Recognise how language shapes relationships and roles

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Recognise how language shapes relationships and roles.

Code

AC9E8LA01

Year level

Year 8

Subject

English

Strand

Language

Sub-strand

Language for interacting with others

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Learning intention

We are learning to recognise how language shapes relationships and roles.

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Recognise how language shapes   and roles.

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