AC9LS4C04

Elaborations

• AC9LS4C04_E1<p>comparing Spanish expressions used in routine social interactions such as greetings, with equivalent English expressions, identifying similarities, differences, and cultural references, for example, <em>¿Qué tal?</em> (Hi!), <em>chao</em> (See you later) <em>¡Buen provecho!</em> (Enjoy your lunch)</p>
• AC9LS4C04_E2<p>matching signs from the Spanish-speaking world with equivalents found in Australia, for example, <em>Llamas en la carretera</em> and Koalas crossing, <em>No pisar el césped</em> and Keep off the grass</p>
• AC9LS4C04_E3applying knowledge of the alphabet to use a picture or online dictionary and find the meanings of simple words used in class, and comparing Spanish and English versions of each word
• AC9LS4C04_E4<p>knowing when to apply varying levels of formality and show respect depending on the occasion, context and relationship between speakers, for example, using <em>por favor ... gracias, puedo, de nada, permiso, salud</em>, and discussing the importance of manners and showing courtesy</p>
• AC9LS4C04_E5explaining interactions, when using Spanish, which look or feel different from their ways of interacting in their own language, for example, language around mealtimes, special occasions or in the classroom
• AC9LS4C04_E6<p>identifying words, expressions or conventions in Spanish that they think would need to be explained to a non-Spanish speaker such as naming conventions or expressions associated with affection and familiarity, for example, <em>Valeria Alejandra González García, Luis Ángel Rojas Contreras, Beto, Chema, Juanita/ Juanito, Abuelita</em></p>
• AC9LS4C04_E7considering context and audience, noticing surrounding words in a sentence to infer or guess the meaning of new words/expressions
• AC9LS4C04_E8applying English literacy skills such as familiar or similar spelling, cognate recognition or parts of speech, to support their understanding of new words and concepts encountered in Spanish texts
• AC9LS4C04_E9commenting on culturally specific elements of stories or songs, for example, family relationships, the role of music or performance