Years 7 and 8 Framework for Classical Languages
The nature of the learners Students are beginning their study of Classical Greek and typically have little prior knowledge and understanding of the language and ancient Greek history and culture. Most will have learnt …
Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (12) ACLCLE005
developing problem-solving skills to resolve perceived issues and anomalies encountered in the translation process, for example, confusion of second declension masculine nominative and third declension feminine genitive
Elaboration (12) | ACLCLE005 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (12) ACLCLU008
recognising agreement between adjectives and nouns in number, gender and case, for example, ἠ μακρὰ ὁδός, τοῦ ἀληθοῦς λόγου
Elaboration (12) | ACLCLU008 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (12) ACLCLU011
identifying and collecting word families in which the same Classical Greek root is used with different prefixes or suffixes, for example, calligraphy, biography, biology, technology, paralysis, analysis, Palaeolithic, palaeontology
Elaboration (12) | ACLCLU011 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (12) ACLCLE016
justifying interpretations of texts, using examples or quotations from or references to the text, such as line numbers or a paraphrase of a longer section of text
Elaboration (12) | ACLCLE016 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (12) ACLCLE020
constructing and editing translations collaboratively with peers, using a range of ICT
Elaboration (12) | ACLCLE020 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (12) ACLCLU023
understanding the structure and use of indefinite clauses, for example, ὅστις ἄν ἔξω τῶν τῆς πόλεως ὁρῶν εὑρεθῇ, ἐν κινδύνῳ μεγάλῳ ἔσται/ἐπειδὰν γένηται ἡ πανήγυρις, πάντες οἱ Ἀθηναῖοι εἰς τὴν ἀγορὰν σπεύδουσιν
Elaboration (12) | ACLCLU023 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (12) ACLCLU026
exploring how Classical Greek is used to coin terms for new technology and new discoveries in science and medicine in the modern world, such as gigabyte, nanotechnology, antioxidant, polymer, genotype, triglyceride
Elaboration (12) | ACLCLU026 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Achievement Standard Framework for Classical Languages Years 7 and 8
By the end of Year 8, students use their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and textual cues to identify and interpret information in Classical Greek texts, such as narratives, about the daily life and attitudes of the ancient Greeks. They interpret …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (8) ACLCLE001
exploring cultural elements implicit in language use, for example, vocabulary and expressions particular to specific gods and festivals, such as ὧ Ζεῦ Σῶτερ/Βρόντιε/Ξένιε, ὦ Βάκχε/Βρώμιε, ὦ Φοῖβε, ὦ Ἀθήνη Πρόμαχε
Elaboration (8) | ACLCLE001 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (8) ACLCLE002
reading accounts of historical events, such as Aeschylus’ eyewitness account of the Battle of Salamis, and presenting information in new ways, for example, as a news report
Elaboration (8) | ACLCLE002 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (8) ACLCLE005
selecting appropriate English meanings, identifying words and expressions that do not translate easily, for example, ἀγαθός, ἄριστος, καλός, ξένος, δεινός, πρὸς τῶν θεῶν
Elaboration (8) | ACLCLE005 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (8) ACLCLU008
identifying the forms and functions of the nominative, vocative, accusative, genitive and dative cases of the definite article, nouns and pronouns, for example, τῶν πολιτῶν πολλοί (partitive genitive), τῇ ὑστεραίᾳ (dative of time when)
Elaboration (8) | ACLCLU008 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (8) ACLCLU011
identifying and using Classical Greek derivatives to expand own English vocabulary, for example, sceptic, cynic, antithesis
Elaboration (8) | ACLCLU011 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (8) ACLCLU012
observing and discussing ancient Greek architectural structures and influences in Roman, Renaissance, Neoclassical and New Classical architecture
Elaboration (8) | ACLCLU012 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (8) ACLCLE016
explaining allusions to historical or mythological characters who exemplify Greek virtues, such as Achilles, Hector, Theseus, Solon, Socrates
Elaboration (8) | ACLCLE016 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (8) ACLCLE020
conveying emphasis and tone, such as indignation, anger or suspense, embedded in Classical Greek word order, for example, χρυσόν τε καὶ ἄργυρον φέρει ὁ Ὀδυσσεύς ἐν τῷ ἀσκῷ
Elaboration (8) | ACLCLE020 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (8) ACLCLU023
recognising the forms and uses of the subjunctive mood, for example, ταχέως ἵωμεν (exhortation), τί ποιῶμεν; (deliberation), μὴ δέξησθε τὰ δῶρα (prohibition), οἱ στρατιῶται φεύγουσιν ἵνα μὴ ὑπὸ τῶν πολεμίων ληφθῶσιν (purpose clause), φοβοῦμαι μὴ ὁ δεσπότης …
Elaboration (8) | ACLCLU023 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (8) ACLCLU026
recognising words in English that are a hybrid of Classical Greek and Latin, for example, metalanguage, quantum physics, teleconference, television, automobile
Elaboration (8) | ACLCLU026 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum