Elaboration ACLFRC008
recognising that every language has its own words, sounds and gestures to make meaning, and using French and/or English to name familiar objects and conduct simple conversations, translating when necessary to help others understand
Elaboration | ACLFRC008 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLFRU015
understanding that language associated with particular interactions can vary in different cultural contexts, for example, the use of first names in Australian or American English compared to the use of titles and family names in French or Japanese
Elaboration (3) | ACLFRU015 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLFRC006
listening to or viewing French versions of familiar stories such as Le Navet Géant or Boucle d’Or et les Trois Ours, comparing French expressions at key points in the story with English language versions, and re-enacting with puppets, props and actio …
Elaboration | ACLFRC006 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLFRC010
including some French words and expressions in English conversation when it feels appropriate (for example, bon…voilà, pardon, merci, attention!), noticing changes in behaviour, voice or body language when speaking French
Elaboration (3) | ACLFRC010 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLFRC009
writing captions in French and in English for a photographic display to record a class event or experience such as sports day, school camp or pets day
Elaboration (2) | ACLFRC009 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLFRU017
exploring the different languages used by peers in their class, for example, by creating a language map with greetings in each language represented in the class
Elaboration (2) | ACLFRU017 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLFRU016
recognising that languages borrow from each other, that many French words are used in English (for example, ‘croissant’, ‘menu’, ‘chauffeur’, ‘chef’, ‘ballet’) and many English words are used in French, for example, le week-end, le parking, le cowboy
Elaboration (1) | ACLFRU016 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLFRU014
comparing similar texts in French and English such as counting games or street signs, identifying elements in the French texts which look or sound different
Elaboration (2) | ACLFRU014 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLFRC009
collecting French and English words that are similar or identical and have the same meaning but are pronounced differently, for example, la police, la table, la routine, six
Elaboration | ACLFRC009 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLFRU015
understanding that language varies according to context and situation, for example, language used for play with friends (vas-y! bravo! cours! à moi!) is less formal than language used with teachers (Pardon, Monsieur Falcon; je suis désolé; je m’excus …
Elaboration (1) | ACLFRU015 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLFRU017
recognising that French is an important world language, spoken in many countries in the world apart from France, including Australia
Elaboration (3) | ACLFRU017 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLFRU012
becoming familiar with the French alphabet, noticing similarities and differences to English, for example, double-v, i-grec, and the possible confusion between g and j
Elaboration (4) | ACLFRU012 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLFRU017
understanding that the world contains many different languages spoken by many different communities of speakers and that most people in the world speak more than one language
Elaboration | ACLFRU017 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLFRU018
noticing features of French language interactions in some texts and contexts (for example, photos, storybooks or video clips) that may be similar or different to own ways of communicating
Elaboration (2) | ACLFRU018 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLFRC008
demonstrating and explaining hand gestures, intonation patterns or facial expressions that accompany language or stand alone, for example, shrugs or exclamations such as Bof! Mais non! Ouf! Oh là là!
Elaboration (2) | ACLFRC008 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLFRU015
understanding that language forms such as greetings vary according to the time of day or the occasion, for example, bonjour, bonsoir, bonne nuit, bonne année, bon anniversaire
Elaboration (2) | ACLFRU015 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLFRU014
developing a language to talk about language and texts (metalanguage), and naming familiar types of text (story, poem, recipe, list) and talking about how they work, for example, using the story-starter Il était une fois…; rhyming and repeating words …
Elaboration (3) | ACLFRU014 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLFRU014
recognising that different types of text have different features (for example, rhythm and repetition in action songs and rhymes) and use different language, for example, formal or informal forms of address (Bonjour, Monsieur; Merci beaucoup, Madame; Salut, …
Elaboration (1) | ACLFRU014 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLFRU015
noticing that different kinds of language are used in different situations and with different people, for example, exchanges between children and parents (Un bisou, Papa! Je t’aime, ma puce!) and exchanges between children and unfamiliar adults (Bonjour, …
Elaboration | ACLFRU015 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLFRU018
understanding that learning French involves ways of using language that may be unfamiliar (for example, using merci when refusing an offer), and also some ways of behaving and thinking that may be unfamiliar, for example, the importance of food in some …
Elaboration (1) | ACLFRU018 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum