SHOPPING FOR CLOTHING WEB QUEST (ITALIAN)

Subject/Level: Italian, Level 1

Unit: Clothing and Shopping

Prior Learning: Students have been introduced to vocabulary for clothing, patterns and colors, expressing prices in Euros and the future tense.

Learning Objectives: Students will be able to research appropriate clothing and accessory items on an authentic Italian website.

Standards: Communication, Cultures, Comparisons

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.

L4: Extract meaning from unknown words and phrases using context clues, word parts, and appropriate references.

L5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative expression, word relationships, and nuances in language.

L6: Acquire and apply general academic and specific vocabulary necessary for college and career readiness; use language independently to increase fluency.

R1: Read closely and state meaning of text. Give specific examples from text to support conclusions.

R3: Analyze culture through history, media, and culturally informative texts.

R5: Use structure of text, text components, and formatting to assist in understanding the text.

R7: Combine and evaluate information from different sources, including media. Use media in various forms to enhance comprehension.

R10: Use acquired techniques and strategies to read complex texts independently.

W10: Write frequently on a variety of topics for a variety of purposes.

Materials Used: anticipatory set, web quest, reflection, student computers with Internet access

Estimated Time: 50 minutes

Lesson Overview:

1. Students determine the clothing needs of different persons and choose appropriate clothing for each.

2. Students use an authentic website to “shop” for clothes for their “clients”.