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• VCESC005

  Present information on selected topics in spoken, written and digital forms

  Elaborations

  • producing informative texts that combine print, digital or visual elements for specific audiences, for example, a brochure about their school or community for visiting students, a virtual tour of the neighbourhood, or a report on a favourite band or music event
  • presenting information in spoken, written and digital forms on significant events in their personal worlds, such as family celebrations or travel, school excursions or competitions
  • creating resources such as posters, pamphlets or displays to present commentary and compare perspectives and experiences on topics associated with lifestyles, events or causes, for example, Un día sin coches en la ciudad, Una hora para salvar el planeta. Campaña para limpiar los ríos
  • using different modes of presentation to profile significant events, people or places related to the cultures or histories of different communities of Spanish speakers

  VCESC005 | Languages | Spanish | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCZHU208

  Discuss ways in which language choices indicate aspects of social position (such as class, gender and ethnicity) and inhibit or encourage others’ involvement or sense of belonging

  Elaborations

  • exploring how known languages influence their communicative preferences, such as how the values of one culture may be reflected when communicating in another, for example, differences in the use and frequency of ‘thank you’ and 谢谢 which is simply a sign of gratitude in English, whereas in Chinese overuse of this indicates distance between participants in interactions
  • exploring how cultural concepts of family and the importance of one’s sense of connection to others influence use of Chinese
  • exploring the origins of 成语 and 歇后语 encountered in texts such as 朝三暮四，姜太公钓鱼, and using set phrases to share or convey a cultural idea in own writing, for example, 塞翁失马，笨鸟先飞

  VCZHU208 | Languages | Chinese | Background Language Learner | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCELT394

  Reflect on ideas and opinions about characters, settings and events in literary texts, identifying areas of agreement and difference with others and justifying a point of view

  Elaborations

  • exploring concepts about the criteria for heroism and testing these criteria in a range of texts, including more complex ones where the hero may be flawed
  • establishing forums for discussing the relative merits of fiction and film texts
  • comparing personal viewpoints on texts and justifying responses in actual and virtual discussions

  VCELT394 | Curriculum content | English | Level 7 | Speaking and Listening | Literature

• VCDEU165

  Recognise the pronunciation of loan words, and understand and apply knowledge of similarities and differences between German and English punctuation

  Elaborations

  • exploring the German pronunciation of a range of loan words from English and other languages, for example, Job, Restaurant, Pizza
  • recognising the role of and relationship between pronunciation, rhythm and pace in creating effects in spoken texts such as stories, poems, songs and conversations
  • comparing punctuation rules in English and German, considering aspects such as the distribution and functions of commas, the style of quotation marks for direct speech, and writing numbers less than one million as one word
  • applying German punctuation and spelling rules to own writing and learning to systematically edit own and others’ written work

  VCDEU165 | Languages | German | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCESC171

  Produce short bilingual texts such as digital stories, comics and blogs, and discuss how language reflects culture

  Elaborations

  • creating subtitles, captions or commentaries for texts such as brochures, slide show presentations or video clips that inform the school community of aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures, for example, El Carnaval de Barranquilla, Festival de Viña del Mar
  • producing bilingual community texts such as posters or advertisements in print or multimedia format, for example, to promote a concert or an interview with a celebrity for a teen radio station
  • composing menus or programs for Spanish-themed events, with key items/information in Spanish and explanatory footnotes/glossaries in English
  • corresponding with Spanish-speaking peers using both Spanish and English, conveying aspects of Australian culture such as places or events of interest, leisure and sports activities, wildlife and environment
  • creating and illustrating a bilingual children’s story for younger learners, using each language in creative and engaging ways, for example, El hijo desobediente or El conejo y el coyote
  • providing an English commentary for video clips of Spanish-language social interactions in different situations and contexts, such as taking a bus to the city, visiting the dentist or buying a video game, explaining elements that may be unfamiliar to Australian viewers

  VCESC171 | Languages | Spanish | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Translating

• VCHIC092

  Participate in shared activities such as performances, celebrations, presentations or website design that involve planning, collaborating, making arrangements, transacting and negotiating

  Elaborations

  • making decisions about collaborative projects such as displays or performances, discussing roles and responsibilities and sharing ideas, for example, इसके लिए संगीत की व्यवस्था कौन करेगा ? किन चित्रों का उपयोग होगा इसका निर्णय हम कैसे करेंगे ? यदि तुम तबला बजाओगे तो मैं गाऊँगी।
  • designing a website that provides opportunities for intercultural exchange between themselves and young Hindi-speakers in different contexts, preparing possible stimulus questions such as क्या तुम्हें यह रूपरेखा ठीक लगती है? हमें किस भाषा का प्रयोग करना चाहिए? इस वेबसाइट को कौन देखेगा?
  • contributing to the planning of presentations or displays that reflect their individual and/or shared experiences of living and communicating across different languages and cultures, for example, composing captions for photos/images or selecting multimodal resources
  • negotiating details of real or simulated online transactions that involve discussion of comparability, value, price and availability, using terms such as बजट की सीमा, विनिमय दर, पैसे वसूल करना
  • negotiating differences in opinions or preferences when planning events or excursions, for example, the hosting of an exchange group of students or a visit to a culturally significant site
  • planning a party menu or picnic, for example, by deciding on elements of a थाली comprised of a selection of their favourite dishes, such as दाल, रोटी, सब्जी, and discussing individual and shared preferences or dislikes, for example, माँसाहारी,शाकाहारी

  VCHIC092 | Languages | Hindi | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCITC063

  Convey ideas and opinions by creating spoken, written and multimodal texts

  Elaborations

  • creating spoken, written and multimodal texts to inform others about local places, events, activities, recommended places to visit and activities to do with family and friends, for example, Vi consigliamo di visitare … Vi invitiamo a fare il giro della città
  • designing persuasive texts such as posters and brochures (for example, to advocate for sustainable water use for example, La doccia non deve durare più di tre minuti), or creating a report on the best games or apps to buy
  • experimenting with language appropriate to particular text types, such as descriptive language in short magazine articles, or emotive language in diary and journal entries, for example, Il concerto è stato un gran successo. Caro diario, che bella giornata! Oggi non ho voglia di andare a scuola. Il documentario parla di …tratta il tema di/si tratta di …

  VCITC063 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCJAC172

  Participate in intercultural interactions, identifying and comparing aspects of culture that affect communication and noticing how own culture impacts on language use

  Elaborations

  • recognising the link between language and culture by reflecting on frequently used expressions such as しつれいします、おくれてすみません, and ways in which values and culture are embedded in the language
  • making a list of perceived benefits of learning Japanese and developing an intercultural capacity, for example, access to different perspectives and experiences, and insights into their own language and cultural experience
  • experiencing authentic or virtual interaction with Japanese language and culture, for example, through face-to-face or online interactions with other Japanese speakers through exchanges, excursions, school visits or web-chatting
  • making appropriate language choices for particular social situations in different cultural contexts, for example, using appropriate familial terms to refer to their own or to others’ family members
  • reflecting on how their own cultural etiquette and behaviour may be interpreted when interacting with Japanese people, noticing their own body language and modifying gestures, such as beckoning with the palm facing upwards or downwards, or avoiding eye contact when talking to older people

  VCJAC172 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCTRC087

  Plan and participate in collaborative activities such as performances, displays and events which involve planning, transacting and negotiating

  Elaborations

  • participating in group activities such as surveys or interviews which involve asking and responding to questions and collecting data about individual preferences, attitudes and lifestyles, for example, Haftada kaç kez (spor) yapıyorsun? (Nesli tükenmekte olan hayvanlar) hakkında ne düşünüyorsun?
  • engaging in shared planning, creating and negotiating, for example, designing displays or resources, such as timelines, schedules, posters or appeals for a fundraiser
  • planning for an upcoming event, such as a visit of a Turkish-speaking guest to the classroom, for example, by developing an interview schedule using questions such as Lütfen kendinizi bize tanıtır mısınız? … hakkında ne düşünüyorsunuz? Ne zaman … yapmaya başladınız?
  • creating presentations, performances or interactive experiences to encourage others to either learn Turkish or to use their existing language in different domains
  • negotiating real or simulated online or face-to-face transactions that involve discussion of issues such as value, price, availability, for example, by raising questions such as … kaça aldın? Aa, çok ucuzmuş, … dün aynısını daha pahalıya aldı
  • planning and participating in activities that combine linguistic and cultural elements, such as an excursion to a Turkish exhibition, film festival, performance, restaurant or community event, for example, Ne zaman gideceğiz? Saat onda, … da buluşalım, Neler getirelim?, Üniforma giymeyelim, Önce (biletimizi alalım). Sonra (sinemaya gidelim)

  VCTRC087 | Languages | Turkish | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCTRC053

  Engage in shared activities in real or imagined situations that involve planning, transacting, negotiating, and taking action

  Elaborations

  • negotiating solutions to perceived problems in particular contexts, by discussing ideas, considering options, making concessions or finding ways to reach agreement, for example, Bana göre ... Diğeri bence daha uygun, Nasıl bir yol izleyelim? Sen karar ver.
  • planning a demonstration, performance or celebration that involves cultural elements that require explanation and interpretation for the intended audience, discussing how to do this most effectively
  • preparing for activities that combine linguistic and cultural elements, such as an excursion to a Turkish exhibition, performance, restaurant or community event, by rehearsing appropriate language forms and behaviours
  • negotiating roles and responsibilities for the filming and editing of a short documentary on shared cultural experiences, for example, migration stories, visiting Turkish markets, participating in a henna ceremony
  • supporting younger learners of Turkish, for example, by developing learning resources or peer mentoring schemes, discussing the best use of their shared skills and capabilities
  • working together to design a web page to support information exchange between themselves and young Turkish-speakers in different contexts

  VCTRC053 | Languages | Turkish | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCTRC090

  Convey information, obtained from personal, community and media sources relating to their own cultural, social and environmental contexts, using spoken, written and digital modes of communication

  Elaborations

  • creating a video, digital presentation, web post or print newsletter to report on a recent experience, such as a visit to a Turkish retirement village or to Turkish shops, markets or venues in their local community
  • using different modes of presentation such as displays or recorded commentaries to visual texts to profile events, characters or places related to Turkish culture, history or experience, such as Gelibolu ve Anzaklar, Atatürk, Göç
  • creating multimedia presentations to invite reflection on aspects of environmental or ecological concerns, for example, çevre kirliliği, geri dönüşüm, nesli tükenen hayvanlar
  • providing information on aspects of their own lives that may interest learners in other Turkish-speaking environments, for example, spor, okul kampları veya gezileri, konserler, festivaller, düğünler, tatil gezileri, supporting their commentaries with sound or visual elements
  • using modes of presentation such as photo montages, written journals or recorded interviews to inform members of their extended family overseas about their social and educational experience in Australia
  • presenting an aspect of Australian culture, for example, multicultural or traditional cuisine, daily life and routines in urban/rural settings, significant places or cultural practices associated with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, highlighting elements that reflect the diversity of Australian experience

  VCTRC090 | Languages | Turkish | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCZHC085

  Express opinions about imagined characters and events seen and heard in contemporary media and performances, and create own portrayals of characters using gesture, action, stress, and modelled phrases

  Elaborations

  • watching segments of texts in Chinese, such as popular music videos from various sources of media, and expressing personal opinions, for example, 我觉得…很有意思
  • performing Chinese songs and experimenting with rhythm, voice, emotion and gesture to convey the intended sentiment and meaning of songs and rhymes and enhance performance
  • comparing stories and characters in both Chinese and Australian popular media, and exploring themes and topics that interest young people from different cultural backgrounds, such as 澳大利亚的年轻人也很喜欢看动作片。成龙很有名
  • creating short plays or skits and taking on roles in imagined scenarios such as visiting or hosting a Chinese friend, a shopping experience or a fashion show
  • assuming the role of a young Chinese person in the performance of a play about, for example, celebrating Chinese New Year
  • creating and performing a rap about learning Chinese, experimenting with voice, gesture and action to convey different emotions and attitudes, including use of word stress to alter the way meaning is expressed and interpreted, for example, exploring the implications of expressing 不要 with varying degrees of volume and emphasis

  VCZHC085 | Languages | Chinese | Second Language Learner | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Creating

• VCZHC194

  Participate in planning individual and group action to contribute to school and local community, making choices from available options

  Elaborations

  • participating in conversations in imagined scenarios involving purchasing items, asking questions about availability and range of goods (for example, 你有没有红色的？/ 你有什么颜色的？) and specifying quantity or type of item when selecting from options, for example, 三斤苹果，一包糖, 我要买这件
  • negotiating with peers on colour, size, quantity and other aspects of goods and services, and making decisions based on collective opinions, for example, 我喜欢那个…你喜欢… 所以，我们应该…
  • completing transactions by confirming price (for example, 多少钱？五块吧) and exchanging money, recognising Chinese currency
  • creating posters or fliers to promote cultural events to the local Chinese community and the community at large, such as 悉尼艺术节，XXX音乐剧
  • producing Chinese language versions of school promotional materials to assist the Chinese community to engage with school activities, for example, a school fete, principal’s tour, sister school visit

  VCZHC194 | Languages | Chinese | Background Language Learner | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCZHU206

  Differentiate features and apply rules for expressing meanings in spoken and written modes in different contexts

  Elaborations

  • exploring how the rules of word order can be altered in informal interactions, for example, noticing that the time can be placed at the end of sentences in speech but not in writing
  • matching the use of 成语 and 俗语 to appropriate contexts, for example, 夕阳西下 is normally used in written language while 猪八戒照镜子——里外不是人 tends to be used in spoken contexts
  • analysing how language is used differently in public texts across different Chinese-speaking regions, for example, the use of traditional versus simplified character forms in overseas Chinese newspapers; word choices and ways of reporting on controversial issues
  • identifying variability in language used in different contexts, for example, interacting in the supermarket, at the doctor’s surgery, or when visiting a friend or relative
  • recognising language choices that reflect varying levels of formality as appropriate to context, and applying this to their own interactions (for example, 爷爷 and 祖父, 累死了 and 非常疲惫)

  VCZHU206 | Languages | Chinese | Background Language Learner | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• Auslan - First Language Learner - 7–10 Sequence: Levels 7 and 8 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 8, students interact with the teaching team, class visitors and each other to share information about themselves, their families, friends, routines, pastimes and experiences. They refer to family members and classmates using fingerspelling or sign names as appropriate, and...

  Level description | Languages | Auslan | First Language Learner | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8

• Spanish - 7–10 Sequence: Levels 7 and 8 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 8, students share information about their personal worlds, including personal details, family, friends, leisure activities, likes and dislikes, for example, Hola amigo, ¿Cómo estás? Me gusta tocar la guitarra, No me gusta comer carne. They interact with...

  Level description | Languages | Spanish | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8

• VCASFU105

  Recognise similarities and differences in language features of different types of texts, and notice how signers build cohesion in texts

  Elaborations

  • recognising that texts are made up of one or more clauses, which have one or more signs in them, which together make meaning
  • looking at short recounts or narratives in Auslan and identifying information necessary to communicate with others such as who was involved or when and where the event happened
  • recognising that different signed texts serve different purposes and discussing and comparing these purposes, for example, a procedure is to explain how, a narrative is to entertain
  • identifying how signers use space to track participants through a text, for example by pointing back to an established location to refer to a noun referent
  • identifying the many ways signers can refer to the same referent in a text, for example by using DSs, points or list buoys, and noticing how such strategies help maintain interest and support understanding

  VCASFU105 | Languages | Auslan | First Language Learner | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCGRCU010

  Identify the structure and features of a range of texts in Classical Greek, such as narratives and short plays

  Elaborations

  • identifying elements of different types of text, for example, stories, dialogues and speeches, and explaining the relationship between the language and structure used and the purpose of the text
  • distinguishing and comparing features of a story and a play, such as narrative voice, characterisation, impact of direct speech
  • making connections and comparisons between a new text and familiar texts of the same type
  • using metalanguage to explain the effect of particular language features in texts on intended audiences, for example, the use of euphemisms in an attempt to substitute a mild expression for one considered improper, such as ἀριστερός (better) for ‘left’, Εὐμενίδες (the kindly ones) for the Furies, Εὔξεινος Πόντος (hospitable sea) for the Black Sea

  VCGRCU010 | Languages | Classical Greek | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCITC068

  Participate in intercultural experiences to discuss cultural practices, comparing own and others’ reactions and responses

  Elaborations

  • interacting with members of Italian-speaking communities and sharing own experiences as a learner of Italian, for example, describing duration of learning, place of learning and opinions about the experience
  • engaging with young Italians, in the local community or virtually, to share and compare information, values and beliefs about topics of interest
  • reviewing and responding to aspects of cultural practices represented in authentic texts such as advertisements, brochures and menus to discuss the cultural differences that are evident and the reactions of members of the class to these differences
  • selecting and reflecting on aspects of the Italian language and culture that could easily be adopted in Australia, and explaining reasons for choices
  • considering how one’s own ideas, practices and responses may be perceived by Italians both in Italy and in Australia
  • recognising the culture-based assumptions that participants bring to intercultural exchanges

  VCITC068 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCZHC167

  Translate short texts for different audiences, identifying what is lost in translation and considering alternative ways to explain key points

  Elaborations

  • identifying the challenges of translating some concepts (for example, 龙的传人: ‘descendant of dragon’), and developing strategies to overcome these; asking, for example: What is lost in translation? Why can’t we just translate word for word? Why does context matter?
  • translating short phrases or texts, noting culture-specific words and phrases, and discussing alternatives, equivalence or non-equivalence
  • discussing reasons for creating different translations for different audiences
  • comparing alternative ways of translating to identify ‘normality’ in one’s linguistic and cultural context, for example, using the term 软饮料 instead of 无酒精饮料 assumes the reader/audience has a degree of connection to English to understand meaning of 软
  • considering ways to convey culture-specific terms (for example, 中药和食疗, 上火，大补) in English

  VCZHC167 | Languages | Chinese | Background Language Learner | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Translating