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• VCRAC089

  Identify meaning and locate factual information (such as details about people and events) from a range of spoken and written texts, and use the information in new ways

  Elaborations

  • identifying key details, expressions and information in conversations, announcements and notes, and using obtained information to create own texts, for example, listening to a weather report and then announcing the cancellation of an event due to bad weather
  • reading and viewing a range of texts (for example, promotional brochures and signs, websites and cards) to obtain and compile information about places, lifestyle and practices
  • locating, classifying and summarising data such as results of class surveys, or factual information from notices, timetables and announcements, and presenting findings to others, for example, in a digital visual presentation, poster or wall chart
  • gathering information about people, time and activities, and using the information, for example, creating a timeline, diary or timetable to show a sequence of activities

  VCRAC089 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCRAC042

  Translate texts from the language to English and vice versa, selecting from possible choices to create appropriate meanings

  Elaborations

  • comparing translations of written texts from English into the language and from the language into English, such as advertisements, websites, food packaging and menus, and considering how meanings may be interpreted from a different cultural perspective
  • suggesting ways to modify some terms and expressions that do not translate directly and considering how this may affect text length, style and word choices
  • interpreting meanings in texts by ‘reading’ the context

  VCRAC042 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Translating

• VCRAC061

  Participate in intercultural interactions with peers, comparing aspects of culture, monitoring how own culture impacts on language use and how this may enhance or inhibit understanding

  Elaborations

  • experimenting with gestures and body language, and considering which will or will not be incorporated into the students' own interactions
  • noticing the use of expressions such as fillers and exclamations and deciding whether or not to adopt them in own language use
  • making language choices with awareness of how these might be interpreted by speakers of the language, for example, ways to show respect
  • recognising how others’ perceptions will influence the language used in an interaction, for example, language is often slowed for a ‘foreigner’ and people may invite them to their home or ask to correspond with them
  • reflecting on how own cultural etiquette and behaviour may be interpreted when interacting with speakers of the language, noticing own body language and modifying gestures that may not be understood
  • developing language for monitoring, describing and reflecting on using the language in intercultural experiences

  VCRAC061 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCRAC111

  Create bilingual texts for the wider community, such as notices and instructions, promotional material, performances and announcements

  Elaborations

  • interacting with peers (such as in shared digital spaces), to create bilingual texts about particular topics or issues
  • composing and presenting a performance in the language for members of the school community, for example, a play or song, and adding English captions or narration
  • creating bilingual texts to inform others in the local community, for example, a poster to announce a lunchtime concert, or a fundraising food stall, or a display for a local venue such as a library or gallery
  • creating bilingual texts to convey information and instructions to others, for example, a car park ticket, a health brochure/announcement, or instructions for a computer game

  VCRAC111 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating

• VCRAC088

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

  Elaborations

  • following instructions to play a game, complete work or get organised
  • asking and responding to questions to clarify meaning or instructions or request permission
  • interacting in classroom routines such as greeting and taking leave
  • using language for comparison, opinion, reaction and reflection

  VCRAC088 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCRAC024

  Create texts such as dialogues and stories, using formulaic expressions and modelled language

  Elaborations

  • creating texts with others for public display, such as participating in a mock talent show, performing a scene from a story or a rap, using both rehearsed and spontaneous language
  • creating texts to share with younger learners, such as big books, role-plays or comics
  • producing individual imaginative texts such as comics, diary entries and stories using modelled language, to express the students' own ideas and imagination

  VCRAC024 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Creating

• VCRAC004

  Locate specific words and familiar phrases in texts such as charts, lists and songs, and use information to complete guided oral and written tasks

  Elaborations

  • demonstrating early literacy skills by labelling, matching, clicking and dragging, drawing, miming and using actions
  • locating and using information to describe, name, draw and trace
  • classifying and categorising information gained from others, such as about family members and favourite foods, toys and games
  • using contextual and visual cues while reading with the teacher, for example, using illustrations and printed/audio narrations when reading big books or digital books
  • expressing factual information about qualities such as colour, number, size and shape through interactive play with objects, such as water play, colour mixing and play dough
  • expressing sensory responses

  VCRAC004 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Informing

• VCRAC027

  Communicate in the language using routine phrases and expressions, recognising that such language reflects cultural practices and norms

  Elaborations

  • recognising differences between the language and English language ways of showing politeness, for example, making requests and expressing gratitude, and recognising what may be viewed as impolite
  • noticing how the students' own language influences expectations about the language, for example, feeling the need to say ‘thank you’ often or perceiving word order as strange compared to English
  • discussing how Australian terms and expressions might be understood from another perspective, for example, ‘bushwalking’ or ‘kick a footy’

  VCRAC027 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCRAC094

  Create bilingual texts such as signs, posters, games and descriptions for the classroom and the school community

  Elaborations

  • creating bilingual resources for language learning, such as glossaries or a personal dictionary with examples and explanations of language use
  • creating bilingual texts for specific audiences (for example, a big book or game for young learners of the language, invitations to a class event or posters for a performance), tailoring meaning for audience and cultural perspectives
  • preparing bilingual captions for texts such as a display, newsletter or web page for parents and peers, exploring how to convey ideas in the different languages
  • noticing culture-specific expressions and idioms, for example, 'sick as a dog' and considering how these might be expressed for audiences with a different cultural perspective

  VCRAC094 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Translating

• VCRAC072

  Investigate, synthesise and evaluate information from a range of perspectives in relation to topical issues and concepts from a range of learning areas

  Elaborations

  • comparing and evaluating a range of perspectives on topics such as sport, health, music and religion, and considering why people may hold different perspectives
  • obtaining information in order to debate issues of interest such as the environment, expectations of teenagers and the generation gap, and cultural practices such as marriage or rites of passage, using persuasive or evaluative language
  • investigating aspects of the culture/s studied to choose a particular course of action, for example, determining a suitable placement for an exchange student, a suitable menu for a group of visitors who speak the language or an appropriate time of year to visit a region where the language is spoken
  • distinguishing between fact and opinion in texts such as articles and reports, and using critical literacy skills to recognise bias, for example, identifying the author, audience and purpose of the text
  • researching a concept or issue, including those drawn from other curriculum areas
  • identifying and evaluating ways in which values shape content and language in texts such as announcements, surveys, interviews, documentaries, recipes, advertisements, web pages or magazines
  • listening to, viewing and reading texts such as interviews, documentaries and speeches to obtain and synthesise information and use it in new forms, for example, creating a profile of a famous person from an interview

  VCRAC072 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCRAC074

  Engage with a variety of imaginative texts, analysing ideas and values, discussing responses and altering key aspects

  Elaborations

  • listening to, viewing and reading a range of texts such as video clips, computer games, comics, television drama or game shows, and expressing personal opinions about key aspects
  • reading texts such as extracts from a biography or diary for enjoyment and to gain insights into other people’s experiences and perspectives
  • modifying existing texts, for example, creating an alternative ending, introducing a new character, changing the setting or adding a major event, or providing a video clip to accompany and reinforce the meaning expressed in song lyrics
  • creating texts to parody existing texts and to explore a range of genres, for example, re-creating a music clip or advertisement
  • analysing language and techniques used in contemporary drama, television programs, poetry and film, such as hyperbole, imagery, humour, music and camera angles
  • identifying and responding to key messages and values in traditional texts and considering their relevance in modern times
  • re-creating texts such as fairy tales, legends or myths from a different cultural perspective
  • discussing how texts such as films, plays and songs convey social issues (such as conflict in relationships or poverty) and values

  VCRAC074 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCRAC040

  Engage with texts such as cartoons, dialogues and fairy tales, and respond by describing aspects such as characters and actions

  Elaborations

  • recalling and/or illustrating main characters and events in texts, or, responding to questions
  • conveying understanding of plot and sequence in texts, such as by re-creating the sequence using a storyboard, labelling key events or creating a timeline
  • discussing reactions to texts such as stories, television programs and songs that reflect the contemporary values of speakers of the language (such as how to respect parents, appreciate diversity or be a good friend)
  • discussing key messages in creative texts, such as the moral of a fable/story, an idea or value in a song, or a quality of a character
  • responding to a creative text by manipulating the original text to create a new version, for example, resequencing events, adding a new element, changing the location or creating an alternative ending
  • writing a review, using modelled language, of a song, story, comic or television program

  VCRAC040 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Creating

• VCRAC044

  Engage in intercultural experiences, describing aspects that are unfamiliar or uncomfortable and discussing own reactions and adjustments

  Elaborations

  • comparing the impact of gestures across cultures (for example, beckoning by pointing with index finger or laughing loudly) and noticing own comfort with these
  • describing ways of showing politeness, for example, giving an answer that may be incorrect as a way of saving face, or using body language such as smiling often
  • recognising and exploring aspects of the students' own language use that reflect own cultural perspective and experiences, for example, references to climate and environment, animals, activities and routines such as chores, celebrations and events such as school camp, Easter and Anzac Day, and expressions such as ‘g’day’, ‘howzat’ and ‘morning tea’
  • noticing the impact of the students' own assumptions about the studied language and culture/s when engaging with texts, and considering what assumptions others might hold about Australian people and culture

  VCRAC044 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCRAC108

  Respond to aspects of imaginative texts such as character, ideas, events and setting by expressing reactions and opinions, and by modifying aspects

  Elaborations

  • listening to, reading and viewing songs, stories, television programs and films with subtitles, and responding by expressing views
  • responding to texts by modifying key aspects, for example, creating a new scene, continuing the story, acting out a scene, or re-creating a video clip using parody
  • comparing and contrasting different creative forms, and considering how ideas and cultural values are represented
  • reading stories such as folktales and discussing ideas and values conveyed (for example, attitudes towards greed, jealousy or loyalty), and considering how these relate to contemporary society and own culture

  VCRAC108 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCRAC038

  Locate, classify and compare factual information from texts about aspects of daily life and significant events across cultures

  Elaborations

  • identifying information in texts such as advertisements, conversations, brochures and announcements, and sharing this information with others in another format, for example, presenting a chart of favourite television programs or computer games
  • reading texts and extracting key points about an issue or topic (such as housing, living in the city or a rural area, types of activities for young people and their daily routines), and discussing information with peers
  • reading, viewing and listening to texts to research information about concepts related to other curriculum areas
  • identifying and comparing perspectives about information in spoken and written texts

  VCRAC038 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Informing

• VCRAC092

  Create individual and shared texts with imagined scenarios, characters and events, using modelled language

  Elaborations

  • composing and participating in dialogues between characters in a short drama or skit, rap or poem
  • creating stories using digital forms such as a video clip or photo story based on imaginary characters, places and events
  • creating texts to entertain others, for example, a comic strip or big book for younger students, a role-play or dialogue to present to parents, or a poem for an online newsletter
  • designing texts for special occasions (real and imagined) and imaginative play, such as greeting cards, or board or electronic games

  VCRAC092 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Creating

• VCRAC086

  Interact with peers and teacher to exchange information and opinions about self, friends and family, pastimes, special occasions and the immediate environment

  Elaborations

  • exchanging personal details such as name, age, address, school, abilities and interests, ethnicity, religion and language(s) spoken
  • describing and comparing aspects of personal world such as home and family, teachers and school, interests and friends
  • recounting significant or special events and comparing these to similar events for teenage speakers of the language, for example, birthdays, holidays, celebrations or sporting events
  • interacting with peers to express likes, dislikes and preferences, and to exchange and explain opinions
  • participating in class activities such as games using the language to interact

  VCRAC086 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCRAC078

  Make choices while using the language, recognising own assumptions and taking responsibility for modifying language for different cultural perspectives

  Elaborations

  • reflecting on how own language use might be perceived by speakers of the language and making adjustments such as using appropriate forms of politeness
  • noticing tensions that might arise during interactions and considering how to respond appropriately
  • interacting with peers, considering how to engage with or respond to topics that may not be commonly discussed in Australia
  • sharing reactions to intercultural experiences and building on comments in discussions with peers

  VCRAC078 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCRAC105

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

  Elaborations

  • contributing to collaborative interactions such as creating a newsletter, setting up a display or hosting an event, negotiating roles and responsibilities
  • interacting in class routines by apologising, clarifying, requesting and advising, participating in class discussions and making connections with contributions from others

  VCRAC105 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCRAC073

  Construct and present a range of texts (such as presentations, reports and reviews) related to social issues and topics of interest

  Elaborations

  • creating informative and persuasive texts such as posters, brochures and web pages, for example, a brochure promoting a holiday destination, a poster for a doctor’s surgery encouraging healthy eating, a web page reviewing new music releases
  • giving presentations presenting different perspectives on an issue, for example, discussing mainstream medical treatments and alternatives
  • presenting information on topics such as part-time work, balancing study and leisure, or recycling to conserve resources, explaining and justifying opinions
  • writing persuasive texts such as blogs, tweets and posts to persuade or convince others

  VCRAC073 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing