Numbers up to 100

Year Level

Year 4

Duration

45 minutes

Subject

Languages – Italian

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Learning Context and Curriculum Links

This lesson is designed according to the Western Australian Curriculum for Languages (Italian) for Years 3 and 4, specifically addressing the learning outcome:

• AC9LIT4C05: Create and present informative spoken, written and multimodal texts using formulaic expressions, simple phrases and sentences.
• AC9LIT4U01: Recognise and use modelled combinations of sounds, pronunciation and intonation patterns of Italian to form words and phrases, including numbers.
• AC9LIT4C03: Locate and respond to key information related to familiar content obtained from spoken, written and multimodal texts.

This lesson reflects the need to develop students' vocabulary and pronunciation of Italian numbers up to 100 in an engaging, communicative way using songs and games which are age-appropriate and culturally relevant.

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WALT (We Are Learning To)

• WALT recognise, say, and use Italian numbers from 1 to 100 confidently.
• WALT understand the pronunciation and spelling patterns of Italian numbers.
• WALT practise Italian numbers through interactive activities including songs and games.

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Success Criteria

Students will be successful when they:

• Can correctly say and write Italian numbers from 1 to 100.
• Pronounce Italian numbers with accurate intonation and rhythm.
• Participate actively in singing and playing games involving Italian numbers.
• Show understanding by correctly using Italian numbers in short conversations or activities.

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Resources

• Visual charts/posters of Italian numbers 1 to 100 with pronunciation guide
• Audio recording or video of a catchy Italian numbers song suited for children (slow pace, repetitive)
• Printable flashcards with numbers 1–20 and multiples of 10 to 100
• Whiteboard and markers
• Dice or spinner labelled 1–10 (or digital app equivalent)
• Worksheets for tracing and writing numbers (dyslexia-friendly font)

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Lesson Outline

Time	Activity	Description	Differentiation
0–5 min	Engagement & Introduction	- Introduce the topic by briefly discussing why numbers are important in Italian language and culture (e.g., buying gelato, telling age, etc.).

• Show the chart of numbers 1-100, highlighting hundreds, tens, and units.
• Play a short Italian numbers song (0–100) to let students enjoy the rhythm and become familiar with sounds.| - Use a slow-paced song for EAL/dyslexic learners.
• Provide printed lyrics with spacing for easy reading. |
  | 5–15 min | Pronunciation Practice | - Use choral and individual repetition to practice numbers 1–20 and multiples of 10 up to 100.
• Focus on tricky sounds (e.g., “uno”, “venti”, “trentuno”, “quaranta”, “cinquanta”, “sessanta”, “settanta”, "ottanta", "novanta", "cento") with modelling.
• Use flashcards visually and audibly.
• Highlight syllable stress and accent marks where relevant.| - Small group practice for students needing extra support.
• Extension: Challenge advanced learners to say numbers beyond 100 or form simple number sentences (e.g., ventuno + cinque = ventisei).|
  | 15–30 min | Interactive Game: Italian Number Bingo + Dice Game | - Bingo: Distribute bingo cards with numbers 1–100 in Italian. Call out numbers randomly in Italian for students to mark. Use visual flashcards as clues for lower levels.
• Dice Game (in groups of 4-5): Each student rolls the dice, calls out the number in Italian, then states the total score aloud adding their number to the previous total (practice sequencing numbers). | - For diverse learners: visually colour code the bingo cards, use tactile tokens for marking.
• Dyslexia-friendly fonts and paired verbal cues for numbers during the game.
• Extension: Use two dice and add numbers in Italian verbally.|
  | 30–40 min | Multimodal Song & Movement Activity | - Teach a lively Italian numbers song from 1–100 involving body movements or hand signs for tens and units.
• Encourage students to stand and perform the song in small groups.
• Record or videotape the group performance to build confidence and use for reflection.| - Allow students to choose between movement or singing depending on comfort level.
• Pair advanced learners to lead the groups or add rhythm instruments (e.g., tambourines, clapping).|
  | 40–45 min | Reflection & Assessment | - Quick oral quiz in pairs: one student says a number in English, partner responds in Italian.
• Exit slip: Write down three numbers in Italian from memory.
• Teacher observes pronunciation and recall during activities.| - Provide sentence starters or number dictation for EAL and support learners.
• Advanced learners translate a simple number-based sentence (e.g., "Io ho trenta due anni").|

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Differentiation Strategies

• Support learners with audio-visual aids and slower repetition.
• Use dyslexia-friendly fonts and provide printed song lyrics with colour coding and spacing.
• Group students heterogeneously to allow peer support.
• Use multi-sensory activities combining visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learning styles.
• Allow alternative forms of response (oral, written, drawing).

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Extension Activities

• Students create a simple number story using Italian numerals up to 100 (e.g., "In un negozio ci sono trenta gelati").
• Compose their own Italian numbers song or rap in small groups.
• Explore Italian cultural contexts where numbers are used (e.g., pizza slices, dates of festivals).
• Introduce ordinal numbers (prima, seconda, terza).

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Links to Western Australian Curriculum General Capabilities

• Literacy: Reading, speaking and listening to Italian numbers.
• ICT Capability: Use of digital tools for songs/videos and projection.
• Personal and Social Capability: Teamwork in games and confidence in speaking.
• Creative and Critical Thinking: Creating own number scripts or songs.

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This lesson structure is designed to maximise engagement and scaffold learning progressively for Year 4 students, integrating culturally authentic materials and enjoyable activities in line with the Western Australian Curriculum for Italian Languages.