AC9LCH4U03

Understanding language and culture

recognise and compare features of familiar spoken and written text in Chinese and English

Elaborations

AC9LCH4U03_E1using metalanguage to describe grammar rules in Chinese, for example, the placement of 主语, 动词, 名词 in a sentence
AC9LCH4U03_E2recognising language features and symbols typically associated with particular texts, for example, examining recycling symbols on packaging, and comparing these with English texts, sorting packaging into appropriately labelled bins
AC9LCH4U03_E3<p>identifying and comparing key words in Chinese and English versions of favourite stories, for example, comparing 《小红帽》and <em>Little Red Riding Hood</em>, considering the rhythms and vocal effects in the 2 versions</p>
AC9LCH4U03_E4identifying and documenting similarities and differences in elements such as titles/headings, layout, images and script of Chinese and English texts such as invitations, web pages or picture books, for example, filling in a graphic organiser such as a T-chart
AC9LCH4U03_E5exploring the influence of English on informal language used in daily interactions by Chinese-speaking people in the local community, for example, 嗨 (hi), 哈喽 (hello), 拜拜 (bye, wi-fi)
AC9LCH4U03_E6recognising features of various genres including narratives, procedural and explanatory texts, and identifying which genres are most suitable for different purposes, for example, considering the most suitable genre for《我最喜欢的假期》(My favourite holiday)