Elaboration (3) ACLARU135

understanding that some languages are continuously evolving while others are endangered or being revived, for example, indigenous languages throughout the world, including Aboriginal languages and Torres Strait Islander languages in Australia

Elaboration (3) | ACLARU135 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 3 and 4 Arabic

The nature of the learners At this level, children are developing awareness of their social worlds and their membership of various groups, including the Arabic class. They are further developing literacy capabilities in both Arabic and English, as well …

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

ACLARC127

Translate and interpret words, expressions and sentences in simple English and Arabic texts, noticing similarities and differences or non-equivalence[Key concepts: meaning, translation; Key processes: moving between languages, comparing]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLARC127 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARU135

Recognise that languages change over time and influence one another[Key concepts: language change, influence, exchange; Key processes: observing, identifying, discussing]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLARU135 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLARC125

comparing an Arabic fable such as سندباد البحري؛ علاء الدين والمصباح السحري؛ على بابا والأربعون حرامي with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander story and highlighting the similarities and differences in characters, events and the moral of the stor …

Elaboration (1) | ACLARC125 | 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 (1) ACLARU135

understanding that Arabic, like all languages, is constantly expanding in response to intercultural experiences to include new words and expressions, for example,دردشة على الإنترنت

Elaboration (1) | ACLARU135 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLARU135

identifying how Arabic has influenced other languages, for example, Indonesian (Kitab = كتاب, Kursi =كرسي) and Spanish (aceite = زيت), and the number system in English

Elaboration | ACLARU135 | 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

Achievement Standard Arabic Years 3 and 4

By the end of Year 4, students interact with the teacher and peers to share personal information about aspects of their lives, such as experiences, everyday routines and leisure activities, for example, عمري تسع سنوات؛ أنا مولود في أستراليا؛ أتيت …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum