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• Languages | Modern Greek: Structure

  Sequences of learning

  The Modern Greek curriculum recognises that there are different entry points into language learning across F–10, which reflects current language teaching practice.

  There are two possible learning sequences:

  • F–10 sequence for students who begin to learn the language...

  Overview material | Modern Greek

• VCELC004

  Locate and use key points of information, such as main ideas, specific details and general descriptions from a range of spoken, written, visual, digital or multimodal texts

  Elaborations

  • reading, viewing or listening to texts, such as a map, song, poster, email or interactive game and responding to questions, for example, Πού είναι η Σαντορίνη; Τι χρώμα είναι τα ρούχα;
  • obtaining information on a range of topics, such as the life of a student in Greece or Cyprus, for example, Πώς τον/την λένε; Πόσων χρονών είναι;
  • identifying main ideas and key points of information in texts and using the information in new ways, for example, reading about an annual event in Greece or Cyprus and producing a program
  • identifying key and commonly used expressions in texts and using them in own texts, for example, Απίστευτο! Σπουδαίο! Φοβερό! Τέλειο!
  • gathering and collating information from sources such as class surveys, and presenting findings to others in digital formats, for example, posters, wall charts, profiles or timelines

  VCELC004 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• Languages | Modern Greek: Learning in Modern Greek

  Modern Greek language learning

  Modern Greek is the official language of Greece and Cyprus. It is spoken throughout the world – wherever there are Greek-speaking communities. One of the major characteristics of the extensive Greek Diaspora is the maintenance of the Greek language and culture...

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• Languages | Modern Greek: Scope and Sequence

  The curriculum sets out what students are expected to learn and is designed as a continuum of learning. The curriculum is being presented in a scope and sequence chart to support teachers to easily see the progression and assist in planning teaching and learning programs to meet the diverse needs...

  Overview material | Modern Greek

• VCELC138

  Collaborate in group tasks and shared experiences, online or face-to-face, which involve planning, making suggestions and completing transactions, such as hosting a party, working with another class or group or creating and performing a role-play

  Elaborations

  • planning and organising an event, such as inviting a special guest, for example, γιαγιά, to share information with the class about Greek celebrations (βάφτιση, γάμος) or to share a traditional recipe (πίτα)
  • working with another group, for example, by reading books to younger students face-to-face or via the internet, or teaching a skill, such as dyeing eggs, to another class
  • planning and organising an activity such as an excursion or party, using expressions related to place, time and numbers
  • creating displays, presentations or performances for family, friends or the school community to showcase their progress in learning Greek or to promote the learning of Greek language and culture

  VCELC138 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCELC139

  Interact in class activities, using questions, statements and responses to enhance, demonstrate and share understanding

  Elaborations

  • collaborating with peers during individual or group activities, for example, Κοίτα, Άκου, Κάνε το έτσι, Πες το, Τι κάνεις τώρα;
  • checking on progress during learning tasks or activities, using comments and questions such as Κατάλαβες; Εντάξει, Πώς πας; Τελείωσες; Το ξέρω, Το έκανα, εύκολο
  • asking peers politely to do something and responding to requests, for example, giving and receiving things, Ένα μολύβι παρακαλώ, Ορίστε. Ευχαριστώ πολύ. Παρακαλώ. Θα ήθελα ... Μου δίνεις;
  • reflecting on the experience of learning and using Greek, comparing what they can and cannot do, for example, Ξέρω να γράφω, να μιλώ, να μετρώ μέχρι τα 100

  VCELC139 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• Languages | Modern Greek: Resources

  A range of resources to assist with implementing the Victorian Curriculum F – 10 are available. Please visit the following websites to access these resources (links open in a new window):

  • Victorian Curriculum F – 10 Resources and Support (VCAA)

  Includes general advice and information...

  Overview material | Modern Greek

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

  Students become familiar with the sound system of the Modern Greek language, such as syllables using consonants and vowels, and new sounds, such as the guttural γ, ρ and γκ and ξ and ψ in words. They learn to identify and write letters, words and simple sentences using...

  Level description | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence

• VCELC011

  Recognise their own and others’ ways of expressing identity, reflecting on the relationship between language, culture and identity

  Elaborations

  • monitoring own development as a Greek speaker and exploring the relationship between identity, culture and language in relation to learning and using Greek
  • recognising and exploring how identity is expressed through languages spoken by people in various cultural contexts, including languages spoken by classmates and family or community members
  • participating in Greek cultural experiences, such as eating at a Greek restaurant, going to a concert or attending a function, and reflecting on cultural similarities and differences in own language and behaviours
  • reflecting on gestures and language choices used by speakers of Greek and considering when and how to use these in own communication, for example, shaking head in agreement, use of hands to emphasise points made in conversation

  VCELC011 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCELC123

  Locate key information about everyday contexts and routines from written, spoken, digital 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, for example, Το λιοντάρι είναι μεγάλο, Το ποντίκι είναι μικρό
  • locating information relating to school activities in a Greek context, 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

  VCELC123 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Informing

• VCELC140

  Obtain, organise and compare information about aspects of daily life and significant events from written, spoken, or digital texts

  Elaborations

  • identifying information in texts, such as conversations, brochures or maps, and sharing this information with others in a different format, for example, presenting a chart of favourite television programs or computer games
  • obtaining information about and comparing seasons and festivals in Greece or Cyprus and Australia, for example, kite flying on Clean Monday, summer holidays in July, Australia Day
  • viewing advertisements on television and in other media, to develop a shared set of vocabulary and expressions to create own advertisements
  • viewing, listening to and reading simple texts about a Greek celebration, and drawing on key points of information to recreate the event as a class

  VCELC140 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Informing

• VCELC158

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

  Elaborations

  • responding to questions on a variety of topics for a range of purposes, for example, a report on a holiday destination, comparing travel brochures and itineraries, identifying transport and accommodation options, costs, and places of interest, for example, Πόσο μακριά είναι η Ακρόπολη από το Λυκαβηττό; Σε αυτή την εκδρομή μπορούμε να επισκεφθούμε πολλά ιστορικά μέρη
  • presenting findings from interviews with peers in own class or in Greek-speaking classes and settings, using formats such as profile posters, charts and timelines, for example, Πόσα μέλη έχει η οικογένειά σου; Πόσες γλώσσες μιλούν ή μαθαίνουν τα παιδιά στην Αυστραλία;
  • 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, for example, images of the Acropοlis and the symbol of the owl, or the olive wreath representing peace and the Olympic Games
  • organising and presenting information for a Greek-speaking audience, 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

  VCELC158 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCELC174

  Obtain, analyse and evaluate information and ideas from multiple spoken, written, print or digital sources on a range of issues

  Elaborations

  • gathering information from different sources and reporting to others, for example, interpreting a weather report or a map, for example, Αύριο στη Θεσσαλονίκη ο καιρός θα είναι άστατος με πιθανές βροχές, επομένως, Γιάννη, δεν θα μπορέσουμε να πάμε εκδρομή
  • extracting information, discussing gist and evaluating main ideas of texts, such as a conversation, film or music review, advertisement or article, for example, Η υπόθεση του έργου είναι ... , Ο συγγραφέας προσπαθεί να μας δείξει ..., Ο νέος δίσκος του τραγουδιστή … είναι υπέροχος …
  • analysing reports of an event from a range of sources, and comparing different perspectives, for example, statements from a victim and witnesses to a crime (Τον είδα να κλέβει τα χρήματα ... Δεν το έκανα εγώ)
  • accessing informative texts such as news reports or feature articles, noting key words, specialised terms or points of information to be used in own news report, for example, Στο αποψινό μας ρεπορτάζ, ο ανταποκριτής μας από την Πάτρα θα μας ...
  • researching aspects of Greek culture and choosing and explaining a particular course of action, for example, a suitable time to visit Greece and Cyprus, or a suitable holiday for Greek-speaking visitors to Australia,for example, designing a poster for Greek visitors to Australia, Επισκεφτείτε την πανέμορφη Αυστραλία με τις υπέροχες παραλίες της και ...

  VCELC174 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing