Years 7 and 8 German

The nature of the learners These years represent a transition to secondary school. Students in this sequence bring with them an established capability to interact in different situations, to engage with a variety of texts and to communicate with some …

Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLGEC111

compiling and displaying illustrated class German–English and English–German dictionaries or alphabet posters of classroom language and key vocabulary

Elaboration (2) | ACLGEC111 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLGEC145

creating and using bilingual resources for language learning, such as glossaries or personal German–English and English–German print and digital word lists and dictionaries with examples and explanations of parts of speech and language use

Elaboration | ACLGEC145 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLGEC110

interpreting/translating from German into English greetings and other learnt language items for new students or non-German speakers

Elaboration (3) | ACLGEC110 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLGEU168

comparing German and English language use in similar situations and in texts with similar content such as advertisements, or student blogs about school issues

Elaboration (1) | ACLGEU168 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 3 and 4 German

The nature of the learners At this level, children are developing awareness of their social world and membership of various groups, including that of the German class. They have developed initial literacy in English, and this assists to some degree in …

Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Foundation to Year 2 German

The nature of the learners Children enter the early years of schooling with established oracy skills in one or more languages and varying degrees of early literacy capability. For young students, learning typically focuses on their immediate world of …

Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 German

The nature of the learners At this level, students bring to their learning existing knowledge of German language and culture and a range of learning strategies and experiences. They are increasingly aware of the world beyond their own and are engaging …

Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLGEU135

Recognise that German and English are related languages and that German is an important European and global language[Key concepts: global language, culture, identity; Key processes: identifying, exploring, researching]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLGEU135 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 5 and 6 German

The nature of the learners At this level, students are expanding their social networks, experiences and communication repertoire in both their first language and German. They continue to need guidance and participate in structured, collaborative tasks …

Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLGEC164

discussing in English the issue of identity and gender-inclusive language in German, for example, Schüler; Schüler und Schülerinnen; SchülerInnen

Elaboration (3) | ACLGEC164 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLGEU117

Recognise that in German, as in English and other languages, there are different ways of greeting and interacting with people[Key concepts: register, language conventions, social practice; Key processes: noticing, comparing]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLGEU117 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLGEC127

Compare aspects of German and English language, such as vocabulary, sounds and rhymes, and cultural information, and share with peers and family[Key concepts: meaning, interconnection; Key processes: comparing, interpreting, explaining]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLGEC127 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLGEC144

Explain aspects of German language and culture for family or peers, noticing that there are not always equivalent expressions in English[Key concepts: equivalence, meaning; Key processes: interpreting, explaining, predicting]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLGEC144 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLGEC112

recognising that some German language use is similar to English, such as greetings used according to the time of day and the formality of a situation, for example, Guten Morgen and Morgen! Tag! Hallo!

Elaboration | ACLGEC112 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLGEU135

finding examples of German used at home or in the community and creating a class collection or display, for example, products, labels or words used in English language advertisements, shop signs, recipe books or menus

Elaboration (2) | ACLGEU135 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLGEC176

comparing lyrics, themes and styles of popular German- and English-language songs, and tracking similarities and differences in genres and modes of expression, for example, by comparing winners of popular television singing competitions in Europe and …

Elaboration (2) | ACLGEC176 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLGEU184

comparing German and English versions of texts with easily recognisable language features, such as love songs, recipes or horoscopes, noticing differences or similarities in imagery or focus that might be culturally significant

Elaboration (3) | ACLGEU184 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard German Foundation to Year 2

By the end of Year 2, students interact with teachers and peers through action-related talk and play. They introduce themselves, exchange greetings and farewells, for example, Ich heiße … Auf Wiedersehen! and express likes and dislikes. When interacting, …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard German Years 3 and 4

By the end of Year 4, students interact with teachers and peers in classroom routines, action-related talk and play. They respond to instructions and use formulaic expressions to interact, ask questions, seek assistance, and make statements related …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum