Understand the way language evolves to reflect a changing world, particularly in response to the use of new technology for presenting texts and communicating
Inforamtion and Communication Technology Competence
Critical and creative thinking
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Reading
exploring languages and dialects through building webcam relationships with schools across Australia and Asia
investigating changes in word use and meaning over time and some of the reasons for these changes, for example the influence on spelling and vocabulary of new forms of communication like texting, emoticons and email