Communicating

Socialising

Initiate and participate in sustained interactions, using informative and descriptive language to share, compare and justify personal opinions about aspects of childhood, teenage life and relationships, for example, Quando avevo sei anni…, adesso…, nel futuro…; Quando avevo dieci anni spesso giocavo a calcio. Ora preferisco nuotare. Nel futuro vorrei essere architetto; È complicato essere adolescente perché ...; Mi piace essere adolescente perché posso essere indipendente; Dovresti parlare con il tuo amico perché ...; Cosa faresti al posto mio?; Mi capita spesso discutere con ...
(ACLITC077)

Engage in shared activities such as planning and managing activities, events or experiences, exchanging resources and information, for example, plan a display or performance to illustrate their memories of aspects of their childhood or organise a forum to raise awareness of issues of interest to teenagers
(ACLITC078) (ACLITC079)

Informing

Analyse ideas and information from a range of texts related to aspects of their personal and social worlds, identifying context, purpose and intended audience
(ACLITC081)

Convey information and ideas and offer their own views on texts related to aspects of their personal and social worlds, using appropriate formats and styles of presentation
(ACLITC082)

Creating

Discuss how imaginative texts reflect Italian cultural values or experiences through structure, language and mood, to build action, develop character and position the reader/audience, for example, Mi piace da matti/da morire ... !; È una vita che aspetto!; C'è un ritmo che crea un'atmosfera di tristezza; la voce del narratore calma il lettore
(ACLITC083)

Create and present imaginative texts designed to engage different audience, that involve moods and effects, for example, poems, songs, monologues or dialogues, animated stories or short films
(ACLITC084)

Translating

Translate and interpret a range of texts and discuss how to convey concepts that do not translate easily across different linguistic and cultural contexts
(ACLITC085)

Reflecting

Monitor language choices when using Italian, considering their own and others’ responses and reactions in intercultural communication, questioning assumptions and values and taking responsibility for modifying language and behaviours in relation to different cultural perspectives
(ACLITC087)

Investigate and share family and cultural traditions and experiences, considering how these have shaped and continue to shape personal and cultural identity
(ACLITC088)