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

Elaboration (5) ACLSPU139

noticing the use of personal pronouns, for example, yo, tú, él, ella, nosotros/as, vosotros/as, ellos/as

Elaboration (5) | ACLSPU139 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLSPC127

Interact with teacher and peers to exchange information about aspects of their personal world such as school, home, everyday routines and favourite pastimes[Key concepts: routine, home; Key processes: questioning, responding, describing]

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ACLSPC127 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLSPC131

Present information about personal or shared interests or experiences, using simple descriptive language and supporting resources such as tables, lists and images[Key concepts: experience, representation, culture; Key processes: describing, presentin …

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ACLSPC131 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLSPC136

Interact in Spanish using simple phrases and expressions, recognising how language reflects cultural practices[Key concepts: communication, difference, respect; Key processes: noticing, comparing, reflecting]

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ACLSPC136 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLSPC132

expressing personal reactions to characters or events in texts such as children’s television programs, stories and songs, using artefacts such as puppets or masks, for example, me gusta/no me gusta…¡Qué asco! ¡Qué raro! Ellos son muy graciosos/divertidos; …

Elaboration (1) | ACLSPC132 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLSPC137

using simple words and expressions selected from word banks and modelled statements to create personal profiles that highlight key characteristics and features of identity, for example, soy chino/a y australiano/a, Hablo chino, inglés y un poco de español. …

Elaboration (3) | ACLSPC137 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLSPC131

presenting information on cultural events or topics likely to interest other children of the same age, for example, a children’s salsa/flamenco/cueca competition

Elaboration (1) | ACLSPC131 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Spanish 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 use formulaic expressions when participating in classroom routines and collaborative activities, such as complimenting others (for …

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

Elaboration ACLSPC134

comparing Spanish expressions used in routine social interactions such as greetings with equivalent English versions, identifying differences, similarities and cultural references, for example, ¿qué tal?/‘Hi!’, chao/‘See you later’, ¡buen provecho!/‘Enjoy …

Elaboration | ACLSPC134 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLSPU142

finding examples of words and expressions that have been introduced into the Spanish language in recent times, reflecting changes in interests and access to additional cultural experiences, for example, Hacer zapping, cambiar de look, hacer footing.

Elaboration (1) | ACLSPU142 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLSPU144

understanding that language carries information about the people who use it and that common expressions and conventions often reflect cultural values, for example, the explicit expression of affection reflected in the use of diminutives (primita, mami, …

Elaboration | ACLSPU144 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum