1. Benvenuti all’italiano Welcome

2. About me My name is MaryLou Schiavone My name is MaryLou Schiavone My email is mschiavone@nutleyschools.org My email is mschiavone@nutleyschools.org I teach Italian I and II this year at John H Walker Middle School. I teach Italian I and II this year at John H Walker Middle School. I have been a teacher for 17 years. I have been a teacher for 17 years. 13 years in the Nutley district 13 years in the Nutley district I love languages. I love languages. I am the mother of two daughters. I am the mother of two daughters. Please check my teacher Please check my teacher web page for current topics.

3. Course description The Italian curriculum is formatted in thematic units that present a generic scope and sequence. Students will be exposed to Italian via real-life themes that promote communication and the use of the target language. Language features and grammar will be conveyed in-context, which calls for a thematic approach. The same thematic units will be unpacked at each grade level in order to build upon previously acquired vocabulary and language features. As students progress through the levels, they will learn in additional contexts within the same unit theme. The 6 themes are: Personal and Public Identities, Families and Communities, Beauty and Aesthetics, Contemporary Life, Global Challenges, Science and Technology.

5. Respect others in the class and their right to learn. Arrive on time, and begin warm-up activity. Give full attention and active participation. Expectations for each class :

6. Requirements 2” 3-ring binder 6 dividers pen Composition notebook textbook

7. How will they be assessed? Oral Participation/ classwork 25 % Oral Participation/ classwork 25 % Homework 15% Homework 15% Structural Assessment/ Formative Quizzes 30% Structural Assessment/ Formative Quizzes 30% Common assessments/ major Assessments 30% Common assessments/ major Assessments 30%

10. Languages are important!

11. I look forward to a wonderful school year with your child!