A 60 minute immersion lesson, following a school wide snack, for elementary school bilingual children. Students will develop good reading and writing, from special sounds (digrammi) to entire words and sentences; they will learn basic elements of grammar (articolo, nouns, pronouns, presente indicativo), and continue to expand vocabulary and oral communication skills through interactive songs, stories, games and imaginative play. Contemporary Italian culture, age appropriate literature, traditional holidays, and geography will be emphasized. Students will use the Raccontami 2 textbook for both vocabulary expansion and basic grammar, plus a series of workbooks developed by Anna Maria Jaker for practicing together in class the use of special sounds and parts of speech. The purchase of Raccontami 2 is optional because the school will provide enough books to share in the class. However if you prefer to buy your own textbook it can be purchased by parents before the first day of class.
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Membership: Committee of the ICC has adopted a policy requiring membership for all language classes. Membership allows lower rates on classes than previously charged for non-member registration. Plus, membership includes discounts on other classes and events, as well as other benefits. Family membership is recommended, which covers parents and children. However, it is possible to purchase an individual membership for a child. Follow this link to became a member http://www.theitalianculturalcenter.org/jointoday
