Year 7
Languages
ASLANFCLY78
Year 7 Framework for Classical Languages Achievement Standard – Australian Curriculum v9
This Achievement Standard describes what students are expected to know and do in Year 7 Languages by the end of the year. Teachers can use it to guide assessment design, collect evidence of learning, and ensure planning stays aligned with the Australian Curriculum v9.
What Students Should Know
By the end of Year 8, students use their knowledge of [Classical Language] to interpret texts and sources, and respond to information about ancient [Country/City] society. They develop strategies to translate [Classical Language] texts into English, identifying familiar vocabulary and language structures and features to interpret meaning.
Students apply [Classical Language] sound-script relationships and use restored pronunciation when reading familiar texts aloud. They demonstrate understanding that [Classical Language] has conventions and rules for spoken and written communication. They understand that [Classical Language] has influenced English vocabulary and comment on language structures and features, using metalanguage. They demonstrate awareness that language, texts and artefacts from Ancient [Country/City] are connected with culture and identity, and explore the relationships between language(s), culture(s) and identity.Content Descriptors by Strand
This standard is supported by 7 Content Descriptors:
Engaging with the ancient [Country/City] world through texts
Accessing and responding to [Classical Language] texts
ACL9LCLF8E01 access and interpret [Classical Language] texts to explore the ancient [Country/City] world ACL9LCLF8E02 respond to texts and convey information in [Classical Language] or English, as appropriateTranslating
ACL9LCLF8E03 develop and apply strategies to interpret and translate [Classical Language] texts to convey meaning in EnglishUnderstanding language and culture
Understanding systems of language
ACL9LCLF8U01 understand and begin to apply the phonological and orthographic systems of [Classical Language] ACL9LCLF8U02 develop knowledge of the vocabulary and structures and features of [Classical Language] grammatical systems to understand, translate and respond to texts ACL9LCLF8U03 compare [Classical Language] vocabulary and language structures and features with English, using metalanguageUnderstanding the interrelationship of language and culture
ACL9LCLF8U04 recognise that language, texts and artefacts provide insights into culture and identityAt a Glance
| Strand | Substrand | CDs | Elaborations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engaging with the ancient [Country/City] world through texts | Accessing and responding to [Classical Language] texts | 2 | 12 |
| Engaging with the ancient [Country/City] world through texts | Translating | 1 | 6 |
| Understanding language and culture | Understanding systems of language | 3 | 18 |
| Understanding language and culture | Understanding the interrelationship of language and culture | 1 | 6 |
| Total | 7 | 42 | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What should students know by the end of Year 7 Framework for Classical Languages?
By the end of Year 8, students use their knowledge of [Classical Language] to interpret texts and sources, and respond to information about ancient [Country/City] society. They develop strategies to translate [Classical Language] texts into English, identifying familiar vocabulary and language structures and features to interpret meaning.
Students apply [Classical Language] sound-script relationships and use restored pronunciation when reading familiar texts aloud. They demonstrate understanding that [Classical Language] has conventions and rules for spoken and written communication. They understand that [Classical Language] has influenced English vocabulary and comment on language structures and features, using metalanguage. They demonstrate awareness that language, texts and artefacts from Ancient [Country/City] are connected with culture and identity, and explore the relationships between language(s), culture(s) and identity.
How many Content Descriptors support this standard?
7 Content Descriptors support this Achievement Standard (Engaging with the ancient [Country/City] world through texts: 2, Engaging with the ancient [Country/City] world through texts: 1, Understanding language and culture: 3, Understanding language and culture: 1).
Is this from the latest Australian Curriculum?
Yes, this Achievement Standard is from the Australian Curriculum version 9.0 (AC v9), the most current version published by ACARA.