Years 7 and 8 Japanese

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

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

Achievement Standard Japanese Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students interact with one another and the teacher in classroom routines and activities, exchanging greetings, wishes and information about their personal and social worlds. They use gestures and formulaic expressions appropriately, …

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

ACLJAC004

Locate key points of information in a range of texts and resources and use the information in new ways[Key concepts: information, data, culture; Key processes: researching, classifying, interpreting, presenting]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLJAC004 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC009

Create simple bilingual texts and resources such as learning support materials, menus, brochures, signs, digital presentations, displays and captions[Key concepts: bilingualism, equivalence, context, meaning; Key processes: translating, reasoning, ex …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLJAC009 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLJAC007

creating imaginative stories using a variety of resources and modes of presentation such as video clips or digital photo montages

Elaboration (3) | ACLJAC007 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLJAC009

creating bilingual menus, signs or brochures for the school or local community, such as information about caring for the environment or school resources

Elaboration (3) | ACLJAC009 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC007

Reinterpret or create and perform imaginative texts such as video clips, raps or skits using modelled language and supporting resources[Key concepts: adaptation, mode, performance, intercultural experience; Key processes: creating, interpreting, expressing, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLJAC007 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC005

Present factual information about aspects of Japanese and Australian lifestyles in spoken, written and digital forms[Key concepts: community, cultural practice, personal world; Key processes: composing, designing, presenting, reporting, comparing]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLJAC005 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLJAC005

planning and preparing short spoken, written or digital presentations on aspects of daily life and social/cultural practices in Japan or Australia, such as school, leisure, daily routines, celebrations or festivals, using supporting resources such as …

Elaboration (1) | ACLJAC005 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLJAC009

creating written or digital bilingual resources to support their language learning, such as captions for photo stories or displays, glossaries or personal Japanese–English dictionaries, with examples and explanations of terms or expressions that have …

Elaboration | ACLJAC009 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLJAU012

accurately pronouncing all combinations of hiragana and katakana, including voiced and unvoiced forms and all combined sounds (contractions and blends)

Elaboration (1) | ACLJAU012 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLJAC010

observing live or recorded interactions in different Japanese-language contexts, identifying aspects that they find confusing or surprising, for example, gestures (おじぎ), levels of politeness, ways of requesting, thanking or greeting, or the exchange of …

Elaboration (3) | ACLJAC010 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLJAU018

understanding that the Japanese language has many ways of expressing values such as consideration and respect, for example, どうぞ, >どうも、 すみません、 おくれて　すみません、 しつれいします、 and using indirect forms of refusal and softening responses, for example, ちょっと…。あんまり…。

Elaboration (3) | ACLJAU018 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLJAC010

describing and demonstrating differences in ways of showing consideration for others in Japanese, for example, using particular terms of address, register and body language in greetings, such asおはよう。 versus おはようございます。、 or forms of respect or apology when …

Elaboration (1) | ACLJAC010 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLJAU016

identifying language use associated with gender, age, social status or the purpose of interaction, for example, ぼく、 わたし、 はい、 うん、 こんにちは、 ハロー、 さようなら、 バイバイ、 and recognising the importance of using appropriate forms of address when interacting with different …

Elaboration (1) | ACLJAU016 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum