K–10Classical Languages K–10 Syllabus
The new Classical Languages K–10 Syllabus (2022) is to be taught from 2024.
2023 Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus. Schools have the option to start teaching the new syllabus where there is not an existing course for a language.
2024 Start teaching new syllabus for:
- Schools with a K–6 language program
- Mandatory 100 hours of a Language in Years 7–10
Students who commenced a 100-hour or 200-hour elective course in 2023 may continue to study that course in 2024.
Content
Stage 3
- CL3-UND-01
identifies and responds to information to demonstrate understanding of texts with basic grammar and sentence structure
- CL3-UND-02
translates simple texts into English
Understand the gist of simple texts with some unfamiliar language and locate key details
Identify lexical and grammatical chunks of meaning in a sentence to support comprehension
Infer the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary using contextual clues and prior knowledge
Use visual stimuli, grammar charts and print and digital glossaries to support comprehension
Respond to questions about the text in the target language or in English to explain information and express opinions
Use knowledge of basic grammar and simple sentence structure
Use knowledge of vocabulary in familiar and unfamiliar contexts
Use metalanguage to distinguish between parts of speech and show understanding of the function of words
Use knowledge of the sounds of the target language to pronounce familiar and unfamiliar words
Recognise sound–symbol correspondences and apply knowledge of the target language writing system in familiar and unfamiliar contexts
Produce coherent English translations of sentences or short, continuous texts
Recognise that target language word order may be different from English
Recognise that not all words have a direct equivalent in English and that a translation may require the addition of words which are not in the original target language text