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Elaboration (5) ACLCHU091

identifying contextual meanings of key morphemes in diverse contexts, for example, 天，日，二/两，你好 versus 好玩

Elaboration (5) ACLCHU093

experimenting with features of text presentation in Chinese, for example, text direction, word spacing, punctuation, and overall paragraph format when using squared paper

Elaboration (5) ACLCHU096

considering the different ways of addressing people in authority (李老师；王校长) and how this reflects the importance of respect and hierarchy in Chinese culture

Elaboration (5) ACLCHC099

presenting information to others with awareness of audience and context, for example, making appropriate language choices when presenting to adults as compared with presenting to peers

Elaboration (5) ACLCHC101

creating a Chinese voiceover for a scene from an English language sitcom, experimenting with ways in which language, image, behaviour and humour are used to enhance meaning and entertainment

Elaboration (5) ACLCHC104

considering the different terms used in the Chinese-speaking world to represent ‘Chinese person’ (中国人，华人，华侨，华裔)

reflecting on their own language choices in interactions with Chinese speakers and how these may have been perceived, for example: Was my communication culturally appropriate? Did I adjust my language and body language to help convey my meaning more appropriately …

Elaboration (5) ACLCHU107

exploring examples of types of simplifications and ways of associating traditional characters with known simplified forms, for example, whole simplifications (为-為), part substitutions (汉-漢) and half simplifications (说-說)

Elaboration (5) ACLCHU111

investigating the use of internet language, including numerical representations of words (55555 = 呜呜他在哭) as a means of private communication among youth

Elaboration (5) ACLCHC114

collecting examples of common Chinese characters found in familiar settings such as signs and labels, for example, 八 (8), 面 (noodles), 春 (spring)

Elaboration (5) ACLCHC116

identifying familiar words and concepts drawn from recent learning in other subject areas, for example, 数学（形状） and 科学（自然现象）

Elaboration (5) ACLCHU123

recognising key morphemes in word groups, for example, 白天、白雪、小白兔

Elaboration (5) ACLCHU128

using non-verbal communication, such as gestures and facial expressions, for example, showing numbers 1–10 with fingers

Elaboration (5) ACLCHC129

creating short texts such as emails, letters and text messages to interact with others, for example, to invite, congratulate or thank someone

Elaboration (5) ACLCHC130

using digital media to produce a publicity flier for an upcoming cultural or sporting event such as 汉语比赛

Elaboration (5) ACLCHC132

presenting a visual display with supporting text on a topic of personal interest, for example, 我的家，我的宠物，姥姥的家乡，过春节

Elaboration (5) ACLCHC135

developing strategies for using bilingual (Chinese–English and English–Chinese) dictionaries in both print and digital forms to assist with translation

Elaboration (5) ACLCHC137

noticing differences in cultural practices and the protocol for certain events, such as 我去表哥家要先叫人，大姨好，大姨夫好；如果他们要留我吃饭，我要先问妈妈可不可以；如果阿姨叫我多吃一点, 我不能吃太多，最好得客气客气

Elaboration (5) ACLCHU139

identifying personal connections with one or both forms of characters, for example, 我妈妈教我写简体字，因为妈妈是从北京来的

Elaboration (5) ACLCHC145

responding appropriately to invitations, including by accepting and declining, for example, 谢谢你的邀请，祝你生日快乐。但是我星期日要…对不起，不能参加你的聚会。希望你玩得高兴

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