Language learning and communication strategies structure an argument and express ideas and opinions use oral clues to predict and help with interpreting meaning ask for clarification and repetition to assist understanding make connections with language 11–15 The Italian-speaking communities: La vita italiana (Italian lifestyle) Consider the following in the everyday life of Italians: lifestyle interests activities Task 4: Response: Listening (Week 14) Text types and textual conventions Account, cartoon, chart, diary entry, summary, table Linguistic resources Vocabulary, phrases and expressions associated with La vita italiana Grammar verbs – subjunctive mood – present/perfect with formulaic expressions Sound and writing systems – consolidation Intercultural understandings Reflect on own language and culture in relation to the Italian language and culture: lifestyles in Australia and Italy diverse interests of young people activities/pastimes of Italians. Language learning and communication strategies identify key words and main points in texts make notes and summarise think critically and analytically structure an argument and express ideas and opinions 16 Task 5: Semester 1 Practical (oral) examination Task 6: Semester 1 Written examination Semester 2 – Unit 4 – Ieri, oggi e domani (Yesterday, today and tomorrow) Week Learning context and topic Key teaching points 1–6 The individual: Riflettiamo sulla vita e pensiamo al futuro (Reflecting on my life and planning my future) Students reflect on: year of school plans for future further education employment travel Text types and textual conventions Blog posting, email, journal entry Linguistic resources Vocabulary, phrases and expressions associated with Riflettiamo sulla vita e pensiamo al futuro Grammar pronouns – combination pronouns verbs – future perfect tense Sound and writing systems – consolidation of the sound and writing systems of Italian Intercultural understandings
Task 7: Response: Viewing and reading (Week 5) Task 8: Oral communication (Week 6) Reflect on own language and culture in relation to the Italian language and culture: final year of schooling; WACE vs maturità diverse plans after school (further education, employment, GAP year, travel) employment possibilities. Language learning and communication strategies making links between English and Italian texts listening for key words, transcribing unfamiliar vocabulary phonetically, summarising information identifying key words and main points in texts experimenting with formulaic language to create new meaning thinking critically and analytically 7–10 The Italian-speaking communities: I problemi dei giovani oggi (Youth issues) Students explore issues faced by young Italians: health body peer pressure unemployment drugs Task 9: Response: Listening (Week 9) Task 10: Oral communication (Week 10) Text types and textual conventions Article, chart, conversation, review Linguistic resources Vocabulary, phrases and expressions associated with I problemi dei giovani oggi Grammar verbs – conditional mood – ‘if’ clause + imperfect subjunctive Sound and writing systems – consolidation Intercultural understandings Reflect on own language and culture in relation to the Italian language and culture: common youth issues in Australia and Italy Language learning and communication strategies locating key transcribing unfamiliar vocabulary scanning and identifying key information structuring information and expressing ideas manipulating language 11–15 The changing world: I problemi ambientali (Environmental issues) Students consider: climate change pollution Task 11: Response: Viewing and reading (Week 13) Task 12: Written communication (Week 13) Text and textual conventions Advertisement, blog posting, letter Linguistic resources Vocabulary, phrases and expressions associated with I problemi ambientali Grammar – consolidation Sound and writing systems – consolidation Intercultural understandings Reflect on own language and culture in relation to the Italian language and culture: environmental issues and young people youth. Language learning and communication strategies avoiding repetition when writing rote learning vocabulary and set phrases scan texts and select appropriate information identifying key words, transcribing unfamiliar vocabulary using a bilingual dictionary – using online dictionaries; limitations of bilingual dictionaries 16 Task 13: Semester 2 Practical (oral) examination Task 14: Semester 2 Written examination