Years 7 and 8 French
The nature of the learners These years represent a transition to secondary school. Students in this pathway are continuing to study French, bringing with them an established capability to interact in different situations, …
Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Achievement Standard French Years 7 and 8
By the end of Year 8, students use written and spoken French to interact with teachers, peers and others and to exchange experiences, opinions and views. They use descriptive and expressive language to talk and write about immediate environments, personal …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLFRC064
interacting with young French-speakers who are learning English, comparing views on cultural aspects of communication and discussing individual challenges and gains
Elaboration (2) | ACLFRC064 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLFRC064
Reflect on cultural differences between French and English communicative styles and on how these affect intercultural interactions[Key concepts: values, perspective, respect; Key processes: reflecting, analysing, comparing]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLFRC064 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLFRU069
Examine how elements of communication such as gestures, facial expressions and choice of language vary according to context and situation[Key concepts: body language, personal space, expression; Key processes: observing, comparing, analysing]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLFRU069 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLFRC063
Create bilingual texts such as glossaries, menus, captions or brochures, identifying words or expressions that carry specific cultural meaning in either language[Key concepts: language, culture, meaning; Key processes: selecting, identifying, explaining, …
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLFRC063 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLFRC065
sharing and comparing cultural and intercultural experiences and language capabilities, and exchanging views on the benefits of speaking more than one language, such as having a larger vocabulary to draw on, new insights and perspectives, and opportunities …
Elaboration (1) | ACLFRC065 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLFRU069
comparing elements of communication such as body language, use of personal space and silence in different cultural contexts and exchanges
Elaboration (2) | ACLFRU069 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLFRU071
Investigate the nature and extent of French language use in both Australian and global contexts[Key concepts: community, arts, fashion, music, cuisine; Key processes: researching, analysing, classifying]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLFRU071 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLFRC062
interpreting phrases and expressions that do not translate literally (for example, à tout à l’heure, pas de quoi, courage), identifying similar English expressions and considering possible consequences of the lack of equivalence in terms of intercultural …
Elaboration | ACLFRC062 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLFRC062
translating written expressions associated with politeness and social protocols in French (for example, responding to requests or thanks, or signing postcards or birthday cards: je vous en prie, Madame; amitiés; je t’embrasse très fort…) and comparing …
Elaboration (1) | ACLFRC062 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLFRC063
composing menus or programs for French-themed events, including footnotes in English to explain key terms or items, for example, le plat du jour, service compris, l’entr’acte, la mise en scène
Elaboration (1) | ACLFRC063 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLFRU070
reflecting on changes in their own ways of communicating, identifying new terms and behaviours which have become part of everyday language through changes in technology and social media, for example, language associated with l’Internet, le portable, les …
Elaboration | ACLFRU070 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLFRC059
classifying information obtained from different print and electronic resources in a shared database of categories, themes and genres, showing relationships between ideas, topics and key language
Elaboration (1) | ACLFRC059 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLFRC061
creating simple texts such as picture books, bedtime stories or cartoons for younger children, selecting appropriate language, rhythms and images to enrich the visual or listening experience
Elaboration (2) | ACLFRC061 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLFRC064
identifying gestures, intonation patterns and facial expressions that are different in French, and explaining how some could be adopted in other-language contexts or situations
Elaboration (3) | ACLFRC064 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLFRC062
Translate and interpret texts, compare own translation to classmates’, and consider why there might be differences in interpretation and how language reflects elements of culture[Key concepts: culture, equivalence, idiom; Key processes: translating, interpreting, …
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLFRC062 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLFRU070
Reflect on changes in their own use of language(s) over time, noticing how and when new ways are adopted or existing ways adapted[Key concepts: change, influence, communication, identity; Key processes: observing, reflecting, explaining]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLFRU070 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLFRU068
identifying elements of different types of text (for example, le courriel, la météo, les slogans), and explaining the relationship between the language and structure used and the purpose of the text
Elaboration | ACLFRU068 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLFRU068
analysing and using informal styles of communication associated with social media texts and texting, such as emoticons and abbreviated language, for example, le sigle MDR (mort de rire)
Elaboration (2) | ACLFRU068 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum