Years 5 and 6 Arabic

The nature of the learners At this level, learners have established communication and literacy skills in Arabic that enable them to explore aspects of Arabic language and culture as well as topical issues drawn from other key learning areas. They are …

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

Achievement Standard Arabic Years 5 and 6

By the end of Year 6, students use spoken and written Arabic to exchange personal information and describe people, places and ideas related to their personal experiences and social activities such as celebrations for example, أذهب مع عائلتي لزيارة …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLARC144

identifying words and expressions in Arabic and English that cannot be readily translated, clarifying meanings and explanations, for example, فزت فوزاً ساحقاً لعبت لعباً؛ جميلة كالقمر؛

Elaboration | ACLARC144 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARU151

Explore how language use differs between spoken and written Arabic texts, and depends on the relationship between participants and on the context of the situation[Key concepts: language, variation, context, relationship; Key processes: observing, exp …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLARU151 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARU153

Explore how language use reflects particular value systems, attitudes and patterns of behaviour by comparing ways of communicating across cultures[Key concepts: values, attitudes, behaviour; Key processes: exploring, describing, comparing]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLARU153 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLARU151

recognising differences in language use between class presentations and everyday conversations

Elaboration (4) | ACLARU151 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLARC139

contributing to classroom activities by providing suggestions, such as for developing rules for a bilingual classroom, for example,إستمع للمعلمة؛ إحترم الجميع؛ إنتظر دورك؛ لا تأحذ شيئاً ليس لك؛ إذهب إلى الحمام في الفرصة؛ أكمل كل دروسك في الصف؛ لا تصرخكن …

Elaboration | ACLARC139 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLARC141

presenting key ideas relating to aspects of lifestyle in the local community, using graphic organisers to convey information in particular ways, for example, to show priorities (list/table), compare statistics or ideas (Venn diagram), or highlight frequency …

Elaboration (4) | ACLARC141 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLARU151

explaining why different forms of Arabic are used depending on the context of communication, such as the use of Modern Standard Arabic when communicating with people with different dialects or with the teacher in the classroom, compared with the use of …

Elaboration (5) | ACLARU151 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLARC145

creating parallel lists of informal Arabic and English expressions for own use in everyday interactions with friends and family

Elaboration (2) | ACLARC145 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLARU148

discriminating between the use of alif, waaw and yih as either consonants or long vowels in words, for example,سال الدم من يد سعاد/سأل الولد المعلمة

Elaboration (1) | ACLARU148 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLARU150

making connections between the degree of formality of a situation and the form of Arabic used, such as the use of colloquial Arabic in informal spoken texts and of Modern Standard Arabic in formal spoken situations and in written texts

Elaboration (3) | ACLARU150 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLARU153

noticing similarities and differences between own ways of communicating and interactions between young Arabic and English speakers in different contexts and situations, for example, expressions of politeness or turn-taking in conversations, and reflecting …

Elaboration (2) | ACLARU153 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLARC144

translating texts such as public signs, advertisements and food packaging from Arabic into English and vice versa, for example, ‘no parking’, ‘no dogs’, ‘no-smoking zone’, الوقوف ممنوع؛ الكلاب ممنوعة؛ التدخين ممنوع؛, to identify differences in elements …

Elaboration (2) | ACLARC144 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLARU151

understanding the importance of using appropriate forms of address when interacting with different people, for example, the use of سيد ماجد؛ أستاذ هاني؛ سيدة عبير؛ خالتي رانيا؛ عمي حسين حضرتك؛ عم كريم؛ خالة سامية with adults, both close relatives and …

Elaboration | ACLARU151 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLARU151

recognising how language use reflects the mood, feelings, attitudes or relationships of the people involved, for example,إنها أمي تتصل على المحمول مرة ثانية! سعاد، ماذا تريدين الآن؟

Elaboration (1) | ACLARU151 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLARC146

explaining changes they make when moving between English- and Arabic-speaking contexts, for example, adjusting the way they communicate to adults and authority figures in Arabic by using لو سمحت؛ من فضلك؛ أرجوك, or how they use different introductions …

Elaboration | ACLARC146 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum