Italian Animal Gender and Vocabulary

Italian Animal Gender and Vocabulary

Assessment

Interactive Video

World Languages

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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Professor Dave introduces the concept of naming animals, focusing on those found in zoos or jungles, known as wild animals. He explains that many animal names are cognates, making them easy to remember. The video also covers the use of masculine and feminine forms for certain animals in Italian, such as 'un gatto' and 'una gatta'. Most animals, however, use only one form, and viewers are advised to note the article used. The video concludes with a virtual tour of an Italian zoo.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of animals are referred to as 'animali selvatici' in Italian?

Mythical creatures

Wild animals

Farm animals

Domestic animals

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following animals has both masculine and feminine forms in Italian?

Un leone

Un elefante

Un gatto

Un serpente

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the feminine form of 'un orso' in Italian?

Una orso

Una orsa

Un orsa

Un'orsa

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you note about the article used for most animals in Italian?

It changes based on the animal's size

It is always masculine

Only one form is used for most animals

It is always feminine

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the virtual trip through the Italian zoo?

Feeding the animals

Reviewing the animals discussed

Identifying animal sounds

Learning about animal habitats