Years 9 and 10 French

The nature of the learners At this level, students bring existing knowledge of French language and culture and a range of learning strategies to their learning. They are increasingly aware of the world beyond their own and are engaging with youth-related …

Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard French Years 9 and 10

By the end of Year 10, students use written and spoken French to communicate with teachers, peers and others in a range of settings and for a range of purposes They use language to access and exchange information on a broad range of social, cultural and …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLFRC073

Discuss and compare young people’s interests, behaviours and values across cultural contexts, using formal and informal registers[Key concepts: perspectives, generation, change, cultural diversity; Key processes: exchanging, responding, discussing]

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ACLFRC073 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLFRC076

Research and evaluate information from different perspectives on local and global issues, identifying how culture and context affect how information is presented[Key concepts: standpoint, representation, cultural literacy; Key processes: researching, …

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ACLFRC076 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLFRC078

Analyse how expressive and imaginative texts create aesthetic, humorous or emotional effects in ways that reflect cultural influence[Key concepts: culture, humour, expression, tradition; Key processes: interpreting, analysing, evaluating]

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ACLFRC078 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLFRC080

Consider the nature of translating and interpreting and the role of culture when transferring meaning from one language to another[Key concepts: culture, text, context, perspective; Key processes: comparing, analysing, critical and cultural reading]

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ACLFRC080 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLFRC081

Create glossaries to interpret cultural aspects of contemporary and traditional French texts[Key concepts: representation, critical and cultural literacy; Key processes: referencing, explaining, interpreting]

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ACLFRC081 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLFRC083

Reflect on own cultural identity and how it shapes personal ways of communicating and thinking[Key concepts: identity, culture, communication; Key processes: reflecting, explaining]

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ACLFRC083 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLFRU086

Analyse how different types of text incorporate cultural and contextual elements[Key concepts: context, culture, perspective; Key processes: comparing, analysing, identifying]

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ACLFRU086 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLFRU089

Identify examples of French language used to influence social and cultural relationships and practices[Key concepts: authority, language as power, inclusion, exclusion; Key processes: scanning, selecting, analysing]

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ACLFRU089 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLFRC074

planning a demonstration or performance for family and friends to showcase what they know and can do in French, incorporating factual, fictional and expressive elements and some interpretation and explanation of linguistic and cultural features of French …

Elaboration (1) | ACLFRC074 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLFRC075

using constructions such as il faut…, on doit…, on peut…, c’est impossible de… to generalise and summarise key aspects of learning to communicate in a new language and cultural context

Elaboration (2) | ACLFRC075 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLFRC076

selecting samples of spoken, written and digital texts that convey cultural as well as factual information (for example, regional news headlines, local community announcements, advertisements, notices in public spaces), and providing explanations and …

Elaboration | ACLFRC076 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLFRC076

analysing and summarising interviews with high-profile speakers, such as political leaders or sports personalities, and listing words or expressions that provide cultural or contextual information

Elaboration (2) | ACLFRC076 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLFRC077

creating a web page to provide information for young job seekers in different regional and cultural contexts (for example, les stations de ski, au pair à la ferme, le travail saisonnier), using formats such as databases, charts, maps and video clips

Elaboration (1) | ACLFRC077 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLFRC077

designing texts pitched to specific age or interest groups, making and explaining choices in relation to vocabulary, structure, and visual and cultural elements, (for example, fashion advice for teens, tips for healthier living, local information for …

Elaboration (2) | ACLFRC077 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLFRC077

referencing cultural trends in contemporary France and other francophone communities, for example by presenting and commenting on community texts associated with cultural activities related to les fêtes religieuses or les fêtes civiles (Hanoucca, la Messe …

Elaboration (4) | ACLFRC077 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLFRC078

reading, viewing or listening to extracts from expressive contemporary texts such as poems, songs, dance, street art and performance, identifying elements of expression that reflect French cultural traditions or experience

Elaboration (3) | ACLFRC078 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLFRC080

experimenting with literal translations of popular French expressions or idioms, noticing when this creates confusion (for example, être bien dans sa peau, dans son assiette, avoir le cafard, revenons à nos moutons) and recognising the nature and function …

Elaboration | ACLFRC080 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLFRC080

finding examples of words, expressions and behaviours used in Australian English that do not translate literally into French (for example, ‘bush tucker’, ‘surf’s up’, ‘schoolies’), and providing cultural explanations for French speakers

Elaboration (1) | ACLFRC080 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum