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Years 5 and 6 Arabic

The nature of the learners At this level, learners have established communication and literacy skills in Arabic that enable them to explore aspects of Arabic language and culture as well as topical issues drawn from other key learning areas. They are …

Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Arabic

The nature of the learners These years represent a transition to secondary school. Students in this sequence are continuing to study Arabic, bringing with them an established capability to interact in different situations, …

Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Arabic

The nature of the learners At this level, students bring to their learning existing knowledge of Arabic language and culture and a range of strategies. They are increasingly aware of the world beyond their own and are …

Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARC142

Share responses to a range of imaginative texts, including multimodal and digital texts, such as cartoons, folk tales, fables and films, by expressing opinions on key ideas, characters and actions, and making connections with own experiences and feelings[Key …

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Elaboration (1) ACLARC142

responding to questions about characters in different types of imaginative texts, such as films or cartoons, by listing words or expressions associated with the character’s personality and explaining how they can or cannot relate to them, for example,شخصية …

Elaboration (2) ACLARC143

creating, performing and filming own imaginative texts in print, digital or online formats, such as a commercial for a new product, a short video clip of a role-play, or an announcement about an event

Elaboration ACLARC159

expressing personal opinions on ideas presented in various texts such as stories, films, songs or video clips, for example,الفيلم يشجع الشباب على الدراسة وهذا ممتاز؛ المقطع الغنائي جميل ومؤثر؛ الفيلم غير واقعي؛ يعرض الفيلم مشاكل الشباب مع الأهل؛ الأغنية …

Elaboration (2) ACLARC159

analysing how people, places and experiences are represented in a variety of imaginative texts, such as extracts from a play or scenes from a film, and comparing how key messages and beliefs are communicated

Elaboration (3) ACLARC159

expressing and exchanging opinions on typical features, language use and cultural elements in contemporary songs, films or video clips from the Arabic-speaking world, and comparing them with similar texts from the English-speaking world

Elaboration (3) ACLARC160

creating modified versions of traditional Arabic stories and films, such as علاء الدين والمصباح السّحري, by introducing new characters or contexts or alternative endings

Elaboration (3) ACLARC162

creating a short film about social interactions among different speakers of Arabic, explaining cultural elements that may vary in different parts of the Arabic-speaking world and which may be unfamiliar to English-speaking viewers

Elaboration (2) ACLARU169

researching and reporting on the influence of Arabic language and culture in the local and broader Australian community, for example, the food industry (Lebanese restaurants and bakeries), the entertainment industry and the media (the Arab Film Festival, …

Elaboration (1) ACLARC175

conveying information relating to community matters in texts such as posters, brochures and web pages, for example, a brochure promoting a holiday destination, a poster for a doctor’s surgery encouraging healthy eating, or a web page reviewing a new Arabic …

Elaboration ACLARC176

listening to, reading and viewing a range of imaginative texts, including digital, online or multimodal texts, such as short stories, films and poetry, identifying technical aspects and analysing elements of language that convey emotions and values

Elaboration (3) ACLARC176

discussing how texts such as short films or video clips portray social issues such as relationships, wealth and poverty and cultural change, and values such as honesty and equality

Elaboration (3) ACLARC177

creating reflective and critical texts such as diaries, blogs and articles to express own opinions on imaginative texts such as films, stories or poems, using expressions such asيا إلهي كم كان الفيلم مملّاً؛ دور الأم في الفيلم كان قاسياً جداً؛ لم أستمتع …

Elaboration (3) ACLARC178

analysing existing translations of texts, such as subtitled short films, making comparisons with own translations and reflecting on why versions may vary

Elaboration (3) ACLARC179

creating captions or commentaries in Arabic and English to accompany texts such as song lyrics, video clips, film extracts or parts of a television program, exchanging and comparing bilingual texts with peers using online forums and discussing the best …

Elaboration ACLARU186

recognising that language changes over time, for example, by viewing classical and contemporary Arabic films and comparing how certain ideas and concepts are differently represented through the language used

Elaboration (1) ACLARU186

examining how English is influencing and modifying Arabic language use in particular settings, for example, in the entertainment industry, such as in films and television programs; in online contexts; and in language used to express global concepts such …

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