Years 5 and 6 Spanish
The nature of the learners At this level, students are widening their social networks, experiences and communication repertoires in both their first language and Spanish. They continue to need guidance and participate in structured, collaborative tasks …
Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLSPC152
Translate simple texts that provide comparisons between cultural aspects of meaning-making in Spanish and English and note how language cannot always be directly translated[Key concept: meaning; Key processes: translating, comparing, explaining]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLSPC152 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLSPU160
discussing why the Spanish language borrows particular words from English and other languages, for example, chofer, carné, tenis, golf, corner, kiwi and parking, smartphone, link
Elaboration (1) | ACLSPU160 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Achievement Standard Spanish Years 5 and 6
By the end of Year 6, students use written and spoken Spanish for classroom interactions, to carry out transactions and to share information about personal interests, relate experiences and express feelings. They use modelled sentence structures …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLSPC154
identifying features of observed interactions between Spanish and English speakers in specific contexts such as the classroom, the home or the shops, noticing similarities and differences
Elaboration | ACLSPC154 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLSPU158
comparing features of simple spoken and written texts in Spanish, such as phone calls or cartoons, with similar texts in English
Elaboration | ACLSPU158 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLSPU160
identifying Spanish words and aspects of lifestyle absorbed into English (‘fiesta’, ‘rumba’, ‘tapas’), and considering the reasons for the adoption of particular words or expressions
Elaboration (2) | ACLSPU160 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLSPU156
recognising the Spanish pronunciation of English loan words (bistec, jonrón, fútbol) and applying this awareness to unfamiliar loan words
Elaboration (1) | ACLSPU156 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLSPU160
understanding that Spanish shares a history and many similar words with other languages for example, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Tagalog/Filipino and Rumanian
Elaboration (3) | ACLSPU160 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLSPU159
Recognise that language use varies according to the contexts of situation and culture[Key concepts: levels of formality, language, identity, variation; Key processes: observing, comparing]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLSPU159 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLSPU160
Understand that the Spanish language constantly changes due to contact with other languages and the impact of new technologies[Key concepts: language contact, digital media; Key processes: observing, identifying, classifying]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLSPU160 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLSPU161
Recognise that the Spanish language has different forms, roles and functions in different contexts and communities[Key concepts: diversity, language origins; Key processes: mapping, comparing, discussing]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLSPU161 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLSPU159
noticing that language use often reflects the mood, feelings or relationships of the people involved, such as the use of emotive or affectionate language between close friends and family members, or persuasive language used in advertisements
Elaboration (2) | ACLSPU159 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLSPU161
exploring the different forms and functions of Spanish in different contexts, regions and communities, for example, as an official language in more than 20 countries and as a community language in many others
Elaboration | ACLSPU161 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLSPC152
identifying words and expressions that do not translate directly from Spanish into English, for example, tomar el pelo, saltarse la clase de español, ¡Es pan comido!
Elaboration | ACLSPC152 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLSPC153
creating bilingual texts for specific audiences, for example, songs, a Big Book or board game for younger learners of Spanish, or instructions for an online event/game that involves both English- and Spanish-speaking participants
Elaboration (3) | ACLSPC153 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (10) ACLSPU157
comparing the use of diminutives to express affection in Spanish (hermanita, periquita, gatico/gatito) to some equivalents in English, for example, ‘dear little sister’, ‘lovely little cat’
Elaboration (10) | ACLSPU157 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLSPC149
creating an interactive display for younger children, highlighting aspects of Spanish language and Hispanic culture
Elaboration (3) | ACLSPC149 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLSPC155
creating a self-profile such as an avatar or montage with self-introduction, making choices about the design, content and language used
Elaboration (4) | ACLSPC155 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLSPC149
Present information about aspects of language and culture in the Spanish-speaking world for specific audiences, using diagrams, charts, timelines and guided reports[Key concepts: lifestyle, people, places; Key processes: organising, informing]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLSPC149 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum