Years 3 and 4 Spanish

The nature of the learners At this level, children are developing awareness of their social worlds and of their memberships of various groups, including the Spanish class. They are further developing literacy capabilities in English, such as writing …

Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 5 and 6 Spanish

The nature of the learners At this level, students are widening their social networks, experiences and communication repertoires in both their first language and Spanish. They continue to need guidance and participate in structured, collaborative tasks …

Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Foundation to Year 2 Spanish

The nature of the learners Children enter the early years of schooling with established communication skills in one or more languages and varying degrees of early literacy capability. For young students, learning typically focuses on their immediate …

Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Spanish

The nature of the learners Students are beginning their study of Spanish and typically have had little prior exposure to the language and associated cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Many will have learnt an additional language in primary school, …

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

Elaboration (3) ACLSPU120

developing pronunciation, phrasing and intonation skills by singing, reciting and repeating words and phrases in context

Elaboration (3) | ACLSPU120 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLSPC190

reflecting on how meaning can be misinterpreted in intercultural interactions, for example, by preparing a shared list of strategies to improve communication and intercultural skills

Elaboration (1) | ACLSPC190 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Spanish

The nature of the learners These years represent a transition to secondary school. Students in this sequence are continuing to study Spanish, bringing with them an established capability to interact in different situations, to engage with a variety of …

Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Spanish

The nature of the learners Students have prior experience of learning Spanish 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 learning experiences and of …

Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLSPC184

distinguishing between fact and opinion in texts such as articles and reports, using critical literacy skills to recognise bias, for example, identifying the author, audience and purpose of the text

Elaboration (1) | ACLSPC184 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Spanish

The nature of the learners At this level, students bring to their learning existing knowledge of the Spanish language and the cultures of Spanish speakers and a range of learning strategies. They are increasingly aware …

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

Context statement Spanish

The place of the Spanish language and the cultures of Spanish speakers in Australia and in the world Spanish is a global language spoken by approximately 500 million people across the world. Spanish evolved from Latin on the Iberian Peninsula …

Context statement | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLSPC182

organising real or simulated online forums to raise awareness of environmental, social or ethical issues such as prejudice, social justice or human rights, taking account of possible diversity of values and views

Elaboration (4) | ACLSPC182 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLSPC130

working in groups to obtain and use information from print, visual or digital sources related to other learning areas, for example, naming countries and significant land features, or recording distances using geographical skills

Elaboration (3) | ACLSPC130 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLSPU123

identifying social relationships between people observed interacting in Spanish-language materials such as video clips or cartoons

Elaboration (3) | ACLSPU123 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLSPC187

creating reflective and expressive texts such as poems or blogs/wikis for own reference purposes to capture challenges, satisfactions and feelings about personal or social experiences and relationships

Elaboration (3) | ACLSPC187 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLSPU197

considering how the process of moving between standard/national languages and regional languages such as Catalan or Basque reflects personal, social and political histories

Elaboration (2) | ACLSPU197 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLSPU035

considering how the process of moving between standard/national languages and regional languages such as Catalan or Basque reflects personal, social and political histories

Elaboration (3) | ACLSPU035 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLSPU123

Recognise that in Spanish different words and language forms are used to address and greet people according to relationship, context and time of day[Key concepts: language as social practice, context; Key processes: noticing, comparing]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLSPU123 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLSPU156

Attend to the pronunciation of sounds and intonation patterns used in social interactions and apply writing conventions such as question and exclamation marks[Key concepts: auditory discrimination, stress, intonation, punctuation; Key processes: listening, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLSPU156 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLSPU176

Analyse the structure and organisation of a range of texts, particularly those related to social and informative media, for example, blogs, advertisements and text messages[Key concepts: register, comparison; Key process: analysing]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLSPU176 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum