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• VCEALL360

  Identify informative, imaginative and persuasive texts when reading texts or listening to texts read aloud

  Elaborations

  • identifying, sequencing and labelling structural elements of the text such as sections, headings or images
  • identifying characteristics of the language of the text, such as use of personal or technical language, or features of intonation and emphasis

  VCEALL360 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level B2 | Reading and Viewing | Linguistic Structures and Features

• VCEALL387

  Use heading and text formats appropriate to the task

  Elaborations

  • using headings to group information in a report, for example ‘Description’, ‘Habitat’, ‘Diet’ for a report on an animal
  • creating a storyboard with images in sequence and text written underneath the relevant image

  VCEALL387 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level B2 | Writing | Linguistic Structures and Features

• VCEALL748

  Sustain complex ideas and information in coherent spoken texts, taking account of audience and purpose

  Elaborations

  • understanding and applying organisational features of a range of spoken texts, such as reports, persuasive texts, multimodal presentations
  • presenting a logical sequence of information in prepared and impromptu spoken texts

  VCEALL748 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level C4 | Speaking and Listening | Linguistic Structures and Features

• VCEALL128

  Read familiar phrases and sentences with fluency

  Elaborations

  • reading fluently frequently heard phrases, such as ‘and then’, ‘and he said’
  • sequencing words or phrases in a familiar sentence
  • reading sentences with fluency after rehearsal

  VCEALL128 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level A2 | Reading and Viewing | Linguistic Structures and Features

• English as an Additional Language (EAL) - Pathway A: Early immersion - EAL: Level B2 achievement standards - Speaking and Listening

  At Level B2 students communicate and learn English in predictable social and learning situations, understanding some de-contextualised English and expressing simple messages in basic English. They negotiate simple transactions and ask and answer basic questions on familiar topics, using familiar...

  Level description | English | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Pathway A: Early immersion | EAL | Level B2 | Speaking and Listening

• English as an Additional Language (EAL) - Pathway A: Early immersion - EAL: Level BL achievement standards - Writing

  At Level BL students communicate their ideas and experiences simply through written, drawn, copied or dictated texts. They contribute to whole-class or small-group shared writing activities. They demonstrate an early awareness that written texts in English are presented according to certain conventions...

  Level description | English | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Pathway A: Early immersion | EAL | Level BL | Writing

• English as an Additional Language (EAL) - Pathway A: Early immersion - EAL: Level C2 achievement standards - Reading and Viewing

  At Level C2 students read and comprehend a range of short, familiar fictional and factual texts and, when well supported, some unfamiliar texts. These texts may be print or digital texts, including handwritten, visual, multimodal and interactive texts.

  Students show some comprehension beyond...

  Level description | English | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Pathway A: Early immersion | EAL | Level C2 | Reading and Viewing

• English as an Additional Language (EAL) - Pathway B: Mid immersion - EAL: Level B3 description

  The Level B3 curriculum provides opportunities to enhance students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to their spoken English. Students learn to respond to and use English appropriately in a wide range of contexts. The curriculum focuses on pronunciation, stress and intonation in...

  Level description | English | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Pathway B: Mid immersion | EAL

• VCEALA593

  Participate in shared or modelled writing activities

  Elaborations

  • participating in a range of shared writing activities, such as joint construction of a text, sequencing sentences in a group, peer editing
  • suggesting new ideas that relate to the topic being discussed
  • applying knowledge of vocabulary and grammar to suggest edits to shared texts

  VCEALA593 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level C1 | Writing | Cultural and Plurilingual Awareness

• VCEALA458

  Present work appropriately for purpose and audience

  Elaborations

  • selecting, with guidance, an appropriate text type for the purpose and audience
  • following a clear organisational structure for the text, with ideas communicated and connected in a logical sequence
  • using appropriate vocabulary and expression to communicate the topic to the intended audience

  VCEALA458 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level B3 | Writing | Cultural and Plurilingual Awareness

• VCEALA299

  Write using language that largely reflects features of spoken language

  Elaborations

  • using spoken-like language structures based on familiar contexts and interactions, such as simple sentences about personal topics, or long compound sentences listing a series of events
  • following simple spoken text structures, such as events in chronological sequence

  VCEALA299 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level B1 | Writing | Cultural and Plurilingual Awareness

• VCEALA431

  Understand the connection between text purpose and structure

  Elaborations

  • sorting and sequencing labels for the stages of different learnt texts, such as procedures and explanations
  • completing a table or Venn diagram to compare the features of two text types, for example a narrative and a blog

  VCEALA431 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level B3 | Reading and Viewing | Cultural and Plurilingual Awareness

• VCEALA382

  Draft a piece of writing focusing on meaning, and revise after rereading or discussion

  Elaborations

  • drafting based on a plan showing text organisation and sequence of ideas
  • reading aloud to self or partner to check meaning and comprehensibility
  • adding or deleting ideas, and correcting simple errors in spelling and punctuation after rereading or discussion with peers or teacher

  VCEALA382 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level B2 | Writing | Cultural and Plurilingual Awareness

• VCEALC453

  Write narrative texts that maintain a cohesive storyline and characterisation

  Elaborations

  • using a template or model text to write a text that follows a narrative structure
  • constructing a cohesive storyline through the development of a sequence of events and characters
  • creating or adapting a narrative in print or digital form, including visual or multimodal forms

  VCEALC453 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level B3 | Writing | Communication

• VCEALC347

  Acquire information from different types of visual representations in text

  Elaborations

  • locating a cell on a table, using row and column headings
  • using diagrams, graphs or pictures to help interpret meaning in a written text
  • sequencing written descriptions to match a series of diagrams

  VCEALC347 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level B2 | Reading and Viewing | Communication

• VCEALC616

  Present a short, prepared formal talk on a researched topic, using notes and props

  Elaborations

  • structuring the talk clearly using elements such as an introduction, sequenced content, conclusion
  • attending to features of speech such as pronunciation, pace, intonation, emphasis, body language
  • preparing and using notes and props, such as a photo or treasured personal object, to enhance a presentation

  VCEALC616 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level C2 | Speaking and Listening | Communication

• VCEALC327

  Recall and retell a simple story such as a recount, legend or fairytale

  Elaborations

  • learning the content and sequence of a story through storytelling, reading or viewing in home language or English, and retelling in English
  • using conventions of story texts, such as ‘Once upon a time’
  • controlling pronunciation, intonation and emphasis to contribute to engaging storytelling

  VCEALC327 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level B2 | Speaking and Listening | Communication

• VCEALC677

  Listen for specific information, using question, preview and prediction strategies

  Elaborations

  • identifying key words based on learnt vocabulary and words used in questions
  • using support materials such as questions or print text excerpts to identify key words and sequence of information

  VCEALC677 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level C3 | Speaking and Listening | Communication

• VCEALC298

  Write simple imaginative or personal texts modelled on familiar forms and repetitive patterns

  Elaborations

  • following the structure of model texts, such as the use of a greeting, sequence of events and reflection in a diary
  • writing imaginative texts adapted from or in response to classroom texts, for example a story with an alternative setting or ending

  VCEALC298 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level B1 | Writing | Communication

• VCEALC406

  Understand a new topic delivered with extensive contextual and teacher support

  Elaborations

  • making links between the spoken information, written text and visual support to understand connections between ideas in the topic
  • paraphrasing or briefly explaining the topic, using key words and sequencing ideas to reflect the lesson

  VCEALC406 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level B3 | Speaking and Listening | Communication