Years 7 and 8 Spanish
The nature of the learners These years represent a transition to secondary school. Students in this sequence are continuing to study Spanish, bringing with them an established capability to interact in different situations, to engage with a variety of …
Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (5) ACLSPC171
providing an English commentary for video clips of Spanish-language social interactions in different situations and contexts, such as taking a bus to the city, visiting the dentist or buying a video game, explaining elements that may be unfamiliar to …
Elaboration (5) | ACLSPC171 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLSPU178
collecting English cognates in the Spanish language, for example, fascinante, arquitectura, doctor, enciclopedia, cancelar and bicicleta
Elaboration (3) | ACLSPU178 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLSPU178
analysing the influence of Spanish language and culture on English in areas such as food, music and dance, for example, (churros, tortilla, pupusas, tapas, salsa, flamenco) and considering the value of this influence
Elaboration (4) | ACLSPU178 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLSPU180
identifying how ways of communicating in Spanish and English differ and how people outside each culture may understand these differently, for example, attitudes to time reflected in language and social interactions; expressing thanks or appreciation more …
Elaboration | ACLSPU180 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Achievement Standard Spanish Years 7 and 8
By the end of Year 8, students use written and spoken Spanish for classroom interactions, to carry out transactions and to exchange views and experiences with peers and others in a range of contexts. They use rehearsed and spontaneous language …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLSPU176
experimenting with language appropriate to particular types of texts, such as descriptive language in documentaries, reflective language in diary and journal entries, and persuasive language in advertisements
Elaboration (1) | ACLSPU176 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLSPC171
composing menus or programs for Spanish-themed events, with key items/information in Spanish and explanatory footnotes/glossaries in English
Elaboration (2) | ACLSPC171 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLSPC171
corresponding with Spanish-speaking peers using both Spanish and English, conveying aspects of Australian culture such as places or events of interest, leisure and sports activities, wildlife and environment
Elaboration (3) | ACLSPC171 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLSPU175
using subject-verb-object word order and comparing it to English structures, for example, Simón busca la información para la tarea en la red
Elaboration (4) | ACLSPU175 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLSPU179
understanding the nature of the distribution of Spanish speakers across the world, not only in countries where Spanish is an official language but also in other countries such as the United States and the Philippines where the Spanish language and cultures …
Elaboration (1) | ACLSPU179 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLSPC173
considering how identity is expressed through language, with reference to languages spoken by themselves, their peers, and family or community members
Elaboration (2) | ACLSPC173 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLSPU177
comparing elements of communication such as body language and use of personal space and silence in different cultural contexts and exchanges
Elaboration (3) | ACLSPU177 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLSPU179
recognising differences between standard varieties of Spanish and varying degrees of language blending and influence, for example, Spanglish
Elaboration (4) | ACLSPU179 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLSPC171
Produce short bilingual texts such as digital stories, comics and blogs, and discuss how language reflects culture[Key concept: interpretation; Key processes: comparing, explaining, experimenting]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLSPC171 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLSPC172
Reflect on intercultural communication, commenting on perceived similarities and differences in language used and on aspects of culture[Key concepts: similarity, difference, assumption; Key processes: monitoring, reflecting, questioning]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLSPC172 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLSPU179
Investigate the nature and extent of Spanish language use in both Australian and global contexts[Key concepts: community, arts, cuisine; Key processes: researching, analysing, classifying]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLSPU179 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLSPU180
Reflect on how cultural values and ideas are embedded in language and influence intercultural interactions and experiences[Key concepts: interpretation, cultural expression; Key processes: reflecting, comparing, analysing]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLSPU180 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLSPC170
assisting a visiting Spanish speaker to communicate with an audience of school students and staff who have not studied Spanish, by explaining and interpreting aspects of their language and/or culture
Elaboration (3) | ACLSPC170 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLSPU177
Examine how elements of communication, including gestures, facial expressions and use of silence, vary according to context, situation and relationships across languages and cultures[Key concepts: body language, personal space, status; Key processes: …
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLSPU177 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Spanish | Languages | F-10 curriculum