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• Italian - F–10 Sequence: Foundation to Level 2 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 2, students use Italian to communicate with their teacher and peers through action-related talk and play. They demonstrate comprehension by responding both verbally and non-verbally. They imitate without always comprehending. They respond to familiar games and routines such...

  Level description | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2

• VCITU015

  Understand that language is organised as texts

  Elaborations

  • joining words or phrases using conjunctions, for example, e
  • recognising features of text types such as stories and letters

  VCITU015 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCITC010

  Create a personal or shared record of ‘interesting’ words in Italian

  Elaborations

  • collecting Italian and English words that are the same (for example, banana or similar, for example, pigiama
  • collecting Italian words used in English, for example, ciao, opera, pasta, spaghetti
  • creating a picture dictionary

  VCITC010 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Translating

• VCITU017

  Recognise that Italian and English borrow words from each other

  Elaborations

  • noticing words in Italian that are the same as in English, for example, computer, sport
  • noticing Italian words and phrases used in everyday life in Australia, for example, in the world of food (gelato, spaghetti), music (opera, forte, piano) and the arts (fresco)
  • observing that some of the Italian words which do not end with a vowel are also used in English, for example, robot, yogurt

  VCITU017 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCITC002

  Participate in shared action with peers and teacher, contributing ideas through key words, images, movement and song

  Elaborations

  • contributing to collective activities such as creating a class vegetable garden or photo display of a recent excursion or visit, by labelling and illustrating
  • contributing to guided, shared decisions, such as about a classroom display or a class party, for example, mi piace il rosso; io porto i biscotti
  • playing games, for example, counting games, sorting and order games, number games, tombola
  • making simple choices, based on given options, for example, Vuoi leggere questo? Giochi dentro o fuori?

  VCITC002 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCITU016

  Recognise that different words are used in Italian to address and greet different people according to relationship, setting and time of the day

  Elaborations

  • learning to choose which form of address or greeting to use, according to gender and the relationship between participants, for example, using first names with peers (Ciao Isabella) but greeting the teacher with Buongiorno signora; using Caro/Cara in greeting cards
  • understanding that greetings vary according to the time of day or the occasion, for example, Buongiorno, Buonasera, Buon compleanno

  VCITU016 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCITU013

  Reproduce the sounds of the Italian language

  Elaborations

  • learning to reproduce Italian sounds and intonation patterns through imitation, repetition and experimentation
  • pronouncing the Italian alphabet, particularly vowel sounds, rolled ‘r’, the ‘c’ as in ciao and the ‘ch’ as in chi?, noticing similarities and differences with English
  • noticing that words which have accents stress the final letter, for example, papà, città

  VCITU013 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCITC047

  Translate texts, recognising that words and meanings do not always correspond across languages, and expanding descriptions or giving examples where necessary to assist meaning

  Elaborations

  • noticing that there is not always word-for-word equivalence when moving between English and Italian, for example, in advertisements, websites, shop signs (Tabacchi) and warning signs (Vietato entrare!, Ė Vietato, calpestare l’erba!)
  • applying intercultural awareness when explaining to others learnt words and expressions, for example, practices related to hospitality (Grazie per l’invito … Volentieri! Certo! Come no! …) or idioms such as Non vedo l’ora!
  • explaining in English the meaning of culturally significant phrases and concepts encountered in everyday interactions and in signs, for example, È vietato calpestare l’erba, È vietato attraversare i binari
  • interpreting the meaning of particular word choices and gestures made in conversations between speakers of Italian, for example, explaining the use of idioms such as Diamoci del tu! Dai! Via! Evviva!
  • observing and reporting on the Italian language present in the Australian community, for example, noticing public signs in Italian, texts such as magazines and television programs, and computer games

  VCITC047 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Translating

• VCITU074

  Recognise the impact of media and technology on the way Italian is changing as a language of local and international communication

  Elaborations

  • discussing global and cultural influences on the Italian language and noticing when and how hybrid forms are used, for example, use of numbers, mathematical symbols, single letters and acronyms to replace words in SMS messaging, such as TVTB (ti voglio tanto bene), 6 (sei), x (per)
  • investigating the impact of the media on the Italian language by analysing headlines, advertisements and news reports, and comparing these with texts in English (for example, comparisons of vocabulary or syntax) noticing how English is modifying Italian in particular spheres, for example, language used in the entertainment industry, in movies and television series; and language used to express contemporary concepts (match, hardware, fast food, acquagym, relax, weekend, budget, fiction)

  VCITU074 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCITU032

  Experiment with pronunciation and intonation and use rules of spelling

  Elaborations

  • developing pronunciation between sound blends in Italian in comparison to English, for example, sc followed by h or i/e (schiavo, piscine, pesce); letter combinations such as gn in lavagna and gnocchi, and gl in figlio and famiglia
  • learning to recognise the silent h as applicable to the verb avere and for borrowed words, for example, hockey, hotel
  • noticing the differences in intonation between statements, questions, exclamations and commands
  • understanding that an accent may change the meaning of the word, for example, è and e, il papà, il Papa
  • applying punctuation and capitalisation rules when writing, for example, omission of capitals with days of the week and months of the year

  VCITU032 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCITU108

  Develop awareness of features of the Italian sound system, including pronunciation, syllable stress, rhythm and intonation, and how these are represented in written form

  Elaborations

  • listening to and producing the sounds of Italian, and noticing sound–symbol correspondence, for example, consonant combinations (for example, famiglia, gnocchi, chiesa, barche), vowel combinations (for example, buono, chiave, ciliegia) and double consonants (for example, sono and sonno)
  • using the Italian alphabet, making connections between spoken and written forms, understanding the effect of grave and acute accents (for example, città, perché)
  • recognising differences in tone and rhythm between statements, questions, exclamations, requests and commands, for example, Vai a casa? Vai a casa!
  • noting differences between Italian and English use of capital letters, and using rules of capitalisation when creating own texts, for example, omission of capitals with weekdays, months of the year and nationalities
  • checking pronunciation of words using sound files and text-to-speech software
  • recording individual words to create a talking dictionary

  VCITU108 | Languages | Italian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCITU110

  Understand the features of common spoken, written and multimodal texts

  Elaborations

  • understanding and using cohesive devices such as conjunctions (for example, e, ma, perché, anche, o, invece) to help sequence ideas and to link ideas and actions
  • listening to or reading simple Italian texts and recognising the conventions of particular text types, for example, postcard, letter, email, card, blog and conversations (face to face and phone)
  • analysing simple spoken, written and digital texts to identify different kinds of language use (such as personal, descriptive or informative) and ways to achieve textual cohesion, for example, use of fillers in spoken texts (insomma, beh, boh, allora)
  • talking about language features and word order using relevant metalanguage such as ‘verbs’, ‘adjectives’, ‘nouns’ and ‘pronouns’ (for example, know if this non/adjective singolare o plurale? Perché?), and comparing grammatical features in Italian and English

  VCITU110 | Languages | Italian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Systems of language

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

  By the end of Level 8, students engage in social interaction to exchange greetings and to share ideas and information related to their personal, social and school worlds. They use known phrases to exchange ideas and opinions, for example, Non mi piace la pallacanestro. They participate in classroom...

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

• VCITU053

  Notice and use distinctive features of text organisation in Italian

  Elaborations

  • noticing and using the main features of familiar text types in Italian, for example, emails, text messages, letters and narratives
  • expanding the basic sentence structure by using simple conjunctions, for example, ma, e

  VCITU053 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Understanding | Systems of language

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

  By the end of Level 8, students use spoken and written Italian to interact in a range of personal and social contexts. They describe or present people, places, events or conditions; discuss likes, dislikes and preferences; present information; recount and narrate events; and talk about personal...

  Level description | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8

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

  Students focus on the sounds of the alphabet, in particular the vowel sounds, and ‘c’ (ciao) and ‘ch’ (Chi?), and on intonation patterns and the use of accents. Students are also introduced to nouns and pronouns. They learn simple sentence structure using subject–...

  Level description | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence

• VCITU072

  Apply understanding of distinctive features of text organisation

  Elaborations

  • describing and applying the main features of familiar text types in Italian, for example, letter, email, description, narrative, report
  • observing that texts are constructed for a variety of purposes (for example, to request, to instruct, to invite and to describe) and for a variety of audiences, for example, child/adult, known/unknown people

  VCITU072 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCITU091

  Analyse and apply linguistic, cultural and textual features of specific text types

  Elaborations

  • using knowledge of text types in Italian to analyse different texts, for example, a narrative, letter, recipe, message or report
  • comparing Italian and English versions of particular text types, noticing any differences
  • using knowledge of text types to create texts that respect the conventions

  VCITU091 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCITC116

  Participate in individual and collective action by deciding, explaining and justifying

  Elaborations

  • participating in planning and decision making with others, for example, arranging an event, class debate, performance, excursion or guest speaker, or organising a petition or a letter to the principal/local council (Devo/Dobbiamo organizzare … Cosa dobbiamo fare? Chi invitiamo? Bisogna [+ infinitive]. Vuoi venire al dibattito con me? Come possiamo convincere il comune a … ? Scriviamo una lettera per convincere il preside a … )
  • expressing, contrasting and comparing views on particular expectations and issues such as the use of social media at school, by writing blogs, emails and letters, for example, sono d’accordo, non sono d’accordo; vorrei dare la mia opinione

  VCITC116 | Languages | Italian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCITU073

  Recognise how language use varies depending on the context of the situation and the context of culture

  Elaborations

  • identifying the way in which the choice of vocabulary and grammar relates to variables such as age, social status, relationship and situation
  • recognising that language use changes according to the text type and modality, for example, comparing emails and letters, written notes and SMS, diary and interactive webpages
  • identifying and comparing the features of language that distinguish the purpose for which it is used, and the age and gender of the audience, for example, the difference between Non mi piace and Non mi piace per niente

  VCITU073 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Language variation and change