***After you do your work, vote for me, again! Vote for me! If I win this contest, we will have a pane e nutella day in class! :) All you have to do is click the thumbs up "like" symbol.http://www.womenontheirway.com/local-nation/details.php?id=85
Task for today:
Go to: http://www.careerpath.com/
Input foreign language into the Keyword space
Input Chicago, IL into the Location space
Click on Find Jobs
1.Name an open position that might interest you.
2.Does the open position require a specific foreign language, or general foreign language skills?
3.What is the listed salary for the position?
4.Write a brief description of the position. What do you think a person in this position would do on a daily basis?
Browse the careers listed in the U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, available online at : http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htmFind a career that interests you and answer the following questions for each:
5. What training /education/ qualifications are required for the position?
6. What is the average salary?
7. What is the job outlook?
mercoledì, gennaio 26, 2011
giovedì, gennaio 13, 2011
Review Day!
1. Vote for me! If I win this contest, we will have a pane e nutella day in class! :) All you have to do is click the thumbs up "like" symbol.
http://www.womenontheirway.com/local-nation/details.php?id=85
2. Take this quiz. Write your answers on paper.
http://iteslj.org/v/i/ln-family.html
3. Take this quiz. Write your answers on your paper.
http://iteslj.org/v/i/if-house.html
4. If you have extra time, take some more quizzes. They will help you study for your final and you'll improve your Italian!
http://iteslj.org/v/i/
http://www.womenontheirway.com/local-nation/details.php?id=85
2. Take this quiz. Write your answers on paper.
http://iteslj.org/v/i/ln-family.html
3. Take this quiz. Write your answers on your paper.
http://iteslj.org/v/i/if-house.html
4. If you have extra time, take some more quizzes. They will help you study for your final and you'll improve your Italian!
http://iteslj.org/v/i/
lunedì, gennaio 03, 2011
Time to review for l'ESAME FINALE
Time to prepare for final exams! Please go to the BBC Italian website and review section 2 2. Meeting people
Spelling your name
Where you come from
Friends and family
Saying what you do
Challenge
Write the answers to the CHALLENGE on a sheet a paper to be turned in at the end of class.
Spelling your name
Where you come from
Friends and family
Saying what you do
Challenge
Write the answers to the CHALLENGE on a sheet a paper to be turned in at the end of class.
mercoledì, dicembre 15, 2010
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
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
lunedì, dicembre 13, 2010
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
http://jezebel.com/5712881/mysterious-symbols-found-in-mona-lisas-eyes
venerdì, dicembre 10, 2010
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/
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/
mercoledì, dicembre 08, 2010
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.
venerdì, dicembre 03, 2010
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/
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/
martedì, novembre 16, 2010
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?
- 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?
martedì, novembre 09, 2010
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
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
giovedì, ottobre 28, 2010
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!
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!
giovedì, ottobre 21, 2010
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
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
venerdì, ottobre 15, 2010
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/
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/
venerdì, ottobre 08, 2010
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
lunedì, ottobre 04, 2010
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!
giovedì, settembre 30, 2010
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
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
lunedì, settembre 27, 2010
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/
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/
lunedì, settembre 20, 2010
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
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
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
giovedì, settembre 16, 2010
mercoledì, settembre 15, 2010
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'?
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'?
martedì, settembre 14, 2010
lunedì, settembre 13, 2010
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
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
venerdì, settembre 10, 2010
attivita' campanella
Come si chiama la persona a destra di te?
Come si chiama la persona a sinistra di te?
Come va la scuola?
Come si chiama la persona a sinistra di te?
Come va la scuola?
giovedì, settembre 09, 2010
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
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
mercoledì, settembre 08, 2010
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.
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.
lunedì, giugno 07, 2010
martedì, maggio 18, 2010
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
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
giovedì, maggio 13, 2010
mercoledì, maggio 12, 2010
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)
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?"
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?"
venerdì, maggio 07, 2010
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
martedì, aprile 27, 2010
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
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
lunedì, aprile 26, 2010
il Colosseo
2. How did Gladiators train?
http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/gladiator3.html
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?
6. Why was sand sprinkled on the floor of the arena?
lunedì, aprile 19, 2010
Assignment for April 19th - Italian Proverb Sign
Each of you will be making a sign to decorate our bulletin board.
Directions:
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Italian_proverbs
Directions:
- Go to the website link below.
- Choose a proverb that you agree with.
- 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!)
- Make sure you write the proverb in Italian - provide an English translation in small print
- Print out your page and give to me at the end of class.
- Worth 40 points!
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Italian_proverbs
giovedì, aprile 08, 2010
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
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
lunedì, marzo 15, 2010
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
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.
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
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
venerdì, marzo 05, 2010
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
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!
martedì, marzo 02, 2010
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
http://ciaoschurz.blogspot.com/search?q=la+moda+italiana
giovedì, febbraio 18, 2010
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!
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!
martedì, febbraio 09, 2010
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
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
mercoledì, febbraio 03, 2010
San Valentino!
1. Watch the video on St. Valentine's Day:
2. Who was Juno?
3. How did the ancient Romans celebrate Feb. 14 and 15?
4. Who was St. Valentine?
5.What happened to him in jail?
6.Would you have been a good date in all time periods? Take the quiz and find out:
7. Who is cupid?
venerdì, gennaio 15, 2010
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
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
lunedì, gennaio 11, 2010
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
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
mercoledì, gennaio 06, 2010
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.
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.
mercoledì, dicembre 16, 2009
La famiglia italiana
La famiglia italiana
Family provides the network of the deepest and most important relationships of Italian society. The Italian family has many stereotypes. When we think of the typical Italian family, we of course think of a big, loud, crazy family with the mother and grandmother cooking and eight kids running around. The father comes home and the kids run up to him and greet him, then he greets his wife and goes to wash up for dinner, which is ready for him because his wife and mother have been cooking it all day. Though the role of the wife in a marriage is still similar, in some ways, to this image, everything else has changed. Today, Italian families are much smaller and the women are out working for themselves. Much has happened over the past few decades to make this change in tradition come about; the Italian family is no longer the big, loud, crazy family that we see in the movies.The typical Italian family, although still very close to its extended family, is beginning do distance itself from other family members. Many of the traditions remain, however they are slowly starting to become more relaxed. Families often live in very close proximity to each other, often in the same house. Italian men tend to live at home until they are married.
Another dramatic change in Italian culture is the rapidly declining birthrate. Overall, Italian families are having less and less children, and are therefore the population is becoming older rather than remaining balanced. There are more people over the age of 60 than there are under the age of 20. One of the main reasons for this dramatic decrease in the birthrate is that families can no longer afford to have many children. With the mother working, she does not have as much time to care for the children and also has children later. Because of this, she has less time to have children and the family will only have one or two. Although women are supported by the government during their maternity leave, many employers do not support this and will threaten the women. They will not hire a woman if she is planning to have a child and will go as far as to fire a woman while she is on maternity leave and say that it was for another reason. Even if she were to be granted maternity leave from her job, the standards in hospitals and infant schools were not adequate. For this reason, women are hesitant to have children, because they know it will hurt their careers.
Another reason for the declining birthrate is the introduction of contraception and the legality of abortion. Italian women terminate one pregnancy for every three live births, which totals around 160,000 abortions for 500,000 live births a year. Birth control has also played a large role in the decline of births. While the birthrate is declining, the divorce rate is increasing; the 1974 the divorce referendum, which passed by 59.1%, and the 1975 family reform laws made this all possible. Unhappy couples no longer had to find a guilty party to separate; they could do so on there own basis.
Family values are still the focus of Italian society, and the Italian family has remained a very close social unit. Whether married, single or divorced, all Italians tend to maintain very strong links with their parents, adult children, and other relatives. Often generations share housing; grown children or elderly parents may live with your hosts. Even if they do not share a home, extended families may eat lunch (pranzo) and/or dinner (cena) together every day. Elderly parents are respected and looked after, sometimes on a daily basis, whether they live at home with their children or independently.
Although roles have changed for women in Italy, the mother remains the dominant figure in the Italian home. She typically runs every aspect of domestic life, and you may see her helping her family in ways you consider excessive or unnecessary. To American eyes, it may seem that Italian mothers spoil their children and husbands, or sacrifice too much to please every member of the family. Especially if the mother also works outside the home, the Italian family dynamic can seem unfair and unbalanced. However, Italians themselves believe that it is the mother who keeps the family together, who creates and maintains the familial links, who is the bond that unifies all members. She, in turn, knows she can depend on the rest of her family in her time of need. Generally speaking, the role of mother and home maker is a much respected position in Italian society
Italian families maintain strong bonds over generations. Children, after leaving home to establish new families, maintain strong relationships with their parents. Usually they live very near to one of the two parental families, make daily telephone calls to their parents (mainly the mother), and visit them weekly. Their relationships with their parents typically display strong reciprocal support and exchanges, including childcare, care of the elderly and ill, help with economic troubles, loans, and advice. One of the main characteristics of Italian families is the strong intergenerational solidarity that allows Italians to overcome difficulties, find jobs, look after children, and ask for loans in situations in which the family network provides what, in other Western countries, is granted by public or private institutions. This sense of connectedness explains the great relevance that family as an institution assumes in Italian culture.
Reflection Questions:
How is the typical Italian family similar or different from your own?
Italian families used to have many children. Nowadays, most families have only one or two children. Why do you think that Italian families are having less and less children?
When you think about your future, do you want to get married? Do you want to have children? Would you prefer being single and focusing on your career? If you plan to have children, how many children would you like to have and why?
Do you currently share your home with elderly family members (like you grandparents or great grandparents)? Many Italian families share their homes with elderly relatives. What do you think about this type of living arrangement?
Family provides the network of the deepest and most important relationships of Italian society. The Italian family has many stereotypes. When we think of the typical Italian family, we of course think of a big, loud, crazy family with the mother and grandmother cooking and eight kids running around. The father comes home and the kids run up to him and greet him, then he greets his wife and goes to wash up for dinner, which is ready for him because his wife and mother have been cooking it all day. Though the role of the wife in a marriage is still similar, in some ways, to this image, everything else has changed. Today, Italian families are much smaller and the women are out working for themselves. Much has happened over the past few decades to make this change in tradition come about; the Italian family is no longer the big, loud, crazy family that we see in the movies.The typical Italian family, although still very close to its extended family, is beginning do distance itself from other family members. Many of the traditions remain, however they are slowly starting to become more relaxed. Families often live in very close proximity to each other, often in the same house. Italian men tend to live at home until they are married.
Another dramatic change in Italian culture is the rapidly declining birthrate. Overall, Italian families are having less and less children, and are therefore the population is becoming older rather than remaining balanced. There are more people over the age of 60 than there are under the age of 20. One of the main reasons for this dramatic decrease in the birthrate is that families can no longer afford to have many children. With the mother working, she does not have as much time to care for the children and also has children later. Because of this, she has less time to have children and the family will only have one or two. Although women are supported by the government during their maternity leave, many employers do not support this and will threaten the women. They will not hire a woman if she is planning to have a child and will go as far as to fire a woman while she is on maternity leave and say that it was for another reason. Even if she were to be granted maternity leave from her job, the standards in hospitals and infant schools were not adequate. For this reason, women are hesitant to have children, because they know it will hurt their careers.
Another reason for the declining birthrate is the introduction of contraception and the legality of abortion. Italian women terminate one pregnancy for every three live births, which totals around 160,000 abortions for 500,000 live births a year. Birth control has also played a large role in the decline of births. While the birthrate is declining, the divorce rate is increasing; the 1974 the divorce referendum, which passed by 59.1%, and the 1975 family reform laws made this all possible. Unhappy couples no longer had to find a guilty party to separate; they could do so on there own basis.
Family values are still the focus of Italian society, and the Italian family has remained a very close social unit. Whether married, single or divorced, all Italians tend to maintain very strong links with their parents, adult children, and other relatives. Often generations share housing; grown children or elderly parents may live with your hosts. Even if they do not share a home, extended families may eat lunch (pranzo) and/or dinner (cena) together every day. Elderly parents are respected and looked after, sometimes on a daily basis, whether they live at home with their children or independently.
Although roles have changed for women in Italy, the mother remains the dominant figure in the Italian home. She typically runs every aspect of domestic life, and you may see her helping her family in ways you consider excessive or unnecessary. To American eyes, it may seem that Italian mothers spoil their children and husbands, or sacrifice too much to please every member of the family. Especially if the mother also works outside the home, the Italian family dynamic can seem unfair and unbalanced. However, Italians themselves believe that it is the mother who keeps the family together, who creates and maintains the familial links, who is the bond that unifies all members. She, in turn, knows she can depend on the rest of her family in her time of need. Generally speaking, the role of mother and home maker is a much respected position in Italian society
Italian families maintain strong bonds over generations. Children, after leaving home to establish new families, maintain strong relationships with their parents. Usually they live very near to one of the two parental families, make daily telephone calls to their parents (mainly the mother), and visit them weekly. Their relationships with their parents typically display strong reciprocal support and exchanges, including childcare, care of the elderly and ill, help with economic troubles, loans, and advice. One of the main characteristics of Italian families is the strong intergenerational solidarity that allows Italians to overcome difficulties, find jobs, look after children, and ask for loans in situations in which the family network provides what, in other Western countries, is granted by public or private institutions. This sense of connectedness explains the great relevance that family as an institution assumes in Italian culture.
Reflection Questions:
How is the typical Italian family similar or different from your own?
Italian families used to have many children. Nowadays, most families have only one or two children. Why do you think that Italian families are having less and less children?
When you think about your future, do you want to get married? Do you want to have children? Would you prefer being single and focusing on your career? If you plan to have children, how many children would you like to have and why?
Do you currently share your home with elderly family members (like you grandparents or great grandparents)? Many Italian families share their homes with elderly relatives. What do you think about this type of living arrangement?
giovedì, dicembre 10, 2009
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
venerdì, settembre 11, 2009
LEZIONE I
Laboratorio Lezione IBenvenuti al laboratorio!
In today's lesson, you will familiarize yourself with some useful websites. Please answer all the questions in your QUADERNO. I will be checking them in at the beginning of our next class. This assignment is worth 20 points.
1. Go to Radio Dimensione Suona, click on 100% GRANDI SUCCESSI, then click on Playlist, and choose an Italian song to listen to (scroll down - there are lots of songs to choose from). Task: Write down the name of the song that you listened to (make sure it's an ITALIAN song, and not Spanish or English). Sometimes flashplayer doesn't work, so you'll have to finish this quesiton at t he library, where flashplayer should work on the computers.
2. Next head over to Google Earth. Now type "Venice, Italy" into the search bar. Click on SATELLITE, so you get the satellite view. What is special about this city, from what you can see from the satellite?
3. Watch this short video on Italians vs. Europeans by Bruno Bozzetto. Task: What are three differences between Italians and Europeans. Do Italians always follow the rules?
4. And just to make you laugh...check out this video entitled "Adamo" at http://www.rivelazioni.com/mm/bozzetto/adam.shtml by the Italian computer cartoonist Bruno Bozzetto.
5. Task: Write down one of the main headlines, in Italiano of course, from today's edition of La Repubblica.
6. Go to http://babelfish.altavista.com/ Click on English to Italian. Task: How do you write: "I am the best student in the world. I love Italian." in Italian?7. How much does a new Lamborghini Reveton - the newest car which debuted at the recent Frankfurt, Germany Auto show - cost? Which car would you prefer, a 2007 Ford Taurus or a 2007 Lamborhini Reveton?http://autoshow.autos.msn.com/autoshow/frankfurt2007/Article.aspx?cp-documentid=5421379
Laboratorio Lezione IBenvenuti al laboratorio!
In today's lesson, you will familiarize yourself with some useful websites. Please answer all the questions in your QUADERNO. I will be checking them in at the beginning of our next class. This assignment is worth 20 points.
1. Go to Radio Dimensione Suona, click on 100% GRANDI SUCCESSI, then click on Playlist, and choose an Italian song to listen to (scroll down - there are lots of songs to choose from). Task: Write down the name of the song that you listened to (make sure it's an ITALIAN song, and not Spanish or English). Sometimes flashplayer doesn't work, so you'll have to finish this quesiton at t he library, where flashplayer should work on the computers.
2. Next head over to Google Earth. Now type "Venice, Italy" into the search bar. Click on SATELLITE, so you get the satellite view. What is special about this city, from what you can see from the satellite?
3. Watch this short video on Italians vs. Europeans by Bruno Bozzetto. Task: What are three differences between Italians and Europeans. Do Italians always follow the rules?
4. And just to make you laugh...check out this video entitled "Adamo" at http://www.rivelazioni.com/mm/bozzetto/adam.shtml by the Italian computer cartoonist Bruno Bozzetto.
5. Task: Write down one of the main headlines, in Italiano of course, from today's edition of La Repubblica.
6. Go to http://babelfish.altavista.com/ Click on English to Italian. Task: How do you write: "I am the best student in the world. I love Italian." in Italian?7. How much does a new Lamborghini Reveton - the newest car which debuted at the recent Frankfurt, Germany Auto show - cost? Which car would you prefer, a 2007 Ford Taurus or a 2007 Lamborhini Reveton?http://autoshow.autos.msn.com/autoshow/frankfurt2007/Article.aspx?cp-documentid=5421379
martedì, luglio 21, 2009
martedì, maggio 26, 2009
Vocab Review
Look up the following words (they will all be on your final exam) and quiz yourself! for translations, visit www.freetranslation.com
Adesso
Non c’è male
A presto!
Ecco!
Dove?
Perchè
Come?
Quando?
Mai
Niente
Nessuno
Ieri
Ci vediamo domain!
Che ora è?
Non capisco.
Certo che mi piace!
Di solito
Forse
Oggi
Prego!
Desidera?
Subito
Sinistra / destra
Scusami
Anche
Vorrei
Voglio
Un panino
Molto gentile
Stasera
Lontano / vicino
Un uomo / una donna
Sono sposato.
Io ero.
Quale?
Tanti auguri a te!
Ho bisogno di…..
Mi piace
Non mi piace
Mi piacciono
Non mi piacciono
D’accordo
Va bene!
Che tempo fa oggi a Chicago? Nevica e fa freddo!
Che ora è? Sono le cinque.
Adesso
Non c’è male
A presto!
Ecco!
Dove?
Perchè
Come?
Quando?
Mai
Niente
Nessuno
Ieri
Ci vediamo domain!
Che ora è?
Non capisco.
Certo che mi piace!
Di solito
Forse
Oggi
Prego!
Desidera?
Subito
Sinistra / destra
Scusami
Anche
Vorrei
Voglio
Un panino
Molto gentile
Stasera
Lontano / vicino
Un uomo / una donna
Sono sposato.
Io ero.
Quale?
Tanti auguri a te!
Ho bisogno di…..
Mi piace
Non mi piace
Mi piacciono
Non mi piacciono
D’accordo
Va bene!
Che tempo fa oggi a Chicago? Nevica e fa freddo!
Che ora è? Sono le cinque.
mercoledì, maggio 20, 2009
Italian New Summary
1. In one short paragraph, summarize each of the current news articles linked below:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30547564/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30671999/
2. Write down two headlines and translate into English from the main Italian newspaper:
http://www.repubblica.it/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30547564/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30671999/
2. Write down two headlines and translate into English from the main Italian newspaper:
http://www.repubblica.it/
venerdì, maggio 08, 2009
End of the School Year Review
As a review, take the following test online. Write down your answers:
http://www.esl-languages.com/en/study-abroad/online-tests/italian-test/index.htm
Do 20 flashcards. Write your answers on your paper. http://www.italian-flashcards.com/
http://www.esl-languages.com/en/study-abroad/online-tests/italian-test/index.htm
Do 20 flashcards. Write your answers on your paper. http://www.italian-flashcards.com/
lunedì, maggio 04, 2009
International Week 2009
It's international week! And we're switching gears from Italy over to another country for a few days. Starting tomorrow, we'll be watching a movie from....INDIA. On Friday, we'll head to the auditorium to see the International night performances - don't forget to buy your tickets for the evening performance in Room 225A this week!
Today, answer the following questions for 20 points extra credit:
1. What countries border India?
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/india/
2. How many states does India have?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India
3. Complete these sentences:
India is the 7th largest _____________, has the second largest _____________, and is the most populus _______________ in the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India
4. When did India become an independent nation? (independent from Great Britain?)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India
5. "Namaste!" is how many people greet one another in India. What does this mean and how do you write it in the ancient language of India, sanskrit?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namaste
6. Why did the Emporer build Taj Mahal?
7. What animal is revered in India?
giovedì, aprile 30, 2009
La Vita e' Bella
1. What was the Holocaust and what does the word actually mean?
2. How many children did the Germans kill in WWII?
3. At camps such as Auschwitz-Birkenau, where where children usually sent to directly upon arrival?
4. Why did Hitler hate the Jews?
5. Did the Jews resist?
5. Stereotyping, name calling, and exclusion of others based on their religion, sexual orientation, race, nationality or cultural heritage has become all too common in our schools and communities. You are not powerless in the face of hate; there are many things children and adults can do.
Brainstorm one way that you could take a stand against hate in your everyday life:
Brainstorm one way that you could take a stand against hate in your everyday life:
venerdì, aprile 24, 2009
Italiano - Venerdi il 24 aprile
News from Italia. Summarize the two articles below, one paragraph each, in your own words.
http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-04-20-voa66.cfm
http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-39205020090423
http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-04-20-voa66.cfm
http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-39205020090423
Peace Love and Hostelling House Party
Host:
Hostelling International Chicago
Location:
Hostelling International Chicago24 E Congress ParkwayChicago, IL 60605 US
View Map
When:
Friday, May 1, 5:30PM to 7:30PM
Phone:
312-583-2227
Come enjoy our free open house highlighting the hostel's positive impact on tourism and cultural education in Chicago. 2009 is the double anniversary for hostelling, 100 years of hostelling worldwide and 75 years in the USA and we want to celebrate!Mingle with travelers from around the world, enjoy delicious food from local restaurants, dance to world music, laugh at improv comedy, take tours of the hostel, win door and raffle prizes, and enjoy post-party excursions throughout the city including pub crawls, a jazz outing, and documentary film screening. Also find out about volunteering opportunities at the hostel.All are welcome! No entrance fee! Bring your friends and family!Restaurant Sponsors:Dairy Queen, Chutney Joe's, Cafecito, Pizza-Ria, Bar Louie, Cafe Mediterra, and Standing Room OnlyRaffle Sponsors:Trek America, R.E.I. Lincoln Park, Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute, Dream Dinners, Adler Planetarium, Bobby's Bike Hike, Entertainment Cruises, Second City, Chicago from the Lake, ComedySportz, Sears Tower, Kingston Mines, Metro/Smart Bar, Blue Man Group, Joe's on Weed Street, Wine Styles South Loop, Buca di Beppo, Tommy Gun's Garage, Lonely Planet, Barilla, Hackney's, Buddy Guy's Legends, Essex Inn
Hostelling International Chicago
Location:
Hostelling International Chicago24 E Congress ParkwayChicago, IL 60605 US
View Map
When:
Friday, May 1, 5:30PM to 7:30PM
Phone:
312-583-2227
Come enjoy our free open house highlighting the hostel's positive impact on tourism and cultural education in Chicago. 2009 is the double anniversary for hostelling, 100 years of hostelling worldwide and 75 years in the USA and we want to celebrate!Mingle with travelers from around the world, enjoy delicious food from local restaurants, dance to world music, laugh at improv comedy, take tours of the hostel, win door and raffle prizes, and enjoy post-party excursions throughout the city including pub crawls, a jazz outing, and documentary film screening. Also find out about volunteering opportunities at the hostel.All are welcome! No entrance fee! Bring your friends and family!Restaurant Sponsors:Dairy Queen, Chutney Joe's, Cafecito, Pizza-Ria, Bar Louie, Cafe Mediterra, and Standing Room OnlyRaffle Sponsors:Trek America, R.E.I. Lincoln Park, Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute, Dream Dinners, Adler Planetarium, Bobby's Bike Hike, Entertainment Cruises, Second City, Chicago from the Lake, ComedySportz, Sears Tower, Kingston Mines, Metro/Smart Bar, Blue Man Group, Joe's on Weed Street, Wine Styles South Loop, Buca di Beppo, Tommy Gun's Garage, Lonely Planet, Barilla, Hackney's, Buddy Guy's Legends, Essex Inn
venerdì, aprile 17, 2009
Italian Food
PART 1 - QUIZ
Take the quiz on Italian food here: http://iteslj.org/v/i/if-food.html
Write down your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
PART 2 - QUESTIONS
go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_food, and answer the following questions:
1. What is the biggest difference between northern and southern Italian cooking?
2. What's special about Italian coffee? What is it called?
Define the following words:
3. antipasto
4. primo
5. secondo
6. dolce
7. What do most Italians eat at Christmas?
Take the quiz on Italian food here: http://iteslj.org/v/i/if-food.html
Write down your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
PART 2 - QUESTIONS
go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_food, and answer the following questions:
1. What is the biggest difference between northern and southern Italian cooking?
2. What's special about Italian coffee? What is it called?
Define the following words:
3. antipasto
4. primo
5. secondo
6. dolce
7. What do most Italians eat at Christmas?
martedì, aprile 14, 2009
News in Italy - Italian 1 - Tuesday
Summarize the following 2 articles in your own words. At least one paragraph each.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30061140?GT1=43001
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20763381/
Watch the following video to see the terremoto destruction in Abruzzo:
http://tv.repubblica.it/dossier/terremoto-in-abruzzo/prima-e-dopo-con-streetview/31666?video
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30061140?GT1=43001
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20763381/
Watch the following video to see the terremoto destruction in Abruzzo:
http://tv.repubblica.it/dossier/terremoto-in-abruzzo/prima-e-dopo-con-streetview/31666?video
lunedì, aprile 13, 2009
Italian II – Travel Project
Task: You are working for a travel agency. You would like to encourage your customers to visit an Italian city. You need to make a brochure showing why the city you chose is such a great place to visit.
You want to include:
A brief history of the city.
Sights to see: what sights are not to be missed when visiting this city?
Recommend two hotels and two restaurants, telling why they are special.
Give a brief biography (one paragraph) of an important person from this city.
Show a map of Italy with a star indicating where the city is found.
Include at least two pictures of the city.
To make your brochure:
Go to Microsoft Office
Select ‘Open a New Document’
You will see a list of templates. Click on ‘Brochure’: this is the template you will use to create your travel brochure.
Check our class website, www.ciaoschurz.blogspot.com for links to help you do your research. Remember, just like with every other written project in high school, college and beyond, everything must be written using your own words.
This project is worth 200 points and is due on April 28.
You want to include:
A brief history of the city.
Sights to see: what sights are not to be missed when visiting this city?
Recommend two hotels and two restaurants, telling why they are special.
Give a brief biography (one paragraph) of an important person from this city.
Show a map of Italy with a star indicating where the city is found.
Include at least two pictures of the city.
To make your brochure:
Go to Microsoft Office
Select ‘Open a New Document’
You will see a list of templates. Click on ‘Brochure’: this is the template you will use to create your travel brochure.
Check our class website, www.ciaoschurz.blogspot.com for links to help you do your research. Remember, just like with every other written project in high school, college and beyond, everything must be written using your own words.
This project is worth 200 points and is due on April 28.
giovedì, aprile 02, 2009
mercoledì, aprile 01, 2009
Personality Test
There is a very, very tall coconut tree and there are 4 animals: a Lion, a Chimpanzee, a Giraffe, and a Squirrel , who pass by.
They decide to compete to see who is the fastest to get a banana off the tree.
Who do you guess will win?
Your answer will reflect your personality. So think care fully . . .. Try and answer within 30 seconds.
Got your answer? Now scroll down to see the analysis. .....
If your answer is: Lion = you're dull. Chimpanzee = you're a moron.
Giraffe = you're a complete idiot.
Squirrel = you're just hopelessly stupid.
A COCONUT TREE DOESN'T HAVE BANANAS.
Obviously you're stressed and overworked. You should take some time off and relax!
Try again next year.
They decide to compete to see who is the fastest to get a banana off the tree.
Who do you guess will win?
Your answer will reflect your personality. So think care fully . . .. Try and answer within 30 seconds.
Got your answer? Now scroll down to see the analysis. .....
If your answer is: Lion = you're dull. Chimpanzee = you're a moron.
Giraffe = you're a complete idiot.
Squirrel = you're just hopelessly stupid.
A COCONUT TREE DOESN'T HAVE BANANAS.
Obviously you're stressed and overworked. You should take some time off and relax!
Try again next year.
martedì, marzo 31, 2009
Notizie dall-Italia - News from Italy
martedì, marzo 24, 2009
Italian I - Tuesday March 24
http://italian.about.com/library/fare/blfare257.htm
http://www.gwc.org.uk/ModernLang/hotpot/italian/Italianvocabulary/voc1.html
1. Use the websites above to define the following Italian words on a separate sheet of paper. Listen to their pronunciation and practice.
at home
fridge
table
ceiling
closet
to do the shopping
to buy
nursery
chair
armchair
to be out
bed
wardrobe
chest of drawers
at my house
washing machine
dish-washer
bath
shower
to be at home
window
bedroom
http://www.gwc.org.uk/ModernLang/hotpot/italian/Italianvocabulary/voc1.html
1. Use the websites above to define the following Italian words on a separate sheet of paper. Listen to their pronunciation and practice.
at home
fridge
table
ceiling
closet
to do the shopping
to buy
nursery
chair
armchair
to be out
bed
wardrobe
chest of drawers
at my house
washing machine
dish-washer
bath
shower
to be at home
window
bedroom
lunedì, marzo 23, 2009
Find three houses that you are interested in buying from the above website and for each, tell me:
(use http://www.freetranslation.com/ to help you translate words)
1. Quanto cosa?
2. Qual'e la citta' piu vicina? (nearest town)
3. C'e una piscina?
4. Quanto e' grande?
5. Quante 'camere da letto' ci sono?
6. Quanti 'bagni' ci sono?
7. C'e un posto per la macchina?
8. Descrive la casa in una frase.
lunedì, marzo 16, 2009
La moda italiana - Valentino
1. Who is Valentino Garavani?
Hint: Selma Hayek is wearing one of his designs in the picture.2. What are some of the luxuries Valentino enjoys in his life as a famous fashion designer?
3. Flip through the slides featuring Valentino's new ready-to-wear line of clothing. Describe your favorite outfit featured, in italiano:
4. Look through Valentino's dresses. Describe your favorite one, in italiano.
venerdì, marzo 06, 2009
Cinema Paradiso
Cinema Paradiso takes place on the island of Sicily. Click on the link below and write 5 facts about Sicilia.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicily
2.
Draw your own verson of La Bandiera di Sicilia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Sicilia-Bandiera.png
3.
Qual'e' la capitale di Sicilia?
Qual'e' la capitale di Sicilia?
4.
ere is the English script from Cinema Paradiso. Write down the line you found the most memorable:
mercoledì, febbraio 25, 2009
Italian Flashcards
1. Register for a free account at http://www.italian-flashcards.com/
2. Review the Practice Words. Click on LOOP to move from card to card.
3. Take the English multiple choice test and the Italian multiple choice test. Write just the answers on your sheet of paper. You will log this assignment into your compito log tomorrow.
2. Review the Practice Words. Click on LOOP to move from card to card.
3. Take the English multiple choice test and the Italian multiple choice test. Write just the answers on your sheet of paper. You will log this assignment into your compito log tomorrow.
venerdì, febbraio 06, 2009
Amore e altri aggettivi
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!
Wishing you all tanto tanto AMORE in your lives!
martedì, febbraio 03, 2009
I Rani
Nuovi animali scoperti in Columbia.
Che cos'e' una rana?
http://www.repubblica.it/2006/12/gallerie/ambiente/anfibi-colombia/10.html
Che cos'e' una rana?
http://www.repubblica.it/2006/12/gallerie/ambiente/anfibi-colombia/10.html
venerdì, gennaio 23, 2009
Italian Flashcards
1. Register for a free account at http://www.italian-flashcards.com/
2. Review the Practice Words. Click on LOOP to move from card to card.
3. Take the English multiple choice test and the Italian multiple choice test. Write just the answers on your sheet of paper. You will log this assignment into your compito log tomorrow.
2. Review the Practice Words. Click on LOOP to move from card to card.
3. Take the English multiple choice test and the Italian multiple choice test. Write just the answers on your sheet of paper. You will log this assignment into your compito log tomorrow.
mercoledì, gennaio 21, 2009
il nuovo presidente
1.Translate the title and first 7 sentences after of the Obama article below:
http://www.repubblica.it/2009/01/sezioni/esteri/obama-insediamento-2/calabresi-giuramento/calabresi-giuramento.html
2. How is our new president planning on making college more affordable?
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/education/index.php
3. How did our new president afford college?
http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/president_obama/
4. Watch inauguration videos at http://video.corriere.it/?vxSiteId=404a0ad6-6216-4e10-abfe-f4f6959487fd&vxChannel=tuttiivideo&vxClipId=2524_58fe85d2-e78e-11dd-833f-00144f02aabc&vxBitrate=300 (be sure to check out The President and First lady dancing! That's amore!!!" )
http://www.repubblica.it/2009/01/sezioni/esteri/obama-insediamento-2/calabresi-giuramento/calabresi-giuramento.html
2. How is our new president planning on making college more affordable?
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/education/index.php
3. How did our new president afford college?
http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/president_obama/
4. Watch inauguration videos at http://video.corriere.it/?vxSiteId=404a0ad6-6216-4e10-abfe-f4f6959487fd&vxChannel=tuttiivideo&vxClipId=2524_58fe85d2-e78e-11dd-833f-00144f02aabc&vxBitrate=300 (be sure to check out The President and First lady dancing! That's amore!!!" )
venerdì, gennaio 16, 2009
domenica, gennaio 11, 2009
Final Exam Review
Click on the link below. Take the practice test to prepare for the final exam. Write the correct answers on a separate sheet of paper.
The link:
http://www.esl-languages.com/en/study-abroad/online-tests/italian-test/index.htm
The link:
http://www.esl-languages.com/en/study-abroad/online-tests/italian-test/index.htm
giovedì, gennaio 08, 2009
Lo slang in italiano!
Go to:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/cool/
and make a list of 25 Italian slang expressions.
Listen to and practice the pronunciation. Write down each expression and tell me what it means in English.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/cool/
and make a list of 25 Italian slang expressions.
Listen to and practice the pronunciation. Write down each expression and tell me what it means in English.
martedì, gennaio 06, 2009
La communita' europea
La communita' 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:
"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
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