“A man who is ignorant of foreign languages is ignorant of his own.” Johann Goethe
OVERVIEW
Students will have the option to learn either French or Chinese in Years 5 and 6.
CHINESE: Students build a deeper understanding that languages are part of creation and it is how we study and understand the diverse communities around the world. Students explore the nature of tone-syllables. They recognise and apply the features of the Chinese writing system when writing. They use Pinyin to transcribe spoken language. They observe how the relationships of participants and context affect interactions. Students identify the features of familiar text types in Chinese and use these features in assisting interpretation of their meaning. They recognise that variations exist within the Chinese spoken and written language. They recognise and describe features of Chinese culture reflected in communication practices and apply this knowledge to their interactions with Chinese people. They realize that Chinese people started worshipping God thousands of years ago by encoding their appreciation into relevant characters.
FRENCH: Students build a deeper understanding that languages are part of creation and it is how we study and understand the diverse communities around the world. Students further develop the use of written and spoken French with a focus on using appropriate pronunciation, intonation and non-verbal communication strategies. They identify key points when reading and listening as well as interpret and translate short texts. They create texts. Students learn to use present tense verb forms. Students make comparisons between French and their language and culture. They reflect on their cultural identity, noticing how their ideas and ways of communicating are influenced by their culture.
TIME ALLOCATION
TOPICS INCLUDE
French
Chinese
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ASSESSMENT
“Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do and whatever else you do, develop good judgement.” Proverbs 4:7 NLT