Elaboration (1) ACLCHU013
comparing similar texts in Chinese and English (for example, a poster for a movie, such as 《功夫熊猫》) and identifying major elements of the Chinese text
Elaboration (1) | ACLCHU013 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLCHU014
exploring the range of languages spoken in Australia and identifying people in the local community or in the media who speak a different language, for example, ‘My mum’s friend is from China, and she speaks Chinese’
Elaboration | ACLCHU014 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLCHU014
discussing why there are different languages spoken by Australian families and by classmates
Elaboration (1) | ACLCHU014 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLCHU014
knowing that Chinese is spoken not only in China but also in other areas of the world, including Australia
Elaboration (2) | ACLCHU014 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLCHU015
using titles to address teachers in Chinese, such as 王老师 instead of Ms Wang
Elaboration | ACLCHU015 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLCHU015
responding to expressions commonly encountered in Chinese classrooms, such as 起立 and explore the cultural meanings behind these
Elaboration (1) | ACLCHU015 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLCHU016
identifying interesting facts, for example, finding out what are the biggest celebrations in China and Australia, and comparing these celebrations
Elaboration | ACLCHU016 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLCHU016
engaging with the traditions and customs, festivals, celebrations and food of Chinese communities, recognising the value of learning about another culture in learning a new language
Elaboration (1) | ACLCHU016 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLCHU016
participating in a shared meal, a New Year celebration or a Chinese performance, commenting on the experience and listening to the sounds of Chinese
Elaboration (2) | ACLCHU016 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLCHU016
comparing gestures and body language associated with language use in different cultures, for example hand gesturing for emphasis and encouragement or recognising taboos within Chinese communication, such as pointing directly at someone
Elaboration (3) | ACLCHU016 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLCHC017
giving personal information, facts and opinions in response to questions about people and aspects of daily life such as pets (我的狗很可爱), interests, routines and activities
Elaboration | ACLCHC017 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLCHC017
expressing opinions and commenting on personal experience using familiar expressions (for example, 很棒。 太好了。我不喜欢…), and turn-taking (该你了) in class games
Elaboration (1) | ACLCHC017 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLCHC017
contributing to class activities by asking for (我可以…吗？) and giving permission (可以), apologising and excusing (对不起), raising hand and using phrases such as 老师，我不懂 to request assistance in learning activities
Elaboration (2) | ACLCHC017 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLCHC017
initiating conversations in familiar social contexts by greeting participants and introducing themselves (for example, 你好，我叫James，我八岁，我住在悉尼), displaying appropriate social manners to enhance communication
Elaboration (3) | ACLCHC017 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLCHC017
giving information in response to questions such as 你的弟弟几岁？, and responding to turn-taking signals such as 该你了 or pauses
Elaboration (4) | ACLCHC017 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (5) ACLCHC017
following the teacher’s instructions to participate in learning activities, for example, 我们听 Sam 说一说
Elaboration (5) | ACLCHC017 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (6) ACLCHC017
reporting group activity results to each other and the teacher, for example, Michael 喜欢打篮球，Sophie 喜欢游泳
Elaboration (6) | ACLCHC017 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLCHC018
exchanging simple correspondence such as notes, postcards and text messages
Elaboration | ACLCHC018 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLCHC018
using ICT to adapt or create drawings to support written communication in cards, posters and visual displays
Elaboration (1) | ACLCHC018 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLCHC018
adapting teacher-modelled language and using word lists to correspond with others, for example, creating cards to express good wishes and season’s greetings to friends and family members (生日快乐, 母亲节快乐)
Elaboration (2) | ACLCHC018 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum