AC9LMG10U03 Years 9 to 10 Languages

Content descriptor reflect on and evaluate Greek texts, using metalanguage to analyse language structures and features

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• • Elaboration expanding their use of metalanguage to discuss and describe grammatical concepts and to develop learning resources, for example, verb charts, conjugation rules, vocabulary lists, groups of pronouns, adverbs or adjectives
• • Elaboration comparing texts created for different audiences, such as advertisements, brochures and signs, noticing how language use reflects ideas and messages that are relevant to a particular audience, for example, Τελευταία εβδομάδα προσφορών, to persuade customers to shop
• • Elaboration investigating the nature and use of Greek language in different contexts of interaction, for example, asking Greek-speaking students in Australia with whom they communicate in Greek and for what purposes, reflecting on similarities to and differences from their interactions in English or other languages
• • Elaboration analysing a range of correspondence and dialogue to identify features of language that affect levels of formality, such as the use of the subjunctive, imperative mood and plural polite register, for example, Αγαπημένε μου φίλε Γιάννη, γεια σου, Αξιότιμη κυρία Λασκαρίδη, Πες μου, Πείτε μου, Ας μιλήσουμε, Για να σε ακούσω
• • Elaboration identifying English words in the Greek language, for example, πάρκινγκ, ζάπινγκ, λοκντάουν, ντελίβερι, and discussing their emergence and use
• • 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 recognising how Greek language is modified by English use in particular contexts and situations, for example, language used in the entertainment industry, films and television programs, or language used to express modern concepts, το ματς, το φαστφουντάδικο, να μπω στο ίντερνετ, σε φόρουμ, κάνω τσατ/τσατάρω or language used to keep up with trends, ρηλάξ, οκέι, κουλ

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• • Elaboration comparing the features and differences of spoken and written texts such as formal written letters or emails versus informal spoken interactions, to understand how their mode shapes their structure and helps the text to achieve its purpose, for example, Αξιότιμη κα. Παπαδοπούλου, Φρόσω μου
• • Elaboration comparing lyrics, themes and styles of popular Greek and English language songs, explaining similarities and differences in language use, cultural aspects and modes of expression, for example, Να ζήσεις Ελένη και χρόνια πολλά ... Αρχιμηνιά και αρχιχρονιά …