Simpatiche Scenette
by Patti Lozano

Summary:
Simpatiche Scenette Skits contains 45 short, simple and very funny skits that are written for the enjoyment of beginning and intermediate Italian speakers of all ages.

Contents and Objectives
Simpatiche Scenette examines fifteen content units that are universal to basic Italian curriculums. The units, which are referred to as "Acts," include:

1. come stai? (introductions)
2. l’alfabeto (alphabet)
3. la classe (classroom and school)
4. i numeri (numbers and counting)
5. i colori (colors)
6. "avere ____" expressions (expressing feelings)
7. il corpo umano (body parts)
8. che tempo fa? (weather)
9. i mesi e le stagioni (months and seasons)
10. la famiglia (family)
11. i vestiti (clothing)
12. le camere e i mobile (rooms and furniture)
13. la frutta (fruit)
14. il cibo (food)
15. l’ora e la routine (telling time and daily routine)

Detailed list of chapter contents

More about Simpatiche Scenette...

• Skit performances range from 2-7 minutes
• Skits contain roles for 2-8 student actors
• Additional features include:
• Rehearsal and production suggestions
• Pre-productions creative drama activities
• A comprehensive Spanish-English glossary