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• VCEALC715

  Write an argument or discussion

  Elaborations

  • writing a small range of texts that present a point of view, such as an argument or discussion
  • referring to model texts or templates to structure texts logically and construct a cohesive argument, for example providing supporting arguments, linkage between ideas
  • expressing a point of view using subjective language (such as ‘I think’) and some objective language (such as ‘It has been shown’)

  VCEALC715 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level C3 | Writing | Communication

• VCECU005

  Explore the extent to which particular acts might be regarded by different people as good or bad, right or wrong, better or worse, and explain why

  Elaborations

  • inquiring into a proposal and examining reasons for a range of views on its desirability, for example, proposals to improve sustainability or resolve a local civic issue
  • investigating whether there are differences over time in views about issues such as treatment of animals in zoos and reasons for this
  • comparing different responses to a problem and classifying them as better or worse using a thinking tool and comparing the classifications with others and how the judgements were reached

  VCECU005 | Capabilities | Ethical Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding Concepts

• VCNRC038

  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 and brochures, 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 countries where the language is spoken, for example, summer holidays in July rather than January
  • viewing advertisements on television and in other media, in order to develop a shared set of vocabulary and expressions to create own advertisements
  • viewing, listening to and reading simple texts about a celebration

  VCNRC038 | Capabilities | Critical and Creative Thinking | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Informing

• VCITC126

  Reflect on own identity in general and as a user and learner of Italian by sharing personal experiences, perspectives and values and considering their influence

  Elaborations

  • recounting personal experiences and expressing opinions through a range of texts, using present and past tenses as appropriate, for example, writing an autobiography indicating how their identity has changed and why; writing a narrative about their family history and generational influences (Ammiro … Giovanni perché è venuto in Australia da solo quando aveva diciotto anni)
  • reflecting on texts such as diaries, articles and documentaries about the lives of Italians in the diaspora; making comparisons with learners and speakers of Italian, for example, through interviews, social media, wikis and video; discussing how people’s identities, values and beliefs (including their own) are maintained and/or change over time
  • comparing and contrasting Italian and Australian experiences such as a concert or celebration, or teenage use of technologies (mobile phones, social networking), and considering how their own and others’ identity may shift according to place and time; discussing cultural notions of ‘self’ as public or private
  • engaging with other learners and speakers of Italian such as through social media, wikis and video, to describe experiences of using and learning Italian, seeking advice on how to learn and navigate aspects of Italian language and culture such as taboo topics, personal space, and perceptions of image (for example, È permesso parlare di politca/religione? Con chi? Perché no?); surveying class-/schoolmates, relatives, neighbours and friends to examine how identities may vary
  • reflecting on choices made to present self to others in particular ways or to conceal aspects of identity when interacting across cultures; noticing the adjustments made when interacting with different people

  VCITC126 | Languages | Italian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCLAU013

  Recognise that the language of the Romans provides insights into their daily lives, ideas, feelings and attitudes

  Elaborations

  • investigating connections between language and significant cultural attitudes, for example, discussing how the terms civis, libertus, servus relate to rights of citizens
  • exploring and discussing language use that reflects social structure in ancient Rome, for example, pater familias, patronus/cliens relationships, matrona; Julia = daughter of Julius
  • exploring references in texts to life at home, daily bathing, dining and entertainment, such as public spectacles, and discussing the importance of family and social life to the Romans
  • recognising language that reflects the nature and use of private spaces, such as domus, villa, atrium, hortus, insula
  • understanding the importance of religion and festivals in Roman society, for example, by examining references in texts to worship of the Olympian gods, or festivals such as Saturnalia
  • considering the impact of stories about major early Roman heroes on the formation and transmission of Roman values, for example, Cloelia helping the kidnapped girls to escape, Horatius guarding the bridge
  • discussing the influence on Romans of myths and legends, as represented in their literature and visual arts such as sculpture and mosaics, for example, Romulus and Remus, Aeneas, Hercules
  • exploring the colloquial language that Romans used, such as salvete; gratum; licet

  VCLAU013 | Languages | Latin | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCTRU101

  Recognise that the Turkish language has evolved and developed through different periods of time, across different contexts and as a result of different influences and interactions, and that it is related to many other languages and has influenced other languages used in the Australian community

  Elaborations

  • understanding that all languages, including Turkish, change over time, that some grow, adding new words and borrowing from other languages, as in the case of both Turkish and Australian English, while others are no longer spoken (often referred to as ‘sleeping’ by owners) as in the case of many Indigenous languages of Australia and North America
  • investigating the influence of different languages on Turkish through different periods, such as Persian and Arabic after the adoption of the religion of Islam, and of French during the 19th century following reforms in the Ottoman Empire
  • understanding reasons for historical developments and reforms in relation to the Turkish language, such as changes implemented under the leadership of Atatürk, for example, changing the script from the Arabic to the Latin alphabet in 1928
  • understanding that Turkish culture and language constantly change due to contact with other cultures and languages and in response to developments in communications, popular culture and technology, for example, through the adoption and adaptation of new words and expressions, such as e-posta, yazıcı, tarayıcı, genel ağ, fare, tıklamak, sanal âlemde gezmek, sanal gerçek
  • recognising connections between language families and individual languages, for example, between Turkish and languages such as Azeri
  • identifying examples of Turkish word-borrowings from other languages, noticing groups of words or expressions in particular categories or areas of interest, such as food, music and sport, for example, hamburger, nota, gitar and Avustralya futbolu
  • recognising the influence of Turkish on English, for example, by identifying words commonly used in Australian English, such as yoghurt (yoğurt), coffee (kahve), horde (ordu), kiosk (köşk), kebab (kebap), turquoise (turkuaz);
  • classifying loan words from English used in Turkish in terms of domains of language use, for example, technological words such as, televizyon, radyo, internet, video, cd

  VCTRU101 | Languages | Turkish | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Language variation and change

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

  By the end of Level 8, students initiate and sustain a range of spoken and written interactions on topics of mutual interest, for example, आपका क्या हाल है? आप कब वापस आये? परिवार में सब कैसे हैं? आप कहना क्या चाहते हैं? रमा मुझे माफ़ करना लेकिन मुझे लगता है कि ..., सच पूछो तो मेरे विचार से; मैं...

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

• Vietnamese - F–10 Sequence: Levels 9 and 10 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 10, students use spoken and written Vietnamese to initiate, sustain and extend interactions with peers, teachers and others in a range of contexts and for a range of purposes, such as to explore peers’ perspectives on youth culture and personal experiences. They use language...

  Level description | Languages | Vietnamese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10

• Arabic - 7–10 Sequence: Levels 9 and 10 description

  Students use appropriate pronunciation, rhythm and intonation in communication and interaction, and apply accurate spelling and punctuation in a range of written texts. They gain greater control of grammatical elements, such as word order, a range of tenses, conditional and subjunctive moods,...

  Level description | Languages | Arabic | 7–10 Sequence

• Auslan - Second Language Learner - F–10 Sequence: Foundation to Level 2 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 2, students interact with teachers and each other to talk about themselves, their families, friends and immediate environment. They follow instructions to complete action-based activities such as signing games or transactional activities, using repeated constructions, gestures...

  Level description | Languages | Auslan | Second Language Learner | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2

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

  By the end of Level 8, students use written and spoken French to interact with teachers, peers and others and exchange experiences, opinions and views. They use descriptive and expressive language to talk and write about immediate environments, personal interests and feelings and technical language...

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

• Japanese - 7–10 Sequence: Levels 9 and 10 description

  Students become more fluent and accurate in spoken and written language production. They gain greater control of grammatical and textual elements. They use expressive and descriptive language as appropriate for different purposes and demonstrate understanding of language variation and change....

  Level description | Languages | Japanese | 7–10 Sequence

• Modern Greek - F–10 Sequence: Levels 3 and 4 description

  Students begin to develop a metalanguage for understanding and discussing language features, and make connections and comparisons between English and Modern Greek. For example, they understand that in English there is one word for the definite article (‘the’), whereas in Greek the...

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

• Science: Levels 9 and 10 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 10, students analyse how models and theories have developed over time and discuss the factors that prompted their review. They predict how future applications of science and technology may affect people’s lives. They explain the concept of energy conservation and model...

  Level description | Science | Levels 9 and 10

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

  Students become familiar with the sound systems of the Spanish language, including pronunciation, rhythm, pitch and stress. They learn to pronounce individual letters and letter combinations, and recognise and use the intonation patterns that distinguish between statements, questions and exclamations...

  Level description | Languages | Spanish | F–10 Sequence

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

  By the end of Level 8, students use French to interact with each other, teachers and online French-speaking contacts, to exchange information, opinions, experiences, thoughts and feelings about themselves, their families and friends. They initiate and sustain conversation by using active-listening...

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

• German - 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, interests, likes, dislikes and preferences. They interact with others to carry out transactions, participate in class routines and socialise. They use modelled language and...

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

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

  By the end of Level 8, students interact with the teacher and peers to exchange information and opinions about their personal worlds, for example, मेरे परिवार के अधिकतर सदस्य ऑस्ट्रेलिया में रहते हैं लेकिन कुछ सदस्य भारत में भी रहते हैं। मुझे क्रिकेट खेलना अच्छा लगता है क्योंकि...... They exchange...

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

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

  By the end of Level 8, students interact with one another and the teacher in classroom routines and activities, exchanging greetings, wishes and information about their personal and social worlds. They use gestures and formulaic expressions appropriately, for example, おくれて すみません。しつれいします。 They...

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

• Languages: About the Languages

  Learning languages in addition to English extends students' literacy repertoires and their capacity to communicate. It strengthens students’ understanding of the nature of language, culture, and the processes of communication.

  Language categories

  The languages included in the Victorian...

  Overview material | Languages