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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 9 and 10 Framework for Classical Languages

The nature of the learners Students have prior experience of learning Latin 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 …

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Reflect on self as a language learner, considering how learning Latin influences ways of learning and enhances understanding of own heritage, values and culture[Key concepts: identity, interconnection across concepts, influence; Key processes: connecting, …

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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 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 …

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identifying challenges and achievements associated with learning Latin, for example, learning to ‘read between the lines’ to identify thought implicit in the use of language

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discussing how learning Latin impacts on own ways of thinking and viewing the world

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developing strategies for building on prior knowledge and learning new grammar, for example, mnemonic devices, paradigms, drill exercises, online learning tools

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considering how the strategies adopted while learning Latin have impacted on own approaches to learning across subjects, such as setting realistic timeframes, computational thinking

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considering how learning about the ancient world offers different ways of interpreting the modern world and representing experience

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

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reflecting on the experience of learning Latin, considering how it might add a further dimension to own sense of identity

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reflecting, such as in discussions, blogs and journals, on experiences in the course of learning Latin and their impact on perceptions of own cultural experience and ways of communicating

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reinterpreting own experience of learning Latin, listening to others’ perspectives and comparing these with own experience

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reflecting and reporting on how learning Latin gives insights into the relationship between language and culture in general, and how own way of thinking about language, culture and identity may change through the experience

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isolating syllables and learning the rules for correctly marking the stress, for example, spec-tá-tor, compared with péc-tor-a

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