Years 7 and 8 Framework for Classical Languages
The nature of the learners Students are beginning their study of Latin and typically have little prior knowledge and understanding of the language and Roman history and culture. Most will have learnt a different language …
Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
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 Latin texts, such as narratives, about the daily life and attitudes of the Romans. They interpret grammatical structures …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCLE036
Compare different translations and interpretations of Latin texts, and identify features of successful translations[Key concepts: translation, analysis; Key processes: evaluating, explaining and comparing, intertextualising]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLCLE036 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCLU039
Acquire and build vocabulary by using roots, derivatives and word lists, and use dictionaries to select appropriate meanings of Latin words[Key concepts: vocabulary, meaning; Key processes: exploring, selecting]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLCLU039 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLCLU044
developing an understanding of life in multicultural Rome, and reflecting on similarities and differences to own lifestyle in multicultural Australia
Elaboration (3) | ACLCLU044 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLCLE031
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 | ACLCLE031 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (17) ACLCLU038
developing strategies for building on prior knowledge and learning new grammar, for example, mnemonic devices, paradigms, drill exercises, online learning tools
Elaboration (17) | ACLCLU038 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (5) ACLCLU039
developing strategies for vocabulary building by applying knowledge of roots, for example, ager/agricola and derivatives, for example, agriculture
Elaboration (5) | ACLCLU039 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (7) ACLCLE035
developing problem-solving skills to resolve perceived issues and anomalies encountered in the translation process, for example, confusion of genitive and nominative forms such as domini
Elaboration (7) | ACLCLE035 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLCLU039
developing own and class lists of vocabulary related to texts and topics, such as daily life in ancient Rome, for example, thermae, caldarium; magister, ludus
Elaboration | ACLCLU039 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (8) ACLCLU041
identifying words of Latin origin that are used in subjects across the school curriculum, for example, data, agriculture, commerce, equilateral, formula, mesa, tablet
Elaboration (8) | ACLCLU041 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (7) ACLCLE031
interpreting stated and implied meanings in texts and supporting an opinion with evidence from the Latin, such as relationships between characters, for example, servi dominum timent; ancilla servum delectat
Elaboration (7) | ACLCLE031 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLCLE033
discussing language features that encourage the audience to respond in particular ways, for example, the use of repetition, alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia
Elaboration (3) | ACLCLE033 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLCLE036
examining translations to determine how effectively Latin is conveyed in English idiom, such as the use of articles
Elaboration (1) | ACLCLE036 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLCLU043
recognising language that reflects the nature and use of private spaces, such as domus, villa, atrium, hortus, insula
Elaboration (3) | ACLCLU043 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (5) ACLCLE033
identifying and discussing the techniques writers use to achieve specific effects, such as the use of antithesis to create humour or surprise, for example, omnes pueri rident sed Publius non ridet.
Elaboration (5) | ACLCLE033 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLCLE033
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 (4) | ACLCLE033 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (11) ACLCLU038
identifying the use of the imperative, for example, tacete vos omnes
Elaboration (11) | ACLCLU038 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLCLE031
determining the general sense of texts through initial holistic reading, by identifying familiar people, vocabulary, places or topics, and recognising modern editors’ use of punctuation to guide readers
Elaboration (2) | ACLCLE031 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLCLE031
identifying and discussing linguistic features in narratives, such as word order, use of the interrogative particle, striking word choice, for example, media in via; venitne; ululavit; iratissimus
Elaboration (4) | ACLCLE031 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum