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Please cite historical references as well.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