Welcome to the

Italian language at

Giles

Signora DiVita

Junior High Italian Class

I would like to introduce myself for those of you who do not know me from last year.  My name is Mrs. DiVita and I'm your child's Italian language teacher.  Should you have any further questions feel free to call me @ 708-453-4847 ext 110 or e-mail me at sdivita@norridge80.org 

About This Class

In this class, 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade students are introduced to the Italian language and culture. Students will develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

Textbook Used

“Avanti Con L Italiano” – Pauselli / Morel, 2^nd Edition

Classroom Expectations

• Students are expected to come to class prepared for the day's assignment. 

• Homework is to be turned in on time.

• Students are expected to speak as much Italian in class as possible. 

• Be respectful and courteous towards your teacher and classmates. 

They are also expected to have with them at all times:

• Textbook

•  Folder

• Notebook

Grading Scale

^{93-100 = A}

^{85-92 =B}

^{77-84 =C}

^{70-76 =   D}

^{69 and below= F}

Website Links

Here are some sites that are worth checking out.

http://www.uni.edu/becker/italiano2.html

Super Italian Websites-

Here you will find lots of sites that can be helpful to you for learning more about Italy and the Italian language and culture.

http://www.google.com/Top/Kids_and_Teens/School_Time/Foreign_Languages/Italian/

Italian Sites for Children 

http://www.italianamericans.com/home.html

Everything Italian, if you don't find it here, you wont find it at all!

http://www.ellisislandrecords.org

Access to Ellis Island, NY. Search for relative who came over from Italy!

http://www.raiclicktv.it/raiclickpc/secure/homePage.srv

Italian News, Radio and TV