Elaboration (2) ACLARC127
translating short, simple texts from Arabic into English and vice versa, using cues to interpret meaning, such as layout, headings and familiar vocabulary
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC127 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC128
creating texts in print, digital or online formats, such as descriptions in both Arabic and English on familiar topics, selecting from word lists vocabulary that best conveys the intended meaning in both languages
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC128 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC129
developing metalanguage for describing experiences of intercultural exchange in different contexts, for example,أتكلم العربي في البيت مع جدي وجدتي ولكن مع إخوتي أتكلم الإنجليزي؛ أمي تتكلم معي بالعربيوأنا أرد عليها بالإنجليزي؛ عربيتي ليست قوية؛ أحب التكلم …
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC129 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC130
mapping personal profiles by creating a chart, timeline or web profile to highlight significant experiences or events, for example, marking an event when they identified as Lebanese, Egyptian, Iraqi or Arab, such as during religious ceremonies or special …
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC130 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARU131
recognising that letters change form depending on their place in the word, for example,ك: كتب؛ يكتب؛ كتابك؛ ع: عين؛ معلم؛ م
Elaboration (2) | ACLARU131 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARU132
using singular, second person and plural possessive pronouns to describe relationship or ownership, for example,هذا دفترك يا سمير؛ لينا هذه حقيبتك؛ أمي أليس هذا مفتاح سيارتك؟ أبي أين نظارتك؟ كتبهم؛ لعبكم؛ غرفنا
Elaboration (2) | ACLARU132 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARU133
identifying and comparing the features of different types of texts, observing similar patterns and identifying differences, for example, the opening and signature in an email and a letter, a description in a story and a diary entry
Elaboration (2) | ACLARU133 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARU134
understanding how differences in gestures and tone are used to change the meaning of spoken text, and how the purpose of interaction, such as to instruct or invite, changes the emphasis on words and expressions being used
Elaboration (2) | ACLARU134 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARU135
recognising that some Arabic words are derived from other languages, such as الفستق , which is borrowed from Greek to mean ‘pistachio’; or قز , which is borrowed from Persian to mean ‘raw silk’
Elaboration (2) | ACLARU135 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARU136
comparing the cultural importance of music and traditional dance in different Arabic-speaking communities as expressions of identity and emotions, for example,الدبكة اللبنانية والجوبية العراقية؛ والرقص الصعيدي الفلكلوري
Elaboration (2) | ACLARU136 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC137
sharing feelings about weekend activities, using different modes of communication such as text messages, email or social media, and giving reasons for choices made, for example,يوم السبت ألعب التنس مع أبي؛ في العطلة الأسبوعية أذهب مع عائلتي إلى المطعم؛ …
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC137 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC138
making suggestions and choices in the allocation of roles and explaining the reasons for such choices, for example,أنا أحب أن أكون الطبيب؛ لماذا لا تكون أنت المعلم؟ لماذا لا تأخذ دور النادل في المطعم؟ دوري طبيب لأنني أحب أن أكون طبيباً في المستقبل؛ خذي …
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC138 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC139
asking for and providing clarification, for example,أين أضع الصورة؟ أين أكتب الجملة التالية؟ ماذا تقصد؟ أقصد: ضع الصورة تحت الكتابة؛ أكتب الجملة بجانب الصورة
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC139 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC140
reading, viewing and listening to a variety of texts to collect and organise information about an Arabic cultural event or celebration, such as الأعياد الوطنية أو الدينية, in a digital display for the class or school community
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC140 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC141
conveying information relating to significant people, places or events in Arabic-speaking communities through different text types, such as a poster for a concert, a profile of a famous Arabic-speaking actor or a digital guide to a place of interest
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC141 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC142
comparing favourite characters or events in imaginative texts such as cartoons, stories or digital games, using expressions such asاللّاعب الأول أقوى من اللّاعب الثاني؛ هذه اللعبة أصعب من اللعبة الأخرى؛ أفضل شخصية في القصة هي صديقة عبير لأنها أكثر واحدة …
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC142 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC143
creating, performing and filming own imaginative texts in print, digital or online formats, such as a commercial for a new product, a short video clip of a role-play, or an announcement about an event
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC143 | 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 (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 (2) ACLARC146
reflecting on instances when moving between Arabic- and English-speaking contexts has felt comfortable, awkward or difficult and explaining why this might be the case, for example, translating to parents what the teacher is saying, helping an elderly …
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC146 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum