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ACL9LCLF8U01: Year 7 Languages Content Descriptor – Understanding systems of language
ACL9LCLF8U01 Year 7 Languages

ACL9LCLF8U01 – Year 7 Languages: Understanding systems of language

Strand
Understanding language and culture
Substrand
Understanding systems of language

This Content Descriptor from Year 7 Languages provides the specific knowledge and skills students should learn. Use it to plan lessons, create learning sequences, and design assessments that align with the Australian Curriculum v9.

Content Descriptor

understand and begin to apply the phonological and orthographic systems of [Classical Language]

Elaborations

  • learning the [Classical Language] alphabet and/or script, and match letters or script to sound
  • listening to and reproducing familiar and unfamiliar words, phrases and simple texts in [Classical Language]
  • using the spoken stress of [Classical Language] and applying dramatic expression appropriate to the tone and purpose of a text
  • writing simple sentences in [Classical Language] to consolidate knowledge of script
  • listening to and reproducing familiar and unfamiliar words and phrases, and reciting simple texts in [Classical Language] to convey meaning, using restored pronunciation and appropriate phrasing and expression
  • reading aloud or reciting, individually or in a class group, for example, performing a short play in [Classical Language]

Achievement Standard This Supports

This Content Descriptor contributes to the following Achievement Standard:

Year 7 ASLANFCLY78
Year 7 Languages Achievement Standard
By the end of Year 8, students use their knowledge of [Classical Language] to interpret texts and sources, and respond to information about ancient [Country/City] society. They develop strategies to translate [Classical Language] texts into English, identifying familiar vocabulary and language structures and features to interpret meaning. Students apply [Classical Language] sound-script relationships and use restored pronunciation when reading familiar texts aloud. They demonstrate understanding that [Classical Language] has conventions and rules for spoken and written communication. They understand that [Classical Language] has influenced English vocabulary and comment on language structures and features, using metalanguage. They demonstrate awareness that language, texts and artefacts from Ancient [Country/City] are connected with culture and identity, and explore the relationships between language(s), culture(s) and identity.