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• VCELC180

  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 Greek, and communication misunderstandings and breakdowns, discussing repair and recovery strategies and insights gained
  • reflecting on gestures, intonation patterns and facial expressions that are different in Greek, and recognising how some could be adopted in other contexts and situations
  • exchanging correspondence online/digitally with peers in Greek-speaking communities 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 Greek speakers, for example, keeping a record of required modifications for intercultural experiences
  • sharing responsibility for modifying language and behaviours through providing feedback to other learners

  VCELC180 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• 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

• VCELC024

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

  Elaborations

  • accessing texts, such as songs, films and digital/online texts, 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, for example, Η παρέα μου, or using other devices such as alliteration or similes and metaphors
  • composing and presenting texts, using verbal and non-verbal expressions, for example, creating and presenting an imaginary character living during the period of the Greek Revolution
  • creating a range of texts to entertain particular audiences, for example, children’s digital books, songs, cartoons and video clips suitable for younger learners of Greek

  VCELC024 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCELC113

  Describe aspects of self, such as family, school/class and language/s, recognising how these are part of one’s identity

  Elaborations

  • identifying self as belonging to family, class or peer groups and representing these relationships through drawing pictures or adding captions to photos, for example, Εγώ, Είμαι έξι, Να η οικογένειά μου, Να η φίλη μου, Να ο σκύλος μου, Τον λένε Φρίξο
  • identifying languages they speak or are learning or with which they are familiar and stating with whom they speak these languages
  • recognising own use of words, expressions or behaviours that make them who they are, such as words from different languages, ways of celebrating or communicating that may not be familiar to other people
  • identifying how cultural symbols reflect identity, such as flags, national costumes, the owl as a symbol of education, famous buildings and treasures, national emblems, sporting emblems/jerseys, and reflecting on own identity

  VCELC113 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCELC157

  Obtain and interpret information from a range of spoken, written, print or digital texts related to topics of interest such as leisure, food and diet, entertainment and special occasions

  Elaborations

  • collecting information from a range of texts, such as advertisements, signs, announcements, maps and recipes, identifying context, purpose and audience
  • comparing information from different texts such as a diary entry, song or invitation, about special occasions, evaluating information and discussing culture-specific terms and representations (Να ζήσεις! Χρόνια πολλά)
  • using print and online resources such as dictionaries and grammar references to support understanding of texts
  • summarising information and viewpoints in a range of texts, using tools such as guided note taking
  • accessing print and digital texts, such as invitations, cards and messages, summarising main ideas and key information and responding to them, for example, Ευχαριστώ για το μήνυμα, Θα είμαι εκεί στις εφτά

  VCELC157 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCELC001

  Interact with peers and teacher to exchange information and opinions about self, family, friends and interests, and express feelings, likes and dislikes

  Elaborations

  • engaging in conversations face-to-face or online, with peers and teacher, to exchange information about themselves, their family and friends
  • introducing self and others in real and imagined situations, for example, Αυτή είναι η μαμά μου, kissing on both cheeks when appropriate, and using the singular and plural form for example. Πώς σε / σας λένε;
  • expressing opinions and describing and exchanging information about interests, for example, leisure activities, using modelled language, for example, Παίζω μπάσκετ. Σου αρέσει η μουσική;
  • expressing likes and dislikes in classroom and school ground conversations, for example, M’ αρέσει/ Δε μ’ αρέσει η τσάντα
  • expressing how they are feeling, for example, Είμαι καλά, έτσι κι έτσι, πολύ καλά

  VCELC001 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCELC155

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

  Elaborations

  • participating in decision-making scenarios, for example, planning to go to a celebration of Apokries, or making arrangements to attend a Greek film festival, agreeing or disagreeing with ideas and suggestions, for example, Eγώ θα ντυθώ παλιάτσος, Να βρεθούμε έξω από το κινηματογράφο στις εφτά, Θα φάμε έξω.
  • participating in the collaborative planning of real or simulated class events, such as a trip to the local market to buy food for a special occasion, hosting students visiting the school on an exchange program, giving a community performance, for example, Τι θα πρέπει να πάρουμε μαζί μας για το ταξίδι στην Ελλάδα; Τι θα πρέπει να ψωνίσουμε για τη γιορτή; or arranging an online meeting with sister-school students in Greece or Cyprus and discussing how the interaction will be organised, for example, Να επικοινωνήσουμε αύριο με το σχολείο μας στην Ελλάδα με το διαδίκτυο;
  • describing plans and arrangements, giving suggestions and reasons for own preferences, and negotiating outcomes, for example, Πάμε να παίξουμε ποδόσφαιρο;/ Πάμε για ποδόσφαιρο; Όχι, προτιμώ να πάμε σινεμά, γιατί βρέχει
  • transacting and negotiating in real or simulated situations, such as comparing similar offers for goods on online Greek language internet sites and discussing preferences and prices, for example, Tο ξενοδοχείο αυτό προσφέρει άνετα δωμάτια σε καλύτερες τιμές, Βρήκα μια μεγάλη και ελαφριά βαλίτσα γαι το ταξίδι μας

  VCELC155 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCELC171

  Initiate, sustain and extend interactions by exchanging experiences, seeking and giving advice, and discussing aspirations and relationships

  Elaborations

  • sustaining interactions with others by acknowledging, asking for repetition or clarification or questioning further, for example, Συγγνώμη, δεν καταλαβαίνω. Τι είπατε; and responding appropriately, for example, όπως έλεγα πριν, σίγουρα ...
  • interviewing peers to extract information on and evaluate views about aspects of life such as school, future aspirations and relationships, and discussing as a class the major themes and concerns that emerge, for example, Τι γνώμη έχετε για τη σχολική στολή; Τι θέλεις να κάνεις όταν τελειώσεις το σχολείο; Ποιες είναι οι φιλοδοξίες σου για το μέλλον;
  • sharing opinions with peers about events and interests, and incorporating language to express emotions and responses such as approval, gratitude, regret and appreciation, for example, Ωραία! Σε/σας ευχαριστώ, Λυπάμαι / δυστυχώς, Δεν μπορώ, Σύμφωνοι
  • exchanging information with peers in Greece or Cyprus, such as through letters, emails or online discussions, about aspects of school, youth lifestyle and social issues, using comparisons when expressing thoughts and ideas, for example, Τι κάνεις τον ελεύθερο χρόνο σου; Πόσο διαρκούν οι διακοπές σας; Πιστεύεις ότι είναι καλύτερα να ... Πώς διασκεδάζουν οι νέοι;

  VCELC171 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising