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• VCNRC112

  Interact with speakers of the language being studied and resources, recognising that intercultural communication involves shared responsibility for communication

  Elaborations

  • interacting with language speakers, for example, with students from a sister school, reflecting on how language choices might be interpreted by language speakers and making adjustments to convey intended meaning
  • sharing language and cultural experiences with peers and others, for example, reporting on in-country experience, and exploring the reciprocal nature of intercultural communication
  • reflecting on incidents and repair strategies outlined in discussions and journals using the language when, for example, encountering misunderstandings in communication
  • examining reactions to different perceptions and expectations around same and different cultural practices in the Australian and contexts from the language being studied

  VCNRC112 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCNRC021

  Locate key information about everyday contexts and routines from written, spoken and visual texts

  Elaborations

  • surveying classmates regarding their likes, interests, routines and activities, and tabulating the results, for example, in birthday charts or graphs
  • reading profiles and stories in print and digital form about people and animals, and creating a display with names and short descriptions
  • locating information relating to school activities in a country where the language is spoken for example, from a sister school, and comparing with own daily schedule/routine
  • identifying points of information in short spoken texts with some unfamiliar language, for example, some items on a recorded shopping list

  VCNRC021 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Informing

• VCNRC056

  Convey and present information and ideas on a range of topics in different types of texts and in a variety of modes

  Elaborations

  • presenting information on a variety of topics for a range of purposes and audiences
  • presenting findings from interviews with peers in own class or in language classes and settings, using formats such as profile posters, charts and timelines
  • summarising and conveying the main points of texts, deducing the meaning of some unknown words and phrases, and identifying known cultural references, images and other content which contribute to the overall meaning
  • organising and presenting information for an audience who speak the language, for example, a web page describing and explaining leisure activities of young people in Australia
  • reporting in either a journal/diary entry or article for a school magazine on own and others’ experiences of events such as a concert, school camp, excursion or new educational computer game

  VCNRC056 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCNRC060

  Create texts in the language being studied and English, such as menus, posters or brochures on the same theme or event, and provide subtitles, captions or commentaries in either language to assist meaning

  Elaborations

  • working individually and collaboratively to create bilingual resources for the home and school environments, such as glossaries, signage, recipes and menus
  • creating English subtitles, footnotes, captions or commentaries for texts such as brochures, video clips, or advertisements that inform the school community about aspects of the culture of the target language
  • creating glossaries, tourist brochures or itineraries for English-speaking travellers to countries where the language is spoken including and explaining key words, phrases and protocol
  • creating vocabulary lists and annotated cultural explanations for target language-speaking visitors to events such as Australian sports days or family events, explaining culturally specific elements, for example, Australian Rules Football Final, Anzac Day, Harmony Day, BBQ

  VCNRC060 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Translating

• VCNRC106

  Obtain, analyse and use information from a range of spoken, written, digital and visual texts, identifying and comparing perspectives on social and cultural issues

  Elaborations

  • listening to, reading or viewing a range of texts, for example, a recount of a celebration, and identifying cultural use of language
  • compiling and comparing perspectives on social and cultural issues in communities that speak the language being studied, such as comparing attitudes to sport
  • identifying different perspectives in a range of texts that relate to social and cultural issues such as special occasions, and associated greetings
  • exploring and gathering information on a range of cultural practices through a variety of sources, for example, excerpts from a song

  VCNRC106 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCNRC025

  Translate and interpret words, phrases and sentences used in familiar environments such as school and home, recognising how they may have similar or different meanings to words in English or other known languages

  Elaborations

  • playing matching games with word cards, for example, days of the week, months, seasons or vocabulary associated with weather
  • translating simple sentences, such as requests in the classroom, to understand the gist, noticing how meaning changes when translating into English
  • translating signs or phrases in familiar contexts into English, for example, street signs, addresses, food labels, noting that some signs and symbols are universal, for example, the ‘stop’ sign

  VCNRC025 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Translating

• VCNRC110

  Translate and interpret a range of community and social media texts such as posters, advertisements and blogs, identifying and explaining words or expressions of specific cultural significance

  Elaborations

  • examining and interpreting idiomatic expressions including expressions which cannot be translated literally
  • examining culturally specific terms and developing appropriate explanations for them and discussing possible equivalent terms in English
  • discussing colloquial language use in Australia and comparing this with expressions from the language being studied, and exploring this in relation to culture
  • translating public signs, notices and slogans comparing each other’s versions and considering reasons for any similarities or differences

  VCNRC110 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating

• VCNRC008

  Translate familiar words or phrases using visual cues or word lists, explaining the meaning of particular words or expressions

  Elaborations

  • comparing words and phrases in the language and in other known languages, observing similarities or differences in terms, for example, the word for ‘mum’ is similar in many languages
  • making comparisons between words in the language and English words, noticing similarities
  • demonstrating to others the ways in which people who speak the language greet each other verbally and non-verbally

  VCNRC008 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Translating

• VCNRC090

  Use spoken, written and multimodal forms of presentation to convey information on selected topics of interest

  Elaborations

  • creating texts relating to own experiences, for example, celebrations using appropriate and related greetings
  • describing aspects of life in Australia for an audience in communities where the language being studied is spoken, such as a teenage birthday party
  • presenting information in different formats for different audiences, for example, writing an email to a pen pal or introducing a new student to the class
  • reporting on events in their school life, personal world and immediate environment, for example, in a diary entry
  • using different modes of presentation to profile significant events, people or places, for example, a flyer about a community event, a digital presentation on a favourite musician

  VCNRC090 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCNRC026

  Create simple bilingual resources for familiar audiences

  Elaborations

  • creating hand-made or digital greeting cards in both the language and English for different celebrations and traditions
  • creating bilingual texts for different audiences, for example, signs for the school community, a bilingual class digital dictionary, a word chart, a board game for a younger class
  • creating simple bilingual story books that include captions and images modelled on familiar texts, for example, Spot the Dog

  VCNRC026 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Translating

• VCNRC069

  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
  • 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
  • sharing opinions with peers about events and interests, and incorporating language to express emotions and responses such as approval, gratitude, regret and appreciation
  • exchanging information with peers in countries where the language is spoken, such as through letters, emails or online discussions, about aspects of school, youth lifestyle and social issues, using comparisons when expressing thoughts and ideas

  VCNRC069 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC091

  Listen to, read and view imaginative texts and respond by describing aspects, such as characters, events and ideas

  Elaborations

  • participating in imaginary exchanges between characters from a story in a performance for the class
  • listening to, reading and viewing texts, and responding to questions about characters and events
  • describing characters, events and key ideas in a shared text using a scaffold, for example, a storyboard or cartoon
  • listening to songs, such as versions of English language songs in the language being studied and comparing aspects that may be similar or different

  VCNRC091 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Creating

• VCNRC087

  Participate in collaborative activities, such as performances and presentations, that involve planning and making arrangements

  Elaborations

  • using language to participate with others in everyday activities, for example, ordering at a restaurant, shopping at a bakery, using public transport, or meeting at the movies
  • participating in role plays relating to making arrangements
  • collaborating with peers to present a birthday celebration song to a class mate
  • creating presentations or performances for family, friends or school community to showcase target language learning
  • accepting or declining an invitation

  VCNRC087 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC019

  Participate collaboratively in shared class experiences which involve planning and simple transactional exchanges

  Elaborations

  • preparing, rehearsing and performing an item for an audience, such as a school assembly, another class or parents
  • collaborating with peers on tasks, such as designing a poster for a significant event
  • following simple procedures and using modelled language for shared activities, such as making a simple dish from a recipe and naming ingredients, or following instructions in a craft activity
  • participating in a role play, for example, buying goods from a shop and using props to engage in conversation

  VCNRC019 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC053

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

  Elaborations

  • participating in decision-making scenarios
  • participating in the collaborative planning of real or simulated class events
  • describing plans and arrangements, giving suggestions and reasons for own preferences, and negotiating outcomes
  • transacting and negotiating in real or simulated situations

  VCNRC053 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC073

  Adapt and present information, ideas and opinions on a range of issues in a variety of text types and modes selected to suit audience and purpose

  Elaborations

  • presenting texts on a range of topics to inform others, for example, a weather report, a magazine article about an event, a travel brochure promoting a local region or product
  • designing texts such as an advertisement or magazine cover for a particular audience, explaining cultural references and using techniques and effects such as images, music and colour
  • conveying own ideas and information in a range of texts for different audiences, using examples of media texts such as television reports, video clips or social media
  • presenting ideas and information selected from samples of spoken, written and digital texts which convey cultural as well as content information, for example, newspaper headlines, advertisements, notices in public places or graffiti
  • creating informative texts for a range of audiences, such as posters, brochures and web pages promoting new music releases, a favourite holiday destination, a healthy lifestyle

  VCNRC073 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCNRC024

  Create and perform short spoken and written imaginative texts such as dialogues or collaborative stories, using formulaic expressions and modelled language

  Elaborations

  • creating and performing simple imaginative texts, using movement or drama to animate characters and to give expression to events in texts, for example, acting out scenes from a story, adopting the profile of a character, creating a dance to accompany songs
  • modifying texts such as songs, for example, by substituting words in a well-known song or tune
  • creating a new story such as a picture book using favourite characters from imaginative texts and adding captions using formulaic expressions and modelled language

  VCNRC024 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Creating

• VCNRC107

  Adapt and present information and ideas on a variety of topics using presentation modes selected to suit different audiences and to achieve specific purposes

  Elaborations

  • expressing opinions of an event or performance, such as a contemporary film or a theatre performance
  • presenting information in different formats, such as captioned photographs, PowerPoints or emails, on cultural events
  • explaining a custom or practice from the culture of the target language to an Australian audience, using simple language and supporting graphics, materials and gestures
  • creating persuasive texts, such as brochures or video clips, for example, to encourage people from the wider community to attend a cultural event
  • conveying information in texts, such as brochures, notices, cartoons, video clips, to introduce and explain aspects of the art, history and culture of the language and their influence

  VCNRC107 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCNRC058

  Create and perform own and shared texts about imaginary people, places and experiences, in order to entertain others

  Elaborations

  • creating texts to entertain younger audiences, such as cartoons, photo stories, plays or Big Books based on traditional and other familiar stories
  • creating the next scene, new character or an alternative ending for imaginative texts in the language , such as a story or drama performance
  • composing and performing short songs with particular themes, for an occasion such as a performance for classroom guests
  • illustrating imaginative stories in visual forms such as cartoons or captioned photo stories

  VCNRC058 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Creating

• VCNRC113

  Consider how cultural identity influences interactions in culturally and linguistically diverse contexts such as Australia

  Elaborations

  • developing an understanding of contemporary life in diverse communities who speak the language being studied, for example, through viewing excerpts from films, and reflecting on similarities and differences to own lifestyle
  • preparing a family tree with information such as languages spoken by family members, significant places/countries, and reflecting on how background can shape identity
  • exploring how cultural identity is manifested in Australian and communities that speak the language being studied, for example, through family occasions, community events and festivals, reflecting on the importance of shared understanding
  • reflecting on the experience of learning and using the language, considering how it may add a further dimension to own sense of identity

  VCNRC113 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting