1st Language (F-10)

Years 7 - 8 Level
Description

In Years 7 and 8, Auslan learning builds on each student's prior learning and experiences. Students use Auslan, in person or via secure digital access, to interact and collaborate within and beyond the classroom. They sign and view to exchange information, ideas and opinions about their world. They work increasingly independently and in groups, and continue to receive feedback and support.

Students access signed, visual and multimodal texts from an increasing range of authentic sources, which may include advertisements, articles, stories and video clips. They may source texts and other resources from the Deaf community to share with peers. They use their Auslan and/or English literacy knowledge of metalanguage in an increasing range of contexts to reflect on similarities and differences between Auslan and English language structures and features. They recognise that language choices reflect cultural identity, beliefs and values.