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
Elaboration (2) ACLARC154
exchanging information and opinions on a range of topics such as home, school, leisure and travelling, for example,هل تحب المنطقة التي تسكن فيها؟ لماذا؟ منطقتي جميلة وشارع بيتي هادىء؛ أبي يريد أن يشتري بيتاً جديداً وأنا لا أريد أن أترك بيتنا؛ أنا أحب …
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC154 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC155
responding to invitations in print, digital or online formats by accepting or declining and providing reasons for non-attendance, for example,شكراً جزيلاً على الدعوة؛ سأحضر الحفلة؛ آسف لا أقدر أن آتي إلى السينما لأن أمي لا تسمح لي. أنا مدعوة لحفل زواج …
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC155 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC156
contributing to class discussions by expressing opinions, using reflective language, for example,لو كان لدينا وقتاً أطول؛ لأضفنا موسيقى على البحث؛ كان الإمتحان صعباً وطويلاً؛ أصبحت القراءة في الصّف مملّة
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC156 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC157
listening to, viewing and reading texts to extract elements that reflect different aspects of Arabic culture related to topics such as entertainment and special occasions, for example,حفلات المطربين؛ البرامج الترفيهية؛ برامج المسابقاتالأعياد الدينية المختلفة …
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC157 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC158
organising information and presenting it to an Arabic-speaking audience, for example, creating a visual presentation comparing cultural aspects of life at school and at home for young Arabic speakers or a video recording of a cooking demonstration for …
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC158 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
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 (2) | ACLARC159 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC160
composing and performing imaginative texts for the school community, through role-plays, raps and video clips, using expressive language and movement to illustrate meaning and to entertain
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC160 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC161
translating and interpreting texts, using print and online dictionaries, and translation tools or programs, identifying culturally specific vocabulary, for example, عفواً؛ سلامتك؛, and expressions, such as ألف مبروك الحمد لله على السلامة؛ نشكرالرب؛, …
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC161 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC162
designing menus or programs for Arabic-themed events, with key items and information in Arabic and explanatory notes in English
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC162 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC163
comparing choices of language and behaviours when communicating in Arabic and English, explaining the modifications they make and why, for example, when addressing older people with titles such as عم (عمّو)؛ خالة؛ (طنت)
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC163 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC164
expressing to others how Arabic is part of their identity, reflecting on when, how and why they use Arabic
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC164 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARU165
using the rhythms of the Arabic language, including intonation, tone and stress, to increase fluency and enhance expression
Elaboration (2) | ACLARU165 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARU166
using the conditional mood as a formulaic expression, for example,لو نجحت في الأمتحان هذا العام فسوف يشتري لي أبي لعبة إلكترونية جديدة
Elaboration (2) | ACLARU166 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARU167
comparing the use of language features such as imagery and exaggeration in a range of imaginative texts, and discussing how these features are used to convey meaning to and entertain the audience
Elaboration (2) | ACLARU167 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARU168
identifying and reflecting on how emotions and attitudes, such as respect or embarrassment, and personal views are reflected in the choice of language in various social settings, such as public forums and school contexts
Elaboration (2) | ACLARU168 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
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 (2) | ACLARU169 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARU170
examining how and why language and cultural practices are interconnected, for example, by identifying religious origins or connotations associated with places such asكربلاء؛ مكة الكرمة؛ أورشليم المقدسة؛ ديرالزور
Elaboration (2) | ACLARU170 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLARU167
analysing the language features and text structure of different samples of a particular type of text, including digital and online texts, such as a diary entry or a blog, to identify how ideas, representations and reflections are presented
Elaboration (1) | ACLARU167 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Achievement Standard Arabic Years 7 and 8
By the end of Year 8, students use written and spoken Arabic to initiate and sustain classroom interactions with others, to exchange views, for example, السباحة رياضة ممتعة؛ أعتقد أن السفر مفيد جدا , and express feelings such as أشعر بالفرح؛ …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum