Chinese: Background Language Learner F–10 Sequence / Levels 9 and 10 / Communicating / Informing
Content description
Develop and present a position on topical events and people by referring to a range of sources, and connect this position to the perspectives of others
Elaborations
substantiating their position with examples from texts, quotes or statistical data and by using 成语 or 谚语, for example, 养不教，父之过, 父母当然要对孩子的教育负责
presenting opinions using strategies suited to audience/readers’ expectations, such as 欲扬先抑 (to criticise before praising)
evaluating the credibility of sources by analysing accuracy of evidence, references to other sources, and appropriate use of formal language
designing a research plan for learning tasks, such as 《人口增长》, and listing sources of information, data needed, questions to be asked and stating reasons for own decision making
