Years 3 and 4 German
The nature of the learners At this level, children are developing awareness of their social world and membership of various groups, including that of the German class. They have developed initial literacy in English, and this assists to some degree in …
Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Achievement Standard German Years 3 and 4
By the end of Year 4, students interact with teachers and peers in classroom routines, action-related talk and play. They respond to instructions and use formulaic expressions to interact, ask questions, seek assistance, and make statements related …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLGEC127
Compare aspects of German and English language, such as vocabulary, sounds and rhymes, and cultural information, and share with peers and family[Key concepts: meaning, interconnection; Key processes: comparing, interpreting, explaining]
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ACLGEC127 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLGEC130
Describe their own experiences of learning and using German and explore their sense of identity, including elements such as family, cultural heritage and friends[Key concepts: self, family, friends; Key processes: exploring, comparing, identifying]
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ACLGEC130 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLGEU136
Make connections between culture and language use, for example, by identifying vocabulary and expressions that reflect cultural values, traditions or practices[Key concepts: connections, values, traditions; Key processes: identifying, describing]
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ACLGEU136 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLGEC124
introducing family members and friends, identifying relationships and cultural backgrounds (Das ist mein Opa. Er kommt aus China.), using simple descriptive language and supporting resources to enhance meaning
Elaboration | ACLGEC124 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLGEU133
comparing wall calendars from a German-speaking country and Australia in terms of structure, public holidays, pictorial representation of seasons, and cultural influences
Elaboration (1) | ACLGEU133 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLGEU136
recognising that language carries cultural ideas, for example, Sommerbeginn, which is officially 1 December in Australia but 21/22 June in Europe; hitzefrei (‘heat-free’), referring to the practice of dismissing students early from school if a certain …
Elaboration (1) | ACLGEU136 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum