Elaboration ACLITU017
noticing words in Italian that are the same as in English, for example, computer, sport
Elaboration | ACLITU017 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLITU017
observing that some of the Italian words which do not end with a vowel are also used in English, for example, robot, yogurt
Elaboration (2) | ACLITU017 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLITC029
exploring meanings between Italian and English using picture dictionaries created for self or younger learners
Elaboration (1) | ACLITC029 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLITU032
developing pronunciation between sound blends in Italian in comparison to English, for example, sc followed by h or i/e (schiavo, piscine, pesce); letter combinations such as gn in lavagna and gnocchi, and gl in figlio and famiglia
Elaboration | ACLITU032 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLITU034
noticing some commonalities between particular text types in Italian and English, for example, greeting cards have a front cover with images or photos specific to the occasion, an opening and closing address, and a written message
Elaboration (2) | ACLITU034 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLITU036
maintaining a record of loan words from English to Italian and from Italian to English, noting how borrowing relates to cultural change, for example, new terms for technologies, or the use of Italian words in English advertisements or English words in …
Elaboration | ACLITU036 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLITU037
discussing the influence of English words on the Italian language and considering why word borrowing occurs, for example, English words incorporated into Italian (il tennis, i jeans, fare lo shopping, l’email) and Italian words incorporated into English …
Elaboration (2) | ACLITU037 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLITU038
showing awareness that Italian language carries cultural ideas that have no equivalent in English language and Australian culture, for example, Buon onomastico
Elaboration (1) | ACLITU038 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLITC047
noticing that there is not always word-for-word equivalence when moving between English and Italian, for example, in advertisements, websites, shop signs (Tabacchi) and warning signs (Vietato entrare!, Ė Vietato, calpestare l’erba!)
Elaboration | ACLITC047 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLITC047
explaining in English the meaning of culturally significant phrases and concepts encountered in everyday interactions and in signs, for example, È vietato calpestare l’erba, È vietato attraversare i binari
Elaboration (2) | ACLITC047 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLITC049
comparing how Italian and English are used in learning to agree/disagree politely with others when questioning and evaluating, for example, (non) sono d’accordo. Anch’io. Secondo me non è vero/bello/giusto
Elaboration | ACLITC049 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLITC049
reflecting on experiences of the Italian language and culture being located in and intertwined with the language and culture of English speakers in Australia, for example, in shop signs (Barbiere, Panificio, Macelleria, Farmacia, Moda, Cibo, Fiori, A …
Elaboration (3) | ACLITC049 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLITU054
comparing language use in similar social situations in Italian and English
Elaboration (3) | ACLITU054 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLITU055
investigating how media and digital technologies have changed the way Italian is used, for example, noticing the influence of English words in television programs, advertisements, and text messages
Elaboration | ACLITU055 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLITU055
considering and explaining why word borrowing occurs in the Italian language, asking, for example, Why do you think Italian uses English words for sports like rugby, tennis, cricket and hockey? How would you explain netball or cricket to an Italian student? …
Elaboration (1) | ACLITU055 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLITC064
comparing aspects of Italian texts to the way similar issues are portrayed in English-language texts
Elaboration (3) | ACLITC064 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLITC066
translating texts describing events occurring in present and past, considering that Italian expresses concepts across time in different ways to English
Elaboration (1) | ACLITC066 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLITC066
taking note of ‘false friends’ in translation, for example, that the English word ‘annoyed’ does not translate to ‘annoiato’ in Italian
Elaboration (3) | ACLITC066 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLITU074
investigating the impact of the media on the Italian language by analysing headlines, advertisements and news reports, and comparing these with texts in English (for example, comparisons of vocabulary or syntax) noticing how English is modifying Italian …
Elaboration (1) | ACLITU074 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLITU075
discussing how loan words in both Italian and English have come from other from other languages such as Latin and Greek, for example, agenda, census, via, metafora, stigma
Elaboration | ACLITU075 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum