Programme Junior School Intermediate School Senior School Subjects Art Classical Studies Business Studies C.S.P.E English EFL Lessons Geography History Home Economics Mathematics Modern Languages Music Physical Education Science Technical Graphics Transition Year Senior Sports Guidance Learning Resource Library        Search Site Map        Academics / Modern Languages Modern Languages - Italian          Italian SENIOR CYCLE CURRICULUM Vision/Aims Italian teaching is adapted to each individual student and his/her requirements. Approaches and Methodologies In most cases, Italian is taught "ab initio" in Sutton Park, i.e. starting in 4th and/or 5th Year and preparing for the Leaving Certificate Examination. However, in the last couple of years, we have had some students coming from other schools who had learnt Italian for the Junior Certificate Examination, they were able to do the Higher Level Examination and achieved grades A, B or C. Anna Flood Native Italian Teacher Students starting "ab initio" Italian may not be able to sit the Higher Level Examination, but usually they do very well in the Ordinary Level. Although the Syllabus is strictly adhered to, students' special requirements are particularly taken into account, especially for foreign students or Irish students who have studied the subject before. For example, particular emphasis will be given to the spoken language when students are weak in this skill. Students who are not suitable to sit the Higher-level Examination are catered for and given some classes separately, as the examination is quite different. In this case the text "Sempre Avanti" has been used over a two-year period, but it will be replaced in the future. Curriculum Content The following programme applies to students aiming for the Higher Level: In 4th year Giro D’Italia is used. In 5th Year the text and Guerra Edizioni was used. In 6th Year, in addition to Rete 2 material taken from a variety of books, magazines, cassettes etc is used. The programme follows the requirements of the Syllabus. 5th YEAR Autumn term: Greetings, expressing agreements, describing people, difference between "Lei" and "tu", asking questions, understanding classroom commands, describing the weather; expressing likes and dislikes, asking and giving directions, regular and irregular verbs in the present tense. Easter term:Accepting and declining invitations; ordering food in a restaurant; informal letter writing; buying food; buying tickets; the family; organizing a party; expressing opinions; pronouns; imperative tense; saying what; you have done (perfect tense - regular and irregular verbs); conversation on covered topics; songs. Summer term: Pastimes, sports, fashion, imperfect tense, talking about school, future tense, listening comprehension, letter writing (informal letters), general conversation, songs and ensuing exercises. 6th YEAR Autumn term: Future tense (regular and irregular verbs); conditional, imperative, subjunctive tenses; informal/formal letters; starting preparation for oral examination i.e. role-plays, pictures and general conversation. Right through the year comprehension passages are done in class and as homework, essays, guided compositions and formal letters. Easter term: Revision starts of all grammatical points covered. Vocabulary re. specific topics like environment, education etc. are revised. During this term there is particular emphasis on oral preparation for the examination which takes place around Easter: revision of role-plays and pictures, practice on general speaking skills on such topics as: family, school, pastimes, hobbies, sport, holidays, careers, plans for the future etc. In the course of this term we also have the Trial Leaving Examination. Revision of formal and informal letters, guided compositions, essays, journalistic and literary passages with questions. In the summer term revision of all topics and of grammatical finer points. Instead of the Literary Passage there is the option to read one of two prescribed texts on which you may answer the questions asked or write an essay in English. This year the prescribed texts.are: "A ciascuno lie suo" by Sciascia and "Marcovaldo" by Italo Calvino. Planning and reporting Regular reports based on effort Resources Tape recorder, tapes and CD’s Cross-curricular links There are opportunities for links, which could be explored. Projects with Transition Year students. Department of Educuation Syllabus for Italian (DOE Website June 09) DOE Syllabus - Leaving Certificate Curriculum Syllabus - Pdf Doc               All content © 2010 Sutton Park School tel: +353 (0)1 832 2940 For more information on how to contact Sutton Park School, click here. All rights reserved.