நிலை 4
Stage 4 (Year 7 & Year 8)
At Balar Malar, we teachTamil K–10 Syllabus developed by NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
The study of Tamil in K–10 enables students to communicate with others in Tamil, and to reflect on and understand the nature and role of language and culture in their own lives and the lives of others.
NESA syllabuses include agreed Australian Curriculum content and content that clarifies the scope, breadth and depth of learning. The Australian Curriculum achievement standards underpin the syllabus outcomes and the Stage statements for Early Stage 1 to Stage 5.
Please refer to the following web page https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/languages/tamil-k-10-2019 to access full syllabus
The following are the Syllabus objectives and outcomes for Stage 4 (Year 7 & Year 8) students
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Outcomes A student: |
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Interacting exchanging information, ideas and opinions, and socialising, planning and negotiating*
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❖ TA4-1C : uses Tamil to interact with others to exchange information, ideas and opinions, and make plans |
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Accessing and responding obtaining, processing and responding to information through a range of spoken, written, digital and/or multimodal texts* |
❖ LTA4-2C : identifies main ideas in, and obtains information from texts ❖ TA4-3C : organises and responds to information and ideas in texts for different audiences |
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Composing creating spoken, written, bilingual, digital and/or multimodal texts*
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❖ LTA4-4C : applies a range of linguistic structures to compose texts in Tamil, using a range of formats for different audiences |
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Systems of language understanding the language system, including sound, writing, grammar, text structure; and how language changes over time and place*
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❖ LTA4-5U : applies Tamil pronunciation and intonation patterns ❖ LTA4-6U : demonstrates understanding of key aspects of Tamil writing conventions ❖ LTA4-7U : applies features of Tamil grammatical structures and sentence patterns to convey information and ideas ❖ LTA4-8U : identifies variations in linguistic and structural features of texts |
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The role of language and culture understanding and reflecting on the role of language and culture in the exchange of meaning, and considering how interaction shapes communication and identity*
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❖ LTA4-9U : identifies that language use reflects cultural ideas, values and beliefs |
* Speaking, listening, reading and writing skills are integral for students who are developing their acquisition of Tamil. For some students with disability, teachers will need to consider relevant and appropriate adjustments to speaking, listening, reading, writing and communication experiences within the context of the Tamil K–10 Syllabus.
Stage Statement ( Stage 4)
By the end of Stage 4, students interact with others in Tamil to exchange information and ideas on topics of interest, and engage in collaborative tasks and activities that involve making plans and arrangements. They identify main ideas and specific information in a range of written, spoken and digital texts, and respond in Tamil or English to information and ideas, in a range of formats for specific audiences. They compose informative and imaginative texts for different audiences, using a range of linguistic structures with the support of stimulus materials and modelled language, and create bilingual texts and learning resources for the classroom.
Students apply Tamil pronunciation and intonation patterns, including pitch, accent and rhythm, in a range of sentence types and vocabulary. They recognise elements of the Tamil written alphabet and grammar, including the systematic nature of verb conjugation, and use features of Tamil grammatical structures and sentence patterns to convey information and ideas. They identify variations in linguistic and structural features in a range of texts, explaining how language use varies according to context and the relationship between participants.
Students examine how Tamil influences and is influenced by other languages and cultures, identifying borrowed words used in Tamil and English, and Tamil words and phrases that have emerged in response to new technology. They explore connections between language and culture in particular words, expressions and communicative behaviours, recognising values that are important in Tamil society. They share their reactions to intercultural experiences, considering how ways of communicating and expressing identity are shaped by the values and beliefs of a community.
Students with prior learning and/or experience
Students with prior learning and/or experience of Tamil have more developed communicative skills, and knowledge and understanding of language and culture. They interact in Tamil with peers and known adults on a range of topics and experiences, and engage in collaborative tasks and activities that involve planning, negotiating and making decisions. They obtain and process information from a range of written, spoken and digital texts, and respond in Tamil or English to information and ideas on a variety of topics, events or experiences, using different modes of presentation for particular audiences. They compose informative and imaginative texts in a range of formats according to purpose and audience, and create bilingual texts and resources for the school and wider community.
Students apply Tamil pronunciation and intonation patterns, including pronunciation of loan words and punctuation. They understand the relationship between the sounds of spoken Tamil and the elements of the Tamil script and use elements of Tamil grammar and sentence structure to express ideas. They understand how different types of texts are structured and use particular language features according to context, purpose and audience. They recognise that Tamil has evolved and developed through different periods of influence and change, and how variations in Tamil language use reflect different levels of formality, authority and status. Students explain ways in which choices in language use reflect cultural ideas, and explore different communicative behaviours across cultures. They reflect on how their own biography, including family origins, traditions and beliefs, has an impact on their sense of identity and ways of communicating.
Students with a background in Tamil
Students with a background in Tamil have more sophisticated communicative skills, and knowledge and understanding of language and culture. They interact with peers and known adults to exchange information, opinions and preferences relating to social issues and cultural experiences, and engage in collaborative tasks and activities that involve negotiating, solving problems and justifying decisions. They access and evaluate information in a range of written, spoken and digital texts, and respond in Tamil to information, ideas and perspectives on a range of topics, events or experiences, using different presentation modes for particular audiences. They compose informative and imaginative texts in a range of formats according to purpose and audience, and create bilingual texts and resources for the school and wider community.