Italian Term 2 Newsletter

Welcome to Term 2

Teaching and Learning in Italian

Foundation

Speaking & Listening 

This term, the students will revise the language learned last term and extend their knowledge by using new vocabulary and phrases. The foundation students will be encouraged to learn the numbers to 10, learn how to say their age and learn the colours. There will be a strong emphasis on listening and responding to questions. Students will be encouraged to respond in Italian, paying close attention to correct pronunciation and intonation. 

Year 1 

Speaking & Listening 

This term, the students will revise the colours and extend their knowledge by learning new vocabulary and phrases. Topics include the weather, the seasons and nature around us.

The children will focus on developing their speaking and listening skills. There will be a strong emphasis on listening and responding to questions. Students will be encouraged to respond in Italian, paying close attention to correct pronunciation and intonation.  

Year 2

Speaking & Listening 

This term, the students will revise the language learnt last term and extend their knowledge by learning new vocabulary and phrases. Topics include participating in dialogues, learning new adjectives to use when constructing sentences and nature around us. The children will focus on developing their speaking and listening skills. There will be a strong emphasis on listening and responding to questions. Students will be encouraged to respond in Italian, paying close attention to correct pronunciation and intonation. 

Year 3 & 4

Speaking & Listening 

This term, the topics include learning the months of the year, writing dialogues to use with peers and nature around us. The children will focus on developing their speaking and listening skills. There will be a strong emphasis on listening and responding to questions. Students will be encouraged to respond in Italian, paying close attention to correct pronunciation and intonation.

Writing and Reading

Students learn to write small paragraphs by using their knowledge of dialogue to write simple sentences. They then use these paragraphs to read and share with peers.

Year 5 & 6

Speaking & Listening 

This term, the main focus will be on listening to peers read in Italian, paying close attention to correct pronunciation and intonation. Students will learn new vocabulary, using new adjectives and nouns to construct sentences.

Writing and Reading

Year 5 will write paragraphs about themselves, describing their favourite animal, colours and food.  Year 6 will write paragraphs describing their family and themselves. Students are encouraged to read confidently by sharing their writing with peers. 

Supporting learning from home

From time to time, students will be asked to take work home to share with you. This is an opportunity to share their enthusiasm for learning Italian and to express an interest in learning about a different culture. Even when not understanding what they are sharing, it is a good opportunity for them to show their comprehension of their knowledge.

Communication

If you have any queries along the way, please feel free to contact me using my email 

Stella Mondy (stella.mondy@education.vic.gov.au).