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Years 9 and 10 Framework for Classical Languages

The nature of the learners Students have prior experience of learning Classical Greek and bring a range of capabilities, strategies and knowledge that can be applied to new learning. They are expanding the range and nature …

Elaboration (9) ACLCLE001

discussing cultural representations such as symbols, for example, the owl (Athena), trident (Poseidon), olive wreath (Olympic victory), the letter lambda (Spartans)

Elaboration (9) ACLCLE005

determining appropriate word order in English to retain meaning and emphasis, for example, κελεύει σε ὁ Ζεύς

Elaboration (9) ACLCLU008

identifying the three declensions of nouns and adjectives, including variants:first declension: ἡ κρήνη, ἡ οἰκία, ἡ θάλαττα, ὁ δεσπότης, ὁ νεανίαςsecond declension: ὁ ἀγρός, ἡ νῆσος, τὸ δένδρονthird declension: ὁ φύλαξ, τὸ ὂνομα, ὁ ἀνήρ, ἡ τριήρης, ἡ …

Elaboration (9) ACLCLU011

recognising connections between the spelling of Classical Greek and English words and applying understanding to improve own spelling in English, for example, psychology, rhythm, seismology

Elaboration (9) ACLCLE016

recognising positive and negative connotations implicit in Classical Greek words, for example, τύραννος, δαίμων

Elaboration (9) ACLCLE020

translating complex sentence structures, such as subordinate clauses and indirect speech, for example, causal, purpose, result, indirect questions, commands, conditionals

Elaboration (9) ACLCLU023

recognising the forms and uses of the optative mood, for example, εἴθε τὴν πατρίδα σῴζοιμεν (wish), βουλοίμεθα ἄν τοῦ ἀοιδοῦ ἀκούειν (potential optative)

Elaboration (9) ACLCLU026

discussing Classical Greek derivatives that are used in fields such as business and education, for example, macroeconomics, monopoly, pedagogy, syllabus

Elaboration (6) ACLCLE001

explaining cultural references embedded in texts, for example, μηδὲν ἄγαν

Elaboration (6) ACLCLE002

researching the attitudes of ancient Greeks revealed in their myths and legends, and acting out stories, such as the labours of Heracles, to convey these attitudes

Elaboration (6) ACLCLE005

applying knowledge of grammar to recognise in context the specific function of words which may have multiple applications, such as subject or object, for example, τὸ δένδρον θάλλει. ὁ γεωργὸς κόπτει τὸ δένδρον

Elaboration (6) ACLCLU007

learning the standard system of transliteration of Greek into English letters, for example, δ = d, χ = ch, αι = ae

Elaboration (6) ACLCLU008

using the definite article to identify the number, gender and case of nouns, for example, αἱ ὁδοί, τούς δικαστάς

Elaboration (6) ACLCLU009

building vocabulary by recognising Classical Greek words commonly used in English, for example, idea, aroma, drama, synthesis, analysis, antithesis, hyperbole

Elaboration (6) ACLCLU011

investigating how the geography of mainland Greece influenced the development of independent city-states such as Athens, Sparta, Corinth and Thebes

Elaboration (6) ACLCLU012

recognising the use of Greek as the language of the New Testament and as the original language of well-known texts such as the Lord’s Prayer

Elaboration (6) ACLCLU013

comparing language that reflects the status of men, youths, women and girls in domestic affairs and public life in ancient Athens and Sparta, such as the significance of the terms ἀνδρεία, κύριος, κηδεμών, παρθένος

Elaboration (6) ACLCLE016

discussing conventions of Classical Greek texts, such as the inclusion of speeches in historiography

Elaboration (6) ACLCLE017

exploring Classical Greek inscriptions to elicit and present information about ancient Greek society, for example, vases, funerary stelae, ostraka, and creating own examples in English or Classical Greek

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