Years 7 and 8 Italian

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

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

Years 7 and 8 Italian

The nature of the learners These years represent a transition to secondary school. Students in this pathway are continuing to study Italian, 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 | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Italian

The nature of the learners Students have prior experience of learning Italian 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 | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 3 and 4 Italian

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 Italian class. They are developing literacy capabilities in English, such as writing in the Roman …

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

ACLITU038

Compare and reflect on different cultural practices and the ways in which language use reflects culture-specific ideas

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLITU038 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Italian Years 9 and 10

By the end of Year 10, students use written and spoken Italian to interact with others in a range of contexts and for a range of purposes. They discuss topics such as education, work, the environment and youth issues as well as concepts from a range of …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Foundation to Year 2 Italian

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 | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Italian

The nature of the learners At this level, students bring existing knowledge of Italian language and culture and a range of language learning strategies to their learning. They are increasingly aware of the world beyond …

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

Years 5 and 6 Italian

The nature of the learners Students are expanding their social networks, experiences and communicative repertoires in both their first language and Italian. They continue to need guidance and participate in structured, collaborative tasks that both recycle …

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

Elaboration ACLITU131

developing awareness of the Latin origins of the Italian language and other Indo-European languages, how Italian has developed as a language, and the use of dialects

Elaboration | ACLITU131 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Context statement Italian

The place of the Italian language and culture in Australia and the world Italian, also known as Standard Italian or italiano standard, is the official language of Italy, the Vatican City, San Marino and parts of Switzerland. It is also …

Context statement | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

PDF documents Italian

Resources and support materials for the Australian Curriculum: Languages - Italian are available as PDF documents.  Languages - Italian: Sequence of content Languages - Italian: Sequence of Achievement - F-10 Sequence Languages - Italian: Sequence of …

PDF documents | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLITU131

researching the use of dialects within the context of Italian-speaking communities (for example, by developing a portfolio of examples, gathered through interviews, blogs, community radio and events), considering the use of dialect and/or Standard Italian, …

Elaboration (1) | ACLITU131 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLITC049

Compare everyday social experiences and related language use and consider own responses and reactions and those of others[Key concept: intercultural understanding; Key processes: comparing, reflecting, connecting]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLITC049 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLITC118

Use classroom language to question, elicit and offer opinions, and compare and discuss ideas[Key concepts: compromise, debate; Key processes: expressing, questioning, presenting, representing]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLITC118 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLITU113

exploring the changing profile of languages in Australia by, for example, comparing maps of languages over time, developing a class language tree, examining the Australian Languages map, conducting a survey about languages spoken at home or in the community, …

Elaboration (3) | ACLITU113 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Italian Years 5 and 6

By the end of Year 6, students interact using spoken and written Italian to describe and give information about themselves, family, friends, home and school routines, experiences, interests, preferences and choices. They share aspects of their environment, …

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

Elaboration (1) ACLITC007

making predictions about characters and plot from the cover and illustrations, and at various points in the text before reading on

Elaboration (1) | ACLITC007 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Italian Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students engage in social interaction to exchange greetings and to share ideas and information related to their personal, social and school worlds. They use known phrases to exchange ideas and opinions, for example, Non mi piace …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Italian Years 9 and 10

By the end of Year 10, students use a range of everyday language both orally and in writing to exchange information about their personal, social and local world and about broader issues of personal significance. They communicate thoughts and opinions; …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum