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• VCEALL559

  Use simple cohesive devices to link spoken text

  Elaborations

  • using some coordinating conjunctions (such as ‘and’, ‘but’) to connect clauses, for example ‘I caught a bus and then walked’
  • using some common subordinating conjunctions (such as ‘after’, ‘because’) to connect clauses, for example ‘After we ate lunch, we played a game’
  • using personal pronouns (such as ‘he’, ‘she’, ‘it’) as cohesive devices to connect ideas in spoken text, for example ‘My friend gave me a present. It was a book’

  VCEALL559 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level C1 | Speaking and Listening | Linguistic Structures and Features

• VCEBC005

  Consider the effect that the consumer and financial decisions of individuals may have on themselves, their family, the broader community and the natural, economic and business environment

  Elaborations

  • exploring how a decision to buy an item affects the family, for example, ‘Did the family have to put off buying another item to have this one?’ or 'Does what my family buys in the supermarket affect what businesses might sell or produce?'
  • explaining the benefits to themselves and their family of having savings and/or a strategy for saving
  • investigating whether buying at the local supermarket helps the local community
  • considering if their actions have an effect on the environment, for example, does choosing to use recycling shopping bags have an effect on the natural environment?

  VCEBC005 | The Humanities | Economics and Business | Levels 5 and 6 | Consumer and Financial Literacy

• VCELT306

  Discuss literary experiences with others, sharing responses and expressing a point of view

  Elaborations

  • sharing and discussing own and others’ understanding of the effects of particular literary techniques on their appreciation of texts
  • drawing comparisons between multiple texts and students’ own experiences. Commenting orally, in written form and in digital reviews on aspects such as: 'Do I recognise this in my own world?'; 'How is this text similar to or different from other texts I’ve read?'; 'How common is it to human experience in the real world?'; 'What new ideas does it bring?'; ’How do they fit with what I believe?'

  VCELT306 | Curriculum content | English | Level 4 | Speaking and Listening | Literature

• VCELT316

  Understand, interpret and experiment with sound devices and imagery, including simile, metaphor and personification, in narratives, shape poetry, songs, anthems and odes

  Elaborations

  • discussing how figurative language including simile and metaphor can make use of a comparison between different things, for example ‘My love is like a red, red rose’, ‘Tyger!, Tyger! burning bright, In the forests of the night’, and how by appealing to the imagination, it provides new ways of looking at the world
  • investigating the qualities of contemporary protest songs, for example those about Indigenous peoples and those about the environment

  VCELT316 | Curriculum content | English | Level 5 | Reading and Viewing | Literature

• VCKOU151

  Reflect on and share their experience when using Korean and when using own language/s, recognising cultural elements that may cause different feelings

  Elaborations

  • reflecting on contexts where cultural elements are embedded in language use in Korean (for example, bowing when saying 안녕하세요?) and comparing this with equivalent contexts and ways of using language in English
  • recognising that 우리 means ‘my’ when used with certain words, for example, 우리 가족, 우리 나라, and sharing their ideas/experience about such use

  VCKOU151 | Languages | Korean | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCZHU014

  Recognise that Chinese is a major community language in Australia

  Elaborations

  • exploring the range of languages spoken in Australia and identifying people in the local community or in the media who speak a different language, for example, ‘My mum’s friend is from China, and she speaks Chinese’
  • discussing why there are different languages spoken by Australian families and by classmates
  • knowing that Chinese is spoken not only in China but also in other areas of the world, including Australia

  VCZHU014 | Languages | Chinese | Second Language Learner | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCZHU074

  Explain differences in intonation, rhythm and sounds when listening to speakers of different ages, genders and social positions

  Elaborations

  • exploring changes in neutral tone and identifying patterns to aid their own pronunciation and flow of expression, for example, the use of neutral tone for the second syllable when it repeats or does not contribute to the meaning of the first syllable (妈妈、孩子)
  • experimenting with tone changes and reflecting on the impact on fluency when speaking, for example: Can I speak more quickly? Do my words sound less forced and more natural?
  • exploring the role of emphasis, stress and rhythm in expressing subtle meanings in interactions

  VCZHU074 | Languages | Chinese | Second Language Learner | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• The Arts | Media Arts: Learning in Media Arts

  In Media Arts students engage with communications technologies and cross-disciplinary art forms to design, produce, distribute and interact with a range of print, audio, screen-based or hybrid artworks. Students explore, view, analyse and participate in media culture from a range of viewpoints...

  Overview material | Media Arts

• VCZHC105

  Reflect on the reactions and experiences of participants (including their own) in interactions and observe how languages is adapted to communicate effectively in unfamiliar contexts

  Elaborations

  • sharing information about their membership of diverse groups and exploring how this is expressed in Chinese, for example, 我和他是同学，我们都在这个学校学习。我的姐姐是澳大利亚国家队的运动员
  • interacting with Chinese-speaking peers to share aspects of their own identities as young Australians, for example, considering: What aspects of my life and identity would Chinese youth find interesting? How do I want to be perceived or understood?
  • identifying how different opinions and perspectives are expressed and how this may be perceived by others, for example, comparing representations of foreigners in 外国人有一些不同的习俗 with 老外都很奇怪
  • interacting with teachers and peers and reflecting on how to respond, for example, what to do when they don’t comprehend words used or meanings expressed by other participants
  • identifying and responding to intended and unintended meanings conveyed in interactions, for example, noticing contradictions between what is being said and the posture, movement, gesture and expression of participants, and asking: How do I interpret participants’ real meaning? Are they just being polite or are their words genuine?
  • reflecting on their own language choices in interactions with Chinese speakers and how these may have been perceived, for example: Was my communication culturally appropriate? Did I adjust my language and body language to help convey my meaning more appropriately and effectively? How can I seem interested when I am not?
  • reflecting on how one’s own cultural values and norms may relate to those of Chinese speakers, for example: What are the values held by Chinese speakers? Which of my own values are non-negotiable? What Chinese values do I feel I should validate and support?
  • examining the use of inclusive language and how ideas are framed, for example, the impact of positive versus negative framing on how meaning is interpreted across languages and cultures, such as 足下留情，小草常青 versus ‘Keep off the grass’
  • considering the role of voice, pitch and pace to encourage involvement of others in interactions and experimenting with modality to empower themselves and others, for example, 你可以 versus 你一定要；我可能 versus 我会
  • exploring the contexts and implications of terms used to identify others, for example, 老外、 华侨、 华裔、 大陆人、 华人、 中国人、 少数民族

  VCZHC105 | Languages | Chinese | Second Language Learner | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• Capabilities | Intercultural Capability: Learning in Intercultural Capability

  The Intercultural capability curriculum focuses on learning about cultural understandings and practices. Students examine, reflect on and challenge assumptions, stereotypes and prejudices and explore how intercultural experiences can influence and change attitudes and beliefs.

  Students apply...

  Overview material | Intercultural Capability

• Chinese - Second Language Learner - F–10 Sequence: Levels 9 and 10 description

  Students engage in cross-cultural communication and reflect on their own experiences in Chinese. They exchange information and ideas and share their life experiences. They use creative and expressive language in narratives to express their imagination.

  Students use Chinese for self-expression,...

  Level description | Languages | Chinese | Second Language Learner | F–10 Sequence

• Critical and Creative Thinking: Foundation to Level 2 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 2, students use and give examples of different kinds of questions. Students generate ideas that are new to them and make choices after considering personal preferences.

  Students identify words that indicate components of a point of view. They use reasons and examples for different...

  Level description | Capabilities | Critical and Creative Thinking | Foundation to Level 2

• Critical and Creative Thinking: Level A achievement standards

  By the end of Level A, students react to significant changes in their environment. Students generate ideas by using their senses to explore the characteristics of everyday objects and make choices between objects.

  Students begin to identify their personal preference and make choices about what...

  Level description | Capabilities | Critical and Creative Thinking | Level A

• Critical and Creative Thinking: Levels 7 and 8 description

  In Levels 7 and 8, the curriculum focuses on developing the knowledge, skills and understanding to analyse thinking and the selection and application of a range of techniques to support effective thinking. Students learn strategies to assist them synthesise their thinking. Students develop an...

  Level description | Capabilities | Critical and Creative Thinking

• English as an Additional Language (EAL) - Pathway C: Late immersion - EAL: Level C4 description

  The Level C4 curriculum supports students to expand their knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to their spoken English in order to make them more autonomous users of language. At this level, students learn to use their expanding vocabulary and knowledge of a broad range of grammatical...

  Level description | English | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Pathway C: Late immersion | EAL

• English: Level 2 achievement standards - Speaking and Listening

  Students listen for particular purposes. They listen for and manipulate sound combinations and rhythmic sound patterns. When discussing their ideas and experiences, students use everyday language features and topic-specific vocabulary. They explain their preferences for aspects of texts using...

  Level description | English | Level 2 | Speaking and Listening

• Health and Physical Education: Level D description

  The Level D curriculum provides the basis for developing knowledge, understanding and skills for students to lead healthy, safe and active lives. Students learn about their strengths and simple actions they can take to keep themselves and their classmates healthy and safe. They learn about major...

  Level description | Health and Physical Education

• Health and Physical Education: Levels 1 and 2 description

  The curriculum for Levels 1 and 2 builds on the learning from Foundation Level and supports students to make decisions to enhance their health, safety and participation in physical activity. The content enables students to explore their own sense of self and the factors that contribute to and...

  Level description | Health and Physical Education

• Intercultural Capability: Levels 3 and 4 description

  In Levels 3 and 4, the curriculum focuses is on developing the knowledge, skills and understandings to enable students to learn about culture relevant to their social world of family, home, school, friends and neighbourhood. This includes cultural practices such as choice of food, clothing or...

  Level description | Capabilities | Intercultural Capability

• Japanese - F–10 Sequence: Foundation to Level 2 description

  Students become familiar with the sound systems of the Japanese language, including pronunciation and rhythm. They learn to pronounce individual sounds and sound combinations. They understand basic word order in simple sentences, indicate affirmative or negative responses, respond to requests,...

  Level description | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence