ITALIAN TELLING THE TIME CHALLENGE CARDS

KS3 ITALIAN TELLING THE TIME PRIMARY ITALIAN TELLING THE TIME BEGINNER ITALIAN TELLING THE TIME ANALOGUE CLOCK TIMES 3 sets of 60 challenge cards @ £1.20 each in the bundle

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These 180 challenge cards are perfect for developing Italian language skills in general, as well as for practising and revising how to tell the time in Italian. There are 60 cards in each set, divided into two sets of 30 questions, full answer key and a recording sheet. The cards have a bonus multi-skill focus on listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading and spelling, and really help students develop more independence in their learning, moving away from more teacher-led tasks and activities.

The focus of each set is:

Set 1: o’clock and half past the hour

Set 2: quarter to & quarter past the hour

Set 3: range of analog clock times

Challenge cards are really versatile too - we use them not only when we’re focusing on the target vocabulary and structures, but throughout the year as starters and refreshers. The goal is not simply to learn and practise how to tell the time in Italian, but also to enjoy working independently with language, and to feel confident about doing so.

The questions are a straightforward introduction to, and practice of, analogue clock times in Italian. I generally work with telling the time in Italian quite quickly with my beginner Italian students, as it lends itself really well to promoting speaking in the classroom, discussing daily routines for example.

There are two questions: Che ora è? (1 o’clock, 5 past one etc) / Che ore sono? with a particular clock face, and students write the response on their recording sheet or in their workbooks. The second question is Vero o falso? and students write either vero or falso - where the answer is falso, remind students to write the correct time for additional consolidation.

The question card template enables students to apply their knowledge of language and time creatively and practically, which is integral to successful language learning. It’s also a really popular activity too - my students really enjoy creating questions for each other.

The cards are numbered 1-60 in words, so students should recap those numbers before they work with the task cards. I have Italian numbers 0-100 lists in my store that you can download for free - my students find them really helpful. I print each set out on different color paper so that I can order them into the correct sets easily, and it also means that students can work with all sets at the same time.

Each set comprises the following non-editable files:

Set of 60 question cards, 6 per A4 (8.5 x 11) paper. Laminating is definitely worth the extra prep time and expense, as the cards are far more learner-friendly, and stay in excellent condition for a long time, so you’ll be able to recycle them for years.

2-page answer recording sheet. Best printed double-sided to save paper. My students generally use their class workbooks to note their answers, though I do use recording sheets for more formal assessment purposes.

2-page answer key, again best printed double-sided, and laminated if possible. For me, answer keys are an integral element to this kind of learning activity. They offer students an additional opportunity to engage with language, and to develop more independence in their learning. They’re also a great teacher time-saver, which is always a good thing! I distribute one answer key per small group when we’re working with the challenge cards in class time.

Have a browse in my store for more Italian challenge cards & telling the time activities, and a wide range of other Italian teaching and learning materials, with Italian resource boxes, special offer bundles, and lots of freebies - I’ve included a couple here for you to try.

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