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 Latin texts, such as narratives, about the daily life and attitudes of the Romans. They interpret grammatical structures …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | 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 Latin and typically have little prior knowledge and understanding of the language and Roman history and culture. Most will have learnt a different language …

Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Framework for Classical Languages Years 9 and 10

By the end of Year 10, students analyse a range of Latin texts to obtain information and ideas about Roman society and culture. They use vocabulary, grammar and textual cues to analyse and interpret language use and cultural references in Latin …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Framework for Classical Languages

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

Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCLU042

Examine the enduring influence of Roman culture on the modern world, by discussing the ancient origins of modern customs, religion, literature and architecture[Key concepts: aesthetics, time (the past in the present), modernity; Key processes: connecting, …

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ACLCLU042 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCLU057

Discuss how the Roman world has influenced modern society, culture and political structures, such as literature, art, medical and scientific practices, government and infrastructure[Key concepts: ancient/modern, aesthetics, time (the past in the present); …

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ACLCLU057 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCLU056

Understand that Latin became the official language of the Roman empire and facilitated the spread of Roman civilisation and culture, and that Latin continues to enrich English through specialist vocabulary and abstract concepts embodied in the language[Key …

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ACLCLU056 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLCLU042

tracing Roman customs still used in modern ceremonies, such as weddings and funerals

Elaboration (2) | ACLCLU042 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLCLU044

discussing how young people in ancient Rome may have viewed the lives of young people in the modern world

Elaboration (4) | ACLCLU044 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLCLU045

considering how learning about the ancient world offers different ways of interpreting the modern world and representing experience

Elaboration (1) | ACLCLU045 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLCLU057

exploring the ancient origins of modern political and legal structures and concepts, such as republic, balance of power, jurisprudence and judicial precedent, census and elections

Elaboration | ACLCLU057 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLCLU057

investigating modern social issues, such as class, the role of women and civil rights, and making comparisons with the Classical period

Elaboration (1) | ACLCLU057 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLCLU059

exploring how cultural identity was manifested in the ancient world, and making comparisons with own cultural identity in modern Australia

Elaboration (1) | ACLCLU059 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (10) ACLCLU041

exploring and discussing the meaning of simple Latin mottoes used by modern institutions, such as the Olympic motto citius, altius, fortius

Elaboration (10) | ACLCLU041 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLCLU042

exploring ancient connections with daily routines in modern society, such as family life, occupations, schooling, the calendar, and leisure pursuits such as dice, board games

Elaboration (1) | ACLCLU042 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (9) ACLCLU056

exploring how Latin is used to coin terms for new technology and new discoveries in science and medicine in the modern world, such as internet, Trojan (horse), forum, virus

Elaboration (9) | ACLCLU056 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLCLU057

investigating ancient practices in medicine and science still relevant in the modern world, such as Galen’s surgical procedures and Pliny the Elder’s classification of animals and plants

Elaboration (5) | ACLCLU057 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLCLE031

determining the general sense of texts through initial holistic reading, by identifying familiar people, vocabulary, places or topics, and recognising modern editors’ use of punctuation to guide readers

Elaboration (2) | ACLCLE031 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLCLU037

recognising that the written alphabet used by the Romans is the basis for the modern English alphabet, although some letters are pronounced differently, for example, u/v; i, c and g

Elaboration | ACLCLU037 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLCLU042

exploring connections between ancient and modern music, for example, musical instruments such as the cithara, flutes, drums and contemporary songs composed in Latin, such as Bastille’s Pompeii with Latin lyrics

Elaboration (4) | ACLCLU042 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum