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Years 7 and 8 Framework for Classical Languages

The nature of the learners Students are beginning their study of Classical Greek and typically have little prior knowledge and understanding of the language and ancient Greek history and culture. Most will have learnt …

Achievement Standard Framework for Classical Languages Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students use their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and textual cues to identify and interpret information in Classical Greek texts, such as narratives, about the daily life and attitudes of the ancient Greeks. They interpret …

ACLCLE006

Compare different translations and interpretations of Classical Greek texts, and identify features of successful translations[Key concepts: translation, analysis; Key processes: evaluating, explaining and comparing, intertextualising]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLCLU009

Acquire and build vocabulary by using roots, derivatives and word lists, and use dictionaries to select appropriate meanings of Classical Greek words[Key concepts: vocabulary, meaning; Key processes: exploring, selecting]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

Elaboration (10) ACLCLE001

interpreting stated and implied meanings in texts and supporting an opinion with evidence from the Classical Greek, such as relationships between characters

Elaboration (2) ACLCLU014

developing an understanding of life in ancient Athens or Sparta, and reflecting on similarities and differences to own lifestyle in multicultural Australia

Elaboration ACLCLE001

developing an initial sense of the structure and content of texts by inferring meaning from textual cues, for example, titles, headings, images or captions to images, maps

Elaboration (12) ACLCLE005

developing problem-solving skills to resolve perceived issues and anomalies encountered in the translation process, for example, confusion of second declension masculine nominative and third declension feminine genitive

Elaboration ACLCLU009

developing own and class lists of vocabulary related to texts and topics, such as daily life in ancient Greece, for example, δοῦλος/δεσπότης, γυμνάσιον/παλαίστρα

Elaboration (1) ACLCLU007

recognising the use of the upper case in Classical Greek to distinguish proper nouns

Elaboration (5) ACLCLU009

developing strategies for vocabulary building by applying knowledge of roots and derivatives, for example, ἄγγελος (angel/archangel/evangelist), περί (periscope/perimeter/periphery), μόνος/η/ον (monotony, monologue, monopoly)

Elaboration (1) ACLCLE006

examining translations to determine how effectively Classical Greek is conveyed in English idiom, such as the use of participles

Elaboration (7) ACLCLU007

recognising that punctuation in Classical Greek can be different from English, for example, the use of the semicolon as the question mark in Classical Greek

Elaboration (6) ACLCLU012

recognising the use of Greek as the language of the New Testament and as the original language of well-known texts such as the Lord’s Prayer

Elaboration (5) ACLCLE003

identifying and discussing the techniques writers use to achieve specific effects, such as the use of antithesis to create humour or surprise, for example, ὁ μὲν διδάσκαλος πονεῖ, οἱ δὲ μαθηταὶ καθεύδουσιν

Elaboration (4) ACLCLE003

recognising that writers use different text structures and formats for specific purposes and effects, for example, change of focus, a story within a story, plot tension

Elaboration (7) ACLCLU012

researching elements of Greek engineering and architecture seen in public buildings in Australia and across the world, for example, the use of Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columns

Elaboration (2) ACLCLU013

exploring and discussing language use that reflects the social structure of the πόλις of Athens, encompassing both city and countryside, for example, citizen classes, metics, slaves, women

Elaboration (2) ACLCLE001

determining the general sense of texts through initial holistic reading, by identifying familiar people, vocabulary, places or topics, for example, ὁ Λεωνίδας μάχεται ἐν ταῖς Θερμοπύλαις, recognising modern editors’ use of punctuation to guide reader …

Elaboration (8) ACLCLE001

exploring cultural elements implicit in language use, for example, vocabulary and expressions particular to specific gods and festivals, such as ὧ Ζεῦ Σῶτερ/Βρόντιε/Ξένιε, ὦ Βάκχε/Βρώμιε, ὦ Φοῖβε, ὦ Ἀθήνη Πρόμαχε

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