AC9LRF10C04 Years 9 to 10 Languages

Content descriptor interpret and translate non-verbal, spoken and written interactions and texts to convey meaning and intercultural understanding in familiar and unfamiliar contexts

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• • Elaboration using flashcards or wordlists to acquire vocabulary and keywords to categorise parts of speech such as nouns and verbs, and interpret levels of meaning of phrases and expressions
• • Elaboration using dictionaries or online translation tools to find the meaning of words or expressions and applying familiar [Language] structures to suit context
• • Elaboration identifying language structures and features in [Language] to identify words that are not easily translated and/or may cause misunderstandings, and writing simple explanations to convey meaning
• • Elaboration comparing their own translations of texts such as narratives, song lyrics, dialogues and posters with translations created by peers and online translators, and discussing any variations
• • Elaboration providing translations for familiar stories or songs, in [Language] or English, to explain to or perform for younger students
• • Elaboration explaining concepts and practices in [Language] that do not easily translate into English, for example, daily and seasonal cycles and kinship terms, and discussing cultural variations
• • Elaboration analysing animations or films with captions or subtitles in [Language], commenting on differences in how each language represents meaning, for example, reflecting on the impact of cultural references on meaning

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• • Elaboration applying cultural sensitivity when interpreting and translating [Language], for example, considering multiple definitions of words and phrases, and adhering to/considering/being guided by cultural norms and values of Country/Place and Peoples