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Years 7 and 8 Framework for Classical Languages

The nature of the learners Students are beginning their study of Classical Greek and typically have little prior knowledge and understanding of the language and ancient Greek history and culture. Most will have learnt …

Achievement Standard Framework for Classical Languages Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students use their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and textual cues to identify and interpret information in Classical Greek texts, such as narratives, about the daily life and attitudes of the ancient Greeks. They interpret …

ACLCLU008

Understand concepts of accidence and syntax used in simple and compound sentences in Classical Greek, including parts of speech, case, gender, number, person, declension and conjugation, agreement and tense, mood, voice, participles and infinitives[Key …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

Elaboration (2) ACLCLE001

determining the general sense of texts through initial holistic reading, by identifying familiar people, vocabulary, places or topics, for example, ὁ Λεωνίδας μάχεται ἐν ταῖς Θερμοπύλαις, recognising modern editors’ use of punctuation to guide reader …

Elaboration (2) ACLCLE002

comparing details from different sources about where Greek people lived, such as in urban centres or rural settlements, for example, through dioramas or drawings with labels in English or Classical Greek, and discussing what they reveal about different …

Elaboration (2) ACLCLE003

discussing how scenes and characters are depicted in texts, such as through imagery or conversations, for example, in short plays, dialogues, retelling of well-known myths and legends

Elaboration (2) ACLCLE004

performing short extracts from comedy or passages of dialogue in collaboration with others, using strategies to convey the emotions of the characters

Elaboration (2) ACLCLE005

using known vocabulary, in Classical Greek or English, and context to deduce the meaning of unknown words

Elaboration (2) ACLCLE006

comparing and discussing the merits of different translations of the same text, identifying differences and recognising that they may be equally valid

Elaboration (2) ACLCLU007

mimicking or copying restored pronunciation of Classical Greek words, individually or with peers

Elaboration (2) ACLCLU008

conjugating contract verbs –εω, –αω in the present, future imperfect and aorist tenses, active and middle, for example, φιλῶ/φιλοῦμαι, τιμῶ/τιμῶμαι

Elaboration (2) ACLCLU009

practising vocabulary knowledge, for example, by using electronic resources

Elaboration (2) ACLCLU010

making connections and comparisons between a new text and familiar texts of the same type

Elaboration (2) ACLCLU011

recognising that Classical Greek is a specific form of the language, evolved from earlier forms such as Mycenaean Greek and the Archaic Greek used in the epics of Homer

Elaboration (2) ACLCLU012

identifying references to ancient Greek mythology and literature in visual and performing arts and literature from antiquity to the present

Elaboration (2) ACLCLU013

exploring and discussing language use that reflects the social structure of the πόλις of Athens, encompassing both city and countryside, for example, citizen classes, metics, slaves, women

Elaboration (2) ACLCLU014

developing an understanding of life in ancient Athens or Sparta, and reflecting on similarities and differences to own lifestyle in multicultural Australia

Elaboration (2) ACLCLU015

keeping a journal of experiences (humorous, satisfying or challenging) associated with learning and using Classical Greek, noting personal reactions and reflections over time

Elaboration ACLCLU008

recognising that Greek verbs have variable endings that indicate person and number, for example, φέρω, φέρουσιν

Elaboration (6) ACLCLU008

using the definite article to identify the number, gender and case of nouns, for example, αἱ ὁδοί, τούς δικαστάς

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