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Teacher’s Manual Brandon Brown vuole un cane

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Carol Gaab Adapted by Francesca Silvano

Brandon Brown vuole un cane Teacher’s Manual Copyright © 2014 Fluency Matters FluencyMatters.com

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Introduction to the Brandon Brown vuole un cane Teacher’s Manual I. Organization

The teacher’s manual is aligned with research concerning reading strategies. Good readers: •  predict •  make connections between a) text and themselves, b) text and other texts, and c) text and the world

around them •  visualize what they read •  reread •  use contextual clues to decipher unknown vocabulary There are plenty of activities to help students become better readers. Instill an interest in the topic and steer students into conversations in the target language about the events and the characters in the novel, both before and during the reading of the chapters. Ensure students know the essential vocabulary before reading the chapter. More time should be spent on pre-reading activities than post-reading activities. II. Topics The novel has some very basic topics grounded in high-frequency vocabulary that would fit any level-one curriculum: •  Family relationships •  Growing up and developing independence •  Honesty and integrity •  Relationships with friends •  Birthdays •  Illness and doctor’s visit •  Pets and other animals •  Likes and dislikes •  Peer pressure •  Likes and dislikes •  Variety of verb conjugations presented through dialogues


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III. Cultural Context: American Culture vs. Target Culture This novel is based on everyday events and activities. Although the novel is based on American culture, there are a multitude of cultural topics that can be explored by using the novel as a springboard to launch into cultural discussions and comparisons. The following are some of the topics that can be explored and/or enhanced using the novel as a springboard. •  Family relationships in the Target Culture •  Relationships with friends in the Target Culture •  Celebration of birthdays in the Target Culture •  The importance of cycling in the Target Culture •  The role of pets in the Target Culture

IV. Major themes in the novel •  Honesty versus mischievousness •  Friendships •  Parent-child relationships •  Peer Pressure •  Responsibility V. Author of the Novel Carol Gaab has been an ESL and Spanish teacher since 1990. In addition to teaching language, Carol has been a teacher trainer and curriculum designer since 1997. She has written and published foreign language curricula for elementary through high school students and also serves as a TPRS consultant/editor for various textbook publishers. She is known for creating materials that are extremely teacher and student-friendly and highly effective for language learners, young and old. Her passion for and expertise in teaching and learning language are evident in the materials she creates.


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Vocabulary Using the chapter vocabulary list Note to teachers: Peruse Chapter One vocabulary list. Review the list and determine if you want/need to pre-teach any of the key vocabulary structures. Do not feel pressured to teach all of these words before reading. Your students may already know some or all of this vocabulary depending on their level. Even if they do not know the words, you may opt to simply read the book with them, helping as you go, or, if students are reading independently, instruct them to view the glossary in the back of their novel. Keep in mind that the meaning of many of the vocabulary structures can be ascertained from the appearance of the word and the context of the sentences in which they appear. You will notice that many words are listed multiple times in each chapter list, and that is to help students understand verb conjugation, but only as it impacts meaning. With beginning students, it may be helpful to read the novel aloud, translating as you go along. Alternately, you may wish to only translate unknown vocabulary. If you feel strongly about not speaking English in the classroom, you may also wish to put some key vocabulary on the board and refer to it as you read.


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Vocabolario

al amica amico anche buon cane cani come di dice e è film grande grandi guarda ha i il in io la ma molti molto non oh

piccoli piccolo poi rosso sono sorella sua suo un vede voglio vuole


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Paroli Simili

animali colore intelligente intelligenti normale orribile orribili parco

perfetto programma ratti ratto tv


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Parole Simili

Cognates are words that look alike in Italian and English. When we read a novel, the cognates are easy to read because we can easily tell what they mean. Give it a try… match the words in English and Italian! 1. televisione A. animal 2. parco B. in 3. programma C. television 4. animale D. perfect 5. ratto E. intelligent 6. normale F. park 7. perfetto G. rat 8. in H. program 9. o I. horrible 11. colore J. normal 12. orribile K. color 13. intelligente L. or


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Pre-reading Discussion Questions

For a successful discussion to take place, students must be engaged in the topic and they must be able to understand. Speaking in the target language is not enough. Teachers must assure that students comprehend the message and that they are attentive to the discussion. The more lighthearted you can be, the better. Take time to stop and enjoy a moment chatting in Italian with some individual students. Joke and laugh a bit. Use dramatic pauses or voice inflection to increase interest (just as you would if you were reading a story in English or telling a story around a campfire). Focus first on gaining their interest and second on the “curriculum at hand.” And always be sensitive to those students who may have difficulties going on in their lives. They may not want to talk about their families, what their home is like, or where they have traveled. Remember to go SLOWLY and continually check that students comprehend the discussion. Guardi la televisione? Qual è il tuo programma preferito? C’è un parco nel tuo paese? Abiti vicino a un parco? Vai spesso al parco? Che cosa fai quando sei al parco? Hai un animale domestico? Qual è il tuo animale domestico preferito?


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Pre-reading Activities

1. 4 Square: Four square is an activity that will allow you to get your students out of their seats and actively involved in the story. In chapter one, students will be reading about the pets that Brandon’s family and friends have. Prepare them to discuss pets by using this activity. Print pictures of several different pets (both common and less common) and either laminate them or put them in protective sleeves. Create a large plus sign on the floor with masking tape. Choose four of the pictures and place one in each of the four squares you have created. Ask students: Hai animali domestici? Che tipo di animale domestico hai? Change the pictures on the floor and ask: Qual è il tuo animale domestic preferito? Create other questions that would allow students to move around and select other animals. 2. Slideshow: Create a digital slideshow on Gli animali domestici in Italia to learn about pets in Italy. Personalize the information and include questions in the slideshow. Distribute the viewing guide to students to take notes as you discuss the slideshow or ‘quiz’ them afterward. Read a short article about pets in Italy and discuss the role of pets in the life of the Italians. Further reading resources (Please note: we provide these links as a courtesy, but due to the ever-changing nature of the Internet, we cannot guarantee that these links will remain active forever.) PETS IN ITALY My name is Francesca. I'm from Rome, the capital of Italy. I have a pet, a dog in fact, just like many people in Italy do. The most popular pets in Italy are dogs, cats, and birds. Here is a link that discusses the relationship between Italians and their pets. http://www.repubblica.it/economia/rapporti/osserva-italia/conad/2016/04/20/news/una_nazione_di_animale_domestici_in_italia_sono_60milioni-138014054/ THE DAY THE ANIMALS SPEAK- THE BLESSINGS OF SANT’ANTONIO ABATE On January 17, Italians celebrate the feast of Saint Anthony, patron saint of pets. It is believed that on this day, all animals acquire the ability to speak. Read the link below to discover more about this ancient tradition. https://www.greenme.it/vivere/costume-e-societa/18930-sant-antonio-abate-animali-17-gennaio


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Pre-reading Activities

PET STORES IN ITALY There are many pet stores in Italy. The most famous/popular is "ISOLA DEI TESORI". It is as big as Pet Smart or Petco, but it is considered big in Italy. There are also Italian pet stores online, for those that prefer shopping on the web, such as “ZOOPLUS” and “ARCAPLANET.” http://www.isoladeitesori.it/istituzionale.php?page_id=307 http://www.zooplus.it http://www.arcaplanet.it POPULAR PET NAMES IN ITALY My dog's name is Neve, which means snow, since her coat is as white as snow. The names Italians choose for their pets are varies, and mostly depend on the the type of pet, breed, etc. The most popular dog names are Fido, Rocco, Chicco, and Scheggia. You can discover more names in the link below. http://www.paginainizio.com/nomi/nomianimali.php ENTE NAZIONALE PROTEZIONE ANIMALI Animals are important in Italy, and the Ente Nazionale Protezione Animali is an organization that protects them. Animal abuse is obviously illegal in Italy, and so is the abandonment of pets. Learn more from the organization itself: http://www.enpa.it 3. Programmi preferiti: Brainstorm with students a list of TV programs that have animals as the main character. Examples include: Beethoven, 101 Dalmatians, and Stuart Little. After you have created your list, ask questions about them with the following. In Italy, "Pimpa" is a popular cartoon about a dog. Can you list some of your favorite shows or movies about dogs? Chi preferisci? Ti piace… ? Perchè ? Preferisci i cani grandi o i cani piccoli?


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Reading Comprehension: Multiple Choice

Rispondi alle domande. 1. Brandon vuole un cane _______________.

a. grande b. piccolo 2. La sorella di Brandon ha ______________.

a. un cane b. un gatto c. un ratto d. una tigre 3. Chi ha un cane ?

a. Katie b. Jake c. Brandon d. la mamma di Brandon 4. Brandon dice che ________________.

a.  vuole un ratto piccolo b.  vuole un ratto grande c.  non vuole un ratto

5. Brandon dice che i ratti ________________.

a. sono piccoli b. sono orribili 6. Dov’è Brandon quando vede molti cani? a. a casa b. all’ospedale c. al parco 7. Brandon vuole tutti i cani che vede al parco?

a. Sì, li vuole tutti b. No, non vuole i cani piccoli. 8. Brandon preferisce un cane di un colore specifico?

a. Sì, vuole un cane di un colore specifico. b. No, vuole un cane bianco o nero. 9. Quale programma guarda Brandon in televisione?

a. Beverly Hills Chihuahua b. Peppa Pig c. Io e Marley 10. Descrivi il tuo cane ideale. È grande o piccolo? Di che colore è? È intelligente? Il mio cane ideale è….

NOME_______________________________________ DATA ______________


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Reading Comprehension: Short Answer

Rispondi alle domande. Answers may vary. 1. Descrivi il cane che Brandon vuole. 2. Descrivi l’animale domestico di Katie, la sorella di Brandon. 3. Descrivi l’animale domestico di Jake, l’amico di Brandon. 4. Brandon vuole un cane come il cane di Jake? 5. Che cosa dice Brandon dei ratti? 6. Che cosa vede Brandon al parco? 7. Che tipo di cane non vuole Brandon? 8. Quale programma guarda Brandon in televisione? 9. Quali animali non vuole Brandon? 10. Descrivi il cane perfetto.

Il cane perfetto è…

NOME_______________________________________ DATA ______________


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Prova di comprensione

Rispondi alle domande. 1. Brandon vuole un cane rosso o un cane di un colore normale?

a. rosso b. di un colore normale 2. Brando vuole un ratto o un cane?

a. un ratto b. un cane 3. Jamie, l’amica di Brandon, ha un animale domestico?

a. sì, lei ha un cane. b. no, lei non ha un animale domestico. c. sì, lei ha un ratto. 4. Brandon vuole un animale domestico…

a. grande e intelligente b. piccolo e rosso 5. Brandon vede molti cani ________________.

a. al parco b. in pizzeria c. all’ospedale d. nell’oceano 6. Al parco, Brandon dice: ______________________.

a. voglio un gatto enorme b. voglio un cane piccolo c. voglio un cane, ma non un cane piccolo.

7. Brandon guarda il film "Io e Marley”?

a. sì, lo guarda b. no, non lo guarda 8. Brandon guarda il film "Beethoven”?

a. sì, e vuole un cane come Beethoven. b. no, Beethoven è un gatto e Brandon non vuole un gatto.

9. Come si sente Brandon quando pensa a un cane?

a. triste b. confuso c. disperato 10. Brandon vuole un cane come…

a. il cane di Jake b. Marley c. a & b

NOME_______________________________________ DATA ______________


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Comprehension Quiz

Rispondi alle domande. 1. Does Brandon want a red dog or a normal colored dog?

a. red b. normal color 2. Does Brandon want a rat or a dog?

a. rat b. dog 3. Does Brandon’s friend Jamie have a pet?

a. Yes, she has a dog. b. No she doesn’t have a pet. c. Yes, she has a rat. 4. Brandon wants a pet that is….

a. big and smart b. small and red 5. Brandon sees a lot of dogs in ________________.

a. the park b. the pizzeria c. the hospital d. the ocean 6. In the park, Brandon exclaims: ______________________.

a. I want an enormous cat. b. I want a small dog c. I want a dog but not a small one. 7. Does Brandon watch the show “Marley and me”?

a. Yes, he watches it. b. No, he doesn’t watch it. 8. Does Brandon watch the show Beethoven?

a. Yes and he wants a dog like Beethoven. b. No, Beethoven is a cat. 9. How does Brandon feel when he thinks about having a dog?

a. sad b. desperate c. confused 10. Brandon wants a dog like…

a. Jake’s dog b. Marley c. a & b

NOME_______________________________________ DATA ______________


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Reading Comprehension: Multiple Choice

Rispondi alle domande. 1. Brandon vuole un cane _______________.

a. grande b. piccolo 2. La sorella di Brandon ha ______________.

a. un cane b. un gatto c. un ratto d. una tigre 3. Chi ha un cane ?

a. Katie b. Jake c. Brandon d. la mamma di Brandon 4. Brandon dice che ________________.

a.  vuole un ratto piccolo b.  vuole un ratto grande c.  non vuole un ratto

5. Brandon dice che i ratti ________________.

a. sono piccoli b. sono orribili 6. Dov’è Brandon quando vede molti cani? a. a casa b. all’ospedale c. al parco 7. Brandon vuole tutti i cani che vede al parco?

a. Sì, li vuole tutti b. No, non vuole i cani piccoli. 8. Brandon preferisce un cane di un colore specifico?

a. Sì, vuole un cane di un colore specifico. b. No, vuole un cane bianco o nero. 9. Quale programma guarda Brandon in televisione?

a. Beverly Hills Chihuahua b. Peppa Pig c. Io e Marley 10. Descrivi il tuo cane ideale. È grande o piccolo? Di che colore è? È intelligente? Il mio cane ideale è…. ANSWERS VARY


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Reading Comprehension: Short Answer

Rispondi alle domande. Answers may vary. 1. Descrivi il cane che Brandon vuole.

Brandon vuole un cane grande e intelligente. 2. Descrivi l’animale domestico di Katie, la sorella di Brandon.

Katie ha un ratto orribile. 3. Descrivi l’animale domestico di Jake, l’amico di Brandon.

Jake ha un cane grande e intelligente. 4. Brandon vuole un cane come il cane di Jake?

Sì, Brandon vuole un cane come il cane di Jake. 5. Che cosa dice Brandon dei ratti?

Brandon dice che i ratti sono orribili. 6. Che cosa vede Brandon al parco?

Brandon vede molti cani al parco. 7. Che tipo di cane non vuole Brandon?

Brandon non vuole un cane piccolo. 8. Che programma guarda Brandon in televisione?

Brandon guarda Clifford, Io e Marley e Beethoven in televisione. 9. Quali animali non vuole Brandon?

Brandon non vuole un ratto. 10. Descrivi il cane perfetto.

Il cane perfetto è…


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Prova di comprensione

Rispondi alle domande. 1. Brandon vuole un cane rosso o un cane di un colore normale?

a. rosso b. di un colore normale 2. Brando vuole un ratto o un cane?

a. un ratto b. un cane 3. Jamie, l’amica di Brandon, ha un animale domestico?

a. sì, lei ha un cane. b. no, lei non ha un animale domestico. c. sì, lei ha un ratto. 4. Brandon vuole un animale domestico…

a. grande e intelligente b. piccolo e rosso 5. Brandon vede molti cani ________________.

a. al parco b. in pizzeria c. all’ospedale d. nell’oceano 6. Al parco, Brandon dice: ______________________.

a. voglio un gatto enorme b. voglio un cane piccolo c. voglio un cane, ma non un cane piccolo.

7. Brandon guarda il film "Io e Marley”?

a. sì, lo guarda b. no, non lo guarda 8. Brandon guarda il film "Beethoven”?

a. sì, e vuole un cane come Beethoven. b. no, Beethoven è un gatto e Brandon non vuole un gatto.

9. Come si sente Brandon quando pensa a un cane?

a. triste b. confuso c. disperato 10. Brandon vuole un cane come…

a. il cane di Jake b. Marley c. a & b


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Comprehension Quiz

Rispondi alle domande. 1. Does Brandon want a red dog or a normal colored dog?

a. red b. normal color 2. Does Brandon want a rat or a dog?

a. rat b. dog 3. Does Brandon’s friend Jamie have a pet?

a. Yes, she has a dog. b. No she doesn’t have a pet. c. Yes, she has a rat. 4. Brandon wants a pet that is….

a. big and smart b. small and red 5. Brandon sees a lot of dogs in ________________.

a. the park b. the pizzeria c. the hospital d. the ocean 6. In the park, Brandon exclaims: ______________________.

a. I want an enormous cat. b. I want a small dog c. I want a dog but not a small one. 7. Does Brandon watch the show “Marley and me”?

a. Yes, he watches it. b. No, he doesn’t watch it. 8. Does Brandon watch the show Beethoven?

a. Yes and he wants a dog like Beethoven. b. No, Beethoven is a cat. 9. How does Brandon feel when he thinks about having a dog?

a. sad b. desperate c. confused 10. Brandon wants a dog like…

a. Jake’s dog b. Marley c. a & b


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Post Reading

Because you are working with children, you must be careful not to use vocabulary or thematic topics beyond what they are able to understand. If you find that any of the suggested questions or activities are too difficult for your students, you may choose to adapt any and all discussions to suit the needs of the children you teach. You may also choose to conduct some discussion in English to facilitate understanding of the topic. Che cosa vuole Brandon? Descrivi il cane che Brandon vuole. Dov’è Brandon quando vede molti cani? Brandon ha un animale domestico? Descrivi il cane di Jake, l’amico di Brandon. Have students draw a picture of their pet. Each student should have a turn standing and describing his or her pet. If a student doesn’t have one, ask them to describe the pet that they WANT to have! Ask each student if his or her pet is the kind of pet that Brandon wants as well.


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Gli animali domestici: Viewing guide

On the line beside each term, write the letter of the description from the slideshow that best matches it:

1. _____ i pesci A. amano giocare

2. _____ il cane B. cantano sempre

3. _____ Sant’Antonio Abate C. porta sfortuna

4. _____ il gatto nero D. animali silenziosi

5. _____ i criceti E. società dedicata alla protezione degli animali

6. _____ gli uccelli F. il migliore amico dell’uomo

7. _____ E.N.P.A. G. Il Santo Patrono degli animali domestici

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Gli animali domestici: Viewing guide

On the line beside each term, write the letter of the description from the slideshow that best matches it:

1. __D__ i pesci A. amano giocare

2. __F__ il cane B. cantano sempre

3. __G__ Sant’Antonio Abate C. porta sfortuna

4. __C__ il gatto nero D. animali silenziosi

5. __A__ i criceti E. società dedicata alla protezione degli animali

6. __B__ gli uccelli F. il migliore amico dell’uomo

7. __E__ E.N.P.A. G. Il Santo Patrono degli animali domestici

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