ACL9LL8U01
Years 7 to 8
Languages
ACARA website code: AC9LL8U01
ACL9LL8U01 | Years 7 to 8 Latin: Understanding systems of language
Content Descriptor
Content descriptor understand and begin to apply the phonological and orthographic systems of Latin
Years 7 to 10 sequence
Strand
Understanding language and culture
Substrand
Understanding systems of language
This content descriptor sets out learning for Years 7 to 8 Latin · Years 7 to 10 sequence. Use it to plan lessons and assessment with the Australian Curriculum v9.
Elaborations
- • Elaboration understanding that the written alphabet used by the Romans is the basis for the modern English alphabet
- • Elaboration discussing Roman numerals and naming conventions, such as the use of capital letters for names and abbreviated forms, for example, the use of M for Marcus
- • Elaboration matching script to sound using the restored pronunciation, for example, pronouncing long and short vowels, diphthongs, the consonants u/v, c and h, and distinguishing i as a vowel and as a consonant, for example, intrat, ianua
- • Elaboration listening to and reproducing familiar and unfamiliar words, phrases and simple texts in Latin
- • Elaboration using the spoken stress of Latin, and dramatic expression appropriate to the tone and purpose of a text, for example, furcifer, eheu, euge, ita vero, cachinnans
- • Elaboration reading aloud or reciting, individually or in a class group, for example, performing a short play in Latin
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Start freeAchievement standard statements this supports
- Students apply Latin sound-script relationships and use restored pronunciation when reading familiar texts aloud.See it on the standard page →
- They demonstrate understanding that Latin has conventions and rules for spoken and written communication.See it on the standard page →
Read the full Years 7 to 8 Latin · Years 7 to 10 sequence achievement standard