Elaboration (1) ACLGEC123

obtaining information about lifestyles in German-speaking countries (homes, schools, climate, pets, geography) from shared and independent reading of simple digital texts

Elaboration (1) | ACLGEC123 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLGEC146

recognising aspects of own language use that reflect own cultural perspective and experiences, for example, references to climate and environment, animals, activities and routines such as chores, and celebrations and events

Elaboration (4) | ACLGEC146 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLGEC157

researching young people’s lifestyles across German-speaking cultures and contexts, comparing information from different cultural contexts to identify the influence of factors such as geography, climate, and social and community environment, for example, …

Elaboration (4) | ACLGEC157 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLGEU152

Understand why language is important and recognise that languages and cultures change over time and influence one another[Key concepts: change, borrowing, impact; Key processes: discovering, exploring, understanding]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLGEU152 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLGEU169

Understand that German, like other languages, continues to change over time due to influences such as globalisation and new technologies and knowledge[Key concepts: change, globalisation, evolution; Key processes: investigating, analysing, understand …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLGEU169 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 German

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

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

ACLGEC172

Engage in a range of shared activities such as managing events and arguing for a course of action by persuading others to change their opinion and/or behaviour[Key concepts: information exchange, issues, collaboration; Key processes: planning, negotiating, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLGEC172 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLGEU149

noticing how articles and pronouns change after certain verbs (Ich danke dir.) and after particular prepositions associated with location, for example, Wir sind in der Stadt. Die Party ist bei Stefan im Garten.

Elaboration (1) | ACLGEU149 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard German Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students use written and spoken German to interact with teachers, peers and others; to make decisions, solve problems and negotiate transactions; and to exchange and justify ideas, opinions and views. When interacting, they …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLGEC163

reflecting on and explaining which aspects of culture and language use can be comfortably adopted and where adjustments should be made, such as the use of Sie and titles (Herr Dr. Meier), wearing of Hausschuhe, placing payment and receiving change on …

Elaboration (3) | ACLGEC163 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum