Years 7 and 8 Framework for Classical Languages

The nature of the learners Students are beginning their study of Latin and typically have little prior knowledge and understanding of the language and Roman history and culture. Most will have learnt a different language …

Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Framework for Classical Languages Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students use their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and textual cues to identify and interpret information in Latin texts, such as narratives, about the daily life and attitudes of the Romans. They interpret grammatical structures …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCLE035

Translate Latin texts into Standard English, by applying knowledge of vocabulary, accidence and syntax, and linguistic and cultural cues[Key concepts: equivalence, representation; Key processes: interpreting, translating]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLCLE035 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCLU041

Understand that Latin spread with the expansion of the Roman empire, developed over time into the Romance languages, and influenced English vocabulary[Key concepts: linguistic evolution, time (the past in the present), interconnection across concepts, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLCLU041 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (6) ACLCLU041

recognising connections between spelling of Latin and English words and applying understanding to improve own spelling in English, for example, first conjugation verb such as portat – English ‘portable’, compared with fourth conjugation verb audit – …

Elaboration (6) | ACLCLU041 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (12) ACLCLE035

translating Latin into idiomatic English, for example, by translating ego et tu as ‘you and I’

Elaboration (12) | ACLCLE035 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLCLE036

examining translations to determine how effectively Latin is conveyed in English idiom, such as the use of articles

Elaboration (1) | ACLCLE036 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLCLU037

acknowledging the absence of punctuation in Latin in comparison with English, for example, by working with a sentence spelt out with no pauses between words

Elaboration (5) | ACLCLU037 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (6) ACLCLU039

building vocabulary by recognising Latin words commonly used in English, for example, exit, video, arena

Elaboration (6) | ACLCLU039 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLCLU041

identifying and using Latin derivatives to expand own English vocabulary, for example, maternal/paternal, nominate, puerile

Elaboration (5) | ACLCLU041 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLCLE033

listening to and reading texts, such as stories about daily life in the city/country or public entertainment, and responding to questions in English relating to content and context

Elaboration | ACLCLE033 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLCLU039

understanding that one Latin word may correspond to several different English words and selecting the most appropriate meaning of a word in its context

Elaboration (4) | ACLCLU039 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLCLE032

gathering, collating and presenting information about daily routine in the Roman world, such as posters or digital displays about family life, education, food, hygiene, exercise, with annotations in English or words and simple phrases in Latin

Elaboration | ACLCLE032 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (8) ACLCLE035

exploring the effect of using the variety of English translations for tenses and making selections according to context, for example, clamat – ‘she is shouting’, ‘she shouts’, ‘she does shout’

Elaboration (8) | ACLCLE035 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (9) ACLCLE035

selecting appropriate English meanings, identifying words and expressions that do not translate easily, for example, res; virgo; vir; consul spectaculum dat

Elaboration (9) | ACLCLE035 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (11) ACLCLE035

determining appropriate word order in English to retain meaning and emphasis, for example, agricolam in agro taurus petit

Elaboration (11) | ACLCLE035 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLCLU037

recognising that the written alphabet used by the Romans is the basis for the modern English alphabet, although some letters are pronounced differently, for example, u/v; i, c and g

Elaboration | ACLCLU037 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (7) ACLCLU041

identifying expressions and abbreviations in Latin that are commonly used in English, for example, post mortem, in loco parentis; e.g., i.e., am, pm, etc.

Elaboration (7) | ACLCLU041 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLCLE032

comparing details from different sources about where Roman people lived, such as in tenements or houses, or on country estates, for example, through dioramas or drawings, with labels in English or Latin, and discussing what they reveal about different …

Elaboration (2) | ACLCLE032 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLCLE035

using known vocabulary, in Latin or English, and context to deduce the meaning of unknown words, for example, clamor, exclamare; puer in cubiculo dormit (dormitory)

Elaboration (2) | ACLCLE035 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Latin | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum