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• VCRAU081

  Analyse complex noun and verb forms, and recognise sentence structures and elements of grammar

  Elaborations

  • describing people and things using, for example:
    • a range of noun forms
    • acronyms and abbreviations
    • indicators of groups or plurals
    • terms of address
    • classifiers
  • describing the qualities of people and things using, for example:
    • adjectives
    • comparatives and superlatives
  • referring to abstract ideas
  • indicating action using, for example:
    • the verb system
    • adverbs as modifiers
  • referring to the past, present and future, and relating events in time using adverbs
  • contrasting ideas using conjunctions
  • indicating register using colloquial and formal language
  • expressing opinions
  • influencing others by persuading using superlatives, encouraging and advising
  • evaluating
  • expressing imagination by using imagery, metaphor and simile
  • using idiomatic language and proverbs
  • maintaining interaction using rhetorical devices and verbal fillers
  • expressing emphasis

  VCRAU081 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCRAU047

  Understand how to use prepositions, and continue to expand knowledge of verbs and vocabulary

  Elaborations

  • referring to people and things using pronouns and concrete nouns, such as those related to food and drink and indicating possession
  • describing locations
  • describing actions using verbs
  • knowing how to direct others using imperatives and invite others using polite forms
  • seeking information and explanation using question words
  • describing character and qualities using adjectives
  • indicating location in time and place
  • describing frequency using adverbs
  • creating cohesion using conjunctions
  • expressing reactions with exclamations
  • comparing and evaluating using comparatives and superlatives

  VCRAU047 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCRAC104

  Interact with others to make decisions and solve problems when making plans or obtaining goods or services

  Elaborations

  • arranging social events by planning, negotiating and deciding with peers, and creating associated texts such as invitations and posters, for example, planning a class party, a meal or activities for languages week
  • planning and completing tasks involving authentic or simulated transactions, such as planning a holiday, purchasing goods, making a recipe, or texting a friend to send photos of a recent event
  • participating in scenarios related to travelling or living overseas, for example, living with a host family, seeking medical treatment, purchasing souvenirs or using transport
  • applying for services or opportunities such as student exchange programs, scholarships or fundraising, and explaining reasons for doing so

  VCRAC104 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCRAU115

  Develop knowledge of vocabulary and grammatical structures to extend meanings, such as cohesive devices and sentence construction

  Elaborations

  • identifying people by pronouns or titles and nicknames
  • describing the qualities of people using adjectives of character
  • indicating possibility
  • specifying what is being referred to
  • understanding embedded clauses
  • indicating equivalence
  • indicating action
  • relating position
  • comparing things using comparatives and superlatives
  • seeking information using interrogatives and question forms
  • requesting that others do something
  • excusing and apologising
  • giving advice
  • showing empathy and well-wishing
  • giving opinions
  • contrasting two ideas using conjunctions
  • referring to abstract ideas
  • referring to events and time using frequency markers and time indicators

  VCRAU115 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCRAC035

  Interact with peers to describe aspects of daily life, school, friends and pastimes

  Elaborations

  • giving opinions about aspects of the students' personal world such as likes and dislikes, interests and leisure activities
  • describing significant people such as family members, friends and teachers, their relationship, physical appearance and characteristics/qualities
  • recounting experiences with family and friends
  • sustaining interactions with others by using strategies such as asking questions

  VCRAC035 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCRAC038

  Locate, classify and compare factual information from texts about aspects of daily life and significant events across cultures

  Elaborations

  • identifying information in texts such as advertisements, conversations, brochures and announcements, and sharing this information with others in another format, for example, presenting a chart of favourite television programs or computer games
  • reading texts and extracting key points about an issue or topic (such as housing, living in the city or a rural area, types of activities for young people and their daily routines), and discussing information with peers
  • reading, viewing and listening to texts to research information about concepts related to other curriculum areas
  • identifying and comparing perspectives about information in spoken and written texts

  VCRAC038 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Informing

• VCRAC058

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

  Elaborations

  • creating texts to entertain peers and younger audiences, for example, digital big books, short films with subtitles, comics, plays, posters for a film or websites for a fan club
  • creating the next scene, a new character or an alternative ending for fiction texts in the language such as a story, drama or film script
  • participating in spontaneous plays based on scenarios such as meeting a favourite celebrity, appearing on a television show or living in a past era
  • composing simple songs, jingles, posters and advertisements for real and imaginary situations or products

  VCRAC058 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Creating

• VCRAC075

  Create a variety of imaginative texts to express ideas, attitudes and values, for a range of audiences

  Elaborations

  • creating texts such as a photo story, play, cartoon or movie with voiceovers or subtitles to entertain peers, including experimenting with humour
  • creating and performing texts such as songs and raps, including in multimedia form, to express emotions and attitudes towards a particular social issue or event
  • writing and performing a script or dramatic episode such as a detective story, mystery or adventure

  VCRAC075 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages: Scope and Sequence

  The curriculum sets out what students are expected to learn and is designed as a continuum of learning. The curriculum is being presented in a scope and sequence chart to support teachers to easily see the progression and assist in planning teaching and learning programs to meet the diverse needs...

  Overview material | Roman Alphabet Languages

• Roman Alphabet Languages - F–10 Sequence: Levels 7 and 8 description

  Students interact using the language in classroom routines and communicative tasks. They give presentations and participate in dialogues, with preparation and some support, such as cue cards. They respond to short texts, locating specific details and meaning. Students extend the range and quality...

  Level description | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence

• Roman Alphabet Languages - F–10 Sequence: Levels 9 and 10 description

  Students engage with a range of texts in the language. They participate individually and in groups in tasks and experiences, such as corresponding with peers, reviewing a video clip or planning an excursion. They participate in presentations, conversations, narration and interviews, sometimes...

  Level description | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence

• VCRAC086

  Interact with peers and teacher to exchange information and opinions about self, friends and family, pastimes, special occasions and the immediate environment

  Elaborations

  • exchanging personal details such as name, age, address, school, abilities and interests, ethnicity, religion and language(s) spoken
  • describing and comparing aspects of personal world such as home and family, teachers and school, interests and friends
  • recounting significant or special events and comparing these to similar events for teenage speakers of the language, for example, birthdays, holidays, celebrations or sporting events
  • interacting with peers to express likes, dislikes and preferences, and to exchange and explain opinions
  • participating in class activities such as games using the language to interact

  VCRAC086 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• Roman Alphabet Languages - F–10 Sequence: Levels 3 and 4 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 4, students engage in classroom routines and structured interactions with teachers and peers. They reproduce a range of the sounds of the language. Students follow instructions, make requests and respond with actions. They respond to questions, often by using a simple phrase...

  Level description | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4

• VCRAC103

  Share personal opinions and experiences with peers, comparing aspects of teenage life

  Elaborations

  • interacting with peers to share experiences of and opinions about teenage life, such as responsibilities, relationships and aspirations
  • exchanging with peers aspects of own identity and personal world, for example, describing significant events such as a recent party, childhood holidays, school highlights, influential figures or milestones
  • developing relationships with peers by exchanging views and expressing empathy and well-wishes, for example, describing views of particular people or events, wishing others well, and experimenting with informal language where appropriate
  • debating issues and discussing personal views on topics such as education, relationships, environment, sustainability, employment, self-image, health and music
  • participating in conversations, using strategies to sustain interactions, such as asking for repetition, clarification or confirmation, and inviting further exchange

  VCRAC103 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCRAC090

  Present factual information and ideas about aspects of language and culture in oral, written and multimodal form

  Elaborations

  • reporting, orally and in writing, on events in their immediate environment or personal world, for example, a school/community event, celebration or excursion, or a new student
  • creating texts to present information or ideas to an audience, for example, advertise an event, create a virtual tour of the school, report on a favourite band or type of music
  • describing an aspect of Australian culture for an audience of speakers of the language being learned, for example, food/diet, daily life, a significant place or cultural practice
  • preparing presentations about aspects of daily life and practices in a region where the language is spoken, such as school, leisure, entertainment, diet or education

  VCRAC090 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages: Resources

  A range of resources to assist with implementing the Victorian Curriculum F – 10 are available. Please visit the following websites to access these resources (links open in a new window):

  • Victorian Curriculum F – 10 Resources and Support (VCAA)

  Includes general advice and information...

  Overview material | Roman Alphabet Languages

• Roman Alphabet Languages - 7–10 Sequence: Levels 9 and 10 description

  Students engage with a range of texts in the language. They need opportunities for both prepared and spontaneous language use, such as giving presentations, using captions and visual supports. Students interact with others in, for example, conversations, interviews and correspondence, and in shared...

  Level description | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence

• VCRAU116

  Develop understanding of textual conventions and how they shape meaning and influence responses

  Elaborations

  • analysing how texts are constructed, including cohesive devices such as conjunctions and coherence devices such as time markers
  • examining language structures and features used in a range of texts for communicative effect, for example, to persuade, amuse, ridicule, sympathise, challenge, include or exclude, offend or forgive
  • using literary devices to enhance ideas and expression in imaginative texts
  • analysing and comparing textual features across cultures
  • understanding the prevalence of acronyms and their use for convenience

  VCRAU116 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCRAU016

  Develop awareness that languages borrow from each other

  Elaborations

  • knowing that both languages use the same alphabet
  • recognising that many languages borrow words from English and that English borrows many words from other languages
  • keeping a class record of words in the language that are borrowed from other languages, including loan words from Aboriginal languages and Torres Strait Islander languages

  VCRAU016 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• Roman Alphabet Languages - F–10 Sequence: Levels 9 and 10 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 10, students use the language to communicate with teachers, peers and others in a range of settings and for a range of purposes. They pronounce the sounds of the language accurately and use stress to create fluency in sentences. Students use and respond to open-ended questions...

  Level description | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10