AC9LCF03

Elaborations

• AC9LCF03_E1engaging with and comparing celebrations in Chinese-speaking communities (traditions, customs, costumes, food, etc.), and choosing an interesting fact to present to the class
• AC9LCF03_E2noticing similarities and differences between classroom interactions in Chinese and English, for example, referring to the teacher using 老师 to show politeness and respect
• AC9LCF03_E3watching simple clips showing cultural activities and events in Chinese-speaking communities and discussing observations
• AC9LCF03_E4noticing how local names of streets, places and landmarks can have their origins in language(s) of First Nations Australians
• AC9LCF03_E5using the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) map of the languages of Australia to notice the language(s) of First Nations Australians in their local area and/or across Australia
• AC9LCF03_E6accessing multimodal texts that illustrate cultural identity, customs, practices and activities and responding to these in a variety of ways
• AC9LCF03_E7making connections between gestures and body language associated with language use in different cultures, such as hand gesturing for emphasis and encouragement or recognising taboos within Chinese communication, for example, pointing directly at someone
• AC9LCF03_E8having a shared meal of 饺子 and 春卷 etc. and appreciating cultural diversity in the school community