Years 7 and 8 Japanese

The nature of the learners Students are beginning their study of Japanese and typically have had little prior exposure to the language and associated culture. Many will have learnt an additional language in primary school, while some have proficiency …

Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 3 and 4 Japanese

The nature of the learners At this level, children are developing awareness of their social worlds and of their memberships of various groups, including of the Japanese class. They are further developing literacy capabilities in English, and while this …

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

Years 9 and 10 Japanese

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

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

Foundation to Year 2 Japanese

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

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

Years 5 and 6 Japanese

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

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

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU156

knowing that the hiragana spelling of a particular particle does not match its pronunciation, for example, ‘wa’ for は , ‘e’ for へ, ‘o/wo’ for を

Elaboration (2) | ACLJAU156 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC117

Create simple print or digital bilingual texts for the classroom environment, such as captions, labels and wall charts[Key concepts: meaning, vocabulary, bilingualism; Key processes: creating, matching, selecting]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLJAC117 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC149

Convey information on specific topics using formats such as oral or digital presentations, displays, diagrams, timelines and guided descriptions[Key concepts: content, profile, audience, format; Key processes: presenting, profiling, referencing]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLJAC149 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC151

Create and present or perform imaginative texts for a variety of purposes and audiences[Key concepts: performance, audience, rhythm, digital text; Key processes: creating, performing, designing]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLJAC151 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC005

Present factual information about aspects of Japanese and Australian lifestyles in spoken, written and digital forms[Key concepts: community, cultural practice, personal world; Key processes: composing, designing, presenting, reporting, comparing]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLJAC005 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC009

Create simple bilingual texts and resources such as learning support materials, menus, brochures, signs, digital presentations, displays and captions[Key concepts: bilingualism, equivalence, context, meaning; Key processes: translating, reasoning, ex …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLJAC009 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC135

creating personal print or digital bilingual dictionaries that include visual cues and representations

Elaboration (2) | ACLJAC135 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC130

Locate and process specific points of information in familiar types of written, spoken, multimodal and digital texts associated with people, places and objects[Key concepts: information, research, data; Key processes: locating, collecting, classifying, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLJAC130 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC131

Present factual information relating to familiar home, community and cultural contexts, using graphic and digital support such as photos, tables, lists and charts[Key concepts: family, relationships, routines; Key processes: describing, explaining, a …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLJAC131 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC167

Present information about events, experiences or topics of shared interest, using modes of presentation such as charts, diagrams or digital displays to suit different audiences and contexts[Key concepts: information, experience, perspective, audience; …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLJAC167 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC188

Compare translations of different types of texts, including versions obtained from digital translators, considering differences in interpretation and how language reflects elements of culture[Key concepts: meaning, interpretation, cultural expression; …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLJAC188 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC011

Collate and present information in print, digital or online formats about self and peers to share with others, and notice own and one another’s ways of expressing identity[Key concepts: self-expression, identity, community, communication; Key processes: …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLJAC011 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLJAC027

Create print, digital and multimodal bilingual resources for the school and wider community, such as notices and instructions, announcements, promotional material and invitations[Key concepts: bilingual text, representation, interpretation; Key processes: …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLJAC027 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC022

obtaining and using information from a range of media texts, including television weather reports, interviews and digital video clips, and summarising key points through presentation modes such as graphs, charts, diagrams, and written or digital repo …

Elaboration (2) | ACLJAC022 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLJAC115

creating digital texts based around familiar contexts and characters using pictures and captions

Elaboration (1) | ACLJAC115 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum