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Edexcel GCE Italian (9IN01)
Units 1, , ! and "
#cheme of work for Edexcel Italian $s and $ examinations
When planning an Italian Scheme of Work teachers should bear in mind that those inspecting !odern "oreign Languages at post#$% are
encouraged to concentrate on the extent to which students&
' Demonstrate their understanding of material written in the foreign language drawn from a wide range of everyday topical technical
business literary social and historical sources and can respond appropriately to it.
' (nderstand language spoken at speed on radio television cassette or film by native speakers or others on a variety of themes and in a range
of styles.
' )an translate or interpret from one language to another effectively accurately and idiomatically.
' Speak the language accurately confidently and fluently and react spontaneously to complex *uestions and unfamiliar language.
' Speak with good pronunciation and intonation and use different registers appropriate to the context of the discussion or dialogue.
' Engage readily in conversation discussion or debate and present develop or sustain a logical argument in the foreign language while taking
account of the views of others.
' Show extensive knowledge of the countries customs and culture of the people whose language they are learning.
' +ave detailed knowledge and understanding of the themes and topics they have studied and the issues facing contemporary society.
' +ave developed mature and well#informed views on topical or controversial issues and can present these in a logical coherent and accurate
way in speech or writing.
' Write accurately in a variety of styles appropriate to context using an increasingly wide range of complex sophisticated and topic#specific
language.
' Demonstrate a high level of grammatical accuracy.
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Edexcel -)E Italian Scheme of work
3he following Scheme of Work represents 4ust one possible guide for teachers. 5s there is no Edexcel#approved materials for Italian 6apart from
Edexcel Italian Grammar for A Level +odder Education /0027 the resources listed are 4ust suggestions.
Edexcel Italian Grammar for A Level +odder Education /002 6referred to below as EIG7
Allegro 2 Edilingua 6referred to below as A27
Amici 8(9 /00: and Amici Workbook 8(9 /00: 6final chapters only7
Authentik in italiano 5uthentik Language Learning ;esources Ltd. /000
Bar Italia 5lma Edi<ioni /00/ 6referred to below as BI7
Civilt Italia -uerra edi<ioni /00= 6referred to below as CI7
Come ascoltare Edi<ioni -uerra /000
Come arlare Edi<ioni -uerra /000
Come scrivere Edi<ioni -uerra /000
Contatti 2 +odder 5rnold /00% 6referred to below as C27
Crescendo +einle )engage Learning /002
Esresso 2 5lma Edi<ioni /002 6referred to below as E27
L!intermedio in tasca Edilingua /000
La rova orale 2 Edilingua $>>> 6referred to below as "#7
$osaico Italia Edilingua /002 6referred to below as $I7
"ro e contro % ?onacci editore $>>= 6referred to below as "C%7
"ro e contro 2 ?onacci Editore $>>> 6referred to below as "C27
"rogetto Italiano 2 Edilingua /002
"rogetto Italiano & Edilingua /002
'aore d!Italia Edilingua $>>2 6referred to below as 'I7
"or listening activities also Ascolto medio Edilingua /000
Edexcel -)E Italian Scheme of work !
Edexcel Scheme of Work for -)E Italian 5S 6@ear $/7 A based on two terms 6/% weeks7 with the remaining time to be used for examination
techni*ues and tips revision practice and the 5S examinations.
3hroughout 3erm $ of @ear $/ teachers should work with students on the following&
' (sing a bilingual dictionary
' Learning and recording vocabulary
' 8rganising work
' Writing a brief description
' Expressing opinions
' ;eading for gist
' 9ronunciation
' 3aking notes in English and in the target language when listening
' Writing summaries in English and in the target language
' Speaking from notes
' (nderstanding and interpreting statistics
' 9ronunciation of more difficult sounds
' Structuring a debate
' 5dapting a text
' 3ranslating into English
' Structuring an oral presentation
3hroughout 3erm / of @ear $/ teachers should work with students on the following&
' Writing a newspaper report or email
' Structuring a written response
' )hecking and correcting written work
' Strategies for extending vocabulary
' ;evision of vocabulary
' -eneral revision techni*ues
' )ontinued pronunciation and spelling practice
Edexcel -)E Italian Scheme of work "
3hroughout 3erm B of @ear $/ teachers should work with students on the following&
' Examination practice
' 9ast papers
' ;evision of tenses
' ;ecognition of more difficult structures
' )hecking students have understood learned and practised all the grammatical structures laid down in the 5S grammar lists.
Exemplar activities given throughout are indicative only and may be used to supplement the tasks suggested within the resources indicated.
3eachers should bear in mind the need to ensure that students not only gain knowledge and understanding but also that they develop the ability
to evaluate and to express opinions in spoken and written form. 5ctivities might include the following& surveysC debatesC reviewsC reportsC
blogsC postersC brochuresC gridsC lettersC emailsC essay introductionsC essay conclusionsC full essaysC dialogues.
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-earnin( o,tcomes Exem.lar acti'ities Exem.lar reso,rces
$ @outh )ulture and
)oncerns&
;elationships
3o learn and use the
vocabulary of
relationships
3o start bridging the
gap between -)SE and
5S
3o start to use a
bilingual dictionary
S3(D@ SDILLS # 3o be
able to organise and
plan learn new
vocabulary and use a
dictionary effectively
Write a detailed
description of different
members of family
Write a letter about a
problem with a friend
or relative A and then
answer the letter of a
classmate
!arriage,)ivil
9artnerships A write one
paragraph either for or
against. 3hen debate
with a classmate who
has taken the opposite
view
Write a blog about the
ideal friend
)he tipo EF 5mici pp.$:0#$:$ and activities on 5mici
Workbook pp.>G#>2
)onflitti familiari 5mici pp.$:/#$:B and activities on
5mici Workbook pp.2=#22
!atrimonio e figli 5mici pp.$::#$:G and activities on
5mici Workbook p.2>
La famiglia E/ pp.$>
Stili di vita )/ p.B$#BB
)he piacere rivedertiH 5/ pp.>#$/
-enitori e figli 98/ pp.$$#$/ for reading and speaking
material
!atrimonio sI matrimonio no 98/ pp.%G#%%
Cerco amici, Come .arlare, ../1091121
9roblemi rela<ionali )ome scrivere pp.=$#20
Edexcel -)E Italian Scheme of work 0
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Content co'era(e)
ke* +,estions
Debate whether single
fathers can be as good
as single mothers
;apporti familiari )ome scrivere pp.$0%#$$%
3utto il mondo in una stan<a 9I pp.=#>
)oppie in crisi !I pp.$:$#$:/
)onosciamoci meglio )h.$ )rescendo pp./#B2
3anti racconti del passato )h./ )rescendo pp.B>#=B
5rticles from www.scudit.net
Grammar3 see Edexcel Italian Grammar for $ -e'el

/ @outh )ulture and
)oncerns&
!usic and "ashion
vocabulary of music and
fashion
3o practise present
tense of regular verbs
and modal verbs
Discuss and give
opinions about music
and fashion
What do we mean by
JbeautyKF
In what ways does
music affect usF
)arry out a survey on
the influences of
musicians,rock stars on
young people
Discuss the social
advantages and
pressures of the fashion
industry
Dimmi come ti vesti e ti
dirL chi seiH Do you
agreeF
Il giovane consumatore )I pp.$/#$B
I raga<<i e la musica )Ipp.$2#$>
La moda di tutti i giorni )I pp.G2#G>
Il mondo dellKalta moda )I pp.%0#%$
Soldi soldiH )ome parlare pp.=B#=:
-iovani e tenden<e )/ pp.BG#:$
)onsumismo 98/ pp.B$#B/
?elle<<a 98/ pp.B>#:0
!oda e mode H 5uthentik pp./%#/2
Muando lKapparen<a inganna SI pp.$$>#$/$ 6*uite
advanced7
-rammar& see Edexcel Italian -rammar for 5 Level
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ke* +,estions
B @outh )ulture and
)oncerns&
3echnology
vocabulary of
technology
3o practise present
tense of regular
irregular and reflexive
verbs
S3(D@ SDILLS # 3o learn
how to revise grammar
and to understand verb
tables
Discuss and write about
the possible future of
technology
)reate a grid to show
the advantages and
dangers of a virtual
world
Design a website for
your class group
Debate life without
mobile phones 3N
computers etc.
Is television dangerousF
Discuss.
What ethical concerns
does technology
present us withF
)ome vedi il futuroF#)hat 5mici p.$%> /0/ and
activities on 5mici Workbook p.$0%
Shopping online 5mici pp.$B$ $B%
3empo libero e tecnologia 9I/ pp.$$=#$/>
1uove tecnologie )ome parlare pp.2/#2G
Il mio telefonino )ome parlare pp.$G:#$G2
5c*uisti in rete )ome parlare pp./0%#/$0
Nideogiochi )ome parlare pp./$%#//0
1uove tecnologie )ome scrivere pp.%:#=0
;apporti familiari& 3N e bambini )ome scrivere
pp.$$=#$/$
Shopping online )/ pp.$$>#$/0
Si puL vivere al giorno dKoggi sen<a InternetF 9)$
pp.>B#>%
)omputer e Internet 98/ pp.:$#:/
3N e videogiochi sono nociviF 9)/ 99.B$#B:
3elevisione e pubblicitO 98/ pp/$#//
3elefonini che passione ?I pp.2%#>B
3elefonini 9IB pp.G2#%B
)omputer 9IB pp.$0/#$0=
3N !I pp.=/#==
La radio batte la 3N )I pp.:2#:>
La televisione )ome ascoltare pp.>%#>2
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3ecnologia 5uthentik pp.$2#/$
: @outh )ulture and
)oncerns&
Drink Drugs Smoking and
Sex
vocabulary of drink
drugs smoking and sex
3o practise subordinate
clauses
Do you agree that all
drugs should be made
legalF
Write an email warning
about the dangers of
drugs,alcohol,smoking
Is it acceptable to get
drunk once a weekF
Should alcohol be
bannedF
Should sex education
start earlierF
9roblemi sociali 5mici pp.$%/#$%G and 5mici
Workbook pp.$00#$0/
In una pillolaP 6droga7 9I/ pp.$GG#$G%

Sballo !I pp.$:B#$:G
5busi& fumo e alcool 98/ pp./B#/:
Droga 98/ pp.G>#%0
1ei luoghi pubblici va proibito il fumoF 9)$ pp./>#B/
Le droghe leggere vanno legali<<ateF 9)/ pp.:=#G0
G @outh )ulture and
)oncerns
;evision and
5ssessment 3asks
5 selection form above
% Lifestyle& +ealth and
"itness #
Sport and Exercise
vocabulary of sport and
exercise
3o practise perfect
tense of regular and
Write an article about a
famous Italian#speaking
sports star. Say what
you like,do not like
about them.
"or very basic sport vocabulary revision see 3empo
libero 5mici p./0
Eserci<i per tenersi in forma 5mici pp.$02#$0>
Sport )ome scrivere pp.$=G#$2G
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ke* +,estions
irregular verbs with
essere and avere
Investigate different
sports and leisure
activities creating a
grid to show the
advantages and
disadvantages of each.
What is your favourite
sport and whyF
Discuss the view that
sport is a substitute for
warfare
Sport stirs up too much
nationalistic fervour.
Discuss.
Do you agree that
sports stars need to
take drugs to stay at
the topF
Lo sport in Italia 9I/ pp.2/#2B
LKimportante E mangiare beneH 6sport7 E/ pp.2/#2B
2=
)ome sto beneH 5/ pp.B=#B>
La vita in movimento !I pp.$02#$B/
Sport H 5uthentik pp.:/#:G
I raga<<i e lo sport )I pp./$#//
Lo sport na<ionale& il calcio )I pp.//#/B
Lo sport in rosso& "errari e Ducati )I pp./:#/G
Lo sport per divertirsi )I pp./%#/=
Sport affari e adrenalina 98/ pp.>G#>%
-li sport pericolosi dovrebbero essere abolitiF 9)$
pp.=B#=%
= Lifestyle& +ealth and
"itness #
"ood and Diet
vocabulary of food and
diet
3o practise perfect
tense of reflexive verbs
and demonstrative
ad4ectives and pronouns
tips for listening tasks
Negetarianism A for or
againstF
Write an email to a
friend suggesting that
their diet is unhealthy
and giving reasons
We are what we eatH Do
you agreeF
Dieta e salute 5mici pp.$0%#$0= and 5mici Workbook
pp.%2#%>
Stili di vita )/ pp./%#/> :/#:G
LKimportante E mangiare beneH E/ pp.%%#=G
!angiare e bere )ome parlare pp.>$#>B
3erapie alternative )ome parlare pp.$%G#$%=
In palestra )ome parlare pp.$%2#$=0
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ke* +,estions
5ggiungi un posto a tavola !I pp.B/#G>
5limenta<ione e biotecnologia 98/ pp.>=#>2
Dobbiamo mangiare solo cibi biologiciF 9)/pp.$$#$:
9asta o pi<<aF )I pp./2#/>
5gnello pesce o maialeF )I pp.B0#B$
La vittoria dello slow food )I pp.B/#BB
La civiltO del vino )I pp.B:#BG
!angiare allKitaliana )h.2 )rescendo pp./:2#/2G
)ibo e cucina )ome ascoltare pp./B#/>
?uon appetitoH 5uthentik pp.$0#$B
2 Lifestyle& +ealth and
"itness #
+ealth Issues
vocabulary of health
issues
3o practise definite and
indefinite articles
negatives and possessive
ad4ectives
tips for listening tasks
6/7
Should smoking be
banned entirelyF
-ive a short talk on a
health issue of your
choice
Do you agree that
plastic surgery is
4ustifiableF
LKimportante E mangiare beneH 6health7 E/ pp.=%#2$
2:
Stare bene 9I/ pp.%>#2$
Salute H 5uthentik pp.:%#:=
?asta con il fumo )/ pp.$:G#$:2
Salute 98/ pp.GB#G:
Nita stressante 98/ pp.==#=2
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ke* +,estions
Salute e benessere )ome ascoltare pp.>>#$0%
6including Il fumo and Lo
stress7
Salute e forma )ome parlare pp.$/:#$/G
Salute )ome scrivere pp.$2%#$>%
Muestioni sociali& la droga )ome scrivere pp.G=#%B
(n popolo di vanitosi ?I pp.>:#$0$
La ricerca scientifica )I pp.$/:#$/G
Le medicine alternative sono migliori di *uelle
tradi<ionaliF 9)$ pp.GB#G%
Q giusto sottoporsi alla chirurgia plasticaF 9)/ pp.B>#
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> Lifestyle& +ealth and
"itness
;evision and
5ssessment 3asks
5 selection from above
$0 3he World 5round (s&
3ravel and 3ourism A
3ravel and holidays
vocabulary of travel and
holidays
3o be able to express
ideas in the future
Discuss your ideal
holiday,tourist
destination. Listen to a
classmate and then
write a blog sharing the
classmateKs ideas.
Select a holiday
?uon viaggioH E/ G:#G%
Nacan<e )ome ascoltare pp.BG#:$
Nacan<e )ome parlare pp.$/%#$/>
(na vacan<a ideale )ome parlare pp.//$#//:
3empo libero& vacan<e )ome scrivere pp.$B:#$:$
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ke* +,estions
destination and
advertise for the ideal
partner to go with you
Write a creative essay
about an exciting trip
to another country
What impact does
travel,tourism have on
the environmentF
LKaltra vacan<a )/ pp.%:#%%
$$ 3he World 5round (s&
3ravel and 3ourism #
3ourist Information
vocabulary of tourist
information and
accommodation
3o practise using
prepositions
3o practise using
ad4ectives with the
appropriate endings
S3(D@ SDILLS # 3o
develop good reading
skills 6$
Write a letter to a
travel agentKs to
complain that in your
view they gave you
wrong information and
misled you
Select an Italian region
or city and prepare a
short presentation
about it
Il sistema del turismo )I pp.$//#$/B
?uon viaggioH E/ p.G=
3empo libero& viaggi andati allKaria )ome scrivere
pp.$:/#$:2
In viaggio per lKItalia 9I/ pp.B>#G:
$/ 3he World 5round (s&
3ravel and 3ourism #
3ransport
vocabulary of transport
S3(D@ SDILLS # 3o
develop good reading
skills 6/7
Describe what you think
the transport of the
future will look like
Do you agree that
travelling by train is
preferable to travelling
by carF
6,on 'ia((io7, E, ../0512
Il (rande rientro, C, ../"509
8,lmine s,ll9aereo, C, ./1!"
:oto e motorini, CI, ../00101
-9a,to di t,tti I (iorni, CI, ../010!
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ke* +,estions
Do you agree that air
travel is unsustainableF
;er le distan<e .i= l,n(he, CI, ../0"100
$B 3he World 5round (s&
3ravel and 3ourism
;evision and
5ssessment 3asks
$: 3he World 5round (s&
Environmental Issues #
Weather
vocabulary of weather
3o practise using
comparative and
superlative forms
3o practise using
imperative forms
-lobal warming A what
can we do about itF
Write an email to an
environmental action
group suggesting ways
in which you could
contribute to their
cause
La difesa dellKambiente )I pp.20#2$
Il tempo )ome ascoltare pp.:/#G/
5mbiente& inonda<ioni )ome scrivere pp.2=#>B
In guerra con la natura 98/ pp.2G#2%
$G 3he World 5round (s&
9ollution
vocabulary of pollution
3o be able to use
conditional se clauses
Discuss ways in which
the earth could become
less polluted
)lean fuels for the
future A what form
might they takeF
Write a letter to a
newspaper about
pollution and offering
suggestions
>i.o di in+,inamento, $mici, ../1"211"4 and $mici
&orkbook, ../90191
-a difesa dell9ambiente, CI, ../50151
Gli amici della nat,ra, Come ascoltare, ../0!10!
?omeniche a .iedi, Come .arlare, ../141114"
$mbiente3 la macchina, Come scri'ere, ../51152
Edexcel -)E Italian Scheme of work 1!
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ke* +,estions
$% 3he World 5round (s&
;ecycling
vocabulary of recycling
3o practise the use of
*uestion words
tips for the speaking
task A factual *uestions
personal opinions and
further discussion on
the chosen topic area
Design a poster
advertising the need for
recycling
Write a blog describing
ways in which you
participate in recycling
processes giving
reasons why
Is recycling worthwhileF
Debate with a
classmate who holds an
opposing view
International
agreements on
environmental issues
are useless unless every
individual participates A
do you agreeF
Il riciclaggio 5mici pp.$:2#$:> and 5mici Workbook
p.>/
9roblemi ambientali della <ona 5mici pp.$G0#$G$
p.$GG and 5mici Workbook pp.>B#>:
5ndiamo a vivere in campagna 9I/ pp.$0$$$G
(n paese protesta )/ pp.$G>#$%B
(omo e ambiente 98/ pp.%B#%:
#to. alle a,to, ;I!, ../11!1115
$= 3he World 5round (s&
Environmental Issues
;evision and
5ssessment 3asks
$2 Education and
Employment&
Schools in Italy
vocabulary of school life
)ompare the education
systems in Italy and the
(D. Draw up a grid
showing what in your
view are the
advantages and
disadvantages of each
;icordi di scuola )ome parlare pp.20#2$
Studenti modello )ome parlare pp.$2B#$2G
Soggiorno di studio )ome parlare pp.$2%#$>:
;iforma scolastica )ome parlare pp.$>G$>>
Scuola 98/ pp.$=#$2
Edexcel -)E Italian Scheme of work 1"
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Content co'era(e)
ke* +,estions
+ow do you react to the
continuous school
reforms in ItalyF
$> Education and
Employment&
5fter School
vocabulary of options
after school
tips for the writing task
6$7
What are your plans for
when you leave school
and whyF
Should education be
compulsory until
eighteenF
)ome vedi il futuroF 5mici 99.$=0#$=$
Scuole e universitO )ome parlare pp.$/0#$/$
Esami 9IB pp.>#$B
/0 Education and
Employment&
(niversity Study
vocabulary of university
life
Is it worth going to
universityF -ive reasons
for or against and then
take issue with a
classmate with an
opposing view
Do you believe that all
university education
should be freeF
La scuola e lKuniversitO italiana 9I/ pp./0#/$ 6more
generally )h.$ EsamiPniente stress pp. >#//7
Scuola e universitO )ome ascoltare pp.=2#2%
Studenti& vita in comune )ome parlare pp.//G#//2
/$ Education and
Employment&
)urrent 3opics in
Education
vocabulary of
educational topics
3o practise using
relative pronouns
3o be able to use the
imperfect and
What current issues
face students in Italy
and in the (DF +ow
would you deal with
themF
School uniform A write a
blog for or against and
then debate with a
Il nuovo sistema dKistru<ione 5mici pp.$G%#$G= and
5mici Workbook p.>%
LKimportan<a degli esami 5mici pp.$G2#$G> and 5mici
Workbook p.>=
-li adulti e la forma<ione permanente 5mici pp. $%0#
$%$ amd 5mici Workbook pp.>2#>>
Studenti e soldi )ome parlare pp.$==$20
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ke* +,estions
pluperfect tenses
tips for the writing task
6/7
classmate who has
taken the opposite view
Describe what you see
as the ideal school
curriculum giving
reasons
// Education and
Employment
;evision and
5ssessment 3asks on
Education
/B Education and
Employment&
Earning Extra !oney
vocabulary of the world
of work
3o be able to use the
sub4unctive
6present,past perfect7
revision tips 6$7 A
making a timetable
revising topic content
revising grammar
structures and
vocabulary
In what ways do you
earn extra moneyF What
do you do with the
moneyF
Write about a period of
summer work
experience. Describe
what was good and
what was bad about it
and how it benefited
you.
Il lavoro 5mici pp.$$0#$$G and 5mici Workbook
pp.=0#=:6for some revision of basic vocabulary7
Soldi e lavoro 9I/ pp./B#BG
Lavoro 5uthentik pp.B0#BB
/: Education and
Employment&
Different Styles of
Working and Issues
relating to the World of
Work
of work
3o practise personal and
possessive pronouns
Il mondo del lavoro E/ pp.22#>>
9rofessioni )ome parlare pp.2%#22
)arriera )ome scrivere pp.$//#$/2
1el mondo del lavoro )/ pp.=0#=B =%#2=
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ke* +,estions
revision tips 6/7 A
making a timetable
revising topic content
revising grammar
structures and
vocabulary
Il volontariato 5mici p.$%= and 5mici Workbook
pp.$0:#$0G
Lavoro 98/ pp.$B#$:
Donna moderna 98/ pp.BB#B:
9osto fisso addio !I pp.$B>#$:0
Nolontariato e solidarietO 98/ pp./>#B0
Il lavoro del domani ?ar Italia pp.2/#2G
/G Education and
Employment&
5ll 3ypes of Work
of work
3o practise the use the
future tense and direct
pronouns
List various kinds of
work,career and 4ot
down the advantages
and disadvantages of
each. Share them with
a classmate.
Lavoro e professioni )ome ascoltare pp.GG#=0
3anti sogni nel cassettoH )rescendo pp.=:#$0>
!estieri dKItalia ?ar Italia pp.=2#2$
Lavoro 9IB pp.GB#G=
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ke* +,estions
/% Education and
Employment
;evision and
5ssessment 3asks about
employment
;emaining time to be used for additional examination techni*ues and tips revision practice working through past papers and the 5S
examinations.
Edexcel Scheme of Work for -)E Italian 5/ 6@ear $B7 A based on two terms 6/% weeks7 with the remaining time to be used for examination
techni*ues and tips revision practice and the 5/ examinations.
3hroughout 3erm $ of @ear $B teachers should work with students on the following&
' ;evision of structures and vocabulary learned at 5S
' "urther development of grammar syntax and lexis at an advanced level
' Selection of topics for presentation in (nit B and for research in (nit :
' 8ngoing development of the skills of analysis and argument
' 9ractice in writing discursive and creative essays
' 9ractice in translating from and to the target language with special emphasis on the latter
' )ontinuing to build up a bank of useful phrases and idioms
' Development of topics for presentation in (nit B and for research in (nit :
' 8ngoing development of the skills of analysis and argument
' "urther practice in writing discursive and creative essays
' "urther practice in translating from and to the target language with special emphasis on the latter
3hroughout 3erm / of @ear $B teachers should work with students on the following&
' Examination practice
' 9ast papers
' "urther developing and enhancing of all skills ensuring that the grammatical structures laid down in the 5/ grammar lists have been
understood learned and practised
3hroughout 3erm B of @ear $B teachers should work with students to ensure that they are prepared in all aspects of the specification.
Exemplar activities given throughout are indicative only and may be used to supplement the tasks suggested within the textbook. 3eachers
should bear in mind the need to ensure that students not only gain knowledge and understanding but also that they develop the ability to
evaluate and to express opinions in spoken and written form. 5ctivities might include the following& surveysC debatesC reviewsC reportsC blogsC
postersC brochuresC gridsC lettersC emailsC essay introductionsC essay conclusionsC full essaysC and dialogues. Students should be given constant
practice in the art of translation with particular reference to translating from English into Italian.
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)ustoms 3raditions
?eliefs and ;eligions&
Italian regions
3o learn some
vocabulary and
background information
about the Italian
regions
3o use and practise the
passive voice
S3(D@ SDILLS # 3o
develop research skills
6$7 # the gathering of
material
Describe an Italian
region,city with
special reference to
tourism economy
landscape famous
people towns and
buildings. Share your
ideas with a classmate
who has chosen a
different state. Draw
up a grid in which you
compare the two
states.
6en'en,ti in Italia@ (eo(rafia, :I, ../"12, ./9
CittA italiane, ;I, ../0110!
Bene<ia, #I, ../10111
Coma cittA eterna, #I, ../"12
/ )ustoms 3raditions
1orth,South divide
3o learn some
vocabulary and
background information
about Italian geography
and history
Discuss in which part of
Italy you would prefer
to live
$ .ro.osito di Nord e #,d, #I, ../5!150
Bia((io alla ro'escia, C, ../1"114
Nord e #,d, C, ../1511!0
B )ustoms 3raditions
Italian traditions and
festivals
vocabulary of traditions
3o revise iacere
3o introduce the
assato remoto 6;7 and
to use participles
;esearch an Italian
tradition and present it
to the class
-e tradi<ioni e la c,lt,ra .o.olare, Crescendo, Ch/4,
../1"1"4
8este folkloristiche e sa(re esti'e, #I, ../1401141
#a(re e feste, ;I!, ../14"1145
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Content co'era(e)
ke* +,estions
: )ustoms 3raditions
5nimal issues 6animal
testing,hunting,furs,vivi
section,<oos etc.7
vocabulary of animal
issues
5nimals need to suffer
so that we might live A
do you agreeF
$nimali, +,esti nemici, ;D, ../0110
$nimali domestici, ;I!, ../1"119
E cr,dele indossare le .ellicceF, ;C1, ../04120
6iso(na chi,dere t,tti (li <oo del mondoF, ;C1,
../5919
Bi'a le 'acan<e, #I, ../1"011"
Uomini e animali, $,thentik, ../1"114
:a +,esta .a<<a, .a<<a 'o(lia di bene, #I, ../12!1
120
G )ustoms 3raditions
Stem cell research
cloning in#vitro
fertilisation abortion
5IDS
vocabulary of stem cell
research cloning in
vitro fertilisation
abortion
5re you an organ
donorF If so whyF If
not why notF
)onsider the
advantages and
disadvantages of
cloning.
-enitori a tutti Iicosti 98/ pp.2$#2/
3rapianto e clona<ione 98/ pp.>$#>/
5limenta<ione e biotecnologia 98/ pp.>=#>2
LK5ids& se lo conosci non ti uccide SI pp.$B=#$B>
?isogna far di tutto per cercare di vivere il piR a lungo
possibileF 9)$ pp.%$#%:
LKeutanasia E un reatoF 9)$ pp.>=#$00
)i deve essere libertO nella scelta della feconda<ione
artificialeF 9)/ pp.2B#2%
!edicina alternativa 9IB pp.$:%#$G$
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Content co'era(e)
ke* +,estions
% )ustoms 3raditions
E*ual ;ights
vocabulary of e*ual
rights
;evision of the passive
constructions
Does society favour
men or womenF ?ullet#
point your arguments
and share them with a
classmate
La donna di oggi si reali<<a solo nella carrieraF 9)$
pp./G#/2
Il femminismo E un movimento che non ha piR ragione
di esistereF 9)$ pp.:>#G/
Le donne sono piR intelligenti degli uominiF 9)/
pp.G$#G:
= Lifestyle +ealth and
"itness Education and
the World of Work&
Social issues 6addictionsC
5IDSC homelessnessC
poverty etc.7
vocabulary of
addictions and
homelessness
3o use and practise
direct and indirect
speech
!ake a list of
substances and things
to which we might
become addicted. +ow
would you warn against
the dangers of eachF
Write a creative
account of life as a
homelessness
Droga 98/ pp.G>#%0
1ei luoghi pubblici va proibito il fumoF 9)$ pp./>#B/
Le droghe leggere vanno legali<<ateF 9)/ pp.:=#G0
8 I soldi o lK5IDS SI pp.%G#%=
2 Lifestyle +ealth and
the World of Work&
Eating Disorders
vocabulary of eating
disorders
3o practise verb forms
in indirect speech
S3(D@ SDILLS # 3o
develop the skills of
debate 6$7
5rgue a case for or
against Jsi<e <eroK
models
Does it really matter
what we eatF
?elle<<a 98/ pp.B>#:0
5noressia e bulimia 98/ pp.:>#G0
!eglio essere grassi che infeliciF 9)$ pp./$#/:
Q giusto sottoporsi alla chirurgia plasticaF 9)/ pp.B>#
:/
Edexcel -)E Italian Scheme of work
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Content co'era(e)
ke* +,estions
> Lifestyle +ealth and
the World of Work&
Work#Life ?alance
vocabulary of work#life
balance
Is it true that our
*uality of life is better
than everF
Do you accept the view
that too much free
time is not a good
thingF
Esiste ancora il piacere di lavorareF SI pp.%/#%:
)he stress lo stress SI pp.2%#22
La *ualitO della vita )/ p.$$2
$0
Lifestyle +ealth and
the World of Work&
Women A )areer,"amily
vocabulary of the role
of women careers and
family
S3(D@ SDILLS # 3o
develop the skills of
debate 6/7
Women should stay at
home to care for their
children A do you agreeF
Donna moderna 98/ pp.BB#B:
9aese che vai problemi che trovi 9I/ )h.$0 p.$%0
)ome E ingiusta la paritO 9IB pp.2%#>0
La donna di oggi si reali<<a solo nella carrieraF 9)$
pp./G#/2
Il femminismo E un movimento che non ha piR ragione
di esistereF 9)$ pp.:>#G/
Le donne sono piR intelligenti degli uominiF 9)/
pp.G$#G:
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Content co'era(e)
ke* +,estions
$$ Lifestyle +ealth and
the World of Work&
"amily in Italy
vocabulary of family
Why young Italian
people do not want to
leave homeF Write a list
of pros and cons of living
at home
Is marriage an out of
date institutionF Discuss
La famiglia italiana 5uthentik pp.B:#B=
!eglio single che mal accompagnatiF 9)$ pp.:$#::
LKistituto del matrimonio E destinato a scomparireF
9)/ pp.%=#=0
3engo famiglie SI pp.$2%#$22
!atrimonio allKitaliana ?ar Italia pp.$0/#$0=
!ammoni dKItalia ?ar Italia pp.$/B#$B0
Dove va la famiglia italiana )/ pp.$G$#$G2
)ostume e societO !I pp.$B:#$BG
)oppie in crisi !I pp.$:$#$:/
"igli a vita 9IB pp.:=#G/
5lso )h.$ E/ 6mammoni7
$/ 1ational and
International Events in
the 9ast& 5 brief history
of Italy
vocabulary of Italian
history
3o use and practise
relative pronouns
Write a timeline for the
events of ;isorgimento
Do a research on an
Italian historical
character
?revissima storia dKItalia 9I/ pp.%%#%=
LKitalia del passato& Il ventennio fascista e il
neorealismo )rescendo )h.> pp./2%#B/%
1ascita dello stato italiano !I pp.$G#$>
Edexcel -)E Italian Scheme of work "
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Content co'era(e)
ke* +,estions
S3(D@ SDILLS # 3o
develop the skills
needed to write a
creative essay
$B 1ational and
the 9ast& Italian
Economy
vocabulary of
economics
3o revise impersonal
verbs
;esearch an Italian
company of your choice
and present it to the
class
LKeconomia& il SsistemaT Italia e le nuove sfide
)rescendo )h.$0 pp.B/=#BG>
LKa<ienda Italia !I pp./0#/$
!ade in Italy !I pp.$:2#$G0
LKeconomia italiana 9I/ pp.B%#B=
Economia e denaro 98/ pp.2=#22
$: 1ational and
the 9ast& "oreigners in
Italy
vocabulary regarding
immigration
3o revise the use of the
perfect tense
Increased migration A
are you for or againstF
Discuss the issue of
immigration
What are the benefits
of a multicultural
societyF
Do you agree that non#
Italians will always be
at a disadvantage in
ItalyF
;esearch episodes of
racism in Italy. 3o what
extent is this a Italian
phenomenonF +ow can
it be eradicatedF
!igra<ioni& chi va e chi viene )rescendo )h.G
pp.$:G#$=>
;a<<ismo e immigra<ione 98/ pp./G#/%
9aese che vai problemi che trovi 9I/ )h.$0
particularly pp.$G2#$G>
I nuovi italiani 5uthentik pp.G/#GB
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Content co'era(e)
ke* +,estions
$G )urrent 1ational and
International Events&
;acism
vocabulary of racism
3o know and use the
sub4unctive 6imperfect7
S3(D@ SDILLS # 3o
develop the skills
needed to write a
research#based essay
6$7
Design an anti#racism
poster
Why does racism existF
+ow can we eradicate
itF
+ow can we become
more aware of other
races and ethnic
groups and promote
greater understanding
and collaborationF
!igra<ioni& chi va e chi viene )rescendo )h.G
pp.$:G#$=>
;a<<ismo e immigra<ione 98/ pp./G#/%
?isogna chiudere lKingresso agli extracomunitariF 9)$
pp.==#20
Q possibile giustificare il crescente atteggiamento
ra<<istaF 9)/ pp.%B#%G
Il tarlo del ra<<ismo SI pp.$>/#$>:
$= @outh )ulture and
)oncerns&
5dvertising
vocabulary of
advertising
infinitive
Invent some
advertisements for new
products
Discuss a possible ban
on all advertising
5dvertising is insidious.
Do you agreeF
3o what extent are we
constantly manipulated
by advertisingF
3elevisione e pubblicitO 98/ pp./$#//
)onsumismo 98/ pp.B$#B/
Q lecito usare immagini provocatorie nelle pubblicitOF
9)$ pp.2$#2:
La pubblicitO di benetton )/ pp.>2#>> $0/#$0G
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Content co'era(e)
ke* +,estions
$2 @outh )ulture and
)oncerns&
Endangered
Species,;ainforest
vocabulary of
endangered species etc.
S3(D@ SDILLS # 3o
develop skills in the art
of translation 6$7
Does it matter if
various species die outF
5nimali *uesti nemici 98/ pp.G$#G/
(ome e ambiente 98/ pp.%B#%:
?isogna abolire la cacciaF 9)/ pp.$>#//
!a *uesta pa<<a pa<<a voglia di bene SI pp.$%B#$%G
$> Literature 5rt and
!usic& "amous 9eople
vocabulary of
literature art and
music
3o revise the use of the
imperfect tense
Write about a famous
author poet
playwright composer
singer painter. Why do
you like,not like their
workF
La cultura italiana& arte e letteratura )rescendo
)h.$$ pp.B%0#:0$
Scien<iati e inventori italiani 9I/ pp.$B0#$B$
/0 Literature 5rt and
!usic& Works of Italian
Literature
vocabulary of
literature art and
music
historic present
S3(D@ SDILLS # 3o
develop strategies for
reading literary texts
Write about a work of
Italian literature which
you have read A why did
you en4oy,dislike itF
)ompare and contrast
the characters within
the work
Discuss the authorKs
style. What did you
like,dislike about itF
What does the work
teach usF
La cultura italiana& arte e letteratura )rescendo
)h.$$ pp.B%0#:0$
5rte e patrimonio artistico 98/ pp./=#/2
5ndiamo allKopera 9I/ pp.>2#>>
LKarte in Italia 9I/ pp.$:%#$:= 6also )h.> in general
pp.$BB#$:27
(mberto ?occioni !I p.$BB
;enato -uttuso !I p.$GB
Intervista a Dario "o SI pp.=:#=%
-iuseppe verdi SI pp.$20#$2/
!ichelangelo e la )appella Sistina SI pp./02#/$0
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Content co'era(e)
ke* +,estions
5lessandro ?aricco !I pp.$0%#$0=
Stefano ?enni !I pp.$B0#$B/
5ndrea De )arlo !I p.$G/
)Kera una volta un pe<<o di legno 69inocchio7 )/
pp.$$%#$$=
!ontalbano 9IB pp.$=>#$2B
/$ Literature 5rt and
!usic& Works of Italian
)inema
vocabulary of cinema
Il cinema& fabbrica di sogni !I pp.2%#$0=C also pp.B0#
B$ p.G> p.2/ p.$G$
(na scena dal film Il postino SI pp.G%#G2
(na scena dal film La vita E bella SI pp./0:#/0%
I due postini )/ pp.$//#$/B
)inema italiano 9IB pp.$G=#$%/
Il cinema italiano 5uthentik pp.B2#:$
// )urrent 1ational and
Italian !ass !edia
vocabulary of the media
5re we being
manipulated by the
mediaF Discuss
+ow do you like to
keep informedF
!edia e informa<ione !I pp.%0#2G
1o alla 3NH 9IB pp./G#B0
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Content co'era(e)
ke* +,estions
/B )urrent 1ational and
Developing )ountries
vocabulary of the
developing world
+ow can the wealth of
this world be more
evenly distributedF
What are the causes of
poverty in the
developing worldF What
can be done about
themF
3er<o !ondo 98/ pp=>#20
!a *uesta pa<<a pa<<a voglia di bene SI pp.$%B#$%G
/: )urrent 1ational and
Niolence )rime and
3errorism
vocabulary of violence
crime and terrorism
+ow can we reduce or
combat
crime,terrorismF
Do you accept that the
death penalty is itself a
crimeF
9acifism is not a
realistic option. Do you
agreeF
9aese che vai problemi che trovi 9I/ )h.$0
particulalry pp.$:>#$GB p.$%/
Sport e teppismo 98/ pp.$>#/0
9iccoli delin*uenti 98/ pp.2B#2:
)riminalitO e violen<a 98/ pp.2>#>0
(na domenica violenta SI pp.$/#$:
5ttenti arriva lKestate SI pp.$0%#$02
Interrogati a scuola su !atisse SI pp.$G/#$G:
La piovra mafiosa SI pp./$B#/$G
"alcone& un eroe dei nostri tempi )/ pp.$$$#$$/
/G )urrent 1ational and
3he European (nion
vocabulary of the E(
sub4unctive 6all tenses7
and eriodo iotetico
S3(D@ SDILLS # 3o
develop the skills
3he E( A for or againstF
Debate in class.
3he new Eastern
European member
states A do they have a
positive or a negative
impact on the E(F
E il mondo si fa sempre piR piccolo& lKItalia nellK(nione
Europea )rescendo )h.% pp.$20#/$G
LKItalia e lK(nione Europea !I pp.//#=
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Content co'era(e)
ke* +,estions
needed to write a
research#based essay
6/7
+ow do you react to
migration within the
expanded E( and whyF
)urrent 1ational and
International
5greements and Events
vocabulary of
international
agreements and events
Discuss current world
events and the
problems associated
with them. +ow would
you resolve the issues
at stakeF
3er<o !ondo 98/ pp=>#20
/% )urrent 1ational and
International
5greements and Events
vocabulary of
international
agreements and events
Discuss current world
events and the
problems associated
with them. +ow would
you resolve the issues
at stakeF
3er<o !ondo 98/ pp=>#20
5rticles from www.scudit.net and for more up to date
articles from www.corriere.it www.rai.it
www.mediaset.it
;emaining time to be used for additional examination techni*ues and tips revision practice working through past papers any 5S retakes and
the 5/ examinations.
Edexcel -)E Italian Scheme of work !0
Ceso,rces for Edexcel GCE Italian
Edexcel -)E Italian Specification September /00= for first examination /00> 65S7 and /0$0 65/7 #
http&,,www.edexcel.com,*uals,gce,gce02,lang,italian,9ages,default.aspx
Edexcel -)E Italian Sample !aterials # http&,,www.edexcel.com,migrationdocuments,-)E./01ew./0-)E,sam#gce/002#italian.pdf
;ES(L3S 9L(S # https&,,www.edexcel.com,resultsplus,9ages,+ome.aspx
8ral 3raining -uide # http&,,www.edexcel.com,*uals,gce,gce02,lang,italian,9ages,default.aspx
;esearch# based Essay -uide # http&,,www.edexcel.com,*uals,gce,gce02,lang,italian,9ages,default.aspx
-etting Started # http&,,www.edexcel.com,migrationdocuments,-)E./01ew./0-)E,tsm#gce#Italian.pdf 6see especially ?ridging the -ap7
9ast papers https&,,eiewebvip.edexcel.org.uk,pastpapers,
Edexcel Italian Grammar for A Level +odder Education /002
8ther useful textbooks&
Authentik in italiano 5uthentik Language Learning ;esources Ltd. /000
Bar Italia 5lma Edi<ioni /00/ 6referred to below as BI7
Civilt Italia -uerra edi<ioni /00= 6referred to below as CI7
Come ascoltare Edi<ioni -uerra /000
Come leggere Edi<ioni -uerra /000
Come arlare Edi<ioni -uerra /000
Come scrivere Edi<ioni -uerra /000
Contatti 2 +odder 5rnold /00% 6referred to below as C27
Crescendo +einle )engage Learning /002
Esresso 2 5lma Edi<ioni /002 6referred to below as E27
L!intermedio in tasca Edilingua /000
La rova orale 2 Edilingua $>>> 6referred to below as "#7
$osaico Italia Edilingua /002 6referred to below as $I7
"arola er arola
"ro e contro % ?onacci editore $>>= 6referred to below as "C%7
Edexcel -)E Italian Scheme of work !1
"ro e contro 2 ?onacci Editore $>>> 6referred to below as "C27
"rogetto Italiano 2 Edilingua /002
"rogetto Italiano & Edilingua /002
'aore d!Italia Edilingua $>>2 6referred to below as 'I7
"or listening activities also Ascolto medio Edilingua /000
!ost of these textbooks can be purchased from the Italian ?ookshop www.italianbookshop.co.uk, G )ecil )ourt London W)/1 :EU telephone
V:: 607/0#=/:0#$%B: email italianWesb.co.uk7
9artners in Excellence 6((()ie)org)uk7
??) # especially htt*++((()bbc)co)uk+languages+tutors+internet+index)shtml
Students should be given the opportunity to use resources such as&
' interactive whiteboards
' 9ower9oint
' email
' podcasts
' online dictionaries
' grammar references
' image searches via search engines such as ((()google)de
' satellite television
' radio broadcasts
' instant messaging
' !9B
' video
' )D Roms
' animations
' DNDs.
Students will find the following websites useful&

General*
www.scudit.net 6'cuola di Italiano website with a variety of materials for free download including reading passages and grammar exercises7
www.bbc.co.uk,languages,italian,
www.biografieonline.it,
www.edilingua.it,
www.italianlanguageguide.com,
'earch engines*
www.yahoo.it
www.google.it
www.altavista.it
www.lycos.it
"ortals*
www.italiadonna.it
www.virgilio.it
,e(saers*
www.corriere.it
www.repubblica.it
www.lastampa.it
www.ilgiornale.it
www.ilsecoloxix.it
-elevision*
www.tgcom.it
www.rai.it
www.mediaset.it
"olitics*
www.governo.it
www.esteri.it
www.parlamento.it
www.comunica<ioni.it
Education*
Edexcel -)E Italian Scheme of work !!
www.inclasse.it
www.atuttascuola.it
www.classicitaliani.it
www.cronologia.it
www.liberliber.it
www.scudit.net,mdindice.htm

Geograh.*
www.atlanteitaliano.it
www.globalgeografia.it
www.regioni.it
www.italyweb<ine.com 6in English mainly7
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