Elaboration (4) ACLASFC221

instructing the class in a procedural text such as a simple recipe or instruction guide, using list buoys

Elaboration (4) | ACLASFC221 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (10) ACLASFC242

participating in an excursion to an interpreted theatre event, with prior knowledge of the text/story, attending to the interpretation for discussion later in class

Elaboration (10) | ACLASFC242 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLASFU247

recognising that signers must make explicit which referent is associated with a location, but do not need to continue to make this explicit throughout a text

Elaboration (5) | ACLASFU247 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (10) ACLASFU247

learning that the function of CA is to represent the words, thoughts or actions of a protagonist in a text, either themselves or another

Elaboration (10) | ACLASFU247 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLASFU249

conducting an in-depth analysis of a selected sign text, taking into account audience, purpose and topic to explain language choices made by the signer

Elaboration (1) | ACLASFU249 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLASFU249

identifying all the ways a signer refers to the same referent throughout a text to create cohesion

Elaboration (5) | ACLASFU249 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Introduction Auslan

As a native user of Auslan, and as an advocate for the language and for the Deaf community, I am thrilled to see a national curriculum in Auslan come to fruition. For the first time, deaf children will have access to a formal first language learner pathway …

Introduction | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLASFU015

Understand that texts are made up of units of meaning, such as words, gestures or sentences/clauses and that different types of texts have particular features that help serve their purpose[Key concepts: text, referent; Key processes: recognising, identifying, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLASFU015 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLASFC040

Identify, summarise and compare information obtained from different types of Auslan texts or from their own data collection[Key concepts: informative text, topic, data, analysis; Key processes: interviewing, surveying, collating, analysing, summarising, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLASFC040 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLASFU067

Distinguish between character and observer space, categorise different verb types and identify constructed action in a text[Key concepts: fully- or partly-lexical signs, character and observer space, depicting signs; Key processes: recognising, distinguishing, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLASFU067 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLASFU159

Understand how signers make different language choices in different types of texts and compare this with English versions of text types, and notice how texts build cohesion[Key concepts: textual features, similarity, difference, cohesion; Key processes: …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLASFU159 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLASFU195

Expand understanding of grammatical features and cohesive devices used in a range of personal, informative and imaginative texts designed to suit different audiences, contexts and purposes[Key concepts: text purpose, choice, coherence; Key processes: …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLASFU195 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLASFC222

Engage with different types of creative texts, identifying and discussing ideas, characters, events and personal responses[Key concepts: imagination, play, character, performance, visual text, representation; Key processes: viewing, responding, participating, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLASFC222 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLASFU231

Recognise similarities and differences in language features of different types of texts and in Auslan and English texts of a similar type, and notice how texts build cohesion[Key concepts: text, textual features, referent tracking; Key processes: recognising, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLASFU231 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Auslan Years 5 and 6

By the end of Year 6, students use Auslan to interact with people for a range of different purposes. They use descriptive and expressive language to share and compare experiences, ideas and opinions, such as THEATRE GOOD, LONG -really, LONG-really. …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Auslan Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students interact to share ideas and interests and to offer opinions, using compound and complex sentences, for example by using lexical conjunctions as well as non-manual features (NMFs). They participate in discussions …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 5 and 6 Auslan

The nature of the learners Learners at this level are expanding their social networks, experiences and communication repertoire in both their first language and Auslan. They continue to need guidance and participate in structured, collaborative tasks …

Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Auslan Years 9 and 10

By the end of Year 10, students exchange information, ideas and opinions on a broad range of social, environmental, educational and community issues. They summarise and justify points of view and use reflective language to respond to others’ opinions …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Auslan

The nature of the learners The transition to secondary schooling involves social and academic demands that coincide with a period of maturational and physical change. Learners are adjusting to a new school culture with sharper divisions between curriculum …

Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Auslan

The nature of the learners Learners enter this band with prior experience of Auslan. They bring a range of existing capabilities, strategies and knowledge that can be applied to new learning. This stage of learning coincides with social, physical and …

Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum