Years 5 to 6
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ASLANHINF10Y56
Years 5 to 6 Hindi Achievement Standard
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Achievement standard (as ACARA publishes it)
Achievement standard
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By the end of Year 6, students initiate and use strategies to maintain interactions in Hindi language that are related to their immediate environment. They use appropriate sound combinations, intonation and rhythm in spoken texts. They collaborate in spoken and written activities that involve the language of planning and problem-solving to share information, ideas and preferences. They use strategies to locate and interpret information and ideas in texts, and demonstrate understanding by responding in Hindi or English, adjusting their response to context, purpose and audience. They create texts, selecting and using a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures, and Devanāgarī script, to suit context. They sequence information and ideas, and use conventions appropriate to text type.
Students apply rules for pronunciation and intonation in spoken Hindi. They apply conventions of spelling and punctuation, and use modelled structures, when creating and responding in Hindi. They compare language structures and features in Hindi and English, using some metalanguage. They show understanding of how some language reflects cultural practices and consider how this is reflected in their own language(s), culture(s) and identity.
Foundation to Year 10 sequence
The 10 achievement standard statements
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By the end of Year 6, students initiate and use strategies to maintain interactions in Hindi language that are related to their immediate environment.
Content descriptorAC9LH6C01 Communicating meaning in Hindi
initiate and sustain modelled exchanges in familiar contexts related to students’ personal worlds and school environment
Elaborations (10)
- Elaboration initiating conversations, commencing with a greeting, enquiry about wellbeing and current or past activities or news, for example, तुम/आप कैसे हो/हैं? आपने पिछले सप्ताह/ सप्ताहांत मे क्या किया? घर मे सब कैसे हैं?
- Elaboration developing conversation skills such as staying on topic, requesting more information, recognising non-verbal cues or using interjections, for example, क्या यह सच है?; दिलचस्प है ..., मुझे बताओ; अच्छा!; आप इस विषय में क्या सोचते हैं?, मुझे ऐसा लगता है …, क्या हम इस बात पर चर्चा कर सकते हैं?, आह: यह अच्छी बात है; तो ठीक है ..., अच्छा; ओहो!; अरे वाह!
- Elaboration comparing personal experiences, preferences and opinions and expressing agreement or disagreement in a respectful manner, for example, रमा, मुझे माफ़ करना लेकिन मुझे लगता है कि ...; सच पूछो तो मेरे विचार में ; मैं इस बात से सहमत हूँ कि ...
- Elaboration using some colloquial expressions and idioms, to enhance interactions when describing people, places or experiences or to express feelings, for example, अँगुली पर नचाना; नाक में दम करना; मेरी चाची मुझसे बहुत प्यार करती हैं; मैं उनकी आँखों का तारा हूँ; अपने घर में कुत्ता भी शेर होता है।
- Elaboration discussing with peers, the experience of communicating in Hindi in the classroom context compared with at home or in the community, for example, मुझे हिंदी पढ़ना अच्छा लगता है लेकिन सबके सामने बोलने में झिझक होती है।
- Elaboration requesting information using a range of interrogatives and open-ended questions to elicit further details and clarify points, for example, कैसे, क्या, कब, कहाँ
- Elaboration participating in secure online exchanges such as video calls with sister-schools in India, to describe and compare routines, interests and activities, and sharing experiences of learning Hindi in Australia, for example, आप सुबह कितने बजे उठते हैं? आपकी पाठशाला कितने बजे शुरू चालू होती है?
- Elaboration asking for, giving and following instructions, directions and giving feedback in a variety of situations, varying language to suit formal or informal situations, for example, शिक्षिका के कहा है कि शांत बैठो।, यहाँ आकर सबके साथ बैठो।
- Elaboration requesting assistance or clarification from peers and teachers, checking on each other’s progress and indicating understanding, for example, नहीं, मुझे समझ नहीं आया। कृपया फिर से दोहराइए। यह बहुत कठिन है। इस में मुझे क्या करना है?, जी हाँ, मैं समझ गई। यह तो बहुत आसान है। ठीक है। सब ख़त्म हो गया? अभी नहीं, पर जल्द ही हो जाएगा… आप समझते हैं, है न? आप कितनी तेज़ी से लिख सकते हैं?
- Elaboration exchanging written communication such as emails, secure chat, messages or when working on shared class tasks or documents, for example, तुम शनिवार को क्या कर रहे हो?, इस काम में..., मुझे लगता हैं कि हमें यह लिखना चाहिए
They use appropriate sound combinations, intonation and rhythm in spoken texts.
Content descriptorAC9LH6C01 Communicating meaning in Hindi
initiate and sustain modelled exchanges in familiar contexts related to students’ personal worlds and school environment
Elaborations (10)
- Elaboration initiating conversations, commencing with a greeting, enquiry about wellbeing and current or past activities or news, for example, तुम/आप कैसे हो/हैं? आपने पिछले सप्ताह/ सप्ताहांत मे क्या किया? घर मे सब कैसे हैं?
- Elaboration developing conversation skills such as staying on topic, requesting more information, recognising non-verbal cues or using interjections, for example, क्या यह सच है?; दिलचस्प है ..., मुझे बताओ; अच्छा!; आप इस विषय में क्या सोचते हैं?, मुझे ऐसा लगता है …, क्या हम इस बात पर चर्चा कर सकते हैं?, आह: यह अच्छी बात है; तो ठीक है ..., अच्छा; ओहो!; अरे वाह!
- Elaboration comparing personal experiences, preferences and opinions and expressing agreement or disagreement in a respectful manner, for example, रमा, मुझे माफ़ करना लेकिन मुझे लगता है कि ...; सच पूछो तो मेरे विचार में ; मैं इस बात से सहमत हूँ कि ...
- Elaboration using some colloquial expressions and idioms, to enhance interactions when describing people, places or experiences or to express feelings, for example, अँगुली पर नचाना; नाक में दम करना; मेरी चाची मुझसे बहुत प्यार करती हैं; मैं उनकी आँखों का तारा हूँ; अपने घर में कुत्ता भी शेर होता है।
- Elaboration discussing with peers, the experience of communicating in Hindi in the classroom context compared with at home or in the community, for example, मुझे हिंदी पढ़ना अच्छा लगता है लेकिन सबके सामने बोलने में झिझक होती है।
- Elaboration requesting information using a range of interrogatives and open-ended questions to elicit further details and clarify points, for example, कैसे, क्या, कब, कहाँ
- Elaboration participating in secure online exchanges such as video calls with sister-schools in India, to describe and compare routines, interests and activities, and sharing experiences of learning Hindi in Australia, for example, आप सुबह कितने बजे उठते हैं? आपकी पाठशाला कितने बजे शुरू चालू होती है?
- Elaboration asking for, giving and following instructions, directions and giving feedback in a variety of situations, varying language to suit formal or informal situations, for example, शिक्षिका के कहा है कि शांत बैठो।, यहाँ आकर सबके साथ बैठो।
- Elaboration requesting assistance or clarification from peers and teachers, checking on each other’s progress and indicating understanding, for example, नहीं, मुझे समझ नहीं आया। कृपया फिर से दोहराइए। यह बहुत कठिन है। इस में मुझे क्या करना है?, जी हाँ, मैं समझ गई। यह तो बहुत आसान है। ठीक है। सब ख़त्म हो गया? अभी नहीं, पर जल्द ही हो जाएगा… आप समझते हैं, है न? आप कितनी तेज़ी से लिख सकते हैं?
- Elaboration exchanging written communication such as emails, secure chat, messages or when working on shared class tasks or documents, for example, तुम शनिवार को क्या कर रहे हो?, इस काम में..., मुझे लगता हैं कि हमें यह लिखना चाहिए
Content descriptorAC9LH6C04 Communicating meaning in Hindi
apply strategies to interpret and convey meaning in Hindi language in familiar non-verbal, spoken and written cultural contexts
Elaborations (7)
- Elaboration knowing that meaning is shaped not only by words but also by expression, gestures and use of voice and tone, and that these variations occur in both formal and informal language
- Elaboration learning to use bilingual print dictionaries and online translators to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words or sentences, and determining the reliability of these aides to accurately translate information
- Elaboration explaining Hindi words, proverbs, idioms or expressions that they find challenging or humorous to explain to non-Hindi-speakers, for example, पेट में चूहे दौड़ रहे हैं, दूर के ढोल सुहावने होते हैं
- Elaboration distinguishing between spoken and written forms of Hindi, identifying examples of colloquialisms, words and expressions used mainly in spoken conversation, for example, the non-standard मेरे को in place of the formal Hindi मुझे or the use of मतलब ... at the beginning of spoken utterances
- Elaboration translating texts such as signs, menu items or public announcements from Hindi to English, and vice versa, comparing the words they suggest convey the closest equivalent meaning
- Elaboration contributing to a class dictionary, word wall or word bank of Hindi words, expressions or loan words collected during travel around Australia or overseas, noticing trends and emergence of new words or ‘Hinglish’ terms
- Elaboration identifying Hindi words or expressions that have embedded cultural meanings and considering Australian English words and expressions that may be misunderstood by Hindi speakers such as ‘bring a plate’, ‘no worries’, ‘mate’, ‘dog’s breakfast’, placing findings in a Venn diagram or chart
They collaborate in spoken and written activities that involve the language of planning and problem-solving to share information, ideas and preferences.
Content descriptorAC9LH6C02 Communicating meaning in Hindi
participate in activities that involve planning and negotiating with others, using language that expresses information, preferences and ideas
Elaborations (9)
- Elaboration using phrases to seek permission, ask questions, or borrow items from peers or teacher, for example, क्या मै शौचालय जा सकता हूँ? क्या मैं तुम्हारी पेंसिल ले सकता हूँ?
- Elaboration participating in authentic or simulated exchanges and transactions that involve Indian currency, such as ordering in restaurants or buying items from street vendors, using appropriate gestures, expressions and negotiation skills, for example, हाँ भैया, ये आम कितने के हैं? आप के भोजनालय में सबसे स्वादिष्ट व्यंजन कौन सा है? मुझे दो रोटी के साथ एक दाल मक्खनी दे दीजिएl मुझे यह ज़्यादा पसंद हैंI, यह बहुत महंगा हैं, दाम कुछ कम करोI
- Elaboration introducing aspects of Hindi language and associated cultures to younger students or non-Hindi speakers through games, demonstrations, or activities, for example, presenting a workshop on folk dances such as भांगड़ा or डांडिया
- Elaboration working collaboratively to create a set of instructions or a procedure to demonstrate and explain activities or processes, such as recipes, dance steps, a simple science experiment, nurturing a seed, for example, रोटी बनाना, बीज-पौधे लगाना- बीज अंकुरण की विधि: १. पहले बीज को गीली रुई में रखे, २. रोज़ रुई को गिला रखे और धुप लगाए।, कागज़ का हवाई जहाज उड़ाना
- Elaboration stating preferences in a range of activities and interactions and reacting to others’ choices or indicating preferences between 2 or more objects, for example, क्या सच मे? ज्यादातर लोगों को पसंद नहीं... सेब, संतरा या अंगूर में से आपको कौन सा सबसे अच्छा लगता है? मुझे अंगूर पसंद हैं।
- Elaboration taking on different roles and responsibilities in the classroom or school environment such as recycling monitor, calling the roll, distributing work, giving instructions, checking homework or the wearing of hats outside, for example, इस कूड़ेदान में बोतलें डालें।, धूप है, तुम्हारी टोपी कहाँ है?
- Elaboration planning presentations or performances for school assemblies or community events, such as होली, गाँधी जयंती, सदभावना दिवस, using expressions, for example, आज हम आप के सामने प्रस्तुत करने जा रहे हैं ...
- Elaboration working together to solve puzzles, riddles or follow directions to real or imagined locations, using digital tools to access mapping applications, for example, आगे से दायें, पहले सीधे जाईए फिर दो गली छोडकर मुड़िये
- Elaboration reflecting on the process of working together to plan and execute an event or performance and what they would do differently next time, for example, अगली बार मैं नाचने के बजाय गाना चाहूँगा..., मुझे तुम्हारा सुझाव बहुत पसंद आया..
They use strategies to locate and interpret information and ideas in texts, and demonstrate understanding by responding in Hindi or English, adjusting their response to context, purpose and audience.
Content descriptorAC9LH6C03 Communicating meaning in Hindi
locate and process information and ideas in a range of spoken, written and multimodal texts, and respond in different ways to suit purpose
Elaborations (10)
- Elaboration collecting facts, figures and vocabulary from printed and digital texts, and using them to prepare an in-class discussion about topics such as healthy lifestyle or caring for the environment
- Elaboration collecting information from peers, community members or relatives to create an overview of selected trends, preferred modes of communication or social behaviours and comparing responses with their own thoughts on similar issues, for example, जब आप छोटे थे तब लोग कैसे कपड़े पहनते थे? आपके और हमारे स्कूल में क्या अंतर है?
- Elaboration listening to or watching a report or announcement, such as a weekend weather forecast or program of events for a festival or sports match, and writing a message to a family member or friend to ask them to participate, for example, रविवार को धूप हैं, क्या आप समुद्रतट पर चलोगे?, शाम के ५ बजे सवतंत्रत्ता दिवस का कार्यक्रम होगा।
- Elaboration listening to or viewing First Nations Australian authors’ stories in English and responding to them using words, formulaic expressions and modelled sentences in Hindi
- Elaboration viewing and comparing information accessed via videos, books and websites that reflect lifestyles in Hindi-speaking communities in different regions, for example, Fiji, Mauritius or Trinidad, and presenting information in new ways, such as a digital display or a spoken, print or visual presentation to suit a specific audience
- Elaboration comparing, describing and illustrating favourite comic book characters, superheroes and events and identifying language or behaviours they associate with them, for example, चाचा चौधरी और साबू; विक्रम और बेताल; पिंकी और बबलू; अकबर-बीरबल के क़िस्से, चाचा चौधरी का दिमाग़ कम्प्यूटर से भी तेज़ चलता है। बेताल कहता है " तू बोला विक्रम और मैं गया, हा हा हा।”
- Elaboration discussing messages, morals and character traits featured in fables, songs and stories, for example, परिश्रम का फल मीठा होता है। सूझबूझ से कठिन से कठिन कार्य भी संभव है।, and incorporating into own imaginative texts
- Elaboration locating information about the school and surrounding area, and incorporating the facts in a persuasive advertisement to attract visitors or new students, for example, यह भोजनालय की व्यंजन-सूचि है, आप इसमें से अपनी पसंद की सब्जी चुन लें।
- Elaboration using digital tools to survey and compile information about others’ interests and preferences, for example, favourite things, leisure activities, pets, language(s) spoken and presenting findings in a range of formats such as mind maps, graphs, diagrams, oral presentation
- Elaboration reading or listening to a short text about a holiday destination or a location for an event or camp, and deciding as a class or in groups a list of what to bring or pack, categorising items in order of priority and justifying their reasons, for example, वहाँ ठंड होगी, इसलिए अपने साथ एक जैकेट रख लेना ...
Content descriptorAC9LH6C04 Communicating meaning in Hindi
apply strategies to interpret and convey meaning in Hindi language in familiar non-verbal, spoken and written cultural contexts
Elaborations (7)
- Elaboration knowing that meaning is shaped not only by words but also by expression, gestures and use of voice and tone, and that these variations occur in both formal and informal language
- Elaboration learning to use bilingual print dictionaries and online translators to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words or sentences, and determining the reliability of these aides to accurately translate information
- Elaboration explaining Hindi words, proverbs, idioms or expressions that they find challenging or humorous to explain to non-Hindi-speakers, for example, पेट में चूहे दौड़ रहे हैं, दूर के ढोल सुहावने होते हैं
- Elaboration distinguishing between spoken and written forms of Hindi, identifying examples of colloquialisms, words and expressions used mainly in spoken conversation, for example, the non-standard मेरे को in place of the formal Hindi मुझे or the use of मतलब ... at the beginning of spoken utterances
- Elaboration translating texts such as signs, menu items or public announcements from Hindi to English, and vice versa, comparing the words they suggest convey the closest equivalent meaning
- Elaboration contributing to a class dictionary, word wall or word bank of Hindi words, expressions or loan words collected during travel around Australia or overseas, noticing trends and emergence of new words or ‘Hinglish’ terms
- Elaboration identifying Hindi words or expressions that have embedded cultural meanings and considering Australian English words and expressions that may be misunderstood by Hindi speakers such as ‘bring a plate’, ‘no worries’, ‘mate’, ‘dog’s breakfast’, placing findings in a Venn diagram or chart
They create texts, selecting and using a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures, and Devanāgarī script, to suit context.
Content descriptorAC9LH6C05 Communicating meaning in Hindi
create and present a range of informative and imaginative spoken, written and multimodal texts using a variety of modelled sentence structures in Devanāgarī script to sequence information and ideas, and conventions appropriate to text type
Elaborations (9)
- Elaboration learning ways to type words and sentences in Hindi using a keyboard and incorporating word processed Devanāgarī script into a variety of texts
- Elaboration creating individual language and cultural profiles, explaining which language(s) or dialects are spoken at home, with extended family, or in social and community lives
- Elaboration creating a multimodal profile of a local community, including facilities and events, for recent Hindi-speaking migrants to Australia, and using information from websites or brochures, and facts that would be useful, for example, भारतीय सुपरमार्केट रात नौबजे तक खुला रहता है।
- Elaboration creating a class print or digital poster, locating and describing in Hindi a specific First Nations Country/Place location in a local or regional context, or elsewhere in Australia
- Elaboration creating bilingual texts for non-Hindi speakers wanting to visit India or a Hindi-speaking region, to assist with travel and communication, such as word lists, common phrases, maps, menus, allergy cards, for example, मुझे मूँगफली से एलर्जी है।
- Elaboration creating and performing expressive texts such as narratives, poetry or personal commentaries, using mime, music, and evocative language to convey concepts that are relevant to their own social worlds and interests, for example, मित्रता; प्रेम; दया; अतिथि-सत्कार; अनेकता में एकता
- Elaboration adapting a familiar story, cartoon or poem to suit a younger or different kind of audience by including a new character, event or change of mood, for example, an Australian version of चाचा चौधरी; a lullaby that is exciting rather than soothing, or writing an alternative ending
- Elaboration creating informative and imaginative texts for specific purposes and audiences, for example, a presentation for parents or guests about the benefits of second language learning, or to showcase their bilingual or multilingual experience
- Elaboration experimenting with language features and simple devices appropriate to text type such as descriptions in recounts or narratives, humour in comic verse and persuasive language in advertisements
They sequence information and ideas, and use conventions appropriate to text type.
Content descriptorAC9LH6C05 Communicating meaning in Hindi
create and present a range of informative and imaginative spoken, written and multimodal texts using a variety of modelled sentence structures in Devanāgarī script to sequence information and ideas, and conventions appropriate to text type
Elaborations (9)
- Elaboration learning ways to type words and sentences in Hindi using a keyboard and incorporating word processed Devanāgarī script into a variety of texts
- Elaboration creating individual language and cultural profiles, explaining which language(s) or dialects are spoken at home, with extended family, or in social and community lives
- Elaboration creating a multimodal profile of a local community, including facilities and events, for recent Hindi-speaking migrants to Australia, and using information from websites or brochures, and facts that would be useful, for example, भारतीय सुपरमार्केट रात नौबजे तक खुला रहता है।
- Elaboration creating a class print or digital poster, locating and describing in Hindi a specific First Nations Country/Place location in a local or regional context, or elsewhere in Australia
- Elaboration creating bilingual texts for non-Hindi speakers wanting to visit India or a Hindi-speaking region, to assist with travel and communication, such as word lists, common phrases, maps, menus, allergy cards, for example, मुझे मूँगफली से एलर्जी है।
- Elaboration creating and performing expressive texts such as narratives, poetry or personal commentaries, using mime, music, and evocative language to convey concepts that are relevant to their own social worlds and interests, for example, मित्रता; प्रेम; दया; अतिथि-सत्कार; अनेकता में एकता
- Elaboration adapting a familiar story, cartoon or poem to suit a younger or different kind of audience by including a new character, event or change of mood, for example, an Australian version of चाचा चौधरी; a lullaby that is exciting rather than soothing, or writing an alternative ending
- Elaboration creating informative and imaginative texts for specific purposes and audiences, for example, a presentation for parents or guests about the benefits of second language learning, or to showcase their bilingual or multilingual experience
- Elaboration experimenting with language features and simple devices appropriate to text type such as descriptions in recounts or narratives, humour in comic verse and persuasive language in advertisements
Students apply rules for pronunciation and intonation in spoken Hindi.
Content descriptorAC9LH6U01 Understanding language and culture
apply knowledge of combinations of sounds, syllables, pronunciation and intonation patterns to develop fluency and rhythm to known words and phrases
Elaborations (9)
- Elaboration recognising and pronouncing all the sounds in Hindi Varnmala including aspirated and non-aspirated sounds, for example, च छ, ट ठ
- Elaboration distinguishing the difference between unaspirated and aspirated sounds and practising aloud, for example, क – करना, ख – खाना
- Elaboration using digital tools to check the correct pronunciation of Hindi and using voice recording applications to check their own tone and intonation to develop fluency
- Elaboration understanding that mispronouncing vowel sounds in Hindi can affect meaning, for example, ओर and और, में and मैं
- Elaboration understanding that Hindi pronunciation of some words varies depending on the region, but the written form remains the same, for example, ‘much or many’ is commonly pronounced as बहौत but has standard spelling of बहुत
- Elaboration distinguishing between intonation patterns of requests and exclamations, for example, क्या मैं पानी पीने जा सकता हूँ? कृपया मुझे पानी पीने जाने दीजिए। वह पास हो गया! क्या आप वहाँ जाएँगे? तुम अच्छे बच्चे हो।
- Elaboration using active listening skills to determine intonation for statements and questions when no interrogative is used, for example, भूख लगी है। भूख लगी है? बाहर जा रहे हैं। बाहर जा रहे हैं?
- Elaboration understanding how new loan words are formed in Hindi, for example, the way in which English ‘t’ and ‘d’ sounds are represented normally as ट and ड, the replacement of English ‘th’ sounds by थ and ways in which English vowels such as short ‘a’ sounds are replaced by Hindi vowel sounds, as in डॉलर versus डालर
- Elaboration recognising the Hindi pronunciation and Devanāgarī spelling of loan words from English into Hindi, such as अस्पताल/हस्पताल; अफ़सर; पलस्तर
They apply conventions of spelling and punctuation, and use modelled structures, when creating and responding in Hindi.
Content descriptorAC9LH6U02 Understanding language and culture
use knowledge of modelled grammatical structures and formulaic expressions to compose and respond to texts using appropriate punctuation and textual conventions
Elaborations (14)
- Elaboration recognising and practising the spelling of words in Devanāgarī script that involve combinations of pronouns and postpositions that lose the inherent ‘a’ inside a word, such as उसका, सुनना, सुनता
- Elaboration using a variety of past, present and future verb tenses, for example, जाता था, जाता हूँ, जाऊँगा
- Elaboration using adverbs in sentences to provide additional information, for example, धीरे-धीरे, जल्दी में, दौड़ते हुए
- Elaboration using singular and plural forms of nouns and pronouns, such as मैं, हम, यह, ये
- Elaboration conjugating a range of verbs according to gender, tense and tone, for example, विकास बाज़ार जाता है।, दादाजी बाज़ार जाते हैं। विकास बाज़ार जाएगा।, दादीजी बाज़ार जाएँगी।
- Elaboration recognising and understanding how Hindi verbs indicate the idea of actions happening or being made to happen बनना, बनाना, बनवाना
- Elaboration using simple comparative and superlative forms of adjectives, for example, अधिक अच्छा, सबसे अच्छा, उससे अच्छा, उच्च, उच्चत्तर, उच्चत्तम
- Elaboration using a range of prepositions of location and place to give directions, for example, स्कूल बाग़ के पास हैं ।, मेरा घर दुकानों के पीछे हैं।
- Elaboration using a range of interrogatives and questioning techniques to make formal and informal requests and obtain specific information, for example, आपकी किताबें कहाँ हैं?, यह डिब्बा कैसे खुलेगा?, वहाँ कौन खड़ा हैं ?
- Elaboration using negative forms of verbs and adjectives, for example, सोहन ने फिल्म नहीं देखी। झूठ कभी मत बोलो।
- Elaboration using a range of conjunctions to connect different elements of a sentence and expand ideas, for example, राम ने खाना खाया और सो गया।
- Elaboration locating events in time by using days of the week, months and ordinal numbers, such as पहला, दूसरा
- Elaboration comparing typed and handwritten Hindi texts, noticing variations and reasons why texts and fonts can look different, for example, shape, spacing and proportion
- Elaboration understanding the rules for half consonants to form words and sentences, क्, च्, ज्, for example, बच्चा, कच्चा, अच्छा, मक्खी, राज्य, कद्दु, आज दिन बहुत अच्छा है।
They compare language structures and features in Hindi and English, using some metalanguage.
Content descriptorAC9LH6U03 Understanding language and culture
compare some Hindi language structures and features with those of English, using some familiar metalanguage
Elaborations (7)
- Elaboration understanding the significance and cultural importance of features of different types of texts in Hindi and English, for example, salutations, greetings and conveying respect, such as Dear/to ..., आदरणीय, पूज्य, मान्यवर, महोदय, प्रिय मित्र
- Elaboration compiling a graphic organiser, poster, mind map or Venn diagram to illustrate differences in Hindi and English grammar and textual conventions, for example, the absence of articles and contractions, different word order and some adjectives used as verbs in Hindi, and the absence of grammatical gender and use of contractions in English
- Elaboration comparing features of familiar genres of Hindi and English texts, and noticing similarities and differences between language features such as the use of tense, word order and sentence structure, for example, once upon a time ... -एक समय की बात है ..., many years ago … बहुत साल पहले
- Elaboration considering how the choice of language features and text organisation reflect the purpose and audience of different types of text in Hindi and English, for example, when giving an oral presentation to the class, talking to friends in the schoolyard, going shopping or visiting the doctor
- Elaboration exploring the influence of Sanskrit on Hindi by noticing Sanskrit words adopted and adapted in different ways, for example, कर्म, रात्रि, सर्प, काम, रात, साँप and other languages ड्रामा, सरकस, गलीचा, किताब
- Elaboration comparing the use of Hindi in English texts and interactions and vice versa, discussing reasons why languages borrow from each other, for example, गोल, कैच, पॉप या रैप, पास्ता, नूडल्स, केचप/सॉस, माउस, कीबोर्ड, स्क्रीन, jungle, bandana, dinghy, pyjama
- Elaboration beginning to use simple metalanguage, in both Hindi and English, to understand and discuss grammatical structures and features of texts, for example, संज्ञा – noun, सर्वनाम – pronoun, क्रिया – verb, विशेषण – adjective
They show understanding of how some language reflects cultural practices and consider how this is reflected in their own language(s), culture(s) and identity.
Content descriptorAC9LH6U04 Understanding language and culture
recognise that language reflects cultural practices, values and identity, and that this impacts on non-verbal, spoken and written communication
Elaborations (10)
- Elaboration developing an understanding of the relationship between languages and cultures, and intercultural communication, in different contexts, for example, discussing the need to apply distinctions such as तू जा, तुम जाओ, आप जाइए, or using forms of language to show respect or status
- Elaboration explaining ways in which the Hindi language reflects values and traditions of Indian communities, for example, understanding concepts such as सत्संग, घूँघट, लंगर, भंडारा
- Elaboration researching Hindi-speaking communities, such as in Fiji or Mauritius, inviting special guests or showcasing their learning about cultural aspects of these communities
- Elaboration exploring, in Hindi or English, how language and culture are expressed through First Nations Australians’ song, dance or artworks, considering similarities and differences in an aspect of the cultural expressions of Hindi-speaking people or communities
- Elaboration identifying adjustments, they make when moving between languages, for example, different ways of addressing people, expressing affection or respect, discussing why these adjustments are necessary and whether they are easy to make
- Elaboration identifying influences from other languages and cultures, such as changes to contemporary forms of Hindi due to the influence of globalisation, technology and pop culture, and exploring the relationship between Hindi and English across different historical and cultural contexts, for example, the emergence of ‘Hinglish’
- Elaboration brainstorming cultural, spiritual and linguistic influences of Hindi language and culture on other languages and cultures, such as the use of words and concepts of ‘karma’ ‘guru’ ‘Dharma,’ ‘Nirvana’ and ‘Bollywood’
- Elaboration becoming aware of cultural stereotypes that can lead to generalisations and misconceptions such as associating the same language, culture and religion with all Indian people
- Elaboration investigating their own family heritage and background through talking with relatives, to discover more about migration and reflecting on how this can contribute to the formation of their own identity
- Elaboration understanding the meaning of ‘culture’, how it involves visible elements such as language, symbols, food, national costumes and dancing, and invisible elements such as attitudes, beliefs and values, and comparing these visible and invisible elements of Hindi culture
This achievement standard describes the expected learning for Years 5 to 6 Hindi · Foundation to Year 10 sequence. Use it to plan teaching and assessment with the Australian Curriculum v9.
At a Glance
| Strand | Substrand | CDs | Elaborations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communicating meaning in Hindi | Interacting in Hindi | 2 | 19 |
| Communicating meaning in Hindi | Mediating meaning in and between languages | 2 | 17 |
| Communicating meaning in Hindi | Creating text in Hindi | 1 | 9 |
| Understanding language and culture | Understanding systems of language | 3 | 30 |
| Understanding language and culture | Understanding the interrelationship of language and culture | 1 | 10 |
| Total | 9 | 85 | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What should students know by the end of Years 5 to 6 Hindi?
By the end of Year 6, students initiate and use strategies to maintain interactions in Hindi language that are related to their immediate environment. They use appropriate sound combinations, intonation and rhythm in spoken texts. Read the full standard
How many Content Descriptors support this standard?
9 Content Descriptors support this Achievement Standard (Communicating meaning in Hindi: 5, Understanding language and culture: 4).
How does this compare to Years 3 to 4?
The Years 3 to 4 Hindi standard (ASLANHINF10Y34) covers the preceding curriculum level. Standards build progressively, with Years 5 to 6 expectations extending what was introduced in Years 3 to 4.
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.