyday-italian/index.html Giada is a great Italian chef, and she makes dishes that are easy enough for you to cook at home! Let me know what recipes you tried to make at home!

For more pasta ideas, go to barilla.com, because as you know, Dove c'e' Barilla, c'e' casa.

As we near the end of the semester....

It's time to review.

Make sure you are:

-coming to class and completing all of your in-class assignments.
-studying your notes, so you are prepared for tests and quizzes.

For extra Italian practice online, visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/

martedi, 16 novembre 2010

Annunci:

- Don't forget to pay for your hoodie in Room 225A. Cost: $22.
- We are having a test on Geography tomorrowHonor Students: Your
- Honors students: Your Switzerland work is due tomorrow. A one page summary of the comic book and a one page essay on something you learned about Switzerland.
- Check out www.Mapcrunch.com - a site that randomly takes you to a point on a map around the world. Where did mapcrunch bring you today?

Assignment - Lavoro per oggi

Answer the following Geography review questions:

1. What is the capital of Italy?

2. Which city is considered Italy's fashion capital?http://www.milanfashionshows.com/

3. What are the two largest islands of Italy and what are their capitals?

4. What is the name of the sea surrounding Italy?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean_Sea

5. What is Vatican City? http://www.vatican.va/

6. Who is the prime minister of Italy?https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/world-leaders-1/world-leaders-i/italy.html

7. Pizza was invented in which Italian city?

8. Name 3 famous Italian artists:

9. Who is the head leader of Vatican city?

10. Which countries border with Italy?

11. Which Italian city has no cars and is comprised of a series of waterways?
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Venezia+(Veneto),+Italy&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title

12. What is Mt. Vesuvius?
http://volcano.und.edu/vwdocs/volc_images/img_vesuvius.html

13. Which extinct language is the "mother" of the Italian language?

14. In which Italian city is the Coliseum located?
http://www.italyguides.it/us/roma/colosseum.htm

15. What is the largest port city in Italy?

Hoodie 2010!

Here's our hoodie! Cost is $22. Please see Ms. Bocchetta for an order form. You can pay in 225A.

Quiz Day! GEOGRAFIA

TASK ONE:
Take this quiz - Write the grade you received on a piece of paper. http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/italyquiz.html

TASK TWO:
Answer the following questions:

1. Describe the city of Venezia in one sentence.
2. Describe the city of Verona in one sentence.
3. What and where are the DOLOMITI?
4. How old is Rome, the capital of Italy?
5. Tell me five facts about the Colosseum: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/colosseum_01.shtml

Pumpkin Orzo Risotto

Ingredienti:

1/2 onion, minced
2 tbs fresh sage (we have this spice growing in our garden at Schurz - see me to procure some!)
2 Tbs olive oil

Saute' onions and sage in olive oil.

Add 1 16oz box of ORZO (a type of small Italian pasta, available at most food stores). Saute' for five more minutes on medium flame.

Add 3 1/2 cups of chicken broth and 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree. Stir until warmed.

Add 3/4 cup of Parmesean Cheese!

Enjoy!

Halloween in Italia

1. Why do Italians leave the doors open when they set out food and go to church on All Souls Day (La festa di ognispirito)
http://www.jackolanterns.net/italianhalloween.htm

2. November 1st is the Festa di OgniSanto, and it is a holiday in Italy (no school!). What do people do on this day?
http://www.jackolanterns.net/italianhalloween.htm

3. What is 'stregheria'?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stregheria

4. Why is the Church of the Cappuccini in Palermo called a 'Human Library'
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/palermo-capuchin-catacombs.htm

5. What does this church use for decoration? CLICK ON "CRYPT"
http://www.cappucciniviaveneto.it/cappuccini_ing.html

6. Many people report seeing ghostly visions of Santa Lucia. She is commonly depicted as a young girl holding her gouged out eyes on a tray. Her husband is the one who turned her into authorities for what crime? What was her punishment?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Lucy

Discovery Atlas: Italy

1. Play atlas quest. Write down your answers, and tell me your points total:
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/atlas/quest/quest.html

2. Click on three of the places on the map of Italy and tell me why they are special:
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/atlas/italy/explore/explore.html

3. Take this quiz. Write down your correct answers:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/gauge/

La Unione Europea

1. When was the European Community founded? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union

2. Which countries belong to the European Community?http://www.eurunion.org/states/offices.htm

3. Which countries are CANDIDATES for membership in the European Community?http://www.eurunion.org/states/offices.htm

4. Why would these European want to form an alliance? Read the quote below for a clue, but be sure to put your answer in your own words:
"The EEC had as its aim the eventual economic union of its member nations, ultimately leading to political union. It worked for the free movement of goods, service, labour and capital, the abolition of trusts and cartels, and the development of joint and reciprocal policies on labour, social welfare, agriculture, transport, and foreign trade."

5. Which city is the administrative capital of the European Union? http://www.brussels.org/

6. How many official languages does the European Community have?http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/lang/languages/index_en.html

7. What is the highest denomination banknote of the EURO, the official currency of thirteen of the EU member states? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Euro_banknotes.png

8. Finally, draw the flag of the European Union. What do the 12 stars and the color blue traditionally represent? http://www.hdg.de/eurovisionen/html_eng/gg1_2.html

9. When you're done, buy a caffe' here:
http://www.cartoline.it/pics/_zoom_flash.htm?immagine=scherzi_150404_01.swf

Schurz Italian 2010-2011 hoodie!

Here is is: The BELLISSIMO winning design for our hoodie, a combo of the designs by Jessica Rodriguez and Graciela Carillo. I will be talking to the printing people this week to figure out how much our hoodies will cost and I will get back to you all next week with pricing and ordering information. GRAZIE to everybody who entered our design contest!

Bellringer

A
Diritto
Sempre Diritto
Nord
Est
ovest
Sud
Qui
Vicino
Casa
Scuola

B
Lomtano
Qui
Qui vicino
A destra
A sinistra
AL angolo
Vai
Girati
Cammini
Fermati

three things to do today!

1. Finish your essay and turn it in to me if you haven't already.

2. Design a t-shirt for Italian students at www.customink.com - please print our your design.

3.
Write down 10 Italian words and 3 expressions/questions that appear in this slideshow and tell me what they mean in English:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/lj/directions/

4. Write down 10 Italian words and 3 expressions/questions that appear in this slideshow and tell me what they mean in English:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/lj/holiday/

Making up Missing Quizzes

If you miss class the day of a quiz, you will need to make up the quiz by completing extra work.

To make up a missing quiz 1, 2, or 3, please do page 15 in Italiano in Giro, exercises, a, B, and C. I will grade this assignment as a quiz grade.

Please see me if you have any questions.

Professoressa Bocchetta

bell ringer

A
L'aeropot...
L'ufficio postale...
Il supermercato...
L'albergo...
Al bar...
Alla gelertia...
Alla gelteria...
Alla pizzeria...
Alla chiesa...

B
vende frutta e verdura
ospita turistia
manda le lettere
si chiama o'lla mangio gelas
uno beve un caffe'
ringrazio dio
mangioo una pizza con pomodori e formaggio

Quale' il tuo numaro di telefono?
Dimmi il numero di telefono di due compagi si classe?
Quanto costa il pranzo @ schurz?
Quanto costano ie patatine @ mcdonalds?
Quanoto Costa una coca piccola @ mcdonalds?

Bell ringer

Come si chiama il tuo film preferito?
Come si chiama il tuo ristoranto fast food preferito?
Quale gusto di gelato ti piace di pui'?
Ti piacciono i broccoli?0quale frutta ti piace di piu'?
Quale frutta ti piace di piu'?
Quale verdura ti piace di piu'?

A
Di dove si?
Come ti chiami?
Dove vai dopo scuola?
come si chiama la tua sorella?
perche' vai a sculoa?

B
Hi chiamo tro...
Sono di roma...
lei si chiomana cristin ...
Dopo scuola vada casa...

Computer Lab 13 settembre 2010

1. What are the top ten Italian words?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/lj/handy/

2.
Write down 5 phrases associated with ordering breakfast:
(Click the boxes that say Italian and English so you can see the words)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/lj/breakfast/

3.
Write down ten Italian words associated with sightseeing in a new city:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/lj/sights/

4. What is your opinion on Italy's decision in this article:
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/16240850

attivita' campanella

Come si chiama la persona a destra di te?

Come si chiama la persona a sinistra di te?

Come va la scuola?

bellringer

A
La banana e'...
L'erba e'...
Il cielo oggie'...
La mela e'...
La matita e'...
Una nuvolae'...
I colori di schruz sono...
Il mare e'...
La mare'...
La bandiera italianae'...
La bandiera americane'...

B
azzurro
rosso
verde
bianco
giallo
nero
grigio
viola

bell ringer

A

Chi e' la maestra?
Quando comincia la scuola?
Come stai?
Quanto costa il pranzo?
Dove sta l'orologio?
Che cosa mangi per pranzo?
Costa tre dollari.
Quale classe ti piace di piu'?


B

Professoressa Bocchetta.
Motto bene, grazie.
Mangio la pizza.
La classe d'italiano!
Sta sul muro.
Comina a settembre.

Making Garden Mosaics - 6th period Italian

Schurz in the City

What a classy, well-mannered, and trilingual (Italian, Spanish, English) group of young adults!!!

Penne Pasta (like we had at the restaurant!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNnTdAxUVUY

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups plain tomato sauce1/4 cup buuter1/4 lb. prosciutto (ham) cut in small pieces1/3 cup vodka1/2 cup whipping creamsalt and freshly groung pepper to taste1 lb penne1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan

Directions:
Melt butter in a large skillet. When the butter foams, add prosciutto (ball). Saute over medium heat until lightly colored. Add vodka and stir until it has evaporated. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Fill a very large pan 2/3 full with salted water. Bring water to a boil. Add penne.Bring water back to a boil and cook penne uncoverd until tender but firm to the bite. 8 to 10 minues. Drain penne and place in skillet with the sauce. Toss the penne and suace over medium heat until sauce covers penne, 20 to 30 seconds. serve immediately with Parmesan cheese

AC MILAN vs. Chicago Fire

Want to see AC MILAN in action - Ronaldinho and Pato are not playing in the world cup and will be playing? Put the code PASSION in while ordering for a discount.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0400449376BA28EB

ESSAY - Due next Friday

You are to write a one to two page typed essay, comparing and contrasting the experiences of the families portrayed in il Nuovomondo and bajo la misma luna. How is immigration today similar or different from the wave of Italian immigration in 1890-1910?

Please cite historical references as well. To help you, read this entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration_to_the_United_States


200 points (if you do not submit an essay, you will likely fail Italian)

Immigration II

Take this virtual tour of Ellis Island and answer the following questions:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/tour/stop1.htm

1. What was the first test that the immigrants had to pass upon arrival at Ellis Island?

2. What would the officials do if they suspected someone had a disability?

3. What would happen to immigrants who had incurable diseases or disabilities?

4. How long did the immigration process usually take?

5. How much money did immigrants need to have on hand in order to enter America, according to a 1909 law?

6. What was the 'kissing post?"

Immigrazione italiana

1. Why did so many Italian immigrate to the US in the late 1800's?http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/historyonline/italian_immigration.cfm

2.How many Italians immigrated to the US from 1880 - 1930?http://www.ellisisland.org/immexp/wseix_5_3.asp?

3. What is Ellis Island?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellis_Island

4. What did Italians call Ellis Island?http://www.ailf.org/awards/benefit2004/ahp04essay.asp

5. What is 'anti-Italianism'?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Italianism

6. Name 6 of the most important Italian contributions to the world:http://www.eupedia.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16873

Verbi italiani

1. What are the top 10 Italian verbs and tell me what they mean in English?http://www.verbix.com/languages/italian.shtml

2. Choose five of the top ten Italian verbs and conjugate into the following subject pronouns in the PRESENTE:
io
tu
lui/lei/Lei
noi
voi
loro

3. Italian is the official language of which countries?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_language

4. Italian is the official language of San Marino...where is San Marino? (draw a simple map)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Marino

il Colosseo

1. What kind of men became Gladiators?
http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/gladiator2.html

2. How did Gladiators train?
http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/gladiator3.html

3. What kinds of animals were sent into the ring to fight with gladiators?
http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/gladiator5.html

4. When was the Colosseo built and how many people did it seat?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseum

5. Click on "Launch the animation" and answer the question:
What are the six structures of the Colosseo?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/launch_ani_colosseum.shtml

6. Why was sand sprinkled on the floor of the arena?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/launch_ani_colosseum.shtml

7. For fun: Play the Gladiator Game:
http://www.gladiatus.us/?kid=a-03745-06645-0809-a070714e

Assignment for April 19th - Italian Proverb Sign

Each of you will be making a sign to decorate our bulletin board.

Directions:

1. Go to the website link below.
2. Choose a proverb that you agree with.
3. Go to microsoft work and make a page illustrating your proverb with nice fonts and clip art (if you need to learn how to add clip art, ask me and I'll teach you!)
4. Make sure you write the proverb in Italian - provide an English translation in small print
5. Print out your page and give to me at the end of class.
6. Worth 40 points!

http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Italian_proverbs

Venezia

Today's lesson is on the city of Venice. Please take out a sheet of paper and answer questions 1-8, due at the end of class.

1. Go to Google Maps

http://www.google.com/maps and type in Venice, Italy.
Click on "satellite" for a satellite image.
Task: Can you see any cars on the island of Venice? Buses? Trains?

2. Task: What is a gondola?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gondola

3. What are public bus boats called in Venice?http://europeforvisitors.com/venice/articles/venice_transportation.htm

4. What happens during this time of year in Venice (in the fall, especially in October and November)?
http://www.travelplan.it/venice_guide_interesting_facts.htm

5. When and why is Carnevale celebrated in Venezia?
http://www.visitvenice.co.uk/venice-carnival.html

6. What is the Venetian island of Murano famous for?http://europeforvisitors.com/venice/articles/murano_the_glass_island.htm

7. What hotel would you stay in in Venice - and how much would it cost you per night?www.hotels.com

8. Finally, which U.S. city has a replica of the city of Venice as part of a hotel?http://www.venetian.com

9: EXTRA CREDIT: What is the Bocca della Verita?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bocca_della_Verit%C3%A0

Festa della Donna

Go to this site and complete the webquest for la Festa della Donna - International Women's Day
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3751533&eml=PNL/20100304/NL/grade

Looking for a summer job? Great America!

Six Flags Great America Looking to Fill Over 1,200 Open Seasonal Jobs
Theme Park Hires 3,200 Each Year, Open Positions Remain for 2010 Season


WHAT: Six Flags Great America Job Fair

WHEN: Saturday, March 13 10-3 p.m.
Tuesday, March 23 12-8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6 12-8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 20 3:30-8 p.m.


WHERE: Six Flags Great America
542 N. Route 21 Gurnee, IL 60031
Employee Entrance

INFO: Visit sixflags.com/greatamerica for more information

Six Flags Great America provides continuous opportunities for employment with over 3,200 people employed each season. Job Fairs are scheduled at Six Flags Great America on March 13 and March 23, as well as April 6 and April 20. Candidates can learn about a variety job positions available at the park, including ride operations, admissions, games and food services. Applicants are encouraged to complete their online application prior to the hiring events. The application process is available 24 hours a day at www.sixflagsjobs.com.

Six Flags Great America is located between Chicago and Milwaukee and offers fun for the entire family with heart-pounding roller coasters including Raging Bull, a free 15-acre water park, spectacular shows and parades and three children’s themed areas. New in 2010 – the Little Dipper, a historic wooden roller coaster formerly of Kiddieland, the Glow in the Park Parade, a nighttime illuminated parade with Cirque Du Soleil-style music and MagiQuest, a new 8,000 square foot live-action interactive game.

# # #

About Six Flags, Inc:

Six Flags, Inc., is a publicly-traded corporation headquartered in New York City and is the world's largest regional theme park company with 19 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

SIX FLAGS: TM & © 2010 Six Flags Theme Parks Inc.

la Toscana

1. Draw a tiny, basic map of Italy. What is the name of the regional capital of Tuscany and where is it located? (write a star and the name of the city on your little map). Next place a star on your map indicating the location of the capitale d'italia, Roma.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuscany

2. Tuscany is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance. Name five famous Italian artists of the Renaissance and for each artist, tell me the name of one of their famous works of art.
http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/projects/renaissance/artists.html

Take a look at the slideshow here: http://www.virtourist.com/europe/florence/index.html to answer the following questions:

4. How do you say "Dome" in Italian.

5. What do they sell on the Ponte Vecchio and what does Ponte Vecchio mean?

6. What is the name of the main river in Firenze? (see slide 19)

7. How do you say 'Palace' in Italian? (slide 30)

8.


Who is buried in Santa Croce? see slide 43

Cultural Review Questions

Cultural Review
1. What is the capital of Italy?

http://www.aboutromania.com/maps184.html

2. What is the fashion capital of Italy?

http://www.milanfashionshows.com/

3. Who is the current prime minister of Italy?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Italy

4. How many regions are there in Italy? Name 5 regions

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regions_of_Italy

5. What two large islands are part of Italy?

http://www.aboutromania.com/maps184.html

6. What is the Vatican and where is it located?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vatican_City

Charlie Trotters!

Thanks to our fantastic group of students who attended the trip to the world famous Charlie Trotter's restaurant at 816 West Armitage in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. As usual, this group of Schurz students was class, well-mannered and well dressed! But most of all this was an adventurous crew that tried some very *interesting* dishes!

La Moda Italiana - VALENTINO

Click on this link below and do the LA MODA ITALIANO - VALENTINO activity

http://ciaoschurz.blogspot.com/search?q=la+moda+italiana

Amore e altri aggettivi

Quiz on adjectives...

Look at the links and answer the questions:



1. Come si dice " shy" in italiano?http://italian.about.com/library/fare/blfare128a.htm




2. Come si dice "full" in italiano?http://italian.about.com/library/fare/blfare128a.htm




3. Come si dice "bad" in italiano?http://italian.about.com/library/fare/blfare128a.htm




4. Come si dice "angry" in italiano?http://www.enchantedlearning.com/languages/italian/subjects/adjectives.shtml]




5. Come si dice "empty" in italiano?http://www.enchantedlearning.com/languages/italian/subjects/adjectives.shtml




6. Come si dice "sporco" in inglese?http://www.enchantedlearning.com/languages/italian/subjects/adjectives.shtml




7. Come si dice "early" in italiano?http://www.enchantedlearning.com/languages/italian/subjects/adjectives.shtml




8. Come si dice "cold" in italiano?http://www.enchantedlearning.com/languages/italian/subjects/adjectives.shtml




9. Come si dice "shut/closed" in italiano?http://www.enchantedlearning.com/languages/italian/subjects/adjectives.shtml




10. How would you describe this person in italiano (give me two adjectives)?http://www.sports-photos.com/catalog/images/MichaelJordan3Clr.tif.jpg




11. A very useful Italian expression is "Amore e' cieco" (love is blind!). Keeping that in mind, how would you describe this person in italiano? (give me two adjectives)http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/33/Ugly_man_2.jpg/180px-Ugly_man_2.jpg




12. How would you describe this person in italiano? (give me two adjectives)http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Profiles/20060913/244.winfrey.oprah.091906.jpg




13. How would you describe this person in italiano? (Give me two adjectives).http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2006/specials/sma06/sma_gallery/johnny_depp.jpg




14. Who is this man?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Prodi27032007.jpg




15. Come si dice "I love you a lot" in italiano?
Wishing you all tanto tanto AMORE in your lives!

Io non ho paura

1. Here is an article about a recent kidnapping (it took place just a few days ago), similar to what happened in Io non ho paura. Who was responsible for the kidnappings in this case?
http://articles.latimes.com/2010/feb/03/world/la-fg-mexico-kidnap3-2010feb03

2. When did the film Io non ho paura take place?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I'm_Not_Scared

3. What were 'gli anni di piombo'? What characterized these years in Italy?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anni_di_piombo

4. Name 5 cities in Southern Italy:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Italy

San Valentino!

1. Watch the video on St. Valentine's Day:

http://www.history.com/video.do?name=valentinesday&bcpid=6555686001&bclid=1672160848&bctid=1407959235

2. Who was Juno?

http://www.stvalentines.net/stvalentinesdayhistory.htm

3. How did the ancient Romans celebrate Feb. 14 and 15?

http://www.stvalentines.net/stvalentinesdayhistory.htm

4. Who was St. Valentine?

http://www.stvalentines.net/stvalentinesdayhistory.htm

5.What happened to him in jail?

http://www.stvalentines.net/stvalentinesdayhistory.htm

6.Would you have been a good date in all time periods? Take the quiz and find out:

http://www.history.com/content/valentine/game-dating-through-the-ages

7. Who is cupid?

http://www.history.com/video.do?name=valentinesday&bcpid=6555686001&bclid=1672160848&bctid=1407959235

Lo slang in italiano

Make a list of 15 expressions using Italian slang:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/cool/

Choose the slang expressions from the different categories.


Argument
Class
Drink
Family
Food
Friends
Going out
Health
Interjections
Money
Moods
Music
Play up/Play down
Politics
Professions
Pulling

la cucina italiana

1. Italians eat pasta every day, sometimes twice a day. Name 10 different pasta shapes (click on the long pasta, short, and soup pasta links at the bottom of the webpage link listed below to see the different shapes).
http://www.barillaus.com/home/Pages/Pasta_Information.aspx

2. Watch the chef cook lasagna. Name 5 ingredients that are necessary to cook lasagna and translate these ingredients into italian (www.freetranslation.com).
http://www.barillaus.com/Home/pages/Lasagne_101.aspx

3. Take the Quiz at the bottom of the webpage link below and tell me which Italian destination fits your personality. Look up this destination on wikipedia, and tell me three facts about this destination.
http://www.barillaus.com/Pages/Home.aspx

Make a word cloud about YOU

1. Go to freetranslation.com and write down 15 words IN ITALIANO that describe you. Things you like, adjectives (bella, intelligente, simpatico, etc.).

2. go to www.wordle.net and create a word cloud. Include your name in the word cloud, so I know who you are. Please print your word cloud.