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) ACLARC127
comparing Arabic expressions used in everyday interactions such as greetings with equivalent English expressions, identifying differences and similarities and words and expressions that do not translate easily, for example,مرحبا؛ صباح الخير/صباح النور؛ …
Elaboration (1) | ACLARC127 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC127
translating short, simple texts from Arabic into English and vice versa, using cues to interpret meaning, such as layout, headings and familiar vocabulary
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC127 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLARC128
producing a parallel bilingual word list or digital picture dictionary by identifying known Arabic words or expressions and relating them to English equivalents, and vice versa, recognising that direct translation is not always possible
Elaboration | ACLARC128 | 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 (2) ACLARC128
creating texts in print, digital or online formats, such as descriptions in both Arabic and English on familiar topics, selecting from word lists vocabulary that best conveys the intended meaning in both languages
Elaboration (2) | 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 ACLARC129
comparing their interactions in Arabic and English, noticing different behaviours and language used, for example, adding the words عمو؛ خالة before the names of older family members and other adults to show respect, compared with addressing friends in …
Elaboration | ACLARC129 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLARC129
describing elements of Arabic language that are different from English, including gestures such as patting the heart a few times to indicate ‘That’s enough, thank you…’
Elaboration (1) | ACLARC129 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLARC130
creating texts in print, digital, online or multimodal formats that express personal views on identity, including as a member of different cultural and/or language groups, for example, their name, in English and/or Arabic, their life experiences overseas …
Elaboration (1) | ACLARC130 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLARC130
noticing how they communicate in both Arabic- and English-speaking contexts, identifying differences in behaviour and discussing reasons for these, for example, how they would address their teacher compared to a family member such as an uncle
Elaboration (3) | ACLARC130 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLARU135
identifying how Arabic has influenced other languages, for example, Indonesian (Kitab = كتاب, Kursi =كرسي) and Spanish (aceite = زيت), and the number system in English
Elaboration | ACLARU135 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLARC144
identifying words and expressions in Arabic and English that cannot be readily translated, clarifying meanings and explanations, for example, فزت فوزاً ساحقاً لعبت لعباً؛ جميلة كالقمر؛
Elaboration | ACLARC144 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC144
translating texts such as public signs, advertisements and food packaging from Arabic into English and vice versa, for example, ‘no parking’, ‘no dogs’, ‘no-smoking zone’, الوقوف ممنوع؛ الكلاب ممنوعة؛ التدخين ممنوع؛, to identify differences in elements …
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC144 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | 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 ACLARC146
explaining changes they make when moving between English- and Arabic-speaking contexts, for example, adjusting the way they communicate to adults and authority figures in Arabic by using لو سمحت؛ من فضلك؛ أرجوك, or how they use different introductions …
Elaboration | ACLARC146 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLARC146
identifying changes they make when interacting in an Australian-English context, for example, using different forms of address, or different ways of showing politeness, and discussing why these adjustments are appropriate
Elaboration (1) | ACLARC146 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARC146
reflecting on instances when moving between Arabic- and English-speaking contexts has felt comfortable, awkward or difficult and explaining why this might be the case, for example, translating to parents what the teacher is saying, helping an elderly …
Elaboration (2) | ACLARC146 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLARC146
discussing the ways in which they communicate with Arabic speakers, for example, making appropriate eye contact, allowing for personal space, and respecting elderly people, parents and teachers, and making comparisons with the ways in which they communicate …
Elaboration (3) | ACLARC146 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLARU153
noticing similarities and differences between own ways of communicating and interactions between young Arabic and English speakers in different contexts and situations, for example, expressions of politeness or turn-taking in conversations, and reflecting …
Elaboration (2) | ACLARU153 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum