Years 9 and 10 Framework for Classical Languages

The nature of the learners Students have prior experience of learning Classical Greek and bring a range of capabilities, strategies and knowledge that can be applied to new learning. They are expanding the range and nature …

Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (9) ACLCLE016

recognising positive and negative connotations implicit in Classical Greek words, for example, τύραννος, δαίμων

Elaboration (9) | ACLCLE016 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (9) ACLCLE020

translating complex sentence structures, such as subordinate clauses and indirect speech, for example, causal, purpose, result, indirect questions, commands, conditionals

Elaboration (9) | ACLCLE020 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (9) ACLCLU023

recognising the forms and uses of the optative mood, for example, εἴθε τὴν πατρίδα σῴζοιμεν (wish), βουλοίμεθα ἄν τοῦ ἀοιδοῦ ἀκούειν (potential optative)

Elaboration (9) | ACLCLU023 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (9) ACLCLU026

discussing Classical Greek derivatives that are used in fields such as business and education, for example, macroeconomics, monopoly, pedagogy, syllabus

Elaboration (9) | ACLCLU026 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Framework for Classical Languages Years 9 and 10

By the end of Year 10, students analyse a range of Classical Greek texts to obtain information and ideas about ancient Greek society and culture. They use vocabulary, grammar and textual cues to analyse and interpret language use and cultural …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCLE020

Translate a range of texts that incorporate complex sentence structures and extensive vocabulary from Classical Greek into Standard English, representing the style and purpose of the texts[Key concepts: equivalence, meaning; Key processes: analysing, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLCLE020 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCLU026

Understand that Greek became the dominant language of the ancient Mediterranean world and facilitated the spread of Greek civilisation and culture, and that Classical Greek continues to enrich English through specialist vocabulary and abstract concepts …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLCLU026 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLCLE018

reading texts in Classical Greek and responding to questions in English to demonstrate understanding of content, context, purpose and technique

Elaboration | ACLCLE018 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (7) ACLCLE020

refining translations by exploring print and online Classical Greek and English dictionaries and thesauruses to consider a variety of meanings and synonyms

Elaboration (7) | ACLCLE020 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (10) ACLCLE020

rendering the precise meaning of tenses in Classical Greek into idiomatic English, for example, ἐλάμβανον/ἔλαβον

Elaboration (10) | ACLCLE020 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (8) ACLCLU026

recognising words in English that are a hybrid of Classical Greek and Latin, for example, metalanguage, quantum physics, teleconference, television, automobile

Elaboration (8) | ACLCLU026 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (13) ACLCLU026

applying knowledge of Classical Greek to form plurals of borrowed English words, for example, criterion/criteria, phenomenon/phenomena, crisis/crises, thesis/theses, stigma/stigmata

Elaboration (13) | ACLCLU026 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLCLE017

researching ancient Greek urban planning and architecture through the study of an archaeological site, and presenting findings, for example, by creating a virtual tour of the Agora or the Acropolis of Athens, with written or oral text in English or simple …

Elaboration (2) | ACLCLE017 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (6) ACLCLE017

exploring Classical Greek inscriptions to elicit and present information about ancient Greek society, for example, vases, funerary stelae, ostraka, and creating own examples in English or Classical Greek

Elaboration (6) | ACLCLE017 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLCLE020

expanding the variety of English translations for verb tenses or moods, for example, to express aspect in a command, παύου (general/ongoing) compared to παῦσαι (once)

Elaboration (4) | ACLCLE020 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLCLU024

using a dictionary to investigate how vocabulary choices in Classical Greek and English can express shades of meaning, ὑπεροράω (‘look down on’, ‘overlook’, ‘despise’)

Elaboration (1) | ACLCLU024 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (10) ACLCLU026

examining the Classical Greek roots of English words in subjects across the school curriculum, such as theorem, metaphor, photosynthesis, chlorine, atom, planet, geophysical, ecosystem, orchestra, music, scene, dialogue, chorus, athletics

Elaboration (10) | ACLCLU026 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (11) ACLCLU026

identifying Classical Greek roots in English scientific, technical and medical terminology, for example, catalyst, aerodynamic, pathogen, bacteria, atherosclerosis, acne, asthma, chromatography, symmetry, thermometer, seismic

Elaboration (11) | ACLCLU026 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLCLE016

reflecting on the particular use of tenses in Classical Greek and making comparisons with English, such as use of aspect, vivid use of the present in indirect speech, or use of the aorist in gnomic statements, for example, παθὼν δέ τε νήπιος ἔγνω

Elaboration (4) | ACLCLE016 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum