Elaboration (3) ACLARU034

reflecting on personal encounters with cultural practices that have helped shape their attitudes towards and views of the world around them

Elaboration (3) | ACLARU034 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Arabic

The nature of the learners Students who enter the background language learner pathway in Arabic in Year 7 may have strong connections to Arabic language and culture through family and community and varying degrees of oracy in Arabic. Their textual knowledge …

Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Arabic

The nature of the learners Learners increasingly communicate in Arabic in everyday interactions and in domains beyond the home. They continue to be immersed in Arabic language and culture, making connections and comparisons with other languages and cultures. …

Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) 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 exchange information about their personal worlds and to express feelings, likes and dislikes. They use formulaic language for a range of classroom functions and processes, such as …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLARC022

producing texts such as letters, emails and speeches to convey information and personal viewpoints on topics connected to personal experiences, for particular purposes and audiences

Elaboration (1) | ACLARC022 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLARC011

identifying aspects of personal identity such as age, gender and social status that are important when interacting in Arabic, for example, using the correct personal pronouns to address elderly people (أنتَ/أنتِ), shaking or not shaking hands depending …

Elaboration (2) | ACLARC011 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLARU032

identifying how emotions and attitudes, such as embarrassment or respect, and personal views are reflected in the choice of language in various social settings, such as public forums and school contexts

Elaboration (2) | ACLARU032 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARC005

Convey and present ideas and information obtained from different sources relating to home, school, leisure and interests[Key concepts: information, text, personal world; Key processes: presenting, conveying, reporting]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLARC005 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARC010

Reflect on personal responses and reactions during interactions in Arabic, recognising how interaction involves culture as well as language[Key concepts: intercultural exchange, language, culture, response; Key processes: identifying, reflecting, exp …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLARC010 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARU014

Identify the structure and textual features of a range of personal, informative and imaginative texts, and recognise how these contribute to meaning[Key concepts: meaning, genre, structure; Key processes: identifying, sequencing, organising]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLARU014 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLARC011

comparing cultural and intercultural experiences and language capabilities with peers, and exchanging views on the benefits of being bilingual

Elaboration (3) | ACLARC011 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (6) ACLARC023

analysing and evaluating lyrics of contemporary Arabic songs, identifying themes, messages and cultural aspects

Elaboration (6) | ACLARC023 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLARC025

experimenting with interpreting in English popular expressions, proverbs or idioms in Arabic, and reflecting on the social and cultural values that may be embedded in them

Elaboration (5) | ACLARC025 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARC027

Reflect on how conventions of speech and Arabic cultural concepts can influence own communication style when using both English and Arabic[Key concepts: cultural concept, norms, communication; Key processes: understanding, explaining, reflecting]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLARC027 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLARC027

exploring the reciprocal nature of intercultural communication, the two-way process of noticing and responding to differences in perceptions, understandings and behaviours, for example, degrees of formality, politeness and directness, use of personal …

Elaboration (2) | ACLARC027 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLARC022

organising information for an Arabic-speaking audience, for example, creating a presentation comparing different cultural perspectives on a particular topic or a video recording of a cooking demonstration

Elaboration (2) | ACLARC022 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLARC026

producing bilingual texts such as video clips with subtitles explaining Australian cultural practices for Arabic-speaking viewers, for example, bushwalking, Anzac Day commemorations, the Melbourne Cup

Elaboration (5) | ACLARC026 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLARC027

discussing elements of successful intercultural communication, for example, flexibility and awareness of differences in cultural and religious practices such as respect for elderly people and attitudes towards privacy or directness

Elaboration (4) | ACLARC027 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARC001

Interact with peers and the teacher to exchange information about self, family and friends, routines, leisure activities, interests and special days, and express feelings, likes and dislikes[Key concepts: personal world, leisure; Key processes: interacting, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLARC001 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARC011

Reflect on own identity, including aspects that relate to personal observations, experiences and feelings, and recognise how elements of identity such as family background, school and interests impact on intercultural exchange[Key concepts: self, profile, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLARC011 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum