1. Italiano con la signora Fusco
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Italiano con la signora Fusco

2. Italiano 3- third credit of foreign language sequence
Objective 1:
Comprehensive study and use of Italian
Listening, speaking, reading and writing each day
Contributing elements:
Adjusting to new study habits and teacher expectations
Expanded grammar study
Learning to study independently – with available teacher help after class or upper-classmen tutors
Equal value of tests and quizzes
Independent writings for improvement and enrichment

3. Contributing elements :
Objective 2: Success on the District final Exam for sequence completion
Speaking
Writing
Listening comprehension
Reading comprehension
Contributing elements :
Independent, responsible study--- do your homework OUT LOUD!!!!!
Original writings – completion of all assignments
Consistent home practice- also on-line!
Consistent use of the spoken language in daily classroom life

4. Objective 3: Use of technology
Wow! We are on-line!
for practice and enrichment
Percorsi – 2nd edition
E-text, audio practice and videos
Graded homework through this site
Learn to record and do speaking assignments- recording equipment may be needed
Also: Teacher webpage
(instructions and homework)

5. Operating smoothly:
Communication – first with student to encourage “ownership” of the goals of learning, then with parents
Best means – system
Tutoring/extra help – peer tutors available thru Italian Honor Society
Work when absent – thru guidance or thru a classmate

6. Additional elements: Please note: new office phone: ext. 30016
Societa’ Onoraria Italica – the Italian Honor
Society has invited new eligible candidates- we have
a new cohort with some new ideas.. Stay tuned!
Not just grammar….
tons of cultural tidbits each day!
music for learning and fun…
word games, puzzles, etc.