Quiz Day! GEOGRAFIA

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

TASK TWO:
Answer the following questions:

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

Pumpkin Orzo Risotto

Ingredienti:

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

Saute' onions and sage in olive oil.

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

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

Add 3/4 cup of Parmesean Cheese!

Enjoy!

Halloween in Italia

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discovery Atlas: Italy

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

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

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

La Unione Europea

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schurz Italian 2010-2011 hoodie!

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

Bellringer

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

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

three things to do today!

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

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

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

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

Making up Missing Quizzes

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

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

Please see me if you have any questions.

Professoressa Bocchetta

bell ringer

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

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

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

Bell ringer

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

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

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

Computer Lab 13 settembre 2010

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

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

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

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

attivita' campanella

Come si chiama la persona a destra di te?

Come si chiama la persona a sinistra di te?

Come va la scuola?

bellringer

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

B
azzurro
rosso
verde
bianco
giallo
nero
grigio
viola

bell ringer

A

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


B

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

Making Garden Mosaics - 6th period Italian

Schurz in the City

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

Penne Pasta (like we had at the restaurant!)

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

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

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