Years 9 to 10
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Years 9 to 10 Modern Greek Achievement Standard
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Achievement standard (as ACARA publishes it)
Achievement standard
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By the end of Year 10, students initiate and sustain Greek language to exchange and compare ideas and experiences about their own and others’ personal worlds. They communicate using non-verbal, spoken and written language to collaborate, plan and reflect on activities and events. They interpret and analyse information and ideas in texts and demonstrate understanding of different perspectives. They synthesise information and respond in Greek or English, adjusting language to convey meaning and to suit context, purpose and audience. They use structures and features of spoken and written Greek to create texts.
Students apply features and conventions of spoken Greek to enhance fluency. They select and apply knowledge of language conventions, structures and features to interact, make meaning and create texts. They support discussion of structures and features of texts, using metalanguage. They reflect on their own language use and cultural identity, and draw on their experience of learning Greek to discuss how this learning influences their ideas and ways of communicating.
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By the end of Year 10, students initiate and sustain Greek language to exchange and compare ideas and experiences about their own and others’ personal worlds.
Content descriptorAC9LMG10EC01 Communicating meaning in Greek
initiate and sustain interactions in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts to exchange ideas, opinions and experiences about their own and others’ personal worlds
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration initiating conversations with peers, family and others, using expressions appropriate to context and audience, such as Πώς τα πέρασες το Σαββατοκύριακο; Πάμε για ψώνια
- Elaboration sustaining face-to-face or online conversations on topics relating to teenage life, (parties, jobs, music, friendship, fashion, etc.) through active listening skills, turn-taking, non-verbal reactions (shrugging shoulders, head shaking, etc.) and spoken responses such as Γιατί δε μιλάς με το Γιάννη; Μαλώσατε;
- Elaboration using a range of language structures and communication strategies to elicit others’ responses and express own opinions and experiences, for example, Τι νομίζετε; Πιστεύω ότι ..., Μ’ αρέσει περισσότερο η ελληνική μουσική από ..., Συμφωνείς;
- Elaboration expressing hopes and ambitions, and giving reasons for plans, for example, Θέλω να γίνω μουσικός παραγωγός
- Elaboration practising how to interact in unfamiliar contexts, such as what strategies and language to use and when, for example, helping a stranger with directions or discussing unfamiliar topics, using appropriate interjections, asking for clarification or repetition, asking to elaborate, Πού θέλετε να πάτε; Πηγαίνετε δεξιά και μετά στρίψτε αριστερά.
- Elaboration experimenting with the use of interjections, exclamations and filler words to maintain flow, fill gaps, and build fluency and authenticity, for example, Βασικά … Δεν μου λες … Κοίτα … Εντάξει … Λοιπόν ...
Content descriptorAC9LMG10EC02 Communicating meaning in Greek
use Greek language in exchanges to question, offer opinions and compare and discuss ideas
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration debating or discussing current affairs and creating campaigns and slogans, for example, μέσα κοινωνικής δικτύωσης, κλιματική αλλαγή, μετανάστευση, διάκριση
- Elaboration using descriptive and expressive language to exchange views, elicit opinions and offer solutions/alternatives to problems, for example, Πώς μπορούμε να βοηθήσουμε το περιβάλλον;
- Elaboration justifying actions and opinions about topics of interest, for example, the benefits of visiting various places/locations in Greek-speaking communities, Θέλω να πάω στο μουσείο, επειδή θέλω να μάθω για την ιστορία της Ελλάδας. Δε συμφωνώ, αυτό είναι τόσο βαρετό! Προτιμώ να πάω στη θάλασσα.
- Elaboration interacting in class routines by requesting, advising and apologising, for example, Συγγνώμη δεν κατάλαβα, Μήπως θέλεις βοήθεια; and clarifying meaning or instructions Ορίστε, Συγγνώμη; Κοίτα/Κοιτάξτε, Τι είπατε;
- Elaboration participating in a mock interview for a part-time job or volunteer work, answering questions and discussing ideas, for example, Θέλω να γίνω εθελόντρια στην Green Peace. Είμαι καλή με την τεχνολογία.
- Elaboration using appropriate discussion protocols such as active listening, showing interest, acknowledging others’ opinions, responding to, elaborating and extending ideas, for example, Πιστεύω ότι …, Ποιά είναι η γνώμη σου για …
They communicate using non-verbal, spoken and written language to collaborate, plan and reflect on activities and events.
Content descriptorAC9LMG10EC02 Communicating meaning in Greek
use Greek language in exchanges to question, offer opinions and compare and discuss ideas
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration debating or discussing current affairs and creating campaigns and slogans, for example, μέσα κοινωνικής δικτύωσης, κλιματική αλλαγή, μετανάστευση, διάκριση
- Elaboration using descriptive and expressive language to exchange views, elicit opinions and offer solutions/alternatives to problems, for example, Πώς μπορούμε να βοηθήσουμε το περιβάλλον;
- Elaboration justifying actions and opinions about topics of interest, for example, the benefits of visiting various places/locations in Greek-speaking communities, Θέλω να πάω στο μουσείο, επειδή θέλω να μάθω για την ιστορία της Ελλάδας. Δε συμφωνώ, αυτό είναι τόσο βαρετό! Προτιμώ να πάω στη θάλασσα.
- Elaboration interacting in class routines by requesting, advising and apologising, for example, Συγγνώμη δεν κατάλαβα, Μήπως θέλεις βοήθεια; and clarifying meaning or instructions Ορίστε, Συγγνώμη; Κοίτα/Κοιτάξτε, Τι είπατε;
- Elaboration participating in a mock interview for a part-time job or volunteer work, answering questions and discussing ideas, for example, Θέλω να γίνω εθελόντρια στην Green Peace. Είμαι καλή με την τεχνολογία.
- Elaboration using appropriate discussion protocols such as active listening, showing interest, acknowledging others’ opinions, responding to, elaborating and extending ideas, for example, Πιστεύω ότι …, Ποιά είναι η γνώμη σου για …
Content descriptorAC9LMG10EC03 Communicating meaning in Greek
use non-verbal, spoken and written exchanges to discuss, plan and reflect on activities, events and experiences with peers
Elaborations (7)
- Elaboration contributing to collaborative interactions such as creating a schedule for a visiting school group, setting up a school display or hosting an event, for example, Το πρόγραμμά μας για σήμερα είναι ...
- Elaboration planning a performance, event or presentation, making decisions collaboratively and delegating roles and responsibilities, for example, a class party, activities for Harmony/Reconciliation Week
- Elaboration planning collaboratively for an event by participating in scenarios related to travelling in Greek-speaking communities, such as planning an itinerary, Τη Δευτέρα θα πάμε στην Ακρόπολη, Την Τρίτη θα είμαστε στο Σούνιο and reflecting on the process and what they would do differently, for example, Την επόμενη φορά πρέπει να κλείσουμε τα εισιτήρια πιο νωρίς
- Elaboration participating in real or simulated transactions and negotiations, such as ordering food, shopping, catching public transport, for example, Πόσο κάνει το παγωτό; Αυτή η μπλούζα είναι πολλή ακριβή. Θέλω μία πιο φθηνή. Πάμε με το λεωφορείο, γιατί είναι πιο φθηνό από το ταξί.
- Elaboration participating in a discussion or forum to review current school policies/rules relating to use of technology, uniform, start and finish times, waste management, task deadlines, etc., to propose changes or improvements, for example, Επιτρέπεται να έχουμε το κινητό τηλέφωνο μέσα στην τάξη; Πού πρέπει να πετάμε τα σκουπίδια της ανακύκλωσης;
- Elaboration making a complaint, formally or informally, about poor-quality service or an unsatisfactory product, and suggesting a simple solution, for example, Το φαγητό μου είναι κρύο. Μπορείτε να μου φέρετε ένα άλλο πιάτο.
- Elaboration keeping a personal Greek ‘progress journal’ to reflect on the process and experience of learning a language, using target vocabulary and structures, and sharing weekly with the teacher for comments, for example, Να μάθω για … ήταν δύσκολο αλλά δεν τα παράτησα.
They interpret and analyse information and ideas in texts and demonstrate understanding of different perspectives.
Content descriptorAC9LMG10EC04 Communicating meaning in Greek
interpret information, ideas and perspectives in a wide range of spoken, written and multimodal texts and respond appropriately to cultural context, purpose and audience
Elaborations (10)
- Elaboration accessing multimodal texts detailing lifestyles in Greek-speaking communities, identifying features of ways of life that reflect modernity or tradition, and discussing reasons for differences
- Elaboration recognising cultural expressions, phrases and etiquette in a range of contexts, such as 1st of January and gift giving, first day of month/week, name day celebrations, and incorporating in their own interactions, for example, Και του χρόνου, Καλή εβδομάδα, Καλό μήνα, με γεια τα γυαλιά
- Elaboration identifying how certain expressions give clues about particular events and celebrations, for example, Καλό ταξίδι, Στο καλό, Και στα δικά σου, Καλή αντάμωση!
- Elaboration listening to or reading First Nations Australians' stories in English, and presenting a profile of them in Greek
- Elaboration obtaining and compiling perspectives and attitudes regarding social and cultural issues in their own community, for example, interviewing a local environmental group and presenting information/opinions in graphs, charts or reports, Μπορούμε να βοηθήσουμε το περιβάλλον αν ...
- Elaboration exploring and gathering information on a range of cultural practices and traditions through a variety of sources, for example, viewing excerpts from a Greek song or video of a festival, annotating, and discussing with peers, aspects that were interesting and surprising
- Elaboration analysing stories such as Greek folktales/myths or ‘Aesop’s Fables’, Ο βασιλιάς Μίδας, ο λαγός και η χελώνα, discussing the values/morals portrayed in these, and explaining these to younger students or those unfamiliar with such texts
- Elaboration researching a Greek festival/experience, event or tourist site, using guiding questions and facts from texts to plan, and writing a postcard in the voice of the journeying character, for example, Που είσαι; Σου αρέσει; Γιατί ή γιατί όχι; Τι σου έχει συμβεί μέχρι τώρα; Τι σου έκανε εντύπωση; Τι έχετε μάθει μέχρι τώρα, για τον εαυτό σας ή τους άλλους; Τι θα κάνεις; or Είμαι στα Γιαννιτσά και περνάω καταπληκτικά! Κάθε μέρα τρώω μπουγάτσα.
- Elaboration writing a ‘to do list’ for a character from an imaginative spoken, written or multimodal text, using information from the text, and inferring information and supplying evidence to support inferences, for example, if a character’s dream is to win at the Olympics, Προπόνηση για 2 ώρες την ημέρα., Υγιεινή διατροφή
- Elaboration adapting a text for a different purpose, keeping the original information or intent, for example, rewording a formal email from the principal to create an informal text message for their friend, summarising the key points, Όλοι οι μαθητές πρέπει να φοράνε στολή κατά τη διάρκεια των εξετάσεων. vs Απίστευτο, αλλά φοράμε στολή στις εξετάσεις!
They synthesise information and respond in Greek or English, adjusting language to convey meaning and to suit context, purpose and audience.
Content descriptorAC9LMG10EC04 Communicating meaning in Greek
interpret information, ideas and perspectives in a wide range of spoken, written and multimodal texts and respond appropriately to cultural context, purpose and audience
Elaborations (10)
- Elaboration accessing multimodal texts detailing lifestyles in Greek-speaking communities, identifying features of ways of life that reflect modernity or tradition, and discussing reasons for differences
- Elaboration recognising cultural expressions, phrases and etiquette in a range of contexts, such as 1st of January and gift giving, first day of month/week, name day celebrations, and incorporating in their own interactions, for example, Και του χρόνου, Καλή εβδομάδα, Καλό μήνα, με γεια τα γυαλιά
- Elaboration identifying how certain expressions give clues about particular events and celebrations, for example, Καλό ταξίδι, Στο καλό, Και στα δικά σου, Καλή αντάμωση!
- Elaboration listening to or reading First Nations Australians' stories in English, and presenting a profile of them in Greek
- Elaboration obtaining and compiling perspectives and attitudes regarding social and cultural issues in their own community, for example, interviewing a local environmental group and presenting information/opinions in graphs, charts or reports, Μπορούμε να βοηθήσουμε το περιβάλλον αν ...
- Elaboration exploring and gathering information on a range of cultural practices and traditions through a variety of sources, for example, viewing excerpts from a Greek song or video of a festival, annotating, and discussing with peers, aspects that were interesting and surprising
- Elaboration analysing stories such as Greek folktales/myths or ‘Aesop’s Fables’, Ο βασιλιάς Μίδας, ο λαγός και η χελώνα, discussing the values/morals portrayed in these, and explaining these to younger students or those unfamiliar with such texts
- Elaboration researching a Greek festival/experience, event or tourist site, using guiding questions and facts from texts to plan, and writing a postcard in the voice of the journeying character, for example, Που είσαι; Σου αρέσει; Γιατί ή γιατί όχι; Τι σου έχει συμβεί μέχρι τώρα; Τι σου έκανε εντύπωση; Τι έχετε μάθει μέχρι τώρα, για τον εαυτό σας ή τους άλλους; Τι θα κάνεις; or Είμαι στα Γιαννιτσά και περνάω καταπληκτικά! Κάθε μέρα τρώω μπουγάτσα.
- Elaboration writing a ‘to do list’ for a character from an imaginative spoken, written or multimodal text, using information from the text, and inferring information and supplying evidence to support inferences, for example, if a character’s dream is to win at the Olympics, Προπόνηση για 2 ώρες την ημέρα., Υγιεινή διατροφή
- Elaboration adapting a text for a different purpose, keeping the original information or intent, for example, rewording a formal email from the principal to create an informal text message for their friend, summarising the key points, Όλοι οι μαθητές πρέπει να φοράνε στολή κατά τη διάρκεια των εξετάσεων. vs Απίστευτο, αλλά φοράμε στολή στις εξετάσεις!
Content descriptorAC9LMG10EC05 Communicating meaning in Greek
apply strategies to interpret and translate non-verbal, spoken and written interactions and texts to convey meaning and intercultural understanding in familiar and unfamiliar contexts
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration examining and interpreting idiomatic expressions such as Πέρα βρέχει, including expressions that cannot be translated literally, for example, Tα έκανα θάλασσα
- Elaboration evaluating information from different sources for relevance, cultural appropriateness and significance, for example, facts from a reliable website versus social media or word-of-mouth
- Elaboration examining culturally specific terms such as το παλικάρι, η λεβεντιά, το φιλότιμο, το κέφι, developing appropriate explanations for them and discussing possible equivalent terms in English
- Elaboration discussing colloquial language and culturally specific concepts used in Australia, such as ‘no worries’, ‘the bush’, ‘outback’, ‘dunny’, ‘waterhole’, and comparing with Greek expressions, for example, γκε γκε, έλα, παιδάκι μοιυ, and discussing what they say about culture and identity
- Elaboration translating public signs, notices and slogans, comparing each other’s versions and considering reasons for any similarities or differences between their translations, such as use of different methods, or various interpretations, for example, Μην πατάτε το πράσινο
- Elaboration being aware of ‘false friends’ and how these may lead to confusion or hinder translation, for example, κόσμος sounds like ‘cosmos’, which in English is outer space, but in Greek this word means ‘world’, λιμάνι pronounced ‘limáni’ sounds like it might mean ‘lemon’, but actually means ‘port’
They use structures and features of spoken and written Greek to create texts.
Content descriptorAC9LMG10EC06 Communicating meaning in Greek
create spoken, written and multimodal, informative and imaginative texts, selecting vocabulary, expressions, grammatical structures and textual conventions for familiar and some unfamiliar contexts and purposes, to engage different audiences
Elaborations (12)
- Elaboration presenting digital texts in Greek on topics such as recycling, sustainability and ‘zero waste’ movement, school life, sports or leisure activities
- Elaboration presenting information about cultural events in different formats such as captioned photographs, digital presentation or emails, for example, an Antipodes festival/Glendi, traditional dance performances and costumes
- Elaboration explaining a Greek custom or practice to an Australian audience, for example, Απόκριες, using appropriate language structures and supporting graphics, materials and gestures
- Elaboration writing a journal entry, or contributing to a school newsletter in Greek reflecting on the impact of a visit to a significant cultural location on a First Nations Country/Place, and, with permission, referring to cultural knowledge of the site
- Elaboration creating persuasive texts such as promotional brochures, speech scripts, infographics or video clips to encourage people from the wider community to attend an event or to recycle waste containers and materials, for example, Ανακύκλωσε σήμερα για να έχεις αύριο
- Elaboration accessing texts such as songs, films and digital/online texts, and creating a new version or modifying key aspects, for example, introducing a new character or creating alternative endings
- Elaboration illustrating and captioning imaginative stories or characters in different formats such as cartoons, photo stories, using descriptive and expressive language, for example, Η παρέα μου, or using other devices such as alliteration or similes and metaphors, άσπρος σαν το χιόνι, κολυμπά σαν δελφίνι, κρύος σαν πάγος
- Elaboration writing and/or narrating a diary entry for an imaginary or real character, such as a person living during the period of the Greek Revolution or a Greek philosopher or mathematician, for example, Σήμερα πήραμε πίσω τη Θεσσαλονίκη. Σήμερα ανακάλυψα ότι η γη είναι επίπεδη. Εγώ, ο Πυθαγόρας, έκανα μια νέα ανακάλυψη.
- Elaboration creating a range of texts to entertain and engage particular audiences, for example, digital books, songs, cartoons and video clips suitable for young or new learners of Greek
- Elaboration writing a recipe and procedure for a fusion dish in Greek with footnotes in English about the ingredients and flavours, for example, ελληνικά τάκος, φέτα Ηπείρου με βετζεμαιτ, πατάτες τηγανητές με φύκια, λουκουμάδες με μερέντα
- Elaboration working in pairs to write a text message or secure social media ‘comment’ conversation, experimenting with handles, @ and # symbols, for example, Πώς είναι ο καιρός; #ηλιόλουστος, Σώσε τον πλανήτη μας! #ανακύκλωση
- Elaboration writing the first part of a text with genre of their choice and exchanging paper with a peer to continue writing the text, attempting to follow the same style, themes and conventions, or folding their paper so the next person cannot see the previous material and continuing the story, for example, Σε έναν γαλαξία πολύ μακριά από εδώ ...
Students apply features and conventions of spoken Greek to enhance fluency.
Content descriptorAC9LMG10EU01 Understanding language and culture
apply features of the Greek sound system, including pitch, rhythm, stress, pronunciation and intonation, and show how these are represented in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts
Elaborations (7)
- Elaboration identifying differences in sounds such as γγ, γκ, τζ, τσ, μπ, ντ, αϊ, άι, -ασμα and using them appropriately when writing, for example, φεγγάρι, γκάζι
- Elaboration experimenting with pronunciation rules and intonation collaboratively with peers, for example, αυ, ευ, τσ, τζ, αι, ββ, λλ, ρρ, ττ, ιου, ιο/ιό, ειο/ειου, αυτή, εύκολη
- Elaboration recognising the differences in tone and rhythm between questions, exclamations and commands, for example, Αλήθεια; Σοβαρά, Αμέσως, Ετοιμάσου γρήγορα! Τι λες!
- Elaboration recognising and reproducing rhythms in more complex sentences, using pauses, intonation, fillers and interjections to signal emphasis, show interest and keep the conversation flowing, for example, ναι ναι, μχμ μχμ, αλήθεια
- Elaboration understanding the role of pronunciation, rhythm and pace in creating effects and relationships in spoken texts such as songs, stories, poems and conversations, for example, in the song 'Καλημέρα, τι κάνεις;'
- Elaboration reciting advanced tongue twisters (or making their own) to build vocabulary and improve pronunciation, fluency and pace, for example, Πίτα σπανακόπιτα, σπανακολαδόπιτα. Πίτα σπανακόπιτα, σπανακολαδοφραγκοσυκοπιτα
- Elaboration using prior knowledge of Greek pronunciation to transcribe spoken text, writing down words and sentences as they hear them, predicting spelling of unfamiliar words, for example, μπαούλο, γυμνάσιο, στρουθοκάμηλος
They select and apply knowledge of language conventions, structures and features to interact, make meaning and create texts.
Content descriptorAC9LMG10EU02 Understanding language and culture
select and use structures and features of the Greek grammatical and writing systems to enhance meaning and create spoken, written and multimodal texts
Elaborations (13)
- Elaboration extending understanding and use of present, past and future tenses, for example, είμαι, ήμουν, θα είμαι, έχω, είχα, θα έχω, έπαιζα, έπαιξα, παίζω, θα παίξω, θα παίζω
- Elaboration referring to the past, present and future using adverbs of time, for example, σήμερα, αύριο, χτες, μεθαύριο, προχτές, πριν λίγες μέρες
- Elaboration using a wider range of adjectives such as ευαίσθητος-η-ο, δυσαρεστημένος-η-ο, ευχαριστημένος-η-ο
- Elaboration using cardinal and ordinal numbers, for example, ένας σκύλος, δύο γάτες, τρεις καμήλες and πρώτος -η-ο, δεύτερος, τρίτος, τέταρτος
- Elaboration using prepositions and directions, for example, δεξιά, αριστερά, γύρω από, πίσω από, μπροστά από, ευθεία
- Elaboration using possessive pronouns μου, σου, του, της, του, μας, σας, τους, δικός, δική, δικό, for example, η καρέκλα σας, το παντελόνι της, ο πατέρας τους, το δικό μου σκυλί, η δική μου απόφαση, ο δικός μου δρόμος
- Elaboration extending meaning by using adverbs of place, time and manner, such as εδώ, εκεί, κάπου-κάπου, πότε-πότε, εκεί που
- Elaboration understanding the use of πολύ and πολλή and applying the correct form in texts, for example, πολύ ωραία, πολλή ώρα
- Elaboration using expressions with the verb κάνω, κάνει κρύο/ζέστη, κάνω δουλειές, κάνω όνειρα, τι κάνεις;
- Elaboration understanding the function of comparative and superlative adjectives, for example, πιο μεγάλος, μεγαλύτερος, ο πιο μεγάλος
- Elaboration using conjunctions για να, έτσι ώστε, αν και, όμως, όταν to link and sequence ideas and develop compound sentences
- Elaboration understanding that personal pronouns can be omitted in Greek because it is implied through the verb ending, for example, Παίζουν μπάλα. Τραγουδάει ωραία. Διαβάζουμε πολλά βιβλία στις διακοπές.
- Elaboration using prior knowledge of morphemes to predict the meaning and spelling of unfamiliar words, for example, auto-, bio-, demo-, -gram, hypo-, -ism, -logue, mono-, morph-, peri-, phil-, -phobia, psych-, -therm-, in words such as ξενοφοβία, ψυχολόγος, περιφέρεια
They support discussion of structures and features of texts, using metalanguage.
Content descriptorAC9LMG10EU03 Understanding language and culture
reflect on and evaluate Greek texts, using metalanguage to discuss language structures and features
Elaborations (8)
- Elaboration applying knowledge of the interrelationship between context, purpose and audience to identify text type and predict the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary and expressions
- Elaboration identifying how grammatical choices, words and images combine in a text to achieve particular intentions and effects, for example, the positioning of the reader through the use of personal pronouns, imperative verb forms and negative indicators, and emotive language and images
- Elaboration comparing spoken and written forms of familiar types of texts in Greek and English and language functions such as spoken and written apologies or oral storytelling and written reports, noticing differences in grammatical, expressive and textual features, for example, Συγγνώμη που σε πλήγωσα με τις πράξεις μου versus Συγγνώμη.
- Elaboration comparing Greek and English versions of familiar texts, commenting on similarities and differences in structure, syntax and cultural elements, for example, the adjective preceding the noun, νόστιμο φαγητό, and omission of subject and preposition, Πηγαίνω σχολείο
- Elaboration interpreting and explaining textual conventions when using technology and secure social media in Greek
- Elaboration recognising how Greek letters, words and morphemes are used globally in existing scientific and mathematical terms, and in the creation of new terms
- Elaboration developing metalanguage and linguistic awareness to learn and discuss language structures and features in Greek and/or English, such as conjugation, syntax, adverb, conjunction
- Elaboration recognising how grammatical and vocabulary choices shade meaning and establish register, for example, the use of formal or informal pronouns εσύ, εσείς, the use of forms of address, κύριος, κυρία, δεσποινίδα and the use of abbreviations such as π.χ, κτλ, Πσκ
They reflect on their own language use and cultural identity, and draw on their experience of learning Greek to discuss how this learning influences their ideas and ways of communicating.
Content descriptorAC9LMG10EU04 Understanding language and culture
reflect on and explain how identity is shaped by language(s), culture(s), attitudes, beliefs and values, and how these affect ways of communicating
Elaborations (11)
- Elaboration interacting with Greek speakers, for example, with students from a sister school, while travelling, with guests, or in secure online platforms, reflecting on how language choices might be interpreted by Greek speakers and making adjustments to convey intended meaning
- Elaboration examining reactions to different perceptions and expectations around similar and different cultural practices in Greek and Australian contexts, for example, the concept of personal space, greeting with καλό μήνα on the first day of the month, accepting and refusing offers, gift giving
- Elaboration developing an understanding of contemporary life in diverse Greek-speaking communities, for example, viewing excerpts from Greek films, and reflecting on similarities and differences from own lifestyle, practices and traditions
- Elaboration reflecting on and explaining the protocols required to authentically co-create an Acknowledgement of Country/Place with a First Nations Australian, to present in Greek to a group of Greek-speaking visitors at a school assembly
- Elaboration examining and explaining variations in language use in different Greek-speaking communities, and why the Greek language may vary in some aspects of vocabulary, for example, κοπέλι sounds like κοπέλα which means lady, but it actually means το παιδί, το αγόρι in Cretan dialect
- Elaboration discussing elements of Greek language and culture and how they have become part of Australian lifestyles, for example, celebrations such as το Γλέντι, το Πανηγύρι, food such as τζατζίκι, γύρος, ντολμάδες, and sayings such as Achilles’ heel αχίλλειος φτέρνα and Midas touch το άγγιγμα του Μίδα
- Elaboration identifying and comparing the function and power of cultural representations such as symbols and stories on identity formation and contribution to a sense of national pride, for example, flags, Greek myths and legends, historical events
- Elaboration exploring how the Greek language has been influenced by English, for example, the use of non-Greek words such as τα μπίλια instead of οι λογαριασμοί as an Australian phenomenon
- Elaboration examining how technology, globalisation, migration and social media have influenced the Greek language, for example, the increased use of English words, σκανάρω, το μπλογκ, σερφάρω, γκουγκλ
- Elaboration examining Greek cultural stereotypes that can lead to generalisations and misconceptions, for example, assumptions about typical Greek cuisines or celebrations, such as shouting ώπα! and smashing plates
- Elaboration appreciating that many Greek speakers may be bilingual, and use other language variations and/or dialects, and this may form part of their identity, beliefs and values
This achievement standard describes the expected learning for Years 9 to 10 Modern Greek · Years 7 to 10 sequence. Use it to plan teaching and assessment with the Australian Curriculum v9.
At a Glance
| Strand | Substrand | CDs | Elaborations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communicating meaning in Greek | Interacting in Greek | 3 | 19 |
| Communicating meaning in Greek | Mediating meaning in and between languages | 2 | 16 |
| Communicating meaning in Greek | Creating text in Greek | 1 | 12 |
| Understanding language and culture | Understanding systems of language | 3 | 28 |
| Understanding language and culture | Understanding the interrelationship of language and culture | 1 | 11 |
| Total | 10 | 86 | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What should students know by the end of Years 9 to 10 Modern Greek?
By the end of Year 10, students initiate and sustain Greek language to exchange and compare ideas and experiences about their own and others’ personal worlds. They communicate using non-verbal, spoken and written language to collaborate, plan and reflect on activities and events. Read the full standard
How many Content Descriptors support this standard?
10 Content Descriptors support this Achievement Standard (Communicating meaning in Greek: 6, Understanding language and culture: 4).
How does this compare to Years 7 to 8?
The Years 7 to 8 Modern Greek standard (ASLANMGR7_10Y78) covers the preceding curriculum level. Standards build progressively, with Years 9 to 10 expectations extending what was introduced in Years 7 to 8.
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.