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Content description VCDEU029

German: 7–10 Sequence / Levels 9 and 10 / Understanding / Systems of language
Content description
Notice examples in spoken German of variation in features such as pronunciation, rhythm and stress, and the use of contractions; and articulate and apply in writing common German spelling and punctuation rules, such as for commas and quotation marks
Elaborations
  1. recognising and reproducing rhythms in complex sentences, using pausing and intonation to signal clause sequence and emphasis
  2. recognising the role of pronunciation, rhythm and pace in enhancing meaning and creating effects (mood, suggesting relationships) in spoken texts such as stories, poems, songs and conversations
  3. listening to and/or viewing excerpts of authentic German conversations, noting examples of contractions and the impact of their use
  4. comparing punctuation rules in English and German, considering aspects such as the distribution and functions of commas, and the style of quotation marks for direct speech
  5. applying German punctuation and spelling rules to edit own and others’ written work systematically
Code
VCDEU029
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