Years 7 and 8 Framework for Classical Languages

The nature of the learners Students are beginning their study of Latin and typically have little prior knowledge and understanding of the language and Roman history and culture. Most will have learnt a different language …

Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCLU039

Acquire and build vocabulary by using roots, derivatives and word lists, and use dictionaries to select appropriate meanings of Latin words[Key concepts: vocabulary, meaning; Key processes: exploring, selecting]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLCLU039 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

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 Latin texts, such as narratives, about the daily life and attitudes of the Romans. They interpret grammatical structures …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | 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 Latin texts to obtain information and ideas about Roman society and culture. They use vocabulary, grammar and textual cues to analyse and interpret language use and cultural references in Latin …

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

Elaboration ACLCLU054

developing vocabulary lists pertinent to particular reading, for example, military words, philosophical words, poetic words

Elaboration | ACLCLU054 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLCLU037

mimicking or copying the restored pronunciation of Latin words, individually or with peers

Elaboration (1) | ACLCLU037 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLCLU039

using print and electronic dictionaries to locate the appropriate meanings of words

Elaboration (3) | ACLCLU039 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLCLU037

acknowledging the absence of punctuation in Latin in comparison with English, for example, by working with a sentence spelt out with no pauses between words

Elaboration (5) | ACLCLU037 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (6) ACLCLU039

building vocabulary by recognising Latin words commonly used in English, for example, exit, video, arena

Elaboration (6) | ACLCLU039 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLCLE050

reading holistically to deduce the context and content of Latin texts, by identifying key words and phrases

Elaboration | ACLCLE050 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLCLU052

distinguishing between the primary and secondary stress in polysyllabic words, for example, spèctatóribus

Elaboration (2) | ACLCLU052 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLCLU054

building vocabulary by recognising English words derived from supines, for example, ‘mission’ from missum

Elaboration (4) | ACLCLU054 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLCLU054

identifying and interpreting compound words, for example, ‘prefect’ from prae + factum

Elaboration (5) | ACLCLU054 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (7) ACLCLU054

expanding vocabulary by using connections between conceptually related words, for example, pius, impius, pietas

Elaboration (7) | ACLCLU054 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLCLE035

identifying meanings of words by recognising change of form, such as third declension nouns and irregular verbs, for example, nomen, nominis; est, sunt

Elaboration (3) | ACLCLE035 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (10) ACLCLE035

discussing how words that refer to aspects of Roman culture should be translated, for example, servus (‘slave’ rather than ‘servant’)

Elaboration (10) | ACLCLE035 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLCLU039

understanding that one Latin word may correspond to several different English words and selecting the most appropriate meaning of a word in its context

Elaboration (4) | ACLCLU039 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (8) ACLCLU041

identifying words of Latin origin that are used in subjects across the school curriculum, for example, data, agriculture, commerce, equilateral, formula, mesa, tablet

Elaboration (8) | ACLCLU041 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (6) ACLCLU053

identifying and understanding words used in apposition in all cases, for example, Venus, dea, est pulchra

Elaboration (6) | ACLCLU053 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (6) ACLCLU054

recognising common patterns of vowel change to identify words from the same root, for example, capere: -cip (recipere)

Elaboration (6) | ACLCLU054 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum