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• VCELA324

  Understand how noun groups/phrases and adjective groups/phrases can be expanded in a variety of ways to provide a fuller description of the person, place, thing or idea

  Elaborations

  • learning how to expand a description by combining a related set of nouns and adjectives – ‘Two old brown cattle dogs sat on the ruined front veranda of the deserted house’
  • observing how descriptive details can be built up around a noun or an adjective, forming a group/phrase (for example, ‘this very smelly cleaning cloth in the sink’ is a noun group/phrase and ‘as pretty as the flowers in May’ is an adjective group/phrase)

  VCELA324 | Curriculum content | English | Level 5 | Writing | Language

• VCELA322

  Understand how the grammatical category of possessives is signalled through apostrophes and how to use apostrophes with common and proper nouns

  Elaborations

  • learning that in Standard Australian English regular plural nouns ending in ‘s’ form the possessive by adding just the apostrophe (for example ‘my parents' car’)
  • learning that in Standard Australian English for proper nouns a variant form without the second ‘s’ is sometimes found (for example ‘James’s house’ or ‘James’ house’)

  VCELA322 | Curriculum content | English | Level 5 | Writing | Language

• VCELA310

  Investigate how the organisation of texts into chapters, headings, subheadings, home pages and sub pages for online texts and according to chronology or topic can be used to predict content and assist navigation

  Elaborations

  • mapping topic words related to sub-headings

  VCELA310 | Curriculum content | English | Level 5 | Reading and Viewing | Language

• VCELA312

  Understand how to use banks of known words, syllabification, spelling patterns, word origins, base words, prefixes and suffixes, to spell new words, including some uncommon plurals

  Elaborations

  • learning that many complex words were originally hyphenated but have become ‘prefixed’ as in ‘uncommon’, ‘renew’ ‘email’ and ‘refine’
  • talking about how suffixes change over time and new forms are invented to reflect changing attitudes to gender, for example ‘policewoman’, ‘salesperson’; ‘air hostess’/‘steward’ or ‘flight attendant’

  VCELA312 | Curriculum content | English | Level 5 | Reading and Viewing | Language

• VCELA325

  Understand the use of vocabulary to express greater precision of meaning, and know that words can have different meanings in different contexts

  Elaborations

  • moving from general, ‘all-purpose’ words, for example ‘cut’ to more specific words, for example ‘slice’, ‘dice’, ‘fillet’, ‘segment’

  VCELA325 | Curriculum content | English | Level 5 | Writing | Language

• VCELA326

  Recognise and write less familiar words that share common letter patterns but have different pronunciations

  Elaborations

  • spelling words that share common letter patterns but have different pronunciations, for example the 'ou' in 'journey', 'your', 'tour', 'sour'

  VCELA326 | Curriculum content | English | Level 5 | Writing | Language

• VCELA335

  Understand how to move beyond making bare assertions and take account of differing perspectives and points of view

  Elaborations

  • recognising that a bare assertion (for example 'It's the best film this year') often needs to be tempered by: using the 'impersonal it' to distance oneself (for example 'It could be that it is the best film this year'); recruiting anonymous support (for example 'It is generally agreed that it is the best film this year.'); indicating a general source of the opinion (for example 'Most critics agree that it is the best film this year.'); specifying the source of the opinion (for example 'David and Margaret both agree that it is the best film this year') and reflecting on the effect of these different choices

  VCELA335 | Curriculum content | English | Level 5 | Speaking and Listening | Language

• VCELA334

  Understand that patterns of language interaction vary across social contexts and types of texts and that they help to signal social roles and relationships

  Elaborations

  • identifying ways in which cultures differ in making and responding to common requests, for example periods of silence, degrees of formality

  VCELA334 | Curriculum content | English | Level 5 | Speaking and Listening | Language

• VCELC141

  Convey and present information about aspects of personal world through prepared texts such as digital presentations, diagrams, dialogues and timelines

  Elaborations

  • constructing a visual, digital or narrative profile of the local community for people arriving from overseas, collecting information from public and community texts, such as flyers, newsletters, advertisements and brochures
  • preparing and giving simple presentations on personal world, for example, a timeline of growth and change Εδώ είμαι δύο χρονών. Εδώ είμαι πέντε χρονών. Πάω στο σχολείο, family celebrations of birthdays/name days and other special occasions
  • presenting the results of a class survey about aspects of personal world such as daily routines, for example, by creating a poster or digital presentation using diagrams, charts or timelines
  • conveying information to others using descriptive language, for example, producing a simple brochure or an advertisement about a city or tourist attraction in Greece or Cyprus, or a food item such as olive oil or mastiha gum
  • preparing a dialogue with a partner about self, for example, Έχεις αδέρφια; Ναι, έχω, εσύ;
  • using graphic organisers to convey information in particular ways, for example, to show priorities (list/table), to compare statistics or ideas (Venn diagram) or to highlight frequency (graph)
  • reporting information, for example, about city and village life, based on own or group research, and supporting the information with photos, illustrations, captions or diagrams

  VCELC141 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Informing

• VCELC142

  Listen to, read and view imaginative spoken, written, digital or multimodal texts and respond by expressing ideas and opinions about the storyline and characters

  Elaborations

  • responding to stories, myths, fables and films, using modelled language to describe themes, characters and actions, for example, Είναι σε βάρκα, είναι σε σπηλιά, είναι τέρας, είναι πόλεμος, ο ήρωας κέρδισε
  • producing storyboards, using digital technologies, to represent key events in different types of imaginative texts, including captions or word bubbles to capture moods or feelings, for example, Μου αρέσει, Δε μου αρέσει
  • introducing and comparing favourite characters in stories, myths, fables and films, listing associated key words or expressions, for example, O Οδυσσέας είναι γενναίος. Η Κίρκη είναι μάγισσα. Φοβάμαι. Είναι φοβερό τέρας.
  • 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, for example, Φοβάμαι, είναι αστείο, γελώ με ...

  VCELC142 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Creating

• VCELC147

  Share experiences of learning and using Greek, in person or online, and reflect on the effect of language learning on own identity

  Elaborations

  • preparing a class profile to exchange with students in Greece or Cyprus online, showing language backgrounds and interests represented in the class, using captions and symbols such as flags and words from different languages
  • exploring the idea of stereotypes associated with languages and identities, and discussing how stereotypes affect attitudes and communication and can be inaccurate
  • exploring how their linguistic and cultural background, for example, languages spoken, key relationships and intercultural experiences, influence their sense of who they are
  • connecting various personal experiences of learning Modern Greek, and describing how learning Greek has influenced own everyday behaviour and language use, for example, using Greek outside the language classroom, playing Greek games, or having lunch at a Greek restaurant and being able to read some of the menu
  • considering whether learning and using Greek impacts on their sense of identity either in or out of the classroom

  VCELC147 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCELC139

  Interact in class activities, using questions, statements and responses to enhance, demonstrate and share understanding

  Elaborations

  • collaborating with peers during individual or group activities, for example, Κοίτα, Άκου, Κάνε το έτσι, Πες το, Τι κάνεις τώρα;
  • checking on progress during learning tasks or activities, using comments and questions such as Κατάλαβες; Εντάξει, Πώς πας; Τελείωσες; Το ξέρω, Το έκανα, εύκολο
  • asking peers politely to do something and responding to requests, for example, giving and receiving things, Ένα μολύβι παρακαλώ, Ορίστε. Ευχαριστώ πολύ. Παρακαλώ. Θα ήθελα ... Μου δίνεις;
  • reflecting on the experience of learning and using Greek, comparing what they can and cannot do, for example, Ξέρω να γράφω, να μιλώ, να μετρώ μέχρι τα 100

  VCELC139 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCELC143

  Create and perform imaginative texts such as stories, skits or rap, using familiar language

  Elaborations

  • producing short scripted plays with teacher support, to perform to class, younger students or the school community
  • creating and performing simple songs, rhymes and rap to teach vocabulary and word patterns to younger Greek language classes
  • creating and using own texts, such as storyboards, digital stories, booklets or board games, based on characters, settings and events from a myth or commonly relayed story, for example, a story based on one of the gods of Olympus, Aesop’s fables, or a fairytale such as Τα τρία γουρουνάκια ...

  VCELC143 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Creating

• VCELC137

  Initiate interactions and exchange information with peers, face-to-face or online, describing opinions and preferences, aspects of daily life, school, friends and hobbies

  Elaborations

  • asking and responding to questions about shared interests, hobbies or friends, for example, Σου αρέσει η μουσική; Είναι ωραία! Πάμε να παίξουμε; Θέλω ..., Είμαι ..., Έχω δύο φίλες
  • sharing experiences and preferences, such as weekend activities and likes/dislikes using set phrases, using online technologies, for example, Το Σάββατο ... Είναι ... Έχει ... Μου αρέσει ... Δε μου αρέσει ...
  • using communication strategies such as adding interjections and common expressions to dialogues, active listening skills, turn-taking cues and requests for clarification or more detail to support the exchange of information, for example, Α, ναι! Πες μου, Λέγε! Γρήγορα, Περίμενε, Γιατί; Σταμάτα. Σοβαρά; Τι λες! Δε νομίζω!
  • comparing routines, interests and hobbies, using language associated with time, sequence and location, for example, Τη Δευτέρα παίζω τέννις, χτες, σήμερα, αύριο θα ..., στο πάρκο, στο σχολείο, στο σπίτι μου

  VCELC137 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCELC138

  Collaborate in group tasks and shared experiences, online or face-to-face, which involve planning, making suggestions and completing transactions, such as hosting a party, working with another class or group or creating and performing a role-play

  Elaborations

  • planning and organising an event, such as inviting a special guest, for example, γιαγιά, to share information with the class about Greek celebrations (βάφτιση, γάμος) or to share a traditional recipe (πίτα)
  • working with another group, for example, by reading books to younger students face-to-face or via the internet, or teaching a skill, such as dyeing eggs, to another class
  • planning and organising an activity such as an excursion or party, using expressions related to place, time and numbers
  • creating displays, presentations or performances for family, friends or the school community to showcase their progress in learning Greek or to promote the learning of Greek language and culture

  VCELC138 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCELC144

  Translate simple texts from Greek to English and vice versa, identifying words and expressions that do not always translate literally and may have more than one meaning

  Elaborations

  • comparing translations of written texts from English into Greek and from Greek into English, such as advertisements, websites, food packaging and menus, and considering how meanings may be interpreted from a different cultural perspective
  • translating simple sentences into Greek, noticing that there is not always word-for-word equivalence when moving between English and Greek or vice versa because of word order or multiple meanings, for example, Κρυώνω, Ζεσταίνομαι, Κάνω μπάνιο, Βρέχει, Ο μπαμπάς μου δεν είναι ψηλός.
  • recognising that some Greek words cannot be translated into English without losing some of the meaning, or cannot be translated using only one word, for example, το φιλότιμο
  • identifying and explaining expressions and idioms in Greek that do not make sense when translated word-for-word, for example, Χρόνια Πολλά, Και του χρόνου , Τα μάτια σου δεκατέσσερα, Καλό χειμώνα!
  • recognising that some words have many different meanings, for example, the multiple meanings of γεια σου (hello, goodbye, cheers, bless you) and είναι (he is, she is, it is, they are, is, are)

  VCELC144 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Translating

• VCELC145

  Create bilingual texts and learning resources, such as signs, notices, games, displays, websites or word banks, for the school community

  Elaborations

  • creating simple bilingual texts in print or digital form for specific audiences, such as school signs for Greek visitors, invitations to parents for class or school events, posters for the school community to advertise an upcoming event, online bilingual story books including text and images for a younger audience, or a bilingual game, such as Snap, using words only
  • creating and posting Greek versions of existing school signs, recognising difference in word order, for example, staffroom, canteen
  • constructing and maintaining a bilingual website for a sister-school or a contact group of young learners of English in a Greek-speaking community
  • creating a word bank which includes words, phrases and common expressions, as a classroom resource to reinforce learning

  VCELC145 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Translating

• VCELC146

  Engage in intercultural experiences, comparing ways of communicating in Australian and Greek-speaking contexts and identifying ways that culture influences language use

  Elaborations

  • exploring how children from Greek-speaking communities may use different words and expressions, and considering why such variations exist (in Australia – κάρο instead of αυτοκίνητο, ρούφι instead of σκεπή, or φλόρι instead of πάτωμα – these are not Greek words and they are used incorrectly, as compared to words such as μπασκετμπολίστας, τενίστας, which are official Greek words)
  • investigating aspects of own language use that reflect own cultural perspective and experiences, for example, using colloquialisms and idioms such as ‘arvo’, ‘g’day’, ‘howzat’, ‘mozzie’
  • reflecting on situations where interactions in Greek have felt awkward or difficult, discussing own reactions and adjustments, for example, kissing on both cheeks
  • considering what linguistic or cultural information they would need to know to visit a school in Greece or Cyprus and discussing adjustments they may need to make in language use and behaviour

  VCELC146 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCELC140

  Obtain, organise and compare information about aspects of daily life and significant events from written, spoken, or digital texts

  Elaborations

  • identifying information in texts, such as conversations, brochures or maps, and sharing this information with others in a different format, for example, presenting a chart of favourite television programs or computer games
  • obtaining information about and comparing seasons and festivals in Greece or Cyprus and Australia, for example, kite flying on Clean Monday, summer holidays in July, Australia Day
  • viewing advertisements on television and in other media, to develop a shared set of vocabulary and expressions to create own advertisements
  • viewing, listening to and reading simple texts about a Greek celebration, and drawing on key points of information to recreate the event as a class

  VCELC140 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Informing

• VCELT328

  Create literary texts using realistic and fantasy settings and characters that draw on the worlds represented in texts students have experienced

  Elaborations

  • using texts with computer-based graphics, animation and 2D qualities, consider how and why particular traits for a character have been chosen

  VCELT328 | Curriculum content | English | Level 5 | Writing | Literature