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
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
ACLCLE005
Translate Classical Greek texts into Standard English, by applying knowledge of vocabulary, accidence and syntax, and linguistic and cultural cues[Key concepts: equivalence, representation; Key processes: interpreting, translating]
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ACLCLE005 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCLU013
Recognise that the language of the ancient Greeks provides insights into their daily lives, ideas, feelings and attitudes[Key concepts: language, culture, interdependence; Key processes: connecting, conceptualising, explaining]
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ACLCLU013 | 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) 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
ACLCLU011
Understand that Greek spread with the expansion of the ancient Greek world, and developed over time, influencing English and other languages[Key concepts: linguistic evolution, time (the past in the present), interconnection across concepts, influence; …
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ACLCLU011 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCLU014
Reflect on own and others’ reactions to and assumptions about the language and culture of ancient Greek society, considering similarities and differences to own language and culture[Key concepts: identity, interconnection across concepts; Key processes: …
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ACLCLU014 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCLE001
Read, comprehend and discuss Classical Greek texts, using vocabulary, grammar and textual cues, to explore the ancient Greek world[Key concepts: language, culture, meaning, experience; Key processes: reading, listening, interpreting, connecting]
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ACLCLE001 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCLU015
Reflect on self as a language learner, considering how learning Classical Greek influences ways of learning and enhances understanding of own heritage, values and culture[Key concepts: identity, interconnection across concepts, influence; Key processes: …
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ACLCLU015 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (15) ACLCLE005
translating, independently, unseen texts in Classical Greek into appropriate English
Elaboration (15) | 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 (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) | 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 (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) | 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 (2) ACLCLE005
using known vocabulary, in Classical Greek or English, and context to deduce the meaning of unknown words
Elaboration (2) | 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 (1) ACLCLE006
examining translations to determine how effectively Classical Greek is conveyed in English idiom, such as the use of participles
Elaboration (1) | ACLCLE006 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (7) ACLCLU007
recognising that punctuation in Classical Greek can be different from English, for example, the use of the semicolon as the question mark in Classical Greek
Elaboration (7) | ACLCLU007 | 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 (10) ACLCLU011
identifying expressions in Classical Greek that are commonly used in English, for example, hoi polloi, eureka
Elaboration (10) | 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 (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) | 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 ACLCLE003
listening to and reading texts, such as stories about life in the city/country, legends or myths, for example, Theseus and the Minotaur, and responding to questions in English relating to content and context
Elaboration | ACLCLE003 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (7) ACLCLE005
exploring the effect of using the variety of English translations for verb tenses, for example, ἰδών (‘having seen’, ‘after seeing’, ‘on seeing’, ‘seeing’)
Elaboration (7) | ACLCLE005 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum