Years 3 and 4 Vietnamese
The nature of the learners At this level, children are developing awareness of their social worlds and of their membership of various groups, including the Vietnamese class and community. They are further developing literacy capabilities in both Vietnamese …
Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLVIC132
describing elements of Vietnamese language that are different to English, including pronunciation, gestures and facial expressions, and sharing what they find difficult or awkward when using each language
Elaboration (1) | ACLVIC132 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLVIU134
identifying similarities and differences between Vietnamese and English pronunciation, and adapting learnt spelling strategies from one language to the other
Elaboration | ACLVIU134 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLVIC132
Reflect on their experiences as Vietnamese background speakers when interacting in English and Vietnamese, identifying differences in language use and behaviours[Key concepts: culture, language, behaviour; Key processes: examining, connecting]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLVIC132 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLVIC133
Explore their own sense of identity, including elements such as family, background, experiences, and ways of using language in Vietnamese- and English-speaking contexts[Key concepts: communication, identity; Key processes: reflecting, adjusting]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLVIC133 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLVIU139
Make connections between cultural practices and language use, such as culture-specific terms or expressions in Vietnamese and English[Key concepts: behaviours, practices; Key processes: identifying, making connections]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLVIU139 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Achievement Standard Vietnamese Years 3 and 4
By the end of Year 4, students use Vietnamese to interact with the teacher and peers to exchange information and experiences relating to themselves, their family and friends. They use formulaic expressions to participate in simple transactional …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLVIC132
comparing their interactions in Vietnamese and English, noticing different behaviours and language used, for example, using appropriate personal pronouns and adding the sound ơi after the names of family members and friends to attract the person’s attention …
Elaboration | ACLVIC132 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLVIC133
creating texts that express their identity, including as a member of different cultural and/or language groups, for example, their name in English and/or Vietnamese, their age in Vietnam and Australia (Mai lên chín, tuổi ta. Mai mới tám tuổi tây)
Elaboration (1) | ACLVIC133 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (5) ACLVIU139
learning metalanguage to discuss the relationship between language and culture in Vietnamese and English, using metalanguage, for example, ý nghĩa (‘meaning’), sự khác biệt (‘difference’) and cách cư xử (‘behaviour’)
Elaboration (5) | ACLVIU139 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLVIU138
exploring the influence of English on informal language used in daily interactions by Vietnamese people in Australia, for example, đi ‘shop’, xem ‘TV’, nghe ‘radio’, dùng ‘internet’ and the use of terms such as ‘OK’, ‘hello’ and ‘shopping’
Elaboration | ACLVIU138 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLVIC131
creating hand-made or digital greeting cards in both Vietnamese and English for different celebrations and traditions
Elaboration (3) | ACLVIC131 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLVIC130
Translate and interpret words and expressions in simple Vietnamese and English texts, noticing similarities and differences or non-equivalence of words and expressions[Key concept: equivalence; Key process: comparing translations]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLVIC130 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLVIC130
identifying words and expressions in Vietnamese and English that do not readily translate, for example, phở, bánh chưng, áo dài, ‘bushwalking’, ‘the outback’
Elaboration | ACLVIC130 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLVIU139
discussing cultural similarities and differences between ways of interacting with different people, such as peers, family members or teachers, in Vietnamese- and English-speaking contexts
Elaboration | ACLVIU139 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLVIC130
translating signs or phrases in familiar contexts from Vietnamese into English, for example, street signs, addresses and food labels, noting that some signs or symbols are universal, for example, the ‘Stop’ and ‘Peace’ signs, and the wi-fi and Olympic …
Elaboration (3) | ACLVIC130 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLVIC131
creating simple Vietnamese captions to accompany storybooks in English, such as Chú sâu đói bụng (The Very Hungry Caterpillar), and reading them to younger students
Elaboration (1) | ACLVIC131 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLVIU136
comparing features of simple spoken and written texts in Vietnamese, such as a verbal greeting or a handwritten postcard, and comparing these with similar texts in English, noting, for example, the format used to write the date and address and different …
Elaboration (2) | ACLVIU136 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLVIU137
Explore how language use varies according to the age, gender and relationship of participants and the context[Key concept: variation; Key processes: identifying, understanding]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLVIU137 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLVIC127
presenting information about familiar topics using modelled language, such as a recount of a recent school excursion or a set of instructions on pet care
Elaboration (1) | ACLVIC127 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum