Search

Elaboration ACELA1498

building etymological knowledge about word origins (for example 'thermometer') and building vocabulary from research about technical and subject specific topics

Elaboration ACELA1828

using phonic generalisations to read and write multisyllabic words with more complex letter combinations, for example ‘straightaway’ and ‘thoughtful’

Elaboration (1) ACELA1828

recognising unstressed vowels in multisyllabic words and how these vowel sounds are written, for example ‘builder’ and ‘animal’

using knowledge of sounds and visual patterns to read and write more complex letter combinations that have multiple representations in writing, for example ‘boy’ and ‘boil’, ‘howl’ and ‘foul’, ‘taught ’and ‘saw’

Elaboration ACELA1829

recognising and writing less familiar words that share common letter patterns but have different pronunciations, for example ‘journey’, ‘your’, ‘tour’ and ‘sour’

Elaboration ACELA1830

using phonic generalisations to read and write complex words with uncommon letter patterns, for example ‘pneumonia’, ‘resuscitate’ and ‘vegetation’

Elaboration ACELT1615

noting how degrees of possibility are opened up through the use of modal verbs (for example, ‘It may be a solution’ as compared to ‘It could be a solution’), as well as through other resources such as adverbs (for example, ‘It’s …

Elaboration ACELT1805

experimenting with different narrative structures such as the epistolary form, flashback, multiple perspectives

Elaboration ACELA1544

creating dialogue in drama showing interruptions, asides and pauses for effect

Elaboration ACELT1806

identifying and describing the ways films suggest Country/Place and Identity through language features such as image, soundtrack and narrative control

Elaboration (1) ACELT1632

combining visual and digital elements to create layers of meaning for serious and humorous purposes

Elaboration (1) ACELY1733

using print and digital/online thesauruses and dictionaries of synonyms, antonyms and homonyms and subject-specific dictionaries

Elaboration (2) ACELY1734

explaining whether the author conveys meaning adequately, particularly in distinguishing fact from opinion

Elaboration ACELA1770

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 (2) ACELA1563

understanding how and why spelling became standardised and how conventions have changed over time and continue to change through common usage, the invention of new words and creative combinations of existing words

Elaboration ACELA1570

considering how nominalisation affects the way in which events are constructed and explained, making some information more explicit and other information less so

Elaboration (2) ACELA1570

noting how technicality allows for efficient reference to shared knowledge, indicating growing expertise in the field (for example, ‘The Romantic poetry of Keats is characterised by sensual imagery, most notably in the series of odes.’)

Curriculum Types

Curriculum Elements Types

General Capabilities

Cross Curriculum Priorities