Percorsi: L'italia Attraverso La Lingua E La Cultura, 2nd Edition Solution Manual

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Percorsi, 2e ’s Resource Manual 1
Introduction
Introduction
Percorsi is an introductory program that promotes the acquisition of Italian language and
culture through the integration of the “5 Cs” principles of the National Standards for
Foreign Language Education. Percorsi is designed to provide beginning learners with a
variety of tools to develop their communicative competence in the four major language
skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—as they acquire familiarity with Italian
culture. All of the features in Percorsi have been carefully thought out to support the two
key aspects of the language acquisition process: language comprehension and language
production.
From the start, carefully structured communicative activities based on authentic
materials and texts encourage students to use Italian in everyday situations. Generous use
of authentic content also offers students a chance to develop reading skills while gaining
cultural awareness and understanding of Italian communities and traditions throughout
the world. In addition, each chapter explicitly promotes cultural exploration through
illustrated presentations that are followed by activities facilitating comprehension and
highlighting cultural comparisons. Students are encouraged to analyze and compare
extremely varied aspects of Italian culture while making connections to their own
experiences.
Communicative activities that have real-world relevance are at the heart of the
Percorsi program. Within culturally authentic contexts, role-plays, pair and group work
provide students with numerous opportunities to interact in Italian with other learners.
Authentic materials, such as advertisements, brochures, and newspaper and magazine
articles, provide extensive exposure to contemporary Italian language and culture. The

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Introduction
2
exercises and activities, together with the cultural presentations, are organized using the
three modes of communication: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. The
communicative activities offer ample opportunity for students to practice interpersonal
skills. The listening exercises, together with the numerous realia- and reading-based
activities, facilitate practice in the interpretive mode. Writing tasks and strategies, along
with activities in which students are asked to report to the class, provide a variety of tools
for practice in the presentational mode.
What’s New in This Edition?
1. Increased focus on learner strategies and a process orientation to skills
development. A new Parliamo section devoted to speaking complements
existing skill-based sections devoted to reading, writing, and listening. Parliamo
introduces students to a specific speaking strategy, then leads them through
carefully sequenced activities that prepare them to carry out an assigned task,
converse, and follow up appropriately. Together, the Parliamo, Leggiamo,
Scriviamo, and Guardiamo sections comprise the chapter wrap-up section now
entitled In pratica. Through the process approach to development of the four
skills, students become confident as they learn to carry out a wide variety of
communicative tasks.
2. New and revised skill-building activities. Existing skill-based sections have
been replaced or updated with substantial new content and practical, realistic new
tasks and activities:

Percorsi, 2e ’s Resource Manual 3
Introduction
3
 Six of the Leggiamo readings are new or have been significantly revised;
these include chapter-related advertisements of a practical nature and
journalistic prose texts.
 Four of the Scriviamo writing assignments have been revised or replaced
to emphasize real-life tasks and contemporary contexts.
3. New, updated, and revised cultural notes. The Lo sai che? cultural notes
throughout Percorsi have been revised or replaced to reflect contemporary
cultural realities.
4. Updated In contesto dialogues. The majority of the In contesto dialogues have
been revised to achieve a lighter tone, a more streamlined approach, and an often
humorous focus.
5. More pervasive regional emphasis throughout the chapters. More consistent
integration of the regional focus—at the heart of each chapter’s Attraverso…
section—is now achieved through relevant texts, illustrations, and cultural notes.
6. Enhanced use of Italian. Beginning in Capitolo 5, all Attraverso cultural
presentations are written entirely in Italian.
7. New design and art. A completely new design enhances the contemporary focus
and visual appeal of Percorsi while increasing user friendliness.
8. Richer MyItalianLab, including a fully integrated etext.
Outstanding features of the Percorsi program include the following:
 Thoughtful integration of the chapter topics, vocabulary, and functionally
sequenced grammar within a rich cultural framework. This integration is
enhanced by Percorsi’s cyclical Scope and Sequence, which emphasizes the recycling

Percorsi, 2e ’s Resource Manual 4
Introduction
4
of vocabulary and structures taught in previous chapters; students are given ample
opportunity to learn the material gradually and thoroughly. The focus is on helping
them to understand and speak Italian in a variety of settings with increasing accuracy
and at expanding levels of sophistication. The clear and manageable grammar
presentation complements this focus.
 Adaptability to different course structures and teaching needs. As the title
indicates, Percorsi is a rich, highly flexible program that provides instructors and
learners with many pathways, or options. Instructors can emphasize the features most
suited to their courses and students, and they can choose as well from a wide array of
supplementary materials. They also have flexibility in deciding how to work with the
various chapter elements. The teaching of grammar, for example, can be done
inductively, through integration of grammar into the overall Percorso thematic
content, or through more traditional work with the Grammatica sections. Instructors
can also decide how much emphasis to give to the presentation of grammar, since
much of the presentation and related practice can be assigned as homework.
 A concise, functionally organized grammar presentation. Percorsi offers a
concise, functionally organized grammar enhanced by a cyclical syllabus. New
structures are introduced visually through captioned illustrations, photos, or realia at
the beginning of each Percorso, then embodied in the In contesto language samples.
In turn, the Occhio alla lingua! questions encourage students to analyze inductively
or to review the Percorso’s linguistic input. The streamlined grammar explanations
that follow present structures in the context of communicative needs.

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Introduction
5
 A well-developed process approach to skill development. Students are provided
with a well-thought-out framework for carrying out authentic speaking, reading,
writing, and viewing tasks. Pre-speaking, reading, writing, and viewing activities
provide advance preparation for these sections. Students are then guided as they carry
out the assignment, and encouraged through appropriate follow-up. This process
approach helps students gain confidence in carrying out highly varied tasks in Italian.
 An outstanding video filmed in Italy to accompany the textbook. Through a series
of unscripted interviews, the video introduces an engaging cast of Italian speakers
who talk about high-interest topics related to each chapter, including their families,
work, and leisure activities. Richly authentic cultural footage accompanies each
interview segment.
 Rich annotations for the instructor. Extensive annotations provide suggestions for
presentation of new vocabulary and grammar, background information, and ideas for
expansion and enrichment activities. The annotations also include the scripts for
listening activities and answers for the exercises.
Chapter organization
Percorsi includes 16 chapters preceded by a short Capitolo preliminare, which introduces
the Italian language, gives an overview of the Italian regions, and introduces basic
classroom vocabulary. The individual chapters include three main components: the three
Percorso sections, In Practica, and Attraverso. There is also an end-of-chapter
Vocabolario section.
PERCORSO I, II, III

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Introduction
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Each Percorso develops within a cultural framework an aspect of the chapter theme,
presenting and practicing vocabulary essential for communicating about the topic along
with related grammar structures. The three Percorsi include the following components:
VOCABOLARIO
Key vocabulary is presented primarily through photos, artwork, realia, and assorted
language samples. The related exercises and activities reinforce new vocabulary as well
as reviewing and recycling thematic vocabulary from other chapters. The vocabulary
presentation is complemented by the following elements:
 Così si dice boxes are used to present very briefly a grammar or linguistic structure
necessary for communicating about a given topic. Key grammar points appearing in
Così si dice are subsequently treated in depth in later chapters.
 In contesto includes a brief conversation, recorded on the text audio program, or a
short authentic text, such as an e-mail, that draws together in an interesting,
contextualized way the Percorso’s theme, vocabulary, and grammar structures.
 Occhio alla lingua! encourages students to examine the Percorso’s linguistic input
featured in the Vocabolario and In contesto sections in order to discover inductively
or to review new grammar points.
 Lo sai che? boxes provide illustrated cultural information relevant to the Percorso and
encourage students to think analytically about both Italian culture and their own.
GRAMMATICA
Grammatical structures are presented concisely in English. They are enhanced by

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Introduction
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numerous examples and well-designed charts. Carefully sequenced related exercises
provide practice within meaningful contexts, reinforcing the chapter theme and
vocabulary. Each Percorso includes one listening activity recorded on the audio program
that accompanies the text.
Percorsi includes the essential points of Italian grammar for an introductory course.
For those who wish to provide a complete presentation of Italian grammar, a
supplementary chapter is included in the Student Activities Manual that includes topics
and tenses not presented in the textbook itself.
Scambi is the wrap-up section that appears after each Percorso’s Grammatica
section. The thematically oriented Scambi activities have an interactive focus and
encourage creative yet relevant use of new Percorso vocabulary and grammar structures.
IN PRATICA
This section, which follows the three Percorsi, provides in-depth exploration of the
chapter theme from varied perspectives while promoting development of the four skills
via the process-approach.
 Parliamo sections begin with Strategie per parlare that target specific speaking
strategies. In turn, a three-step process guides students through an assigned speaking task
that draws and expands upon chapter themes and content within a real-life context. Pre-
speaking activities prepare students to carry out the assigned task; a framework for the
actual speaking assignment provides ongoing practical guidance; a wrap-up section
encourages thoughtful follow-up.
 Leggiamo is based on an authentic, thematically appropriate reading text. This section

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Introduction
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begins with a reading strategy and then guides students through pre-reading
preparation, the actual reading task, including application of the strategy, and post-
reading work. The post-reading activities check comprehension at different levels and
encourage students to use critical-thinking skills and make inferences. In the second
half of the book, many of the readings are literary selections.
 Scriviamo begins with a specific strategy and related pre-writing preparation. A
framework for carrying out the actual writing task is then provided, along with
suggestions for appropriate follow-up. The Scriviamo activities give students
opportunities to practice writing for diverse practical and academic purposes. The
writing topics draw upon the chapter themes, vocabulary, and grammatical structures.
 Guardiamo guides students as they view chapter-related clips from the Percorsi video
and starts with introduction of an initial comprehension strategy and pre-viewing
preparation. In turn, relevant activities assist students during viewing, and follow-up
work checks comprehension and encourages reflection. This approach helps students
improve their listening skills, become sensitive to visual clues, including facial
expressions and body language common to Italians when speaking, and develop
increased cultural awareness.
ATTRAVERSO
This visually rich section provides a concise regionally based overview of Italian art and
architecture along with related historical, geographic, and economic information.
Beautiful photos expose students to Italy’s rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes,
towns, and cities. The brief introductions are in English through Capitolo 4, and starting

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with the first chapter, the informative photo captions are in simple Italian so that students
can begin immediately to learn about Italy’s regions in the target language. Related
exercises and activities check comprehension and encourage students to make inferences
and cross-cultural comparisons.
VOCABOLARIO
Each chapter concludes with a list of the chapter’s active vocabulary that has been
presented in the three Percorsi. This section is recorded on MyItalianLab to help students
master pronunciation of each word and expression.

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Percorsi: L’Italia attraverso la lingua e la cultura
’s Resource Manual
Contents
Introduction v
Sample Syllabi
2-Semester Programs
Syllabus A—8 chapters per term, 3 meetings per week 1
Syllabus B—8 chapters per term, 4 meetings per week 23
3-Semester Program
Syllabus C—6 chapters per term, 3 meetings per week 49
Lesson Plans
Chapter P corresponding to Syllabus A—8 chapters/term, 3 meetings/week 79
Chapter 1 corresponding to Syllabus A—8 chapters/term, 3 meetings/week 83
Chapter 9 corresponding to Syllabus A—8 chapters/term, 3 meetings/week 88
Chapter P corresponding to Syllabus B—8 chapters/term, 4 meetings/week 93
Chapter 1 corresponding to Syllabus B—8 chapters/term, 4 meetings/week 96
Chapter 9 corresponding to Syllabus B—8 chapters/term, 4 meetings/week 102
Chapter P corresponding to Syllabus C—6 chapters/term, 3 meetings/week 109
Chapter 1 corresponding to Syllabus C—6 chapters/term, 3 meetings/week 110
Chapter 7 corresponding to Syllabus C—6 chapters/term, 3 meetings/week 116
Student Activities Manual Audio Script 125
Video Transcript 199
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Introduction
Percorsi is an introductory program that promotes the acquisition of Italian language and
culture through the integration of the “5 Cs” principles of the National Standards for
Foreign Language Education. Percorsi is designed to provide beginning learners with a
variety of tools to develop their communicative competence in the four major language
skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—as they acquire familiarity with Italian
culture. All of the features in Percorsi have been carefully thought out to support the two
key aspects of the language acquisition process: language comprehension and language
production.
From the start, carefully structured communicative activities based on authentic
materials and texts encourage students to use Italian in everyday situations. Generous use
of authentic content also offers students a chance to develop reading skills while gaining
cultural awareness and understanding of Italian communities and traditions throughout
the world. In addition, each chapter explicitly promotes cultural exploration through
illustrated presentations that are followed by activities facilitating comprehension and
highlighting cultural comparisons. Students are encouraged to analyze and compare
extremely varied aspects of Italian culture while making connections to their own
experiences.
Communicative activities that have real-world relevance are at the heart of the
Percorsi program. Within culturally authentic contexts, role-plays, pair and group work
provide students with numerous opportunities to interact in Italian with other learners.
Authentic materials, such as advertisements, brochures, and newspaper and magazine
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articles, provide extensive exposure to contemporary Italian language and culture. The
exercises and activities, together with the cultural presentations, are organized using the
three modes of communication: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. The
communicative activities offer ample opportunity for students to practice interpersonal
skills. The listening exercises, together with the numerous realia- and reading-based
activities, facilitate practice in the interpretive mode. Writing tasks and strategies, along
with activities in which students are asked to report to the class, provide a variety of tools
for practice in the presentational mode.
What’s New in This Edition?
1. Increased focus on learner strategies and a process orientation to skills
development. A new Parliamo section devoted to speaking complements
existing skill-based sections devoted to reading, writing, and listening. Parliamo
introduces students to a specific speaking strategy, then leads them through
carefully sequenced activities that prepare them to carry out an assigned task,
converse, and follow up appropriately. Together, the Parliamo, Leggiamo,
Scriviamo, and Guardiamo sections comprise the chapter wrap-up section now
entitled In pratica. Through the process approach to development of the four
skills, students become confident as they learn to carry out a wide variety of
communicative tasks.
2. New and revised skill-building activities. Existing skill-based sections have
been replaced or updated with substantial new content and practical, realistic new
tasks and activities:
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 Six of the Leggiamo readings are new or have been significantly revised;
these include chapter-related advertisements of a practical nature and
journalistic prose texts.
 Four of the Scriviamo writing assignments have been revised or replaced
to emphasize real-life tasks and contemporary contexts.
3. New, updated, and revised cultural notes. The Lo sai che? cultural notes
throughout Percorsi have been revised or replaced to reflect contemporary
cultural realities.
4. Updated In contesto dialogues. The majority of the In contesto dialogues have
been revised to achieve a lighter tone, a more streamlined approach, and an often
humorous focus.
5. More pervasive regional emphasis throughout the chapters. More consistent
integration of the regional focus—at the heart of each chapter’s Attraverso…
section—is now achieved through relevant texts, illustrations, and cultural notes.
6. Enhanced use of Italian. Beginning in Capitolo 5, all Attraverso cultural
presentations are written entirely in Italian.
7. New design and art. A completely new design enhances the contemporary focus
and visual appeal of Percorsi while increasing user friendliness.
8. Richer MyItalianLab, including a fully integrated etext.
Outstanding features of the Percorsi program include the following:
 Thoughtful integration of the chapter topics, vocabulary, and functionally
sequenced grammar within a rich cultural framework. This integration is
enhanced by Percorsi’s cyclical Scope and Sequence, which emphasizes the
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recycling of vocabulary and structures taught in previous chapters; students are given
ample opportunity to learn the material gradually and thoroughly. The focus is on
helping them to understand and speak Italian in a variety of settings with increasing
accuracy and at expanding levels of sophistication. The clear and manageable
grammar presentation complements this focus.
 Adaptability to different course structures and teaching needs. As the title
indicates, Percorsi is a rich, highly flexible program that provides instructors and
learners with many pathways, or options. Instructors can emphasize the features most
suited to their courses and students, and they can choose as well from a wide array of
supplementary materials. They also have flexibility in deciding how to work with the
various chapter elements. The teaching of grammar, for example, can be done
inductively, through integration of grammar into the overall Percorso thematic
content, or through more traditional work with the Grammatica sections. Instructors
can also decide how much emphasis to give to the presentation of grammar, since
much of the presentation and related practice can be assigned as homework.
 A concise, functionally organized grammar presentation. Percorsi offers a
concise, functionally organized grammar enhanced by a cyclical syllabus. New
structures are introduced visually through captioned illustrations, photos, or realia at
the beginning of each Percorso, then embodied in the In contesto language samples.
In turn, the Occhio alla lingua! questions encourage students to analyze inductively
or to review the Percorso’s linguistic input. The streamlined grammar explanations
that follow present structures in the context of communicative needs.
 A well-developed process approach to skill development. Students are provided
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with a well-thought-out framework for carrying out authentic speaking, reading,
writing, and viewing tasks. Pre-speaking, reading, writing, and viewing activities
provide advance preparation for these sections. Students are then guided as they carry
out the assignment, and encouraged through appropriate follow-up. This process
approach helps students gain confidence in carrying out highly varied tasks in Italian.
 An outstanding video filmed in Italy to accompany the textbook. Through a series
of unscripted interviews, the video introduces an engaging cast of Italian speakers
who talk about high-interest topics related to each chapter, including their families,
work, and leisure activities. Richly authentic cultural footage accompanies each
interview segment.
 Rich annotations for the instructor. Extensive annotations provide suggestions for
presentation of new vocabulary and grammar, background information, and ideas for
expansion and enrichment activities. The annotations also include the scripts for
listening activities and answers for the exercises.
Chapter organization
Percorsi includes 16 chapters preceded by a short Capitolo preliminare, which introduces
the Italian language, gives an overview of the Italian regions, and introduces basic
classroom vocabulary. The individual chapters include three main components: the three
Percorso sections, In Practica, and Attraverso. There is also an end-of-chapter
Vocabolario section.
PERCORSO I, II, III
Each Percorso develops within a cultural framework an aspect of the chapter theme,
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