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• VCARC160

  Create and present imaginative texts, including multimodal and digital texts, such as songs, poems, plays, stories or video clips, involving fictional characters, events and contexts, to entertain different audiences

  Elaborations

  • creating cartoons, plays or short stories to share in class about an imagined experience in their own life or a dream for the future
  • illustrating own imaginative stories in print, visual or digital formats, such as captioned photo stories
  • composing and performing imaginative texts for the school community, through role-plays, raps and video clips, using expressive language and movement to illustrate meaning and to entertain
  • creating modified versions of traditional Arabic stories and films, such as علاء الدين والمصباح السّحري, by introducing new characters or contexts or alternative endings

  VCARC160 | Languages | Arabic | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Creating

• VCDEC160

  Create individual and shared texts about imagined people, places and experiences, to entertain others

  Elaborations

  • creating the next scene, a new character or an alternative ending for imaginative texts such as a story, drama or film script
  • dramatising a text, for example, performing a poem or imagining they are the ‘characters’ in a painting and creating a scenario and dialogue
  • creating texts to entertain younger audiences, such as an ebook, an alphabet or number book, a puppet play or short film depicting an aspect of contemporary teenage life, considering different cultural perspectives and selecting appropriate language, rhythms and images to enrich the listening or visual experience
  • composing and performing short songs with particular themes or for real or imagined occasions, for example, Liebe, Ferien, Freunde

  VCDEC160 | Languages | German | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Creating

• VCITC105

  Create bilingual texts related to experiences in contexts where Italian and Australian realities might differ

  Elaborations

  • creating texts with bilingual captions, such as picture dictionaries and photo stories
  • creating digital texts such as annotated maps or building plans to highlight aspects of culture such as school life, for example, aula magna, bidello/a, mensa, andare a scuola in motorino/in microcar
  • creating captions and labels related to immediate environment (for example, producing bilingual school timetables and signage such as la mensa, il campo sportivo, le scale), and explaining how the translated labels do not necessarily capture differences in worldviews

  VCITC105 | Languages | Italian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Translating

• VCKOC005

  Present ideas and information obtained from different sources in a variety of ways for a different audiences such as listing, tabulating, sequencing or charting information

  Elaborations

  • reporting, orally and in writing, on events in their immediate environments or personal worlds, such as a school/community event, celebration, excursion, or the arrival of a new student, for example, 토니는 아주 재미있어요, 토니는 김치를 안/못 먹어요
  • presenting in the form of graphs or tables information collected from surveys, for example, results from a class survey about likes and dislikes, leisure activities or diets
  • creating texts to present information or ideas to a particular audience, for example, to advertise an event, create a virtual tour of the school or report on a favourite band or type of music
  • describing and classifying aspects of Australian culture for a Korean audience, for example, food/diet, daily life, significant places or cultural practices

  VCKOC005 | Languages | Korean | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCNRC089

  Locate and use key points of information, such as main ideas, specific details and general descriptions from a range of spoken, written and visual texts

  Elaborations

  • reading, viewing or listening to texts, such as a song or poster, and responding to questions
  • obtaining information on a range of topics, such as the life of a student in a place where the language is spoken
  • identifying main ideas and key points of information in texts and using the information in new ways, for example, reading about an annual event in a country where the language is spoken and producing a program
  • identifying key and commonly used expressions in texts and using them in own texts
  • gathering and collating information from sources such as class surveys, and presenting findings to others in digital formats, for example, posters, wall charts, profiles or timelines

  VCNRC089 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCZHC166

  Create narratives that express the everyday experiences of young people, experimenting with dialogue

  Elaborations

  • collaborating to prepare and present short dramatic or humorous performances that reflect situations or experiences drawn from their own Chinese cultural environment, such as generational and cultural differences encountered at home
  • creating songs or jingles to promote products, services or events in imaginative ways
  • creating written and multimodal narrative accounts of the life experiences of major historical figures or characters from literature, for example, 诸葛亮，孔子和他的学生
  • developing skills in drafting and editing own writing, collaborating with others to enhance stylistic and creative features of own written expression

  VCZHC166 | Languages | Chinese | Background Language Learner | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Creating

• VCZHC231

  Use particular language features such as dialogue and imagery in short stories, literary essays and plays to create own imaginative representations of experience

  Elaborations

  • creating texts depicting the experiences of Chinese people in Australia, for example, writing a narrative reflecting a Chinese person’s adjustment to a new life in Australia based on an interview conducted with an older member of the local Chinese community
  • using examples or quotations from traditional literature in their own writing, such as 三人行，必有我师焉 from 《论语·述而》。
  • presenting the experiences of people in different eras, such as women in ancient China, through drama, poetry and literature
  • writing a story of an imagined scenario or an exciting adventure to entertain younger students at school

  VCZHC231 | Languages | Chinese | First Language Learner | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Creating

• VCGRCU013

  Recognise that the language of the ancient Greeks provides insights into their daily lives, ideas, feelings and attitudes

  Elaborations

  • investigating connections between language and significant cultural attitudes, for example, discussing how the terms ἐκκλησία, βουλή, πρυτάνεις, ψήφισμα and the expressions τὶς ἀγορεύειν βούλεται and ἔδοξε τῇ βουλῇ καὶ τῷ δήμῳ relate to the concept of citizenship in ancient Athens
  • understanding the factors, such as language, religion and culture, that unified the Ἕλληνες (Greeks) and set them apart from the βάρβαροι (non-Greeks)
  • exploring and discussing language use that reflects the social structure of the πόλις of Athens, encompassing both city and countryside, for example, citizen classes, metics, slaves, women
  • exploring and discussing references in texts to social structure in Sparta, including the Spartans, perioikoi and helots
  • comparing and contrasting references in texts to family life, social practices and education in Athens and Sparta
  • understanding the importance of religion in ancient Greek society, and its links to festivals and ceremonies, for example, by examining references in texts to worship of the Olympian gods and local heroes, the panhellenic festivals of the Olympic and Pythian Games, or the dramatic performances of the Dionysia in Athens
  • comparing language that reflects the status of men, youths, women and girls in domestic affairs and public life in ancient Athens and Sparta, such as the significance of the terms ἀνδρεία, κύριος, κηδεμών, παρθένος
  • exploring the colloquial language that ancient Greeks used for greetings, or answering questions about daily life, such as χαῖρε/χαίρετε, πῶς ἔχεις/ἔχετε; τὶ ἔστιν;

  VCGRCU013 | Languages | Classical Greek | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCELC004

  Locate and use key points of information, such as main ideas, specific details and general descriptions from a range of spoken, written, visual, digital or multimodal texts

  Elaborations

  • reading, viewing or listening to texts, such as a map, song, poster, email or interactive game and responding to questions, for example, Πού είναι η Σαντορίνη; Τι χρώμα είναι τα ρούχα;
  • obtaining information on a range of topics, such as the life of a student in Greece or Cyprus, for example, Πώς τον/την λένε; Πόσων χρονών είναι;
  • identifying main ideas and key points of information in texts and using the information in new ways, for example, reading about an annual event in Greece or Cyprus and producing a program
  • identifying key and commonly used expressions in texts and using them in own texts, for example, Απίστευτο! Σπουδαίο! Φοβερό! Τέλειο!
  • gathering and collating information from sources such as class surveys, and presenting findings to others in digital formats, for example, posters, wall charts, profiles or timelines

  VCELC004 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCFRC095

  Present information and ideas relating to social worlds and natural environments in spoken, written and digital forms

  Elaborations

  • creating texts to share with a French-speaking audience such as a video or web page to capture and interpret aspects of their personal and social worlds, for example, ‘A day in our life in middle school’; les copains; mon quartier; le weekend
  • creating resources such as posters, pamphlets, websites or journals to present topics related to lifestyles, events or causes, for example, Le Jour de la Terre, Le Clean-Up Day
  • using different modes of presentation to profile significant events, characters or places related to French culture, history or environment
  • describing aspects of their own lifestyles that may interest young learners of their own age in French-speaking environments, for example, surf lifesaving, school camps or excursions, music events

  VCFRC095 | Languages | French | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCLAU012

  Examine the enduring influence of Roman culture on the modern world, by discussing the ancient origins of modern customs, religion, literature and architecture

  Elaborations

  • recognising the ancient origins of national values such as citizenship, liberty, equity and justice
  • exploring ancient connections with daily routines in modern society, such as family life, occupations, schooling, the calendar, and leisure pursuits such as dice, board games
  • tracing Roman customs still used in modern ceremonies, such as weddings and funerals
  • identifying influences from Latin literature on popular culture, for example, Harry Potter, Romeo and Juliet, Percy Jackson, superheroes such as Superman and Hercules
  • exploring connections between ancient and modern music, for example, musical instruments such as the cithara, flutes, drums and contemporary songs composed in Latin, such as Bastille’s Pompeii with Latin lyrics
  • recognising the Roman influence on religion, such as Christian traditions
  • researching elements of Roman engineering and architecture in bridges, aqueducts, amphitheatres, drainage systems and public buildings in Australia and across the world

  VCLAU012 | Languages | Latin | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | The powerful influence of language and culture

• VCZHC164

  Plan and convey key points of information and opinions based on information drawn from a range of sources

  Elaborations

  • engaging with different representations of ideas, comparing perspectives and developing an informed position on issues relevant to their life, for example, 在中国有人说移民澳洲好，因为生活轻松； 也有人说移民澳洲不好，因为没有熟悉的家人朋友。我觉得… 因为…
  • discussing perspectives and comparing experiences and opinions relating to issues such as 独生子女政策, noting how some people focus on positive effects on society while others focus on their own personal experiences of being a 独生子女
  • collaborating to produce multimedia displays to share with readers overseas to provide a local insight into issues such as international students in Australia
  • collating information from personal research and writing reports on issues relevant to young people across cultures, for example, pressure to follow fashions and trends, bullying in schools, and inspirational people

  VCZHC164 | Languages | Chinese | Background Language Learner | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCZHC053

  Engage with imaginative texts, observing how characters, emotions and attitudes are portrayed, express opinions about these aspects of an imagined experience and apply this knowledge in their own performances and texts

  Elaborations

  • identifying how features of performance, including the use of posture, movement, voice, images and sound, are used to convey different emotions and attitudes, for example, 她跑得很快; 音乐听起来很轻快; 森林里很暗; 我很害怕
  • writing a short dialogue about an emotion and performing it in groups
  • expressing and justifying their music preferences, for example 我喜欢这首歌，因为歌词很美
  • producing short performances, for example, a skit about celebrating Spring Festival, a simple lyric for a song about school life, or a rap about being a student of Chinese
  • noticing how emotion is expressed in song, film or poems and discussing its impact on listeners and viewers
  • reflecting on the language, beliefs and values of characters in traditional and modern literature and Chinese popular culture, and comparing different students’ responses to the same story, event, character or place, for example, viewing excerpts from contemporary films and discussing personal responses to and the sociocultural context of the film

  VCZHC053 | Languages | Chinese | Second Language Learner | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Creating

• VCJAC005

  Present factual information about aspects of Japanese and Australian lifestyles in spoken, written and digital forms

  Elaborations

  • creating and presenting a profile of a well-known Japanese or Australian person, including details, for example, とし、かぞく、 and 好(す)きなこと such as 食(た)べもの、スポーツ、 かもく、どうぶつ
  • planning and preparing short spoken, written or digital presentations on aspects of daily life and social/cultural practices in Japan or Australia, such as school, leisure, daily routines, celebrations or festivals, using supporting resources such as sound, images or graphics
  • reporting on events and activities in their immediate environment or personal worlds, such as through a personal blog, digital post, formal speech, diagrams, charts or illustrated schedules, for example, きのう　サッカーの　しあい　でした。わたしの　がっこうの　チームは　かちました。
  • creating a video clip to communicate specific information to a particular audience, such as a visual or virtual introduction to their family or neighbourhood or a glimpse into a week in the life of an Australian teenager for potential exchange student groups
  • creating a comparative report on aspects of Japanese and Australian lifestyles, such as climate, students’ interests or daily routines, using formats such as data displays, charts or graphs to identify similarities and differences, for example, オーストラリア人(じん)は　フットボールが　すき　です。でも、日本人(にほんじん)は　やきゅうが　すき　です。今(いま)　オーストラリアは　秋(あき)　です。でも、日本(にほん)は　春(はる)　です。

  VCJAC005 | Languages | Japanese | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCLAU013

  Recognise that the language of the Romans provides insights into their daily lives, ideas, feelings and attitudes

  Elaborations

  • investigating connections between language and significant cultural attitudes, for example, discussing how the terms civis, libertus, servus relate to rights of citizens
  • exploring and discussing language use that reflects social structure in ancient Rome, for example, pater familias, patronus/cliens relationships, matrona; Julia = daughter of Julius
  • exploring references in texts to life at home, daily bathing, dining and entertainment, such as public spectacles, and discussing the importance of family and social life to the Romans
  • recognising language that reflects the nature and use of private spaces, such as domus, villa, atrium, hortus, insula
  • understanding the importance of religion and festivals in Roman society, for example, by examining references in texts to worship of the Olympian gods, or festivals such as Saturnalia
  • considering the impact of stories about major early Roman heroes on the formation and transmission of Roman values, for example, Cloelia helping the kidnapped girls to escape, Horatius guarding the bridge
  • discussing the influence on Romans of myths and legends, as represented in their literature and visual arts such as sculpture and mosaics, for example, Romulus and Remus, Aeneas, Hercules
  • exploring the colloquial language that Romans used, such as salvete; gratum; licet

  VCLAU013 | Languages | Latin | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCZHC193

  Interact with peers and familiar adults, exchanging opinions and feelings and establishing friendships

  Elaborations

  • exchanging greetings with peers and familiar adults, choosing the appropriate greeting to suit age or position (for example, 您好，老师好) or time of day, for example, 你早，晚安
  • responding to invitations to participate in personal celebrations, including accepting and declining in appropriate ways, for example, 谢谢你的邀请，祝你生日快乐。但是我星期日要…对不起，不能参加你的聚会。希望你玩得高兴
  • sharing personal ideas and opinions on experiences such as home life and routine, school and education, diet and food, travel and leisure, climate and weather, expressing opinions and preferences, and stating reasons to elaborate the message, for example, 我不太喜欢…、我觉得…因为
  • exchanging information and opinions in class dialogue, responding to questions (for example, 你喜欢运动吗？), expressing agreement or disagreement with others’ opinions (for example, 对，我也很喜欢运动。) and ensuring that other participants are included in interaction, for example, 我去过法国，你呢？
  • comparing own experiences to the lives of young people in other Chinese-speaking communities, for example, 我觉得 7:30上学太早。 我不坐地铁上学，我坐公共汽车上学
  • using set phrases to greet, thank, apologise, and ask permission from peers and teacher, for example, 我可以上厕所吗？；谢谢；对不起
  • following teacher’s instructions such as 站起来 or 我们看书 and restating teacher’s instructions to peers when needed (for example, 老师说我们...再…); responding to teacher’s questions with actions or answers, for example, 懂了吗？
  • responding to teacher’s praise (for example, 非常好， 太棒了) or suggestions, for example, 明天做，今天休息
  • participating in a shared blog and exchanging personal information such as name, age, school, year level and nationality with readers from a sister school, for example, 你好，我叫 Ann, 我是澳大利亚的学生
  • responding to correspondence, such as letters from pen pals, including by answering questions, clarifying meaning (for example, 你说你想来澳大利亚， 是吗？), seeking further information (for example, 你想一月来吗？) and addressing requests, for example, 澳大利亚一月是夏天，很热
  • maintaining contact with classmates and recording events in everyday life by keeping a weekly or daily online journal or blog, recording highlights of school or home life and leisure activity (for example, 今天我的足球队又输了，真没劲！ ) or a holiday experience, for example, 袋鼠岛游记
  • composing messages in an appropriate format for text messages, emails and letters, and using appropriate terms of address, for example, 敬爱的王老师 (for a formal letter) or 嘿，小王，最近好吗 (for a casual letter or message)

  VCZHC193 | Languages | Chinese | Background Language Learner | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCARC158

  Present information to describe, compare and report on ideas and experiences in print, digital and multimodal formats selected to suit audience and purpose

  Elaborations

  • conveying information in texts such as notices and newspaper announcements to inform others about an issue of interest or an upcoming event, for example,

    إعلان هام؛ تحتفل الجالية العربية بعيد الأم في إحتفال كبير في الحديقة العامة يوم السبت القادم؛ الدكتورة ريم ستلقي محاضرة عن الشباب والمستقبل في الجامعة

  • presenting views on topics related to personal experiences in texts such as blogs, emails and speeches, for particular purposes and audiences
  • organising information and presenting it to an Arabic-speaking audience, for example, creating a visual presentation comparing cultural aspects of life at school and at home for young Arabic speakers or a video recording of a cooking demonstration for their classmates
  • reporting on own and others’ experiences, such as holiday trips or a school camp, in a text such as a digital presentation, and comparing own experiences with others’, using expressions such as

    بالنسبة لي، الرحلة كانت ممتعة بينما غالبية تلاميذ الصف شعروا بالملل؛ بالرّغم من الساعات الطويلة التي قضيناها في الطريق؛ إلا أنني لم أشعر بالتعب لكنّ أصدقائي كانوا متعبين جداً

  VCARC158 | Languages | Arabic | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCDEC154

  Initiate and participate in interactions with peers and adults to discuss and exchange views and experiences

  Elaborations

  • discussing and giving opinions on various topics such as school life, neighbourhood, entertainment, sport and leisure, for example, Hast du ein Lieblingsfach? Ja, ich mag Deutsch. Wie findest du Mathe? Ich finde Sozi interessant. Und du? Ich wohne gern auf dem Land. Es gibt in der Nähe einen Fluβ und einen Fußballplatz. Leider haben wir kein Kino. Gibt es einen Supermarkt, wo du wohnst?
  • recounting events and describing activities and personal experiences, for example, Gestern Abend hat Karly bei The Voice gewonnen. Hast du sie gesehen? Wir sind in den Ferien zum Strand gefahren.
  • communicating in face-to-face or online guided discussions with peers and German-speaking contacts to seek or share information and ideas about social, cultural and environmental issues, for example, Was recyceln Sie, Herr Meier?

  VCDEC154 | Languages | German | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCDEC158

  Convey information and ideas on different topics, issues and events, describing and comparing views, perspectives and experiences, and using modes of presentation to suit different audiences

  Elaborations

  • presenting information and ideas using language appropriate to text type and topics or themes, such as using reflective language in diary and journal entries, persuasive language in advertisements, emotive images and captions to highlight issues such as Kinderrechte, or rap rhythms and punchlines to engage with controversial ideas or provoke reactions
  • contrasting aspects of everyday life past and present, for example, Heute haben wir Twitter und Facebook. Damals gab es nur die Post.
  • organising and presenting information to raise awareness or invite action in relation to social or community issues, using multimodal forms of presentation such as sound and visual images or websites with hyperlinks
  • classifying information obtained from different print and electronic resources in a shared database of categories, themes and genres, showing relationships between ideas, topics and key vocabulary
  • combining modes of presentation such as displays, videos or music to compare social and cultural themes, for example, Australien und Asien/Deutschland und Europa im 21. Jahrhundert

  VCDEC158 | Languages | German | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCFRC093

  Participate in classroom routines and interactions by following instructions, asking and answering questions, and requesting help or permission

  Elaborations

  • asking and answering questions (for example, qu’est-ce que c’est? c’est… ce sont…), and requesting clarification or permission, for example, j’ai une question, comment dit-on…? comment ça s’écrit…?
  • requesting information, explanation or help, for example, pouvez-vous répéter plus lentement s’il vous plaît? qu’est-ce que cela veut dire? je peux recommencer?
  • responding to directions or requests, for example, cliquez sur l’image du chȃteau, choisissez la forme négative
  • discussing aspects of school and social life and responding to each other’s contributions, for example, c’est génial! c’est une bonne idée; ah non, je ne suis pas d’accord
  • using active-listening and turn-taking strategies, for example, et toi, tu es d’accord?… à moi maintenant!

  VCFRC093 | Languages | French | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising