ACL9LCLF10E03
Years 9 to 10
Languages
ACARA website code: AC9LCLF10E03
ACL9LCLF10E03 | Years 9 to 10 Framework for Classical Languages: Translating
Content Descriptor
Content descriptor apply strategies to interpret and translate [Classical Language] texts to convey meaning and demonstrate understanding of context, purpose and audience
Years 7 to 10 sequence
Strand
Engaging with the ancient [Country/City] world through texts
Substrand
Translating
This content descriptor sets out learning for Years 9 to 10 Framework for Classical Languages · Years 7 to 10 sequence. Use it to plan lessons and assessment with the Australian Curriculum v9.
Elaborations
- • Elaboration exploring print and online [Classical Language] and English dictionaries and thesauruses to consider a variety of meanings and synonyms, and to investigate how vocabulary choices in [Classical Language] and English can express shades of meaning
- • Elaboration deducing the meaning of new words by drawing on prior knowledge, derivatives and connections with familiar words
- • Elaboration predicting the context and content of [Classical Language] texts through initial holistic reading by identifying key words and phrases
- • Elaboration constructing, editing and refining translations collaboratively with peers, using a range of digital tools and software, justifying opinions for the selection of specific words and phrases
- • Elaboration conveying the meaning of idiomatic expressions, culture specific vocabulary and shades of meaning, differentiating between the different connotations of a word in a particular context
- • Elaboration evaluating the effectiveness of translations of the same or different texts, using criteria such as selection of appropriate vocabulary, grammatical accuracy, fluency, coherence, clarity and idiomatic expression
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