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• VCITC042

  Interact in classroom activities and create shared class routines

  Elaborations

  • interacting in small groups in class routines, for example, Come si scrive? Di chi è questo/questa? È mio/mia. È di mio fratello
  • asking to receive things, for example, Per favore, dammi una penna blu. Per piacere, mi porti …? Sì/D’accordo/Non posso
  • asking the time, for example, Che ora è? Sono le … Quanto manca? 10 minuti.
  • asking where an event is taking place, for example, Dove si fa la festa? Dove si trova …? Dov’è …? In Italia/vicino/lontano/ al numero 6
  • participating in a class dis cussion on a theme, activity or experience, for example, La musica di … è più interessante di … Secondo me …

  VCITC042 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCITC060

  Participate in transactions related to purchasing goods and services, such as buying clothing and tickets and evaluating ‘value for money’

  Elaborations

  • participating in real and imagined transactions and negotiating when shopping or ordering, for example, Quanto costa il biglietto per …? Preferisco viaggiare in seconda classe. Posso? Vorrei vedere l’ultimo modello della Nokia. I pantaloni vanno bene; la camicia è larga, c’è la taglia più piccola? Costa troppo! Che affare!
  • participating in role-plays to purchase goods and services, demonstrating understanding of shopping etiquette in Italy

  VCITC060 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCITC123

  Translate texts from Italian to English and vice versa, and compare different versions for different audiences and contexts

  Elaborations

  • comparing different translations of the same message in Italian and English, for example, Devo scappare/andare/correre can be translated as 'I must/have to run/go' or 'I got to run/go
  • translating texts such as public signs and explaining choices in different renderings, for example, Non calpestare l’erba (Keep off the grass, Don’t walk on the lawn, Don’t trample the grass)
  • using print and digital dictionaries, selecting appropriate meaning from alternatives provided; comparing translations with peers and explaining cultural references and expressions such as fuori (literally ‘outside’; ‘out of your mind’) or su di giri (literally ‘revved up’; ‘excitable, elated’) and any aspects ‘lost in translation’
  • comparing different translations of a text, including versions created by online translators, and discussing any issues that emerge
  • translating and discussing idiomatic expressions in both Italian and English, for example, Non vedo l’ora! (I can’t wait!), Era ora! (Finally! It was about time!), Lasciami stare! (Leave me alone!), Ma dai! (Come on!), Tocca ferro (Touch wood)

  VCITC123 | Languages | Italian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating

• VCITC067

  Create short bilingual texts such as captions, stories and commentaries

  Elaborations

  • creating bilingual resources such as glossaries, signage, recipes, children’s stories, factual reports, timelines or brochures, both individually and collaboratively
  • creating and presenting a bilingual oral history (possibly including fragments of dialects) of an older Italian person

  VCITC067 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Translating

• VCITC106

  Reflect on own and others’ responses to intercultural experiences and interactions

  Elaborations

  • listening to and viewing interactions between Italian speakers (for example, in short video clips), noticing social norms such as levels of formality in opening and closing conversations
  • reflecting on how interactions are conducted in Australia and in Italy (for example, at school or while shopping), comparing aspects such as the exchange of social niceties or the efficiency of the interaction, for example, Buongiorno. Mi dica … /Desidera?
  • participating in guided bilingual discussion of intercultural experiences and personal reactions, noticing challenges and adjustments, for example, Cosa noti di diverso? Cosa pensi? Penso che … Che differenza c’è tra fare un acquisto in Italia e in Australia? Secondo me …

  VCITC106 | Languages | Italian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCITC009

  Share with others what they can express in Italian, and explain how meanings are similar or different

  Elaborations

  • identifying when Italian or English is being used in the classroom
  • comparing Italian and English songs and rhymes, noticing similarities and differences, for example, in numbers, in some words for family, animals and toys
  • explaining to others the meanings of particular words and when they are used, for example, ciao
  • demonstrating and explaining specific gestures used in Italian

  VCITC009 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Translating

• VCITC007

  Participate in shared reading/viewing of short imaginative texts and respond by drawing, miming, performing and other forms of expression

  Elaborations

  • participating in shared reading of books and digital texts, and deciphering the meaning of a story using illustrations, sounds and animation
  • making predictions about characters and plot from the cover and illustrations, and at various points in the text before reading on
  • illustrating a shared class big book, for example, È un uccello. È verde. L’uccello vola. La farfalla è gialla. La rana è verde. La zebra è bianca e nera
  • sharing feelings about a book/video clip by participating in simple ‘reviews’, writing their names under one of the following statements: Mi piace; Mi piace molto; Non mi piace
  • taking on the persona of a character through play
  • reciting and performing chants, rhymes and songs, adding music and actions to support meaning of their own performances, for example, the farfallina counting rhyme: Farfallina bella bianca, vola vola e mai si stanca, vola vola sempre in su, farfallina non c’è più; resti fuori proprio tu

  VCITC007 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Creating

• VCITC021

  Participate in collaborative action in class experiences and activities

  Elaborations

  • participating in organising a shared lunch in Italian (for example, Who will bring what? Who will invite parents? Facciamo un dolce. Chi porta lo zucchero? Chi porta le mele?) or a shared performance for assembly or guests, for example, Ti piace? Chi dobbiamo invitare? Facciamo un poster
  • creating invitation cards for a party, performance or class event, for example, Caro…Vieni alla nostra festa/recita/riunione! Il giorno…Alle ore ….Luogo/Presso
  • following procedures and instructions together, for example, recipes such as una macedonia di frutta, or making a model of an Italian garden or piazza

  VCITC021 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCITC012

  Identify and describe aspects of self in relation to others

  Elaborations

  • recognising themselves as belonging to groups (for example, my friends, my Italian class, my school, my family, my community), and noticing the different languages that are spoken by friends in their class, for example, Sono australiano. Parlo inglese e cinese

  VCITC012 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCITC045

  Share and compare opinions about ideas in imaginative texts

  Elaborations

  • comparing cultural concepts and messages expressed in stories and song lyrics, for example, La domenica mangiano la pizza. La famiglia fa la passeggiata in piazza; Le famiglie fanno molte cose insieme
  • exploring the sequence of events in texts by creating a storyboard
  • relating what they read or view to their own life experiences, for example, asking what the author means by writing: La mia squadra è ‘forte’ ma la tua è ‘finita’, and considering how important sport is in their own life for example, È motto importante , È importantissimo. Per me è/non è importante perché ….
  • noticing and describing commonalities and differences in experiences and ideas of particular characters and aspects of their own daily life, such as in the Bambini di tutti i colori story, for example, In Italia, il pranzo è più … Mi piace di più lo stile di vita … Anch’ io … Sono d‛accordo

  VCITC045 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Creating

• VCITC008

  Create stories and perform imaginary experiences

  Elaborations

  • drawing illustrations and using captions, for example, making a big book or photo story, as guided by the teacher
  • performing an imagined event to entertain others
  • matching or sequencing pictures to create a story

  VCITC008 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Creating

• VCITC062

  Analyse, summarise and share key ideas and information from a range of texts

  Elaborations

  • comparing Italian travel brochures and itineraries, identifying aspects such as transport arrangements, costs, places of interest and accommodation options, for example, to advise visitors or to plan an itinerary for a particular group of visitors, Si può andare a …; sia in treno che in autobus; l’autobus è più economico; costa meno …; può fermarsi a ….
  • interviewing peers (from their own class or from Italian schools) about routines, practices, preferences and choices, and presenting the findings using formats such as profile posters, charts and timelines, for example, L’esito del questionario sulla musica: il cantante italiano è più popolare, ma quello americano è …
  • viewing television programs and listening to radio news, and identifying key information, for example, Attenzione, elencare solo le città e i film
  • summarising the main points of texts, deducing the meaning of some unknown words and phrases, and identifying cultural references, as well as representations, images and other content which contribute to the overall meaning, for example, Alcuni ragazzi vivono in famiglie numerose, con i nonni o in famiglie allargate con nuovi genitori e altri fratelli e sorelle
  • using a range of tools such as graphs, tables, mind maps, concept maps and charts to organise findings and present them to others
  • comparing different perspectives on specified topics

  VCITC062 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCITC061

  Participate in classroom activities, giving and following instructions, asking questions to clarify purpose, and describing procedures and actions taken

  Elaborations

  • asking for, giving and following instructions, for example, Dov’è la casa di …? Come si usa …? Clicca sul pulsante. A cosa serve questo tasto? Scegli il programma dal menu e clicca sull’icona. Per quale motivo?
  • reflecting on and expressing opinions on experiences in the classroom and beyond, for example, Secondo me … Preferisco … Quest’esempio mi fa pensare a …

  VCITC061 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCITC102

  Participate in listening to, reading and viewing imaginative texts and make connections with characters, events, actions, settings, and key ideas and messages

  Elaborations

  • describing characters (Chi? Com’è? Come fa?), events (Cosa succede? Quando?), settings (Dove?), and key ideas (Perché?), and establishing sequence, for example, prima … poi … dopo
  • listening to and reading stories, songs and poems, noticing aspects of meaning and style, for example, use of rhythm, rhyme, choice of key words
  • reinterpreting and performing stories and songs in spoken or written form, by retelling the sequence, reordering the events in a story, or creating an alternative representation or ending
  • comparing aspects of theatre across cultures, focusing on the purpose, origins and values

  VCITC102 | Languages | Italian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Creating

• VCITC081

  Analyse, synthesise and evaluate ideas and information from multiple sources on a range of contemporary issues

  Elaborations

  • listening to, viewing and reading authentic texts and asking critical literacy questions such as Chi è l’autore?; Di cosa si tratta?; Per chi è stato scritto?; Qual è il tema?; Da quale/i punto/i di vista è presentato? Qual è lo scopo?
  • gathering information on an issue from different sources and reporting on it to others, using tools such as tables, graphic organisers and charts, and discussing whether the information is similar or different in different sources and why
  • extracting details and main ideas, making judgments about their relevance and discussing contrasting points of view, for example, selecting the main events from an article, identifying core data from interviews, identifying gist and main point/s of a spoken interaction, or analysing different interpretations of meaning in a conversation
  • summarising the message or argument of a text such as an advertisement, poster or article, and using evidence from the text to consider how claims are supported
  • comparing different perspectives on the same event or on a topical issue such as i rapporti intergenerazionali, l’ambiente, le scelte alimentari, il consumo del grano transgenico, i rapporti genitori-figli
  • using dictionaries effectively and accessing reference materials such as word lists and grammar references in print and online resources to assist and refine understanding of content

  VCITC081 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCITC059

  Contribute to collaborative planning of events, experiences and activities, considering options and negotiating arrangements

  Elaborations

  • sharing suggestions with peers to organise class events such as an excursion to the market, a party, hosting a guest or giving a community performance, for example, Chi prenota il treno? Si parte alle …Si inizia con la visita di …Si invita il preside? Chi viene? Cosa dobbiamo potare?
  • arranging with a buddy Italian class to meet face to face or via virtual technology and discussing how the interaction will be organised, for example, L’appuntamento è per giovedì alle 14.00
  • describing plans, arrangements and actions, making suggestions, providing reasons for their own preferences and negotiating outcomes, for example, Organizziamo la vendita dei nostri lavori per raccogliere soldi per comprare … Sponsorizziamo … Come possiamo aiutare i rifugiati nella nostra scuola?... Scriviamo una lettera al Consiglio Comunale per chiedere un contributo …
  • comparing and contrasting alternatives, agreeing or disagreeing, accepting and declining when deciding what to do, where to go or what to choose, for example, Non posso, mi dispiace. Ho da fare. Venite al cinema questo sabato?
  • negotiating options, for example, Vuoi fare un giro in bicicletta? Posso/non posso. Oggi no, domani sì. Forse sì/no. Vengo più tardi. Come possiamo contribuire al progetto di solidarietà con...?

  VCITC059 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCITC103

  Create imaginative texts that present events, characters and emotions from their own experiences

  Elaborations

  • creating texts such as raps, poems, lyrics, photo stories, cartoons and short stories based on personal experiences
  • producing and presenting digital stories for younger learners, for example, using characters such as Pulcino Pio
  • creating additional characters and storylines or alternative endings for familiar stories

  VCITC103 | Languages | Italian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Creating

• VCITC121

  Respond to imaginative texts, stating views about themes, events and values, and making connections with own experiences as appropriate

  Elaborations

  • listening to and reading narratives, biographies and autobiographies to explore representations of life experience in relation to concepts such as adolescence, relationships and roles
  • identifying practices, values and beliefs of characters in extracts from contemporary Italian literature, film and popular culture, comparing these with texts in own language and culture and with their own experiences
  • exploring how values and practices may have changed over time by comparing texts from different eras, for example, analysing the lyrics of Italian popular songs and singer/songwriters (cantautori), for example, ‘L’italiano’ by Toto Cutugno
  • reflecting on own experiences, practices, attitudes, interpretations and reactions and those of characters in imaginative texts, for example, Anch’io penso che …, In Australia invece …; Non credo di [+ infinitive …] …, Anch’io ho avuto/sperimentato …
  • changing aspects of a story (for example, locating it in a different time or place, or developing an alternative ending) and explaining the significance of such changes
  • writing poems, letters or emails to characters from a story or film, for example, Pinocchio
  • interpreting how sounds, images, body language and language choices in texts such as songs and films carry Italian values, for example what aspects of the film, in La vita è bella convey the importance of love and family in Italian culture

  VCITC121 | Languages | Italian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCITC041

  Participate in simple transactions such as purchasing and ordering goods and services

  Elaborations

  • visiting a café, deli or other store and participating in transactions, for example, Buongiorno, vorrei un etto di... per piacere. Quanto costa? È troppo caro/costoso
  • organising a swap of toys, magazines, stickers or posters, for example, Facciamo uno scambio di cartoline. Mi dai questo/questa …? Io ti offro....
  • participating in buying and selling, using Grazie, Prego, Quanto costa? Due euro
  • participating in role-plays that involve transactions and opinions (for example, È bellissimo. È di moda), asking the price (for example, Quanto viene? C’è lo sconto?) and requesting opinions, for example, Che cosa ne pensi? Secondo me, è … Trovo … un po’ …

  VCITC041 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCITC099

  Develop language to interact in classroom routines and tasks, for example, posing questions, asking for repetition, rephrasing, explaining, asking how to say something in Italian, expressing opinion, and giving and following instructions

  Elaborations

  • posing questions (for example, Perché? Come si scrive? Può/puoi ripetere? Come si dice …? Come? Come si fa? Secondo me … Penso di sì/penso di no … Di chi è?) and explaining, for example, È mio/è di Luisa
  • requesting information and permission (for example, Posso andare in bagno? Mi presti la matita?), asking for explanation, and following instructions

  VCITC099 | Languages | Italian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising