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• VCNRC062

  Consider how own biography, including personal experiences, family origins, traditions and beliefs, impact on identity and shape own intercultural experiences

  Elaborations

  • reflecting on the experience of learning and using the language and the role of language and culture in expressing identity, and considering the influence of own background on ways of communicating
  • reflecting on how learning the language may have impacted on own identity and understanding of the world such as an increased awareness of representations in the media of countries where the language is spoken

  VCNRC062 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCNRC011

  Describe aspects of self, such as family, school/class and language/s, recognising how these are part of one’s identity

  Elaborations

  • identifying self as belonging to family, class or peer groups and representing these relationships through drawing pictures or adding captions to photos
  • identifying languages they speak or are learning or with which they are familiar and stating with whom they speak these languages
  • recognising own use of words, expressions or behaviours that make them who they are, such as words from different languages, ways of celebrating or talking that may not be familiar to other people
  • identifying how cultural symbols reflect identity, such as flags of countries, national costumes, famous buildings and treasures, national emblems, sporting emblems/jerseys, and reflecting on own identity

  VCNRC011 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCNRC086

  Interact with peers and teacher to exchange information and opinions about self, family, friends and interests, and express feelings, likes and dislikes

  Elaborations

  • engaging in conversations with peers and teacher to exchange information about themselves, their family and friends
  • introducing self and others in real and imagined situations
  • expressing opinions and describing and exchanging information about interests, for example, leisure activities, using modelled language
  • expressing likes and dislikes in classroom and school ground conversations
  • expressing how they are feeling

  VCNRC086 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC095

  Engage with speakers of the language being studied, recognising that interaction involves the expression of cultural experience and values as well as language

  Elaborations

  • participating in and discussing experiences in intercultural interactions, for example, using appropriate greetings, terms and non-verbal gestures and explaining why they vary in different cultural and social settings and contexts
  • researching language used in different contexts, for example, informal texts such as text messages, recognising elements that reflect cultural attitudes and trends
  • reflecting on choices made when using the language to interact with others, considering the relationship between language and culture, for example, when speaking in the formal and informal register
  • participating in intercultural experiences, for example, visiting a cultural establishment, reflecting on etiquette, cultural expressions and language choices

  VCNRC095 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCNRC074

  Interpret and discuss different imaginative texts, expressing and justifying opinions on aspects such as themes, mood, emotions and language choices

  Elaborations

  • interpreting images and language choices to convey cultural concepts and ideas in songs, films and performances
  • reading, viewing and listening to imaginative texts in a variety of modes to explore and discuss the representation of aspects of society and culture of countries where the language is spoken, for example, current social themes such as youth issues, identity
  • discussing how imaginative texts such as films, plays and songs portray social issues in everyday life such as relationships, generation gap
  • responding to texts to explain how mood is created and narrative developed through language and expression, language choice, use of metaphors, humour, suspense, surprise
  • analysing imaginative texts, to discuss how language, culture and literary devices are used to portray characters, places or events in order to evoke humorous or emotional responses
  • comparing lyrics, themes and popular styles with English language songs, explaining similarities and differences in language use, cultural aspects and modes of expression

  VCNRC074 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCNRC055

  Obtain and interpret information from a range of spoken, written, print or digital texts related to topics of interest such as leisure, food and diet, entertainment and special occasions

  Elaborations

  • collecting information from a range of texts, such as advertisements, signs, announcements and recipes, identifying context, purpose and audience
  • comparing information from different texts such as a diary entry, song or invitation, about special occasions, evaluating information and discussing culture specific terms and representations
  • using print and online resources such as dictionaries and grammar references to support understanding of texts
  • summarising information and viewpoints in a range of texts, using tools such as guided note taking
  • listening to, reading and viewing print and digital texts, such as invitations, cards and messages, summarising main ideas and key information and responding to them

  VCNRC055 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCNRC040

  Listen to, read and view imaginative texts and respond by expressing feelings and opinions about the storyline, themes and characters

  Elaborations

  • responding to stories, myths, fables and films, using modelled language to describe themes, characters and actions
  • producing storyboards to represent key events in different types of imaginative texts, including captions or word bubbles to capture moods or feelings
  • introducing and comparing favourite characters in stories, myths, fables and films, listing associated key words or expressions
  • commenting on elements of humour and drama, and the use of sound effects and facial expressions relating to the characters depicted in stories, myths and fables

  VCNRC040 | Capabilities | Critical and Creative Thinking | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Creating

• VCNRC002

  Participate in guided activities and simple exchanges using simple repetitive language

  Elaborations

  • singing and adapting rhymes, action songs, rap, lullabies and counting songs
  • performing actions when singing songs and chants
  • making simple transactions, using modelled language, for example, when role playing
  • playing games such as matching pairs, memory games and bingo to reinforce vocabulary

  VCNRC002 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC018

  Interact with peers and teacher to exchange personal information about everyday routines involving school and home environment

  Elaborations

  • asking and answering questions to exchange information about self and family
  • asking and sharing information about daily and classroom routines
  • using common responses for frequently asked comments or questions
  • exchanging simple correspondence such as notes, invitations or messages in print or digital form

  VCNRC018 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC072

  Obtain, analyse and evaluate information and ideas from multiple spoken, written, print or digital sources on a range of issues

  Elaborations

  • gathering information from different sources and reporting to others, for example, interpreting a weather report
  • extracting information, discussing gist and evaluating main ideas of texts, such as a conversation, film or music review, advertisement or article
  • analysing reports of an event from a range of sources, and comparing different perspectives
  • listening to, reading and viewing informational texts such as news reports or feature articles, noting key words, specialised terms or points of information to be used in own news report
  • researching aspects of culture and choosing and explaining a particular course of action, for example, a suitable time to visit countries where the language is spoken, or a suitable holiday for visitors to Australia, for example, designing a poster in the language for visitors to Australia

  VCNRC072 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCNRC023

  Participate in shared imaginative activities and respond by acting out events, identifying favourite elements, and making simple statements about characters

  Elaborations

  • listening to, viewing and reading stories in a range of text types, and responding to questions about characters, themes and events
  • comparing a myth, legend or story to an Australian Dreaming story and highlighting the similarities and differences in characters, events and moral of the story
  • creating a timeline of the main events of a story using pictures, words and simple sentences
  • performing a scene from a myth, legend or story using simple, modelled language

  VCNRC023 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Creating

• VCNRC076

  Translate and analyse a range of texts comparing interpretations and explaining differences in meaning

  Elaborations

  • exchanging translations of familiar texts with peers, through email or shared spaces such as ePals, and discussing different versions in order to develop a whole-class translation
  • translating, analysing and explaining expressions and idioms encountered in texts, finding ways to convey the meaning and cultural significance
  • translating stories for others, analysing how words can have different meanings when used in different ways in a sentence and explaining the differences to others
  • translating texts to identify and evaluate cultural elements and influences, for example, proverbs and sayings

  VCNRC076 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating

• VCNRC057

  Engage with and respond to imaginative texts, describing and expressing feelings and opinions about key ideas, characters, places and events

  Elaborations

  • expressing personal opinions about ideas in imaginative texts such as myths, legends, stories, film excerpts, paintings, songs or video clips
  • comparing key messages and beliefs from texts such as traditional and contemporary stories and the Dreamtime
  • responding to imaginative texts, comparing ways in which people, places and experiences are represented
  • stating personal preferences about characters, attitudes and events in texts

  VCNRC057 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Creating

• VCNRC104

  Participate in collaborative planning and decision making for events and shared experiences, and engage in different forms of spoken and written transactions

  Elaborations

  • planning a performance, event or presentation, making decisions collaboratively, for example, a class party, activities for languages week
  • making transactions in either authentic or simulated situations, such as purchasing goods, checking receipts to confirm the price and other information relating to the purchase, for example, currency conversion, change
  • planning an orientation activity to guide younger students around the school, and collaboratively developing a map of the school with target language names and symbols
  • planning collaboratively for an event by participating in scenarios related to travelling in countries where the target language is spoken for example, planning an itinerary
  • sharing opinions about the benefits of visiting various tourist sites in countries where the language is spoken

  VCNRC104 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC005

  Share and present information about self, family, friends and possessions, using modelled language

  Elaborations

  • using familiar vocabulary and simple sentences to create texts about self, family, friends and possessions, such as a family album, a class picture dictionary or a family tree
  • contributing to classroom resources that involve naming, labelling and illustrating, for example, a favourite photos wall, a word wall
  • providing information about self, family, friends, possessions by writing captions or attaching word bubbles to drawings or photos
  • using simple sentences to talk informally about self, friends and favourite possessions

  VCNRC005 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Informing

• VCNRC093

  Translate and interpret texts such as emails, signs and notices, using contextual cues and familiar textual features and recognising aspects that are similar and different in the two language versions

  Elaborations

  • translating short, simple texts identifying words and expressions that can be readily translated and those that can be ‘lost in translation’
  • translating signs and notices from the language, identifying similarities and differences in both language versions
  • identifying and explaining expressions that require interpretation rather than translation
  • using bilingual dictionaries and electronic translation tools to become aware of alternative or multiple meanings of words and the importance of context when making meaning

  VCNRC093 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Translating

• VCNRC075

  Create and perform a variety of imaginative texts for different audiences, manipulating language and experimenting with different techniques such as imagery or sound effects

  Elaborations

  • creating texts with various settings, characters and events, for example, animations or adventure stories, songs, games or short films, using a range of devices such as imagery and sound effects to entertain
  • creating and presenting various types of texts, such as skits or scripts for role plays, considering characters, themes and settings, for different audiences
  • designing and presenting posters and advertisements for real and imaginary situations or products, such as advertising an Australian product for the market in places where the language is spoken and vice versa
  • using a familiar text-type, such as those found in social media or a blog, to describe an imaginative experience, such as their first day as an exchange student in a school where the language is spoken

  VCNRC075 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCNRC006

  Participate in shared imaginative activities and respond through singing, chanting, play-acting and movement

  Elaborations

  • reading shared imaginative texts, repeating words and rehearsed language patterns, and making predictions about the storyline and characters, using cues from the heading, symbols, pictures and words in the text
  • performing songs, chants and rhymes in response to an imaginative text, experimenting with different expressive effects, such as using different voices
  • interacting with a character or puppet in an imaginary situation or setting, for example, Spot the Dog
  • acting out their favourite character or event from a shared story and making simple statements

  VCNRC006 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Creating

• VCNRC001

  Interact with peers and teacher, using simple language and gestures for exchanges

  Elaborations

  • using greetings relevant to the time of day, celebration or event, and relationship to the other person
  • introducing self and others
  • talking about and describing self and others
  • using formulaic expressions in everyday situations, imitating speech in the language, and incorporating appropriate gestures and body language

  VCNRC001 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC088

  Interact in class routines and exchanges by asking and responding to questions, following instructions and seeking help and permission

  Elaborations

  • asking and responding to questions relating to the learning environment
  • interacting in classroom routines by following instructions
  • using formulaic language to ask permission
  • responding to questions

  VCNRC088 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising