Years 7 and 8 Modern Greek

The nature of the learners Students are beginning their study of Modern Greek and typically have little prior exposure to the language and associated cultures. Many will have learnt a different language in primary school, while some will have proficiency …

Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLMGC010

participating in intercultural experiences, for example, visiting a Greek cultural establishment, reflecting on etiquette, cultural expressions and language choices

Elaboration (3) | ACLMGC010 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLMGC011

participating in Greek cultural experiences, such as eating at a Greek restaurant, going to a concert or attending a function, and reflecting on cultural similarities and differences in own language and behaviours

Elaboration (2) | ACLMGC011 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLMGC005

reporting on events in their school life, personal world and immediate environment, for example, in a diary entry

Elaboration (3) | ACLMGC005 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLMGC009

creating bilingual resources for language learning, such as word banks or a personal Greek–English dictionary, with examples and explanations of language use

Elaboration | ACLMGC009 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (9) ACLMGU013

developing knowledge of vocabulary related to personal world, for example, self, family, friends, school and home, leisure activities, food and drink

Elaboration (9) | ACLMGU013 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLMGU014

comparing texts in Greek and English by identifying similarities and differences, for example, postcards, diary entries, short emails or a personal note to a friend

Elaboration | ACLMGU014 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLMGU017

investigating own personal and community practices to identify connections with Greek language and culture, for example, in cooking, sport, music, dance or technology

Elaboration | ACLMGU017 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGC010

Engage with speakers of Greek recognising that interaction involves the expression of cultural experience and values as well as language[Key concepts: exchange, awareness, interpretation, cultural frames; Key processes: noticing, reflecting, respondi …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLMGC010 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGC009

Create bilingual texts and resources to support their own learning, such as glossaries and personal dictionaries, digital resources and charts[Key concepts: equivalence, context, meaning; Key processes: translating, interpreting, explaining]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLMGC009 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLMGU015

observing and noticing cultural differences in informal and formal situations and interactions, for example, at a Greek celebration such as a festival

Elaboration (2) | ACLMGU015 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLMGC011

recognising and exploring how identity is expressed through languages spoken by people in various cultural contexts, including languages spoken by classmates and family or community members

Elaboration (1) | ACLMGC011 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLMGC010

participating in and discussing experiences in intercultural interactions, for example, using appropriate greetings, terms and non-verbal gestures and explaining why they vary in different cultural and social settings and contexts

Elaboration | ACLMGC010 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLMGC010

researching language used in different contexts, for example, informal texts such as text messages, recognising elements that reflect cultural attitudes and trends, for example, τα λέμε

Elaboration (1) | ACLMGC010 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Modern Greek Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students use Greek to describe feelings (for example, Αγαπώ τη μουσική), express likes and dislikes (for example, Δε μου αρέσει η σοκολάτα) and exchange information about their personal worlds, including information about …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum