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Please cite historical references as well.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.