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• VCRAU033

  Recognise the areas of the world where the language is spoken

  Elaborations

  • identifying which world communities use the language and that the language studied borrows from other languages
  • identifying examples of how the language has influenced Australian English showing awareness of the language as a 'real' language in use in the world and one of multiple languages in the Australian community

  VCRAU033 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCRAU068

  Understand that language is not neutral and that its use reflects cultural ideas, assumptions and perspectives

  Elaborations

  • analysing culture-specific values reflected in the language such as respect for diversity, social justice and social responsibility and comparing these values to those evident in own language and culture
  • analysing the meaning and nuances of culture-specific descriptions
  • recognising that there are culture-specific meanings associated with body language, for example, hands on hips can suggest arrogance and aggression
  • recognising that language and cultural practices are interconnected and that some expressions may have religious connotations, for example, OMG
  • investigating and using language associated with significant cultural practices and events such as celebrations, birthdays, New Year

  VCRAU068 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCRAU099

  Recognise grammatical structures and features in a range of personal, informative and imaginative texts, and notice how these contribute to meaning

  Elaborations

  • analysing the key features of texts such as advertisements, stories, songs and conversations, and comparing these with texts in own language and culture
  • identifying how texts are constructed, such as textual features (for example, salutations in correspondence), grammatical structures (for example, time markers in narratives) and visual cues (for example, images in brochures)
  • comparing the grammar of the language and English, identifying similarities (for example, some sentence constructions) and differences (for example, word order and use of adjectives and verbs)
  • applying knowledge of grammatical rules and context when using dictionaries to support comprehension and creation of texts

  VCRAU099 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCRAU049

  Develop awareness that language use reflects different contexts, purposes and audiences

  Elaborations

  • recognising that there are linguistic choices available to vary the level of politeness in interactions, such as when giving instructions
  • observing how language use reflects respect and social distance, such as making requests with different levels of formality or showing respect for authority figures
  • reflecting on how language varies depending on the situation for example ordering a meal in a fast food restaurant compared with a dine in restaurant

  VCRAU049 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCRAU064

  Develop knowledge of verb rules and how to link and extend ideas by using adverbs, cohesive devices and other elements of grammar

  Elaborations

  • naming a range of animals and describing qualities of people using adjectives of character and appearance
  • identifying people and their occupations
  • describing qualities of things using adjectives
  • indicating quantity
  • identifying things using concrete nouns
  • describing actions using verbs
  • indicating negation
  • referring to the past and future using time indicators
  • seeking information using a range of questions
  • describing frequency using adverbs
  • creating cohesion using conjunctions
  • adding further information using embedded clauses
  • accepting or declining invitations
  • well-wishing
  • comparing and contrasting
  • expressing opinions
  • expressing emotions
  • describing state of actions

  VCRAU064 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCRAU012

  Reproduce the sound and spelling of the letters and recognise that the language is written using the Roman alphabet

  Elaborations

  • imitating pronunciation
  • noticing that statements, commands and questions have different intonations
  • experimenting with sounds and emphasis such as onomatopoeic words related to animal or human sounds

  VCRAU012 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCRAU048

  Develop understanding of how the choice of text type influences the use of grammatical structures and rules

  Elaborations

  • noticing that different text types have a different register, for example, a speech, a dialogue with peers, an email or a letter to someone in authority
  • analysing how different text types use linguistic features to create effects, such as superlatives in advertisements designed to persuade, the imperative in signs designed to advise or prohibit, salutations in emails designed to maintain relationships, and declaratives in announcements designed to inform

  VCRAU048 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCRAU118

  Recognise how the language impacts and is impacted by social, political and cultural changes, such as new information and communication technologies

  Elaborations

  • recognising how and why a language may borrow vocabulary and expressions from other languages, particularly when adopting new products and practices, and the use of texting language for convenience and humour
  • analysing word borrowings in the language
  • understanding that cultures are constantly changing and consist of multiple subcultures with distinctive language practices such as family sayings and teenage slang
  • investigating how the language of texts in public spaces, such as signs and graffiti, can reflect opinions, values and beliefs, including controversial or political ideas

  VCRAU118 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCRAU098

  Develop knowledge of structures and vocabulary for describing people, places and things, such as pronouns, verbs, adjectives, word order and other elements of grammar

  Elaborations

  • identifying people using, for example, terms of address, pronouns and some nouns
  • identifying things and animals using concrete nouns describing the qualities of people, for example, adjectives of character and appearance
  • describing qualities of objects and animals using adjectives
  • indicating quantity using plurals
  • referring to numbers of things using cardinal numbers and things in a sequence using ordinal numbers
  • greeting and farewelling
  • telling others to do something using imperatives
  • indicating possession
  • describing simple actions
  • negating
  • specifying place and location
  • referring to existence/presence
  • giving directions and information about place using prepositions
  • locating events in time and referring to the past and future seeking information and assistance using interrogatives
  • joining ideas using cohesive devices
  • expressing emotion
  • expressing modality
  • comparing things using comparatives and superlatives

  VCRAU098 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCRAU117

  Develop awareness of register, comparing language choices and considering how and why language varies in formality

  Elaborations

  • identifying levels of formality or register of language used in texts and explaining reasons for this, for example, the use of formal language when talking to people in authority to show respect, the use of informal language in commercials to create a sense of familiarity
  • examining variations in language used in face-to-face and written/online communication, particularly noticing colloquial language and how it differs from standard forms
  • making connections between aspects of language use and the identity of participants

  VCRAU117 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCRAU119

  Understand the role of language and culture in shaping and conveying cultural identity including the multiple languages and cultures present in other countries and in Australia

  Elaborations

  • understanding how language reflects specific cultural ideas as well as values, such as deference and respect
  • recognising that cultural values, customs and practices are constantly changing and are evident in language use
  • appreciating that language use can reflect and express cultural identity, that multiple languages exist in many regions of the world and Australia, including Indigenous languages; and that many people are multilingual and value this capability as an integral part of their identity

  VCRAU119 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCRAU063

  Recognise how stress works in the language and the use of intonation

  Elaborations

  • recognising where to place stress in complex sentences
  • reflecting on how intonation affects meaning

  VCRAU063 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCRAU083

  Analyse the ways in which the language varies according to spoken and written forms, cultural context and subcultures

  Elaborations

  • comparing spoken and written texts (for example, spoken and print advertisements, face-to-face conversations and emails) to understand how mode relates to linguistic structures and features, and how this affects meaning
  • analysing examples of colloquial language, such as that used by sub-groups, and comparing these to formal forms
  • understanding how body language varies across cultures, for example, when to raise voice or laugh loudly, or smiling and nodding while listening to people

  VCRAU083 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCRAU051

  Recognise that language and culture are integral to the nature of identity and communication

  Elaborations

  • recognising that texts such as stories have a social and cultural purpose, and comparing values depicted in texts, for example, the moral of a story such as Cinderella as told in English compared with one from the language studied
  • recognising generalisations and stereotypes about cultural groups and noticing that the reality is more complex and varied
  • considering connections between language and culture in own experiences and perspective, such as how own language use reflects cultural practices, for example, participating in outdoor activities such as sports

  VCRAU051 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCRAU114

  Recognise pronunciation of the sounds of the language, and use of rhythm and stress in complex sentences

  Elaborations

  • recognising the sounds of the language and using appropriate intonation
  • recognising and reproducing the rhythm of extended sentences

  VCRAU114 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCRAU084

  Understand the power of language to influence people’s actions, values and beliefs, and appreciate the value of linguistic diversity

  Elaborations

  • analysing texts to understand how language can limit, promote or change actions
  • recognising the purpose of particular texts to impact emotionally on others, for example, by influencing opinions and reactions and in persuasive texts such as advertisements or reviews of a film, concert or fashion
  • analysing the language of social and political messages to explore attitudes, values and beliefs
  • noticing how jargon or specific terms may be used to express membership and identity
  • examining how words, expressions and actions reflect relationships and social hierarchies, for example, showing respect by introducing oneself to the most senior or eldest person first
  • appreciating the social and cultural functions performed by language

  VCRAU084 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCRAU014

  Understand that language is organised as ‘text’, and recognise features of texts such as songs, chants, labels and captions

  Elaborations

  • recognising that sentences have separate parts, observing features of familiar texts such as greetings in a conversation, the chorus in a song, or rhyme in a song/poem
  • understanding that texts have a purpose, for example, recounts are ways of describing past events and greeting cards can convey feelings

  VCRAU014 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Systems of language

• 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

• VCRAU031

  Recognise that texts such as stories, games and conversations have particular features

  Elaborations

  • recognising language features typically associated with texts, for example, the use of imperatives in games and time markers in stories
  • comparing features of different text types, for example, differences in purpose or in the amount and kinds of language in a conversation and a story
  • noticing differences between written and spoken texts (for example, comparing a written story with a spoken version), or comparing how texts within the same mode can differ, for example, a birthday card and an email message

  VCRAU031 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Systems of language

• 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