AC9LS8C02 Years 7 to 8 Languages

Content descriptor collaborate in activities that involve the language of transaction, negotiation and problem-solving to plan projects and events

Elaborations

• • Elaboration working together to produce class reference materials such as wall charts or visuals to display key vocabulary and structures used regularly in the classroom, and promote Spanish learning, for example, ¡No te rindas! ¡Estudia español!
• • Elaboration working with peers to produce bilingual signs/flyers and posters to promote sustainability and waste reduction within the school community, for example, using key vocabulary such as papel reciclado, tacho/cubo de reciclaje, basura, basura orgánica, papel, cartón
• • Elaboration planning and participating in learning experiences such as preparing a class outing or shopping for a lunch, stating preferences, negotiating, considering alternatives and agreeing or disagreeing, using modelled language, for example, Prefiero ir a la playa, no al centro commercial. Tengo ganas de ir al cine …, Estoy/no estoy de acuerdo …
• • Elaboration planning and completing tasks that involve requesting, giving and following directions to real or virtual locations, for example, Sigue derecho por la calle Alta, toma el bús hasta el lago y gira a la izquierda, using resources such as secure digital tools, applications, street maps
• • Elaboration participating in situations that involve transactions and the exchange of ideas and preferences, for example, role-play an airport scene where students buy souvenirs, snacks, toiletries and stationery, using phrases, ¿cuánto cuesta? ¡qué caro/barato! ¿acepta tarjeta de crédito? ¿a qué hora es el próximo …?
• • Elaboration engaging in collaborative projects such as designing a class webpage or making a short video to share with others, for example, Mi comunidad or Nuestra escuela, deciding on content, dividing tasks and reflecting on what was done well and what could be improved
• • Elaboration combining group ideas and efforts to collaboratively solve issues that may relate to young people, such as time management, examination preparation, nutrition, etc., contributing and listening to others’ perspectives and experiences and presenting or reporting back to the class