Italian Term 4 Newsletter
Cheltenham East Primary School
Welcome to Term 4
Teaching and Learning in Italian
Foundation
Speaking & Listening
This term, the main focus was Italian Day. Students were immersed in all day activities to celebrate and learn about Italy and it's culture. They participated in various cultural activities including Italian food (gnocchi), Sport (soccer skills), making Italian flags and enjoying an Italian gelato. Students were encouraged to use the language in social situations throughout the day. Future topics include transport and Christmas in Italy. Students will increase their vocabulary on these topics and construct simple sentences.
Year 1
Speaking & Listening
This term, the main focus was Italian Day. Students were immersed in all day activities to celebrate and learn about Italy and it's culture. They participated in various cultural activities including Italian food (gnocchi), Sport (soccer skills), making a gondola and enjoying an Italian gelato. Students were encouraged to use the language in social situations throughout the day. Future topics include transport and Christmas in Italy. Students will increase their vocabulary on these topics and construct simple sentences.
Year 2
Speaking & Listening
This term, the main focus was Italian Day. Students were immersed in all day activities to celebrate and learn about Italy and it's culture. They participated in various cultural activities including Italian food (gnocchi), Sport (soccer skills), making mosaics and enjoying an Italian gelato. Students were encouraged to use the language in social situations throughout the day. Future topics include transport and Christmas in Italy. Students will increase their vocabulary on these topics and construct simple sentences.
Year 3 & 4
Speaking & Listening
This term, the main focus was Italian Day. Students were immersed in all day activities to celebrate and learn about Italy and it's culture. They participated in various cultural activities including Italian food (gnocchi), Sport (soccer skills), making Pinocchio puppets, learning about Leonardo Da Vinci, Mona Lisa portraits and enjoying an Italian gelato. Students were encouraged to use the language in social situations throughout the day. Future topics include transport and Christmas in Italy. Students will increase their vocabulary on these topics and construct simple sentences.
Year 5 & 6
Speaking & Listening
This term, the main focus was Italian Day. Students were immersed in all day activities to celebrate and learn about Italy and it's culture. They participated in various cultural activities including Italian food (gnocchi), Sport (soccer skills), making/decorating masks and enjoying an Italian gelato. Students were encouraged to use the language in social situations throughout the day. Future topics include transport, creating dialogues, role plays and Christmas in Italy. Students will increase their vocabulary and construct sentences on these topics.
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 the 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).