Years 9 and 10 Chinese
The nature of the learners Students have prior experience of learning Chinese and bring a range of capabilities, strategies and knowledge that can be applied to new learning. They are expanding the range and nature of their learning experiences and of …
Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 7 and 8 Chinese
The nature of the learners These years represent a transition to secondary school and students in this pathway are continuing to study Chinese bringing with them a capability to communicate, with some assistance, about their immediate world and China. Chinese …
Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 9 and 10 Chinese
The nature of the learners At this level, students bring prior knowledge of Chinese language and culture, and a range of language learning strategies to their learning. They are increasingly aware of the world beyond their own and are engaging with youth, …
Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Foundation to Year 2 Chinese
The nature of the learners Children enter the early years of schooling with established oracy skills in one or more languages and varying degrees of early literacy capability. For young students, learning typically focuses on their immediate world of …
Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 3 and 4 Chinese
The nature of the learners At this level children are developing awareness of their social world and memberships of various groups, including of the Chinese class. They benefit from varied, activity-based learning which builds on their interests and …
Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Years 5 and 6 Chinese
The nature of the learners At this level students are expanding their social networks, experiences and communication repertoire in both their first language and Chinese. They continue to need guidance and participate in structured, collaborative tasks …
Years 5 and 6 | 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 ACLCHU032
participating in exchanging good wishes in celebrations such as 龙年快乐, and comparing cultural practices of celebration from around the world
Elaboration | ACLCHU032 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLCHU046
knowing that Putonghua is the standard spoken language used in China and the main Chinese language taught in other areas of the world
Elaboration | ACLCHU046 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLCHC100
reading tourist brochures and websites detailing lifestyles in diverse locations in the Sinophone world, identifying features of local lifestyles that reflect modernity or tradition, and evaluating the information for relevance, appropriateness and s …
Elaboration | ACLCHC100 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (5) ACLCHC104
considering the different terms used in the Chinese-speaking world to represent ‘Chinese person’ (中国人，华人，华侨，华裔)
Elaboration (5) | ACLCHC104 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (8) ACLCHC067
sharing own interest in people, places and events in the Chinese world by reading about places and historical figures (such as 秦始皇, 毛泽东) and writing articles for the school newsletter to inform others, recommending further reading and websites (Chinese …
Elaboration (8) | ACLCHC067 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLCHC073
viewing texts related to the experiences of young Chinese speakers (for example, 偶像剧), and discussing aspects of their life, world or values conveyed, asking, for example: What assumptions or generalisations are made? How does this impact on our perception …
Elaboration (2) | ACLCHC073 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (5) ACLCHC089
selecting information to share with a particular audience (for example, students from a sister school in China), asking: Why do I think this information is important to represent who I am? Why do I think my audience would find this information interesting …
Elaboration (5) | ACLCHC089 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (5) ACLCHC105
reflecting on their own language choices in interactions with Chinese speakers and how these may have been perceived, for example: Was my communication culturally appropriate? Did I adjust my language and body language to help convey my meaning more appropriately …
Elaboration (5) | ACLCHC105 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLCHC038
plotting a storyline, considering: Who is the main character? How can I make this character interesting to readers? How can I sequence my story to grab the reader’s attention?
Elaboration (2) | ACLCHC038 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (5) ACLCHC057
reflecting on their own cultural values and norms, comparing them to those of Chinese speakers, and asking, for example: Which of my own values are non-negotiable, and which Chinese values do I feel I should validate and support?
Elaboration (5) | ACLCHC057 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLCHC086
plotting a storyline, considering: Who is the main character? How can I make this character interesting to readers? How can I sequence my story to grab the reader’s attention?
Elaboration (3) | ACLCHC086 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLCHC041
sharing with peers personal experiences of interacting with Chinese speakers, for example, ‘I was really nervous and forgot how to say…’
Elaboration (4) | ACLCHC041 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLCHC039
differentiating between word-by-word meaning and intended meaning when translating from Chinese into English, for example, the word-by-word translation of 我喜欢一个人看书 is ‘I like one person to read’, but it means ‘I like to read alone’
Elaboration (2) | ACLCHC039 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum