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AC9L1F6U03

compare some [Language] language structures and features with those of English, using some familiar metalanguage

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Taught alongside it

The rest of Understanding language and culture in Years 5 and 6.

AC9L1F6U01

apply knowledge of combinations of sounds, syllables, pronunciation and intonation patterns to develop fluency and rhythm to known words, phrases and expressions

AC9L1F6U02

use knowledge of modelled grammatical structures and formulaic expressions to compose and respond to texts

AC9L1F6U04

understand how Aboriginal languages and Torres Strait Islander languages are maintained and strengthened

AC9L1F6U05

recognise that identity is shaped by language(s), culture(s) and Country/Place, and that this impacts on communication

AC9L2F6U01

apply knowledge of combinations of sounds, syllables, pronunciation and intonation patterns to known words and phrases

AC9L2F6U02

use knowledge of modelled grammatical structures and formulaic expressions to compose and respond to texts

AC9L2F6U03

compare some [Language] language structures and features with those of English, using some familiar metalanguage

AC9L2F6U04

understand how [Language] and Aboriginal languages and Torres Strait Islander languages can be revived, maintained and strengthened

AC9L2F6U05

recognise that identity is shaped by language(s), culture(s) and Country/Place, and that this impacts on communication

AC9LRF6U01

apply knowledge of combinations of sounds, syllables, pronunciation and intonation patterns to known words and phrases

AC9LRF6U02

use knowledge of modelled grammatical structures and formulaic expressions to compose and respond to texts

AC9LRF6U03

compare some [Language] language structures and features with those of English, using some familiar metalanguage

AC9LRF6U04

understand how [Language] and Aboriginal languages and Torres Strait Islander languages can be revived, maintained and strengthened

AC9LRF6U05

recognise that identity is shaped by language(s), culture(s) and Country/Place, and that this impacts on communication

The same idea, year by year

Where AC9L1F6U03 comes from and where it goes, for a student working below or above Years 5 and 6.

  1. Years 3 and 4AC9L1F4U01use combinations of sounds, pronunciation and intonation patterns of [Language] to form words and phrases
  2. Years 3 and 4AC9L1F4U02recognise and use [Language] language conventions, grammatical structures and syntax, in familiar texts and contexts
  3. Years 3 and 4AC9L1F4U03recognise familiar [Language] language features and compare with those of English, in known contexts
  4. Years 3 and 4AC9L1F4U04recognise that Aboriginal languages and Torres Strait Islander languages are passed down by Custodians, from generation to generation
  5. Years 3 and 4AC9L1F4U05identify connections among [Language] language, culture, Country/Place and identity
  6. Years 3 and 4AC9L2F4U01recognise and use modelled combinations of sounds, pronunciation and intonation patterns of [Language] to form words and phrases
  7. Years 3 and 4AC9L2F4U02recognise [Language] language conventions, grammatical structures and basic syntax, in familiar texts and contexts
  8. Years 3 and 4AC9L2F4U03recognise familiar [Language] language features and compare with those of English, in known contexts
  9. Years 3 and 4AC9L2F4U04recognise that Aboriginal languages and Torres Strait Islander languages are passed down by Custodians from generation to generation
  10. Years 3 and 4AC9L2F4U05identify connections between [Language] language, culture, Country/Place and identity
  11. Years 3 and 4AC9LRF4U01recognise and use modelled combinations of sounds, pronunciation and intonation patterns of [Language] to form words and phrases
  12. Years 3 and 4AC9LRF4U02recognise [Language] language conventions, grammatical structures and basic syntax, in familiar texts and contexts
  13. Years 3 and 4AC9LRF4U03recognise familiar [Language] language features and compare with those of English, in known contexts
  14. Years 3 and 4AC9LRF4U04recognise that Aboriginal languages and Torres Strait Islander languages are passed down by Custodians from generation to generation
  15. Years 3 and 4AC9LRF4U05identify connections between [Language] language, culture, Country/Place and identity
  16. Years 7 and 8AC9L1F8U01apply knowledge of conventions of spoken [Language] to enhance fluency, and respond to and create texts, in familiar and unfamiliar contexts
  17. Years 7 and 8AC9L1F8U02apply understanding of grammatical structures and features to compose and respond to texts
  18. Years 7 and 8AC9L1F8U03reflect on similarities and differences between [Language] and English language structures and features, using metalanguage
  19. Years 7 and 8AC9L1F8U04reflect on how language conveys cultural knowledge, practices and norms
  20. Years 7 and 8AC9L1F8U05reflect on and explain how identity is shaped by language(s), culture(s), and Country/Place, and how these impact on communication
  21. Years 7 and 8AC9L2F8U01apply knowledge of conventions of spoken [Language] to enhance fluency, and respond to and create texts, in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts
  22. Years 7 and 8AC9L2F8U02apply understanding of grammatical structures and features to compose and respond to texts
  23. Years 7 and 8AC9L2F8U03reflect on similarities and differences between [Language] and English language structures and features, using metalanguage
  24. Years 7 and 8AC9L2F8U04reflect on how language conveys cultural knowledge, practices and norms
  25. Years 7 and 8AC9L2F8U05reflect on and explain how identity is shaped by language(s), culture(s), and Country/Place, and how these impact on communication
  26. Years 7 and 8AC9LRF8U01apply knowledge of conventions of spoken [Language] to enhance fluency, and respond to and create texts, in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts
  27. Years 7 and 8AC9LRF8U02apply understanding of grammatical structures and features to compose and respond to texts
  28. Years 7 and 8AC9LRF8U03reflect on similarities and differences between [Language] and English language structures and features, using metalanguage
  29. Years 7 and 8AC9LRF8U04reflect on how language conveys cultural knowledge, practices and norms
  30. Years 7 and 8AC9LRF8U05reflect on and explain how identity is shaped by language(s), culture(s), and Country/Place, and how these impact on communication

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