Elaboration ACLCHU111
exploring the use of classical language such as 成语 and how this refines the style of writing when comparing 口语 and 书面语, for example, 她很漂亮 and 她貌美如花
Elaboration | ACLCHU111 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLCHU111
reading texts consisting of 名人名言 (for example, 孔子说…), and discussing the cultural meaning of the quote and how it is relevant to contemporary language use, including why it is still quoted widely in modern writing, for example, 三人行必有吾师
Elaboration (1) | ACLCHU111 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLCHC114
following the teacher’s instructions and responding to questions with reasons (for example, 我不高兴, 因为我累了), using language appropriate to class context (for example, 老师，我写完了) and making requests in an appropriate manner, for example, 老师，我可以喝水吗？
Elaboration (1) | ACLCHC114 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLCHC131
interviewing familiar people, such as parents, teachers, peers and community members, and appreciating their significance as sources of information about Chinese language and culture, identifying possible sources of information beyond the classroom, for …
Elaboration | ACLCHC131 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLCHC145
engaging others in conversation and inviting responses on issues relevant to their lives, such as traditional and modern lifestyles and values, and language learning by asking questions such as 你知道澳大利亚的国宝是什么吗？你觉得什么最好玩？
Elaboration | ACLCHC145 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLCHC149
comparing popular performance across cultures and generations, evaluating performances with attention to the aesthetic values and the influence of Western and Asian popular culture, and comparing the content and language, for example, 我妈妈最喜欢的中文歌是…这首歌唱的是…我最喜欢的中文歌是… …
Elaboration (1) | ACLCHC149 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (6) ACLCHU156
understanding that there are different applications of grammatical rules in spoken and written language, for example, in ordering food (for example, comparing the structure of the following expressions: 来点儿什么菜？; 您吃点儿什么？;你想吃/要吃什么？; 你想吃海鲜炒饭吗？; 海鲜炒饭要吃吗？ …
Elaboration (6) | ACLCHU156 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (7) ACLCHC196
obtaining the gist or specific information when listening to a flow of words by focusing on familiar, predictable items, and identifying aspects of voice, gesture or language choice that convey varying degrees of enthusiasm or dislike, for example, 我一点儿也不喜欢… …
Elaboration (7) | ACLCHC196 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (7) ACLCHC199
creating stories in various literary styles (for example, 记叙文、散文、诗歌), experimenting with descriptive language to capture the intensity of characters’ emotions and to create tension, for example, 我看到好多漂亮的花，有粉红的，雪白的，真是太美了
Elaboration (7) | ACLCHC199 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLCHU207
matching the use of 成语 and 俗语 to appropriate contexts, for example, 夕阳西下 is normally used in written language while 猪八戒照镜子——里外不是人 tends to be used in spoken contexts
Elaboration (1) | ACLCHU207 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLCHC211
considering how the use of a polite tone and respectful language when making a complaint may empower both speaker and listener to achieve a positive outcome, and how advice may be given in a non-judgemental way, for example, 你最好/我觉得你应该/我知道…对你很重要，可是… rather …
Elaboration (2) | ACLCHC211 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLCHC229
evaluating how different authors use language to achieve a particular effect, considering how values and personal views are implied in word choices, for example, 屡败屡战 (emphasis on the determination to overcome a failure) versus 屡战屡败 (emphasis on the fact …
Elaboration (2) | ACLCHC229 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLCHC245
using emphatic and assertive language to defend a position, point out errors in others’ assumptions or strengthen own argument when negotiating with others, for example, 我想这种观点是站不住脚的／这种说法是没有根据的，是无稽之谈
Elaboration (2) | ACLCHC245 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLCHU262
evaluating the impact of word choices (for example, 百衣百顺 for steam iron; 自然最健康，绿色好心情 for instant noodles) and discussing features of advertising language （广告词）, for example, 简洁， 对仗，谐音，and how it relates to the brand and product
Elaboration | ACLCHU262 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLFWC026
examining and analysing a range of sources, such as photographs, maps and oral histories, to collect information about people, places and events in their community’s past and present to develop an annotated timeline or other visual representation of significant …
Elaboration (2) | ACLFWC026 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 to 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway (L1) | Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLFWU186
composing and varying messages according to the available resources of the language, such as: suffixes, including ‘having’, ‘for want of’, ‘similar to’, ‘like’ verbless sentences, for example, equative, descriptive, possessive verb categories, including …
Elaboration (2) | ACLFWU186 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 to 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Language Revival Learner Pathway (LR) | Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLFWU186
expressing time, manner, attitude and place, according to the available language resources, such as: elaborations of past tense temporal expressions, for example, ‘beforehand’, ‘afterwards’, ‘too late’, ‘originally’ expressions of frequency, immediacy …
Elaboration (3) | ACLFWU186 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 to 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Language Revival Learner Pathway (LR) | Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (5) ACLCLE001
interpreting and commenting on language choices, such as patterns and length of simple and compound sentences, or use of direct speech, for example, ὁ δὲ Κύκλωψ τόν τ’ Ὀδυσσέα καὶ τοὺς ἑταίρους ὁρᾷ καί, «ὦ ξένοι» βοᾷ, «τίνες έστὲ καὶ πόθεν πλεῖτε;»
Elaboration (5) | ACLCLE001 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLCLU010
using metalanguage to explain the effect of particular language features in texts on intended audiences, for example, the use of euphemisms in an attempt to substitute a mild expression for one considered improper, such as ἀριστερός (better) for ‘left’, …
Elaboration (3) | ACLCLU010 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLCLU013
investigating connections between language and significant cultural attitudes, for example, discussing how the terms ἐκκλησία, βουλή, πρυτάνεις, ψήφισμα and the expressions τὶς ἀγορεύειν βούλεται and ἔδοξε τῇ βουλῇ καὶ τῷ δήμῳ relate to the concept of …
Elaboration | ACLCLU013 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Classical Greek | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum