Years 9 and 10 Arabic

The nature of the learners At this level, students bring to their learning existing knowledge of Arabic language and culture and a range of strategies. They are increasingly aware of the world beyond their own and are …

Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Arabic

The nature of the learners These years represent a transition to secondary school. Students in this sequence are continuing to study Arabic, bringing with them an established capability to interact in different situations, …

Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Foundation to Year 2 Arabic

The nature of the learners Children enter the early years of schooling with varying degrees of early literacy capability in Arabic and/or English. For young students, learning typically focuses on their immediate world of family, home, school, friends …

Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 3 and 4 Arabic

The nature of the learners At this level, children are developing awareness of their social worlds and their membership of various groups, including the Arabic class. They are further developing literacy capabilities in both Arabic and English, as well …

Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 5 and 6 Arabic

The nature of the learners At this level, learners have established communication and literacy skills in Arabic that enable them to explore aspects of Arabic language and culture as well as topical issues drawn from other key learning areas. They are …

Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLARU166

using ordinal numbers to sequence ideas in oral interactions and written texts, for example,أوّلاً؛ ثانياً؛ ثالثاً؛ أخيراً

Elaboration (5) | ACLARU166 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLARC110

using Arabic and English to name familiar objects and conduct simple conversations, translating when necessary to help others understand

Elaboration | ACLARC110 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLARC110

playing matching games with Arabic and English words from Big Books and picture books

Elaboration (2) | ACLARC110 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLARC111

labelling photos in both Arabic and English for a display of a class event or experience such as a sports day or school concert

Elaboration (3) | ACLARC111 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLARC127

using a picture or digital dictionary to find the meanings of simple vocabulary used in class, and comparing English and Arabic versions

Elaboration | ACLARC127 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLARC128

composing captions for images in Arabic and English to create simple bilingual storybooks in print or digital formats

Elaboration (1) | ACLARC128 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLARC128

creating simple action songs and raps which include alternative repetitive phrases in Arabic and English, to perform for the school community

Elaboration (3) | ACLARC128 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLARC145

creating parallel lists of informal Arabic and English expressions for own use in everyday interactions with friends and family

Elaboration (2) | ACLARC145 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLARC162

designing menus or programs for Arabic-themed events, with key items and information in Arabic and explanatory notes in English

Elaboration (2) | ACLARC162 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Arabic Foundation to Year 2

By the end of Year 2, students interact with the teacher and peers to exchange information about themselves, their family and friends, for example, إسمي هاني؛ أنا ليلى؛ عمري ست سنوات؛ أمي سميرة؛ أبي خالد؛ عندي أخ وأخت؛ صديقي رامي؛ صديقتي رنا , …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Arabic Years 5 and 6

By the end of Year 6, students use spoken and written Arabic to exchange personal information and describe people, places and ideas related to their personal experiences and social activities such as celebrations for example, أذهب مع عائلتي لزيارة …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARC111

Create simple print or digital bilingual texts in Arabic and English, such as word lists, labels and captions, for their class, school and family[Key concepts: representation, equivalence; Key processes: naming, labelling, displaying]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLARC111 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARC127

Translate and interpret words, expressions and sentences in simple English and Arabic texts, noticing similarities and differences or non-equivalence[Key concepts: meaning, translation; Key processes: moving between languages, comparing]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLARC127 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARC129

Reflect on their experiences as Arabic background speakers when interacting in English and Arabic, observing differences in language use and behaviours[Key concepts: culture, language, behaviour; Key processes: examining, connecting]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLARC129 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARC130

Explore their own sense of identity, including elements such as family, background and experiences, and ways of using language in Arabic- and English-speaking contexts[Key concepts: communication, identity; Key processes: reflecting, adjusting]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLARC130 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum