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• VCELC022

  Adapt and present information and ideas on a variety of topics using presentation modes selected to suit different audiences and to achieve specific purposes

  Elaborations

  • expressing opinions on an event or performance, such as a contemporary Greek film or a Karagiozi theatre performance
  • presenting information in different formats, such as captioned photographs, digital presentation or emails, on cultural events, for example, an Antipodes festival/Glendi, traditional dance performances and costumes
  • explaining a Greek custom or practice to an Australian audience, for example, Απόκριες, using simple language and supporting graphics, materials and gestures
  • creating persuasive texts, such as brochures or video clips, for example, to encourage people from the wider community to attend a cultural event or to recycle waste containers and materials
  • conveying information in texts, such as brochures, notices, cartoons, video clips, to introduce and explain aspects of Greek art, history and culture and their influence, for example, the Hippocratic Oath, the snakes and staff symbol relating to medicine, and structures such as the Shrine of Remembrance

  VCELC022 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCELU031

  Compare and contrast the structure and linguistic features of different types of text, developing understanding of the relationship between context, purpose and audience, and identifying culturally specific elements

  Elaborations

  • applying knowledge of the interrelationship between context, purpose and audience to identify text type and predict the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary and expressions
  • identifying how grammatical choices, words and images combine in a text to achieve particular intentions and effects, for example, the positioning of the reader through the use of personal pronouns, imperative verb forms and negative indicators, and emotive language and images
  • comparing Greek and English versions of familiar texts such as recipes and horoscopes, commenting on similarities and differences in text structure and cultural elements
  • interpreting and explaining textual conventions when using technology and social media

  VCELU031 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCELC175

  Adapt and present information, ideas and opinions on a range of issues in a variety of text types and modes selected to suit audience and purpose

  Elaborations

  • presenting texts on a range of topics to inform others, for example, a weather report, a magazine article about an event, a travel brochure promoting a local region or product
  • designing texts such as an advertisement or magazine cover for a particular audience, explaining cultural references and using techniques and effects such as images, music and colour
  • conveying own ideas and information in a range of texts for different audiences, using examples of media texts such as television reports, video clips or social media
  • presenting ideas and information selected from samples of spoken, written and digital texts which convey cultural as well as content information, for example, newspaper headlines, advertisements, notices in public places, graffiti, providing explanations of particular linguistic and cultural aspects
  • creating informative texts for a range of audiences, such as posters, brochures and web pages promoting new music releases, a favourite holiday destination, the healthy Mediterranean diet

  VCELC175 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCELU183

  Understand and apply grammatical structures, such as passive and active voice, negation, word order and time clauses, recognising that they serve particular functions and that grammatical choices shape meaning

  Elaborations

  • choosing appropriate terms to describe events across time (present, past and future) and choosing appropriate tense, for example, Φέτος θα πάω διακοπές στην Κύπρο, Πέρσι γύρισα όλη την Έλλαδα
  • recognising the order of pronouns to emphasise who is carrying out an action or to refer to a person or thing, and applying agreement in gender and number to identify subject and object, for example, Κανείς δεν είναι τέλειος, Μου αρέσουν αυτοί που λένε την αλήθεια
  • using a range of adverbs and adjectives to modify and intensify meaning of verbs and adjectives, for example, ακριβώς, αρκετά, πολύ, λίγο, πολλή
  • using cohesive devices such as conjunctions to link, clarify and sequence ideas and modify meaning in written and spoken texts, for example, Αφού δεν είχα αρκετά λεφτά, γύρισα σπίτι μου, γιατί, επειδή, αλλά, και, τότε
  • responding to and using imperative mood, for example, ελάτε, γράψε
  • using a range of nouns and adjectives and possessive forms, for example, μου/μας/σου/του/της/τους, δικό τους, δικά μας
  • seeking information using a range of questions, for example, Tι; Mήπως ξέρεις; Πώς; Πού; Γιατί; Πότε;
  • continuing to build a metalanguage to describe grammatical concepts and develop learning resources, for example, verb charts, vocabulary lists, groups of pronouns, adverbs or adjectives

  VCELU183 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCELU029

  Recognise and reproduce Greek sound–letter relationships and combinations in spoken and written forms and key features of pronunciation, rhythm and stress, including some irregularities

  Elaborations

  • recognising the differences in tone and rhythm between questions, exclamations and commands, for example, Σοβαρά, Αμέσως, Ετοιμάσου Γρήγορα! Τι λες!
  • recognising and reproducing rhythms in more complex sentences, using pausing and intonation to signal emphasis
  • understanding the role of pronunciation, rhythm and pace in creating effects and relationships in oral texts, such as songs, stories, poems and conversations, for example, in the song ‘Καλημέρα, τι κάνεις;’
  • identifying differences in sounds, such as γγ, γκ, τζ, τσ, μπ, ντ, αϊ, άι, -ασμα (διάβασμα) and using them appropriately when writing
  • experimenting with pronunciation rules and intonation collaboratively with peers, for example, αυ, ευ, τσ, τζ, αι, ββ, λλ, ρρ, ττ, ιου, ιο/ιό, ειο/ειου

  VCELU029 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCELU182

  Use pronunciation rules and apply features of spoken Greek such as intonation, stress and rhythm to polysyllabic words, and extend to more advanced spelling and punctuation rules

  Elaborations

  • recognising that pronunciation, rhythm and tempo help in making meaning in interactions and applying this knowledge to own communication
  • comparing English and Greek sounds and spelling to support pronunciation of familiar and unfamiliar words and expressions, for example, astronaut/αστροναύτης, school/σχολείο, mathematics/μαθηματικά
  • using accentuation correctly and with appropriate pronunciation, for example, τσάι, παίχτης, οικόπεδο
  • applying appropriate pronunciation of ια, ιε, ιο, ιό, ιου with different preceding letters
  • recognising that the sound ‘I’ is represented by the following letters, depending on the context: I , ι, H, η, Y, υ, Eι, ει, Οι, οι
  • recognising the different pronunciation of the digraphs/diphthongs, for example, αυ - αυτοκίνητο and αυλή, ευ - ευχαριστώ and ευγενικός, μπ, ντ, γκ, γγ, τσ, τζ
  • recognising that double letters in Greek sound the same in most cases, for example, ιππόδρομος, Γιάννης
  • building phonic awareness by using and experimenting with sounds and rhythms, for example, γέρος, γερός
  • reinforcing pronunciation, phrasing and intonation skills by reciting and repeating words and phrases in context
  • recognising the role of stress and rhythm in creating emphasis
  • using appropriate spelling and punctuation in a range of written texts

  VCELU182 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCELU184

  Discuss the interrelationship between linguistic elements, context, purpose, audience and structure of a wide range of text types, such as poetry, biographies, blogs, emails and advertisements, and identify how cultural elements are incorporated

  Elaborations

  • recognising main features of a range of text types in Greek, for example, emails, plays, songs, poetry, and discussing how they are used and how they add to the richness of the text
  • analysing texts, such as advertisements and magazine articles, and discussing linguistic and cultural elements
  • reading, viewing and listening to different texts in Greek, paying attention to how messages can be expressed for different audiences and purposes, for example, reading messages on social media sites, emails, blogs
  • discussing language appropriate to particular text types, such as descriptive language in documentaries and persuasive language in advertisements
  • explaining form, features and purposes of texts, such as how they are organised in terms of layout, headings, sequencing of ideas and stylistic devices, for example, informative language in documentaries and persuasive language in advertisements

  VCELU184 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCELC018

  Initiate and sustain interactions by sharing personal opinions and experiences, face-to-face or online, with peers, and comparing aspects of young people’s lives, such as relationships, events and aspirations

  Elaborations

  • initiating conversations, for example, with peers and sister-school friends, using expressions appropriate to context and audience, such as Tί έκανες χτες; Πάμε στο γλέντι;
  • sustaining face-to-face or online conversations on topics of mutual interest, for example, το πάρτυ, η μουσική, η φιλία, η μόδα, parties, music, friendship, fashion, through active listening strategies, turn-taking and verbal and non-verbal responses, for example, shrugging shoulders, head shaking
  • extending and elaborating on modelled language to elicit others’ and express own experiences and opinions, for example,Τι νομίζεις; Πιστεύω ότι, Μ’ αρέσει καλύτερα η θάλασσα, Συμφωνείς;
  • using formulaic language to share and compare aspects of teenage life, for example, Το κινητό μου είναι μαύρο, Το δικό μου είναι μεγαλύτερο, and aspirations, for example, Θέλω να γίνω ...

  VCELC018 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCELC020

  Participate in structured discussions and tasks by asking and responding to questions, clarifying understanding and expressing agreement or disagreement

  Elaborations

  • interacting in class routines by requesting, advising and apologising, for example, Συγγνώμη δεν κατάλαβα, Μήπως θέλεις βοήθεια;
  • clarifying meaning or instructions Ορίστε, Συγγνώμη; Κοίτα/Κοιτάξτε, Τι είπατε;
  • participating in discussions using modelled language, expressing opinions, for example, πιστεύω, νομίζω, and agreeing/disagreeing, for example, Συμφωνώ, Δεν συμφωνώ, on topics such as wearing hats in summer, for example, Φοράμε καπέλα το καλοκαίρι
  • contributing to collaborative interactions such as creating a schedule for a visiting school group, setting up a school display, hosting an event

  VCELC020 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCELU030

  Develop knowledge of vocabulary and sentence structures to elaborate meaning, for example, by using a range of verbs and tenses, personal pronouns, adverbs, adjectives and time indicators to describe, situate and link people, objects and events

  Elaborations

  • extending understanding and use of present, past and future tenses, for example, είμαι, ήμουν, θα είμαι, έχω, είχα, θα έχω, έπαιζα, έπαιξα, παίζω, θα παίξω, θα παίζω
  • referring to the past, present and future using time indicators, for example, σήμερα, αύριο, χτες, μεθαύριο, προχτές, πριν λίγες μέρες
  • expanding use of adjectives such as μεγάλος-η-ο, ωραίος-α-ο, απίθανος-η-ο, φοβερός-η-ο
  • using possessive and object pronouns μου, σου, του, της, του, μας, σας, τους
  • extending meaning by using adverbs of place and time such as εδώ, εκεί, χτες, μεθαύριο,
  • understanding the use of πολύ
  • using expressions with the verb κάνω, κάνει κρύο/ζέστη, κάνω δουλειές, κάνω όνειρα, τι κάνεις;
  • understanding the function of comparative and superlative adjectives, for example, πιο μεγάλος, μεγαλύτερος, ο πιο μεγάλος
  • developing knowledge of vocabulary relating to, for example, immediate environments, relationships, leisure, hobbies, shopping, travel

  VCELU030 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCELC181

  Engage in intercultural experience, reflecting on own cultural identity and how this shapes personal ways of communicating and thinking

  Elaborations

  • monitoring, evaluating and recording own experiences and reactions when communicating in Greek, for example, by keeping an online or digital diary or journal and considering how perspectives may have changed over time
  • reflecting on and discussing own ways of communicating and behaving and how these may be interpreted by Greek speakers, considering concepts such as ‘culture’, ‘attitudes’, ‘assumptions’ and ‘values’
  • reflecting on the experiences of Greek migrants when they came to Australia, discussing the impact they have made on Australian society and the issue of cultural identity

  VCELC181 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCELC024

  Experiment with different techniques to create and present imaginative texts designed to engage different audiences

  Elaborations

  • accessing texts, such as songs, films and digital/online texts, and creating a new version or modifying key aspects, for example, introducing a new character or changing the ending
  • illustrating and captioning imaginative stories in different formats, such as cartoons, photo stories, using descriptive and expressive language, for example, Η παρέα μου, or using other devices such as alliteration or similes and metaphors
  • composing and presenting texts, using verbal and non-verbal expressions, for example, creating and presenting an imaginary character living during the period of the Greek Revolution
  • creating a range of texts to entertain particular audiences, for example, children’s digital books, songs, cartoons and video clips suitable for younger learners of Greek

  VCELC024 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCELC023

  Respond to imaginative texts by expressing personal preferences, feelings and opinions about themes, mood and language choices

  Elaborations

  • discussing the themes and moods of an imaginative text and sharing with others their opinions and how the text made them feel
  • reading stories such as Greek folktales/myths or Aesop’s fables and discussing their opinion about the values portrayed in these, for example, ‘King Midas’, ‘The hare and the tortoise’
  • comparing themes in imaginative texts, such as contemporary stories, films, DVDs, interactive games and cartoons, expressing opinions and making connections with own experiences
  • analysing the language choices in an imaginative text and discussing feelings and opinions about the impact of these choices

  VCELC023 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCELU032

  Examine how Greek language and culture is variously expressed in different linguistic and cultural settings, identifying and explaining variations

  Elaborations

  • examining and explaining variations in language use in different Greek-speaking communities, and why the Greek language varies according to geographical location
  • discussing elements of Greek language and culture and how they have become part of Australian lifestyles, for example, celebrations such as το Γλέντι, το Πανηγύρι
  • identifying and comparing the function and power of cultural representations, such as symbols and stories, for example, flags, Greek myths and legends

  VCELU032 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCELC025

  Translate and interpret a range of community and social media texts such as posters, advertisements and blogs, identifying and explaining words or expressions of specific cultural significance

  Elaborations

  • examining and interpreting idiomatic expressions, such as Πέρα βρέχει, including expressions which cannot be translated literally, for example, Tα έκανα θάλασσα
  • examining culturally specific terms, such as το παλικάρι, η λεβεντιά, το φιλότιμο, and developing appropriate explanations for them and discussing possible equivalent terms in English
  • discussing colloquial language use in Australia and comparing with Greek expressions, for example, Τα’κανα σαλάτα, and discussing what they say about Australian and Greek culture
  • translating public signs, notices and slogans, for example, «Απαγορεύεται το κάπνισμα» or «Μην πετάτε σκουπίδια», comparing each other’s versions and considering reasons for any similarities or differences

  VCELC025 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating

• VCELU187

  Understand that language, culture and communication are interrelated and shaped by each other, and recognise how this impacts on attitudes and beliefs

  Elaborations

  • collecting examples of Greek in the local landscape, for example, in particular parts of the city such as marketplaces, exhibitions or cultural events, and discussing the influence and significance of Greek language and culture on the sustainability of communities in Australia today
  • reflecting on the impact of Greek migration on many other languages and cultures, for example, by conducting a classroom project on Greek ideas which have shaped and influenced the world
  • recognising the importance of learning and using different languages to access the cultural practices, values and beliefs of others
  • analysing and describing how language use and culture are interrelated and reflect and shape relationships, practices and attitudes across Greek-speaking communities

  VCELU187 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCELU185

  Analyse culturally specific ways of interacting in Greek and how and why language use varies according to cultural contexts, considering why these differ from interactions in English or in other languages

  Elaborations

  • comparing texts created for different audiences, such as advertisements, brochures and signs, noticing how language use reflects ideas and messages that are relevant to a particular audience
  • investigating the nature and use of Greek language in different contexts of interaction, for example, asking Greek-speaking students in Australia with whom they communicate in Greek and for what purposes, reflecting on similarities and differences to interactions in English or other languages
  • analysing a range of correspondence and dialogue to identify features of language that affect levels of formality, such as the use of the subjunctive, imperative mood and plural polite register, for example, Αγαπημένε μου φίλε Γιάννη, γεια σου, Αξιότιμη κυρία Λασκαρίδη, Πες μου, Πείτε μου, Ας μιλήσουμε, Για να σε ακούσω
  • identifying English words in the Greek language, for example, πάρκινγκ, ζάπινγκ, and discussing their emergence and use

  VCELU185 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCELC178

  Translate and analyse a range of texts from Greek to English and vice versa, 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 to develop a whole-class translation
  • translating, analysing and explaining expressions and idioms encountered in Greek texts, finding ways to convey the meaning and cultural significance, for example, Φαγητά της ώρας, Τα έκανα θάλασσα
  • 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, for example, in using Πώς πας (στο σχολείο; – με λεωφορείο), Πώς πας (σήμερα Ανδρέα; - τι κάνεις;), Πώς πας (με την εργασία σου; - προχωράς, δυσκολεύεσαι;), Γεια σου (hello, goodbye, cheers, bless you)
  • translating texts to identify and evaluate cultural elements and influences, for example, proverbs and sayings Στου κουφού την πόρτα όσο θέλεις βρόντα, Ας τα λέμε καλά, Τα πολλά λόγια είναι φτώχεια

  VCELC178 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating

• VCELC174

  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 or a map, for example, Αύριο στη Θεσσαλονίκη ο καιρός θα είναι άστατος με πιθανές βροχές, επομένως, Γιάννη, δεν θα μπορέσουμε να πάμε εκδρομή
  • extracting information, discussing gist and evaluating main ideas of texts, such as a conversation, film or music review, advertisement or article, for example, Η υπόθεση του έργου είναι ... , Ο συγγραφέας προσπαθεί να μας δείξει ..., Ο νέος δίσκος του τραγουδιστή … είναι υπέροχος …
  • analysing reports of an event from a range of sources, and comparing different perspectives, for example, statements from a victim and witnesses to a crime (Τον είδα να κλέβει τα χρήματα ... Δεν το έκανα εγώ)
  • accessing informative texts such as news reports or feature articles, noting key words, specialised terms or points of information to be used in own news report, for example, Στο αποψινό μας ρεπορτάζ, ο ανταποκριτής μας από την Πάτρα θα μας ...
  • researching aspects of Greek culture and choosing and explaining a particular course of action, for example, a suitable time to visit Greece and Cyprus, or a suitable holiday for Greek-speaking visitors to Australia,for example, designing a poster for Greek visitors to Australia, Επισκεφτείτε την πανέμορφη Αυστραλία με τις υπέροχες παραλίες της και ...

  VCELC174 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing