Content description ACLMGU165

Years 7 and 8 / Understanding / Systems of language / ACLMGU165

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Identify and reproduce irregularities of some sound–letter relationships and combinations, such as σμ, αυ, ευ, μία/μια, όι, άι, οϊ, αϊ, κι εγώ, build on pronunciation, using the accent mark for both intonation and meaning, spell frequently used words and apply accurate punctuation to writing

[Key concepts: sound and writing systems; Key processes: repeating, experimenting, comparing, applying]

Elaborations

examining differences in digraphs/diphthongs, consonant and vowel combinations, and double consonants
reinforcing the sounds represented by, for example, δ, θ, β, ξ,ψ, χ, and comparing similarities and differences between the Greek and Roman scripts
examining and applying the rules of accentuation when using Greek
identifying differences in tone, intonation and rhythm between statements, questions, exclamations and commands, for example, ορίστε, παρακαλώ, identifying and using irregularities in the language such as κι εγώ, μία-μια, δύο-δυο
applying punctuation and spelling rules to own writing
experimenting with pronunciation of less familiar texts

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Greek language

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