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Elaboration ACELA1561

comparing and contrasting vocabulary choices in informative and narrative texts, considering how they are used to create precise information, abstract ideas and/or stylistic interpretations of texts

Elaboration ACELY1747

checking for run on sentences, eliminating unnecessary detail or repetition, and providing clear introductory and concluding paragraphs

sequencing and developing an argument using basic language structures that suggest conclusions (‘therefore’, ‘thus’ and ‘so’) or give reasons (‘since’, ‘because’) or suggest conditionals (‘if’… ‘then’)

Elaboration (1) ACELA1561

identifying examples of acronyms, abbreviations and proprietary words which are used creatively in texts

Elaboration ACELT1638

making language choices and choosing particular language devices to achieve intended effects, for example building in a surprise or twist in the ending of a short story or final scene of a film

Elaboration (3) ACELY1740

understanding the role of intonation, pausing, punctuation and combinations of clause and rhythm in spoken language

Elaboration ACELT1634

reflecting on and discussing responses to literature including plot events, setting details, characterisation, themes, structure and language devices used to achieve particular effects, and collaboratively formulating a list of factors that characterise …

Elaboration (2) ACELT1638

creating written interpretations of traditional and contemporary literature which employs devices like metaphor, symbol, allegory and myth, and evaluating the contribution of these devices to the interpretation of the text

Elaboration (3) ACELT1638

creating written interpretations of traditional and contemporary poetry (for example sonnets and contemporary song lyrics) focusing on their use of symbol, myth, icons and imagery

Elaboration ACELY1739

comparing perspectives represented in texts from different times and places, including texts drawn from popular culture

Elaboration ACELY1811

participating in pair, group, class, school and community speaking and listening situations, including informal conversations, discussions, debates and presentations

Elaboration ACELY1744

evaluating techniques used to construct plot and create emotional responses, for example comparison, contrast, exaggeration, juxtaposition, the changing of chronological order, or the expansion and compression of time

Elaboration ACELA1552

comparing texts that use evaluative language in different ways – print advertisements, editorials, talkback radio and poetry – and identifying wordings that appraise things indirectly, through evocative language, similes and metaphors that direct the …

Elaboration ACELY1743

predicting meanings of unfamiliar words by using morphographic patterns

Elaboration (2) ACELT1637

taking a particular area of study, a topic or theme and examining how different authors make use of devices like myth, icons and imagery in their work

Elaboration (1) ACELT1772

by comparing texts, writing or speaking about how well the author constructed the opening and closing sections of the text and used ‘hooks’ to keep the reader/viewer/listener engaged and reading on/watching/listening to the end

Elaboration (2) ACELY1746

creating informative and argumentative texts with explanations, details and evidence

Elaboration (3) ACELY1746

following the structure of an argument which has a series of sequenced and linked paragraphs, beginning with an outline of the stance to be taken, a series of supported points that develop a line of argument, and a conclusion which summarises the main …

Elaboration ACELT1636

comparing texts created by the same author to determine literary style, assessing its appeal and presenting this comparison to others

Elaboration (1) ACELY1746

creating imaginative texts with main ideas developed through the interconnections of plot, settings, characters, the changing of chronological order, foreshadowing in written, spoken and digital texts

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