Subject/Level: Italian, Level 1
Unit: Time and Date
Prior Learning: Students have been introduced to numbers 1-31 and days of the week.
Learning Objectives: Students will be able to express birthdays in Italian.
Standards: Communication, Comparisons, Connections
L1: Demonstrate command of conventions and grammar when writing and speaking
L2: Demonstrate command of conventions of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing
L3: Apply knowledge of language functions in order to affect comprehension and expression across contexts
SL1: Participate effectively in a range of conversations demonstrating the ability to understand the ideas of others and clearly express your own
SL6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts, audiences, and situations using the culturally appropriate registers and conventions
W4: Present information clearly demonstrating consideration of perspective, purpose, and audience
W7: Conduct research in order to answer focused questions and demonstrate understanding of the subject under investigation
Materials Used: anticipatory set, guided notes, guided and independent practice, data analysis, key (markers optional)
Estimated Time: 55 minutes
Lesson Overview:
1. Students use guided notes to learn how to express birthdays in Italian.
2. Students practice this skill with writing, listening and speaking activities.