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Elaboration (5) ACLARC007

composing, performing or filming texts for own and others’ enjoyment and interest, for example, a description of an imaginary character or animal, a commercial for a new product, a short film, or a poster advertising an event

Elaboration ACLARC008

demonstrating and explaining hand gestures and facial expressions that can be used without language to convey meaning

Elaboration (1) ACLARC008

using a picture or digital dictionary to find the meanings of words and expressions used in class, comparing English and Arabic versions of each word

Elaboration (2) ACLARC008

comparing Arabic expressions used in everyday interactions such as greetings with equivalent English expressions, identifying differences and similarities that reflect cultural associations or nuances, for example,مرحبا؛ كيف حالك؟ السلام عليكم؛ سلام ونعمة؛ …

Elaboration (3) ACLARC008

interpreting Arabic expressions in dialogues and speeches and discussing how these expressions reflect aspects of Arabic language and culture, for example,لا؛ حقاً؟ يا إلهي! كلامك عجيب! لا لا قل لي الحقيقة؛ صدقني يا سامي!؛ مع السلامة؛ الله معك؛ الرب …

Elaboration (4) ACLARC008

translating texts such as labels, public signs and messages from Arabic into English and vice versa to identify differences in elements of language structure and vocabulary use, for example, ‘no parking’, ‘no dogs’, ‘no-smoking zone’, ‘insert card’

Elaboration (5) ACLARC008

creating Arabic versions of school signs, notices, timetables and class rules, and considering why some words and expressions require flexibility in translation, for example, ‘the oval’, ‘the office’, ‘the canteen’, ‘out of bounds’, ‘no hat, no play’

Elaboration ACLARC009

creating a digital bilingual dictionary for classroom use

Elaboration (1) ACLARC009

making bilingual greeting cards for family celebrations such as Mother’s Day, using greetings in Arabic alongside English ones, for example,عيد أم سعيد؛ عيد أم مبارك؛ كل عام وأنت بخير؛ كل عام وأنت بألف خير؛ دمت لي سالمة

Elaboration (2) ACLARC009

creating captions in Arabic and in English for a display of a class event or experience such as a sports day or school concert

Elaboration (3) ACLARC009

producing a parallel bilingual word list by relating known Arabic words or expressions to English equivalents and vice versa, noticing that direct translation is sometimes inappropriate

Elaboration (4) ACLARC009

designing bilingual texts such as posters or signs for class or school assembly performances, a sports carnival, displays or events

Elaboration (5) ACLARC009

creating parallel lists of informal Arabic and English expressions for own use in everyday interactions with friends and family, including expressions drawn from various Arabic dialects represented within the classroom, for example, ‘see you later’, ‘no …

Elaboration (6) ACLARC009

composing bilingual texts such as a board game or an instruction manual for a game

Elaboration ACLARC010

discussing their own level of comfort with using particular gestures when interacting across cultures, for example, making or not making eye contact when communicating with older people, kissing on the cheek, and hugging or not hugging when greeting …

Elaboration (1) ACLARC010

sharing with peers how it feels to use Arabic and English in different contexts, for example, at home, at school and in the Arabic-speaking community, reflecting on instances when these interactions have felt comfortable, awkward or difficult and explaining …

Elaboration (2) ACLARC010

developing language to describe personal reactions to and feelings about intercultural experiences, for example,أشعر بالراحة عندما...؛ لا أشعر بالراحة عندما...؛ أشعر بالخجل حين...؛ أشعر بالحزن...؛ أشعر بالتعب...

Elaboration (3) ACLARC010

noticing how their Arabic/Lebanese/Egyptian/Iraqi culture influences their linguistic choices, for example, changing terms of address and level of formality depending on the context of interaction and the relationship between participants, such as the …

Elaboration (4) ACLARC010

discussing how language reflects cultural concepts and values, for example, the importance of seeking agreement and compromise as reflected in the way Arabic people express disagreement ( بالرغم من إحترامي لك؛ لا اتفق معك), the importance of respect as …

Elaboration ACLARC011

mapping their own linguistic and cultural profiles, for example, by creating a timeline or web profile to highlight formative elements such as family languages, traditions and beliefs, key relationships and intercultural experiences

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