Years 7 and 8 Modern Greek

The nature of the learners These years represent a transition to secondary school. Students in this sequence are continuing to study Modern Greek, bringing with them an established capability to interact in different situations, to engage with a variety …

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

Years 9 and 10 Modern Greek

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

Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLMGC157

using print and online resources such as dictionaries and grammar references to support understanding of texts

Elaboration (2) | ACLMGC157 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLMGC161

using dictionaries (traditional, online or electronic) and other translation tools found online, exploring ways of avoiding literal translations that do not reflect intended meaning

Elaboration (2) | ACLMGC161 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGC126

Create and perform short spoken and written imaginative texts such as dialogues or collaborative online stories, using formulaic expressions and modelled language[Key concepts: fantasy, humour, imagination; Key processes: experimenting, creating, per …

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ACLMGC126 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGC137

Initiate interactions and exchange information with peers, face-to-face or online, describing opinions and preferences, aspects of daily life, school, friends and hobbies[Key concepts: friendship, leisure; Key processes: asking, responding, interacti …

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ACLMGC137 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGC147

Share experiences of learning and using Greek, in person or online, and reflect on the effect of language learning on own identity[Key concept: identity; Key processes: discussing, interconnecting, agreeing, disagreeing]

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ACLMGC147 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGC154

Initiate and sustain interactions, face-to-face or online, to share information, ideas, thoughts and opinions about people, objects, places and events[Key concepts: relationships, experiences; Key processes: exchanging, sharing, discussing]

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ACLMGC154 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGC138

Collaborate in group tasks and shared experiences, online or face-to-face, which involve planning, making suggestions and completing transactions, such as hosting a party, working with another class or group or creating and performing a role-play[Key …

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ACLMGC138 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGU167

Examine the structure and linguistic choices of a range of personal, informative and imaginative texts, such as digital/online diary entries, news reports, cartoons and stories, and consider how these choices were influenced by audience and purpose[Key …

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ACLMGU167 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLMGC180

exchanging correspondence online/digitally with peers in Greek-speaking communities and reflecting on differences and similarities in language use and conventions and cultural nuances

Elaboration (2) | ACLMGC180 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLMGU167

describing the main features of familiar text types, for example, cartoon, digital story/DVD, storyboard, online news report, and identifying features such as sequencing

Elaboration | ACLMGU167 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLMGC108

reading shared imaginative digital and online texts, repeating words and rehearsed language patterns, and making predictions about the storyline and characters, using cues from the heading, symbols, pictures and words in the text

Elaboration | ACLMGC108 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLMGC108

performing songs, chants and rhymes in response to an imaginative digital or online text, for example, Η πολύ πεινασμένη κάμπια, experimenting with different expressive effects, such as using simple gestures or different voices

Elaboration (1) | ACLMGC108 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLMGC137

sharing experiences and preferences, such as weekend activities and likes/dislikes using set phrases, using online technologies, for example, Το Σάββατο ... Είναι ... Έχει ... Μου αρέσει ... Δε μου αρέσει ...

Elaboration (1) | ACLMGC137 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLMGC147

preparing a class profile to exchange with students in Greece or Cyprus online, showing language backgrounds and interests represented in the class, using captions and symbols such as flags and words from different languages

Elaboration | ACLMGC147 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLMGC154

interacting with peers, face-to-face or online, to describe everyday aspects of own environment, lifestyles and routines, and making comparisons with those of students in different cultural contexts, for example, school holidays in Australia compared …

Elaboration | ACLMGC154 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLMGC163

interacting, face-to-face or online, with members of Greek-speaking communities, describing the experience and reflecting on the most appropriate ways of interacting with Greek speakers such as an elderly person, or a recent arrival from Greece or Cy …

Elaboration (2) | ACLMGC163 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLMGC181

monitoring, evaluating and recording own experiences and reactions when communicating in Greek, for example, by keeping an online or digital diary or journal and considering how perspectives may have changed over time

Elaboration | ACLMGC181 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLMGC145

creating simple bilingual texts in print or digital form for specific audiences, such as school signs for Greek visitors, invitations to parents for class or school events, posters for the school community to advertise an upcoming event, online bilingual …

Elaboration | ACLMGC145 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum