Lesson Plan
Feeling It In Italian!
Students will be able to identify and express at least 5 common emotions in Italian, using appropriate vocabulary and basic sentence structures.
Learning to express emotions in a new language is crucial for genuine communication and connecting with others. It helps students describe how they feel and understand others better, making their Italian more vibrant and personal.
Audience
Italian 1 High School Students
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Interactive vocabulary introduction, guided practice, and a fun activity.
Materials
Feeling It In Italian! Slide Deck, Emotions Match-Up Worksheet, Emotion Charades Activity, Emotions Match-Up Answer Key, and My Italian Mood Meter Cool Down
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
- Review the Feeling It In Italian! Slide Deck and practice pronunciation of emotion vocabulary.
- Print copies of the Emotions Match-Up Worksheet (one per student).
- Prepare small slips of paper with Italian emotion words for the Emotion Charades Activity.
- Review the Emotions Match-Up Answer Key.
- Print copies of the My Italian Mood Meter Cool Down (one per student).
- Ensure projector/screen is working for the slide deck.
Step 1
Warm-Up: How Do You Feel?
3 minutes
- Greet students in Italian: "Ciao a tutti! Come state oggi?" (Hello everyone! How are you today?)
- Briefly introduce the concept of emotions. Ask students to show with a thumbs up/down how they generally feel today. Explain that today, they will learn to express these feelings in Italian.
Step 2
Vocabulary Introduction: Feeling It In Italian!
10 minutes
- Display the Feeling It In Italian! Slide Deck (Slides 1-5).
- Introduce each emotion word and its pronunciation, using gestures or facial expressions to convey meaning.
- Have students repeat each word after you.
- Provide simple example sentences for each emotion (e.g., "Sono felice" - I am happy).
- Introduce additional emotion words as time allows, such as ansia (anxiety), noia (boredom), imbarazzo (embarrassment).
Step 3
Guided Practice: Emotions Match-Up Worksheet
7 minutes
- Distribute the Emotions Match-Up Worksheet.
- Explain the instructions: Students will match the Italian emotion words with their English translations.
- Circulate the room to provide support and check for understanding.
- Briefly review answers as a class, using the Emotions Match-Up Answer Key as a reference.
Step 4
Interactive Activity: Emotion Charades
7 minutes
- Explain the Emotion Charades Activity rules: Students will take turns acting out an emotion written on a slip of paper, and their classmates will guess the emotion in Italian.
- Encourage full class participation and provide positive reinforcement.
- Ensure everyone has a chance to guess or act if they wish.
Step 5
Cool Down: My Italian Mood Meter
3 minutes
- Distribute the My Italian Mood Meter Cool Down.
- Instruct students to draw a face that represents how they are feeling at the end of the lesson and label it with the correct Italian emotion word.
- Collect the cool-downs as an exit ticket to informally assess learning.
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Slide Deck
Feeling It In Italian!
Ciao a tutti! Come state oggi?
Today, we're going to explore how to express our feelings in Italian!
Welcome students and set a positive tone. Ask them how they are feeling generally today with a quick thumbs up/down.
Sono Felice!
Sono felice!
(I am happy!)
Example: Quando mangio la pizza, sono felice! (When I eat pizza, I am happy!)
Introduce 'felice'. Emphasize pronunciation and have students repeat. Model a happy expression. Give a simple example sentence.
Sono Triste.
Sono triste.
(I am sad.)
Example: Sono triste quando piove. (I am sad when it rains.)
Introduce 'triste'. Emphasize pronunciation and have students repeat. Model a sad expression. Give a simple example sentence.
Sono Arrabbiato/a!
Sono arrabbiato/a!
(I am angry!)
Example: Sono arrabbiato quando perdo un gioco. (I am angry when I lose a game.)
Introduce 'arrabbiato/a'. Emphasize pronunciation and gender agreement. Have students repeat. Model an angry expression. Give a simple example sentence.
Sono Spaventato/a.
Sono spaventato/a.
(I am scared.)
Example: Sono spaventato dai ragni. (I am scared of spiders.)
Introduce 'spaventato/a'. Emphasize pronunciation and gender agreement. Have students repeat. Model a scared expression. Give a simple example sentence.
Sono Disgustato/a.
Sono disgustato/a.
(I am disgusted.)
Example: Sono disgustato dal cibo cattivo. (I am disgusted by bad food.)
Introduce 'disgustato/a'. Emphasize pronunciation and gender agreement. Have students repeat. Model a disgusted expression. Give a simple example sentence.
Sono Ansioso/a.
Sono ansioso/a.
(I am anxious.)
Example: Sono ansioso prima di un esame. (I am anxious before an exam.)
Introduce 'ansioso/a'. Emphasize pronunciation and gender agreement. Have students repeat. Give a simple example sentence.
Sono Annoiato/a.
Sono annoiato/a.
(I am bored.)
Example: Sono annoiato quando non c'è niente da fare. (I am bored when there's nothing to do.)
Introduce 'annoiato/a'. Emphasize pronunciation and gender agreement. Have students repeat. Give a simple example sentence.
Sono Imbarazzato/a.
Sono imbarazzato/a.
(I am embarrassed.)
Example: Sono imbarazzato quando cado. (I am embarrassed when I fall.)
Introduce 'imbarazzato/a'. Emphasize pronunciation and gender agreement. Have students repeat. Give a simple example sentence.
Practice Time!
Let's practice what we've learned!
Complete the Emotions Match-Up Worksheet.
Transition to the worksheet activity. Briefly explain the instructions. Confirm students understand.
Let's Play: Emotion Charades!
Time for some fun!
We're going to play Emotion Charades.
Act out an emotion, and your classmates will guess it in Italian!
Transition to the charades activity. Explain the rules clearly. Encourage enthusiastic participation.
How Are You Feeling Now?
Before we go, let's reflect on our feelings.
Complete the My Italian Mood Meter Cool Down.
Conclude the lesson. Explain the cool-down activity and collect it as an exit ticket.
Worksheet
Emotions Match-Up: Trova la Corrispondenza!
Directions: Match each Italian emotion word with its English translation by drawing a line connecting them. Then, write a simple sentence in Italian for two of the emotions you learned today.
Parte 1: Match the Emotions
- Felice
A. Scared - Triste
B. Happy - Arrabbiato/a
C. Sad - Spaventato/a
D. Disgusted - Disgustato/a
E. Angry - Ansioso/a
F. Embarrassed - Annoiato/a
G. Anxious - Imbarazzato/a
H. Bored
Parte 2: Scrivi le Frasi (Write the Sentences)
Choose two Italian emotion words from above and write a sentence in Italian for each, describing when you might feel that emotion.
Activity
Emotion Charades: Indovina l'Emozione!
Objective: Practice identifying and expressing emotions in Italian through non-verbal communication.
Materials: Slips of paper with Italian emotion words written on them (e.g., Felice, Triste, Arrabbiato, Spaventato, Disgustato, Ansioso, Annoiato, Imbarazzato).
Instructions:
- Prepare the slips: The teacher will have a basket or hat filled with slips of paper, each containing one Italian emotion word.
- Choose a player: One student will come to the front of the class and draw a slip of paper.
- Act it out! Without speaking, the student will act out the emotion written on the slip. Use your face, body, and gestures to clearly convey the feeling.
- Guess in Italian: The other students will watch and try to guess the emotion. When they know, they should raise their hand and say the emotion in Italian.
- Confirm and repeat: Once a student correctly guesses the emotion in Italian, the actor can confirm. A new student then comes up to draw a slip and act out another emotion.
Tips for Students:
- Think about how your body feels when you experience this emotion. Does your face change? Do your shoulders drop? Do you stand tall?
- Exaggerate your movements and expressions to make it easier for your classmates to guess.
- If you're guessing, try to think of all the Italian emotion words we learned today.
Answer Key
Emotions Match-Up: Trova la Corrispondenza! - Answer Key
Parte 1: Match the Emotions
- Felice (B. Happy)
- Triste (C. Sad)
- Arrabbiato/a (E. Angry)
- Spaventato/a (A. Scared)
- Disgustato/a (D. Disgusted)
- Ansioso/a (G. Anxious)
- Annoiato/a (H. Bored)
- Imbarazzato/a (F. Embarrassed)
Parte 2: Scrivi le Frasi (Write the Sentences)
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Note to Teacher: Student answers will vary. Look for grammatically plausible sentences that correctly use the chosen Italian emotion word.
- Example 1: Sono felice quando mangio il gelato. (I am happy when I eat ice cream.)
- Example 2: Sono triste quando fa freddo. (I am sad when it's cold.)
- Example 3: Sono arrabbiato quando perdo. (I am angry when I lose.)
- Example 4: Sono annoiato quando leggo un libro noioso. (I am bored when I read a boring book.)
Cool Down
My Italian Mood Meter
Directions: Think about how you are feeling right now, after our lesson on emotions. In the box below, draw a face that shows your current emotion. Then, write the Italian word for that emotion next to your drawing. If you want, you can also write one sentence in Italian explaining why you feel that way.
L'emozione che sento è:
Perché mi sento così: