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• 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

• 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

• VCNRC071

  Participate in and sustain classroom interactions by elaborating on opinions and ideas and discussing the opinions and views of others

  Elaborations

  • participating in class discussions on topics of interest to young people
  • interacting with peers to manage shared learning experiences, considering and commenting on the contributions and views of others
  • comparing experiences and challenges in shared activities, and expressing own opinions such as agreement or disagreement with others
  • managing interactions with peers in class activities such as games or events, by taking turns or different roles, giving encouragement and praise

  VCNRC071 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC103

  Initiate and sustain interactions by sharing personal opinions and experiences 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
  • sustaining conversations on topics of mutual interest, for example, parties, music, friendship, fashion, through active listening strategies, turn taking and verbal and non-verbal responses
  • extending and elaborating on modelled language to elicit others’ and express own experiences and opinions
  • using formulaic language to talk about and compare aspects of teenage life

  VCNRC103 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC109

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

  Elaborations

  • listening to, reading and viewing texts, such as songs and films, 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
  • composing and presenting texts, using verbal and nonverbal expressions
  • creating a range of texts to entertain particular audiences, for example, children’s books, songs, cartoons and video clips suitable for younger learners of the language

  VCNRC109 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCNRC079

  Engage in intercultural experiences, 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 the language, for example by keeping a 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 speakers of the language, considering concepts such as ‘culture’, ‘attitudes’, ‘assumptions’ and ‘values’
  • reflecting on the experiences of migrants who speak the language being studied, for example discussing when they came to Australia, the impact they have made on Australian society, and issues of cultural identity

  VCNRC079 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCNRC070

  Participate in and contribute ideas and opinions to collaborative tasks, activities and experiences which involve making decisions, negotiating, planning and shared transactions

  Elaborations

  • contributing opinions and suggestions during shared problem-solving tasks, for example, in resolving a disagreement about a planned activity
  • organising and participating in activities, such as developing a classroom journal to document examples of language used in particular contexts
  • expressing agreement or disagreement when accepting or declining offers, requests and invitations, for example, inviting peers to attend a celebration or party
  • planning events and making decisions with peers, for example, choosing a venue for an event, expressing preferences and asking questions to clarify intentions
  • participating in role-plays to complain about something, such as returning damaged or unsuitable goods

  VCNRC070 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC111

  Create bilingual texts that draw on the language being studied and English for different purposes, such as menus or product instructions designed for both language contexts

  Elaborations

  • creating a range of bilingual texts to entertain and inform others, such as video clips, cartoons, posters and brochures
  • creating a shared website with a group of students who speak the language, posting items of interest, comments and questions in both the language and English
  • creating a storyboard outline which brings familiar English-speaking characters to contexts from the language being studied
  • creating a glossary of key vocabulary and expressions used in informative and persuasive texts
  • creating bilingual captions for tourist attractions in target language speaking countries or Australia to explain their significance and cultural references, for example, the bush
  • creating bilingual texts to provide information and instructions to others, for example, a bilingual brochure about the school for a visiting group of exchange students
  • creating a menu in the language with footnotes in English about the ingredients

  VCNRC111 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating

• VCNRC105

  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
  • clarifying meaning or instructions
  • participating in discussions using modelled language, expressing opinions, and agreeing/disagreeing, on topics such as wearing hats in summer
  • contributing to collaborative interactions such as creating a schedule for a visiting school group, setting up a school display, hosting an event

  VCNRC105 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC077

  Create a range of bilingual texts for a variety of purposes and audiences, reflecting on how meaning can be conveyed effectively

  Elaborations

  • creating bilingual texts for speakers of the target language in Australia, for example, leaflets promoting the arrival of a famous performer or sports team from a country where the language is spoken
  • creating bilingual texts, such as a children’s story to read to primary school children and comparing aspects of language and culture and discussing with peers and teachers how meaning can be conveyed effectively
  • producing bilingual texts such as articles and brochures for different contexts and purposes, and reflecting on the process of working in both the target language and English for example, an information leaflet for exchange students coming to Australia or for a student study tour to a place where the target language is spoken
  • corresponding with peers who speak the language being studied to compare experiences and attitudes, making choices about how to represent intended meaning, for example, exchanging views and opinions about school subjects and future aspirations

  VCNRC077 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating

• VCNRC078

  Reflect on issues related to intercultural experiences, questioning preconceptions and generalisations, and taking responsibility for modifying language and behaviours

  Elaborations

  • reflecting on learning and using the target language, and the nature of communication misunderstandings and breakdowns, discussing repair and recovery strategies and insights gained
  • exchanging correspondence with peers in communities where the language being studied is spoken and reflecting on differences and similarities in language use and conventions and cultural nuances
  • reflecting on and discussing ways of modifying own language and behaviours to communicate effectively with speakers of the target language, for example, keeping a record of required modifications for intercultural experiences
  • sharing responsibility for modifying language and behaviours through providing feedback to other learners

  VCNRC078 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCNRU080

  Use pronunciation rules and apply features of the spoken language being studied such as intonation, stress and rhythm and extend to more advanced spelling and punctuation rules

  Elaborations

  • recognising that pronunciation, rhythm and tempo assist in making meaning in interactions and applying this knowledge to own communication
  • comparing English and sounds and spelling with the language being studied in order to support pronunciation of familiar and unfamiliar words and expressions
  • using accentuation, if applicable, in the language correctly and with appropriate pronunciation
  • building phonic awareness by using and experimenting with sounds and rhythms
  • 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

  VCNRU080 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCNRU117

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

  Elaborations

  • discussing elements of language and culture of the language being studied and how they have become part of Australian lifestyles
  • identifying and comparing the function and power of cultural representations, such as symbols and stories, for example, flags, Dreaming and the Dreamtime

  VCNRU117 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCNRU082

  Discuss the interrelationship between linguistic elements, context, purpose, audience and structure of a wide range of text types and identify how cultural elements are incorporated

  Elaborations

  • recognising main features of a range of text types in the language, for example, 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 the language, 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

  VCNRU082 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCNRU083

  Analyse culturally specific ways of interacting in the language being studied and how and why language use varies according to cultural contexts, considering why these interactions differ from those 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 the target language in different contexts of interaction, reflecting on similarities and differences to interactions in English or other languages
  • identifying English words in the language being studied and discussing their emergence and use

  VCNRU083 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCNRU085

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

  Elaborations

  • collecting examples of the language being studied in the local landscape, for example, in particular parts of the city such as market places, exhibitions or cultural events, and discussing the influence and significance of the language and culture in Australia today
  • recognising the importance of learning and using different languages in order 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 communities who speak the language being studied

  VCNRU085 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCNRU115

  Develop knowledge of vocabulary and sentence structures to elaborate meaning

  Elaborations

  • extending understanding and use of present, past and future tenses
  • referring to the past, present and future using time indicators
  • expanding use of adjectives
  • developing knowledge of vocabulary relating to, for example, immediate environments, relationships, leisure, hobbies, shopping, travel

  VCNRU115 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCNRU119

  Explain how meanings may vary according to cultural assumptions and perspectives that people bring to interactions and experiences, recognising that such variations impact on intercultural communication

  Elaborations

  • examining existing generalisations relating to different cultures, such as in the classroom or local community, and discussing the variability of reality
  • reflecting on the impact of own values and cultural practices on intercultural experiences, and understanding the importance of mutual and self-respect
  • considering how the experience of learning a new language has impacted on awareness of own communicative behaviours and how these may be interpreted by others
  • appreciating that language use can reflect and express cultural identity, that many languages exist in Australia and in countries where the language is spoken and that many people are bilingual or multilingual and value this as part of their identity

  VCNRU119 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCNRU081

  Understand and apply grammatical structures 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
  • using a range of adverbs and adjectives to modify and intensify meaning
  • using cohesive devices such as conjunctions to link, clarify and sequence ideas and modify meaning in written and spoken texts
  • seeking information using a range of questions
  • 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

  VCNRU081 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCNRU116

  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
  • comparing target language 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

  VCNRU116 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language