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

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

ACLCLE035

Translate Latin texts into Standard English, by applying knowledge of vocabulary, accidence and syntax, and linguistic and cultural cues[Key concepts: equivalence, representation; Key processes: interpreting, translating]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

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

Elaboration (6) ACLCLE031

exploring social, contextual and cultural references embedded in texts, for example, patronus, cliens; civis; patria potestas; bulla; toga praetexta; mehercle!

Elaboration (6) | ACLCLE031 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLCLE035

reading texts to gain a sense of holistic meaning, and identifying cues, such as text type, familiar vocabulary, grammar and cultural references

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

Elaboration ACLCLU043

investigating connections between language and significant cultural attitudes, for example, discussing how the terms civis, libertus, servus relate to rights of citizens

Elaboration | ACLCLU043 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLCLU044

considering own and others’ cultural assumptions about home and leisure and how these were different or similar in the Roman context

Elaboration | ACLCLU044 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLCLU044

reviewing and responding to aspects of cultural practices in Latin texts and Roman artefacts, and discussing the reactions of peers to these

Elaboration (1) | ACLCLU044 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum