Years 3 and 4 Chinese

The nature of the learners Learners explore how they use more than one language in their daily lives, and use Chinese in relation to their personal world, countries where Chinese is spoken and the world of imagination. Chinese language learning and …

Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCHC137

Reflect on their reactions and responses to others when participating in learning and cultural experiences in Chinese and Australian contexts[Key concepts: identity, place; Key processes: responding, identifying]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLCHC137 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCHU144

Explore how the Chinese language represents cultural meanings in specific ways

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLCHU144 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLCHC130

taking collective action to plan and present a cultural item, such as celebrating a festive occasion by performing a song or dance for members of school community

Elaboration (3) | ACLCHC130 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLCHC130

discussing cultural items to present for a school event, for example, performing a song, cooking Chinese food or making craft (剪纸, 做灯笼)

Elaboration (4) | ACLCHC130 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLCHC130

using digital media to produce a publicity flier for an upcoming cultural or sporting event such as 汉语比赛

Elaboration (5) | ACLCHC130 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLCHC131

gathering information by surveying family and friends about languages spoken, country of origin, or participation in cultural events and leisure activities, and displaying information on frequency charts

Elaboration (1) | ACLCHC131 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLCHC134

creating performances in response to legends and other forms of culturally significant literature such as 《盘古开天辟地》, or segments of 《西游记》

Elaboration | ACLCHC134 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLCHC135

identifying Chinese symbols in print and digital texts (for example, the longevity symbol), and developing ways to convey the culturally attached value when expressing the meaning of these symbols in English

Elaboration (3) | ACLCHC135 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLCHC137

considering their linguistic and cultural skills as Chinese and as Australians and how these contribute to their overall sense of identity

Elaboration (3) | ACLCHC137 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLCHC137

noticing differences in cultural practices and the protocol for certain events, such as 我去表哥家要先叫人，大姨好，大姨夫好；如果他们要留我吃饭，我要先问妈妈可不可以；如果阿姨叫我多吃一点, 我不能吃太多，最好得客气客气

Elaboration (5) | ACLCHC137 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (6) ACLCHC137

participating in cultural events (for example, watching a China–Australia soccer match, performing a Chinese song to the school community, or celebrating Anzac Day) and reflecting on own reactions

Elaboration (6) | ACLCHC137 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLCHU144

identifying culturally specific terms and phrases, for example, ‘mate’ in Australian English and 吃了吗 in Chinese, and sharing insights into why particular cultures value certain colloquial language

Elaboration | ACLCHU144 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLCHU144

associating the literal and cultural meanings of words and expressions such as 红红火火

Elaboration (1) | ACLCHU144 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLCHU144

discussing the contextual and cultural meanings of words that cannot be directly translated into another language, for example, translating 手足 as ‘brothers’

Elaboration (2) | ACLCHU144 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum