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LWI DU: Grade 12 Italian, University Holy Names Catholic High School 1400 Northwood Street, Windsor Ontario, N9E
1A4 519 966 2504 |
Instructor: Mrs. L. Gabr |
Prerequisites: LWI CU |
Textbook: Prego!, 2nd to 6th editions |
Course Code: LWI DU |
Credit Value: one |
Time Frame: 110 hours |
Course Description: This course prepares students for university studies in the Italian language. Students will enhance their ability to use the language with clarity and precision. They will develop the language skills needed to engage in sustained conversations and discussions, understand and evaluate information, read diverse materials for both study and pleasure, write clearly and effectively. Students will also have opportunities to add to their knowledge of the Italian culture and the countries where the language is spoken through the use of community resources and computer technology.
Nota bene: 200 pages of text: 100 intensive and 100 extensive as required for International Languages.
An in depth exploration of these documents and strategies can be found in the Main Office and on the Board’s website.
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Unit Titles /Description (Listed Sequentially) |
Estimated Length of Unit (hrs) |
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Capitolo di Ripasso |
8 hours |
15 |
Chi fu Dante? |
8 hours |
16
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Italiani e Americani
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8 hours |
17
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Pre chi voti?
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9 hours |
18 |
Fare domanda di lavoro
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8 hours |
19
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Cinema, televisione, giornale |
8 hours |
20
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Italiani e Americani
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10 hours |
21
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Letteratura (fiabe e novelle)
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10 hours |
22 |
Letteratura (racconti, posesie e canzoni)
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10 hours |
23
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Letteratura (dramma)
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10 hours |
24 |
Letteratura (romanzi)
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11 hours |
Evaluation of Student Achievement
All students will be assessed frequently and given multiple opportunities to practice and demonstrate their level of achievement of the course expectations.
Learning Skills
- Teachers will support students in finding connections between the Learning Skills and Catholic Graduate Expectations.
- Teachers will provide multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning skills in the following categories:
- Works Independently
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Work Habits
- Initiative
- The learning skills will be evaluated using the four-point scale:
- E – Excellent G – Good S- Satisfactory N - Needs Improvement
Term Work – 70% of Final Grade
Achievement Categories |
Weight |
Knowledge/Understanding |
30% |
Thinking |
20% |
Application |
30% |
Communication |
20% |
Weights Assigned to Term Tasks
Minor assignments (i.e., presentations(oral), skits, oral reports, etc.)
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4-5
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Major assignments (i.e., written compositions, oral presentations, etc.) |
7-9
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Quizzes (i.e., dictations, etc.) |
2-3 |
Daily work (i.e., homework, written & oral tasks, etc.) |
1 |
Tests – small Tests – major |
4 8
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Final Evaluation – 30% Practical and Written
30% of the grade will be based on a summative evaluation administered towards the end of the course. This summative evaluation does not need to be an exam. It may be one or a combination of: an exam; a performance; an essay or other rich assessment task. EXAMS may include: Aural (Listening/Reading Comprehension), Written (Grammar), and an Oral Component.
Key Policies
Absence Policy: (School Policy)
If a test/quiz (unit or chapter) is missed, it will be written the FIRST day back from being absent. The quiz policy is left to the discretion of the classroom teacher. If absent when the test was assigned and the absence was for a prolonged period of time. The test must be written the SECOND day back from being absent. The student is responsible for ALL WORK missed during his/her absence. |
Submission of Late Assignments: (Board Policy)
- Assignments are due at the beginning of class unless otherwise stated.
- If a student submits assignments late, the teacher:
- Must document or track late submissions. Teachers may use the Missed or Late Assignment Student Contract.
- Must consult with the student and determine a plan of action to correct this behavior. Teachers may use a variety of methods for dealing with late and missed assignments.
- May contact the student’s parent/guardian.
- May need to inform Administration or school success team.
- Teachers will use their professional judgment when extenuating circumstances arise.
- If a student fails to submit a major assignment on time, the student will be given a new due date at the teacher’s discretion. The teacher may use the same assignment or modify the original one. Failure to submit the original/alternate assignment on the second due date may result in a mark of zero.
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Plagiarism: (Board Policy) If it is determined that a student has plagiarized, the following will happen:
- The plagiarism will be reported to the school administration,
- The student will receive a mark of zero (0),
- The student will be provided an opportunity to resubmit the assignment,
- The first assignment will be recorded in Markbook© as a zero (0),
- The second assignment will also be recorded in Markbook© with the same weight,
- The parent/guardian will be notified and other consequences, including suspension, may be assigned.
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Resources: (School Policy) At the beginning of each semester every student will be assigned a textbook with a specific number. The student is responsible for the textbook. At the end of the semester the student will return the textbook originally assigned, in the same good condition as it was received. If the book has been damaged, a penalty fee will be charged or the student may buy the book at the replacement cost. If the book has been lost, the replacement cost will be sought. If the textbook is not returned or replaced your mark will be withheld. |
Class Notes: * Students are completely responsible for any work missed due to class absence. * Extra help is available upon
request. It is the student's responsibility to seek extra help if difficulties arise. * Assignments/homework must be completed diligently. Notebooks will be evaluated periodically. |
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