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ASLANINDF10Y56
Years 5 to 6 Indonesian Achievement Standard
10 statements aligned to content descriptors and elaborations
Achievement standard (as ACARA publishes it)
Achievement standard
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By the end of Year 6, students initiate and use strategies to maintain interactions in Indonesian language that are related to their immediate environment. They use appropriate sound combinations, intonation and rhythm in spoken texts. They collaborate in spoken and written activities that involve the language of planning and problem-solving to share information, ideas and preferences. They use strategies to locate and interpret information and ideas in texts, and demonstrate understanding by responding in Indonesian or English, adjusting their response to context, purpose and audience. They create texts, selecting and using a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures to suit context. They sequence information and ideas, and use conventions appropriate to text type.
Students apply rules of pronunciation and intonation in spoken Indonesian. They apply conventions of spelling and punctuation, and use modelled structures, when creating and responding in Indonesian. They compare language structures and features in Indonesian and English, using some metalanguage. They show understanding of how some language reflects cultural practices and consider how this is reflected in their own language(s), culture(s) and identity.
Foundation to Year 10 sequence
The 10 achievement standard statements
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By the end of Year 6, students initiate and use strategies to maintain interactions in Indonesian language that are related to their immediate environment.
Content descriptorAC9LIN6C01 Communicating meaning in Indonesian
initiate and sustain modelled exchanges in familiar contexts related to students’ personal worlds and school environment
Elaborations (11)
- Elaboration expressing opinions about aspects of their personal worlds such as likes and dislikes, interests and leisure activities, for example, Saya lebih suka bermain bola basket daripada sepak bola.
- Elaboration agreeing or disagreeing politely with other opinions when discussing important topics related to the school environment and their personal worlds, for example, Saya setuju/tidak setuju. Saya suka/tidak/kurang suka …
- Elaboration exchanging information about significant people such as family members, friends and teachers, and describing their relationship, physical appearance and characteristics/qualities, for example, Teman saya baik hati dan lucu. Dia bermata biru dan rambutnya merah.
- Elaboration recounting experiences with family and friends, for example, Pada hari Sabtu, saya berbelanja di pasar dengan teman. Saya membeli …
- Elaboration conducting a simulated interview with someone they consider a role model such as a sports figure, a musician, artist, teacher, family or friend, for example, Kapan kamu mulai suka berselancar? Siapa membantu kamu berlatih gitar?
- Elaboration exchanging emails with a real or imagined Indonesian student in the same grade
- Elaboration using strategies, such as asking questions, fillers and interjections to sustain interactions with others, for example, Oh begitu! Maaf? Dan kamu? Kamu benar sekali! Saya setuju!
- Elaboration asking and responding to questions, and asking for repetition or clarification, for example, Sekali lagi, Bu. Maaf, Pak, saya tidak mengerti. Tolong lebih pelan!
- Elaboration responding to instructions and commands, for example, Masuk! Buka laptop kamu! Jangan lari! Tulis di bukumu! Baca lebih keras! Maju ke depan! Dengarkan! Ulangi!
- Elaboration asking permission, for example, Boleh saya ke kamar kecil? Boleh pinjam kamus/penggaris/pena merah?
- Elaboration giving advice and reminders to peers, for example, Pakailah sepatumu, Kamu harus menulis di bukumu. Jangan berbicara keras. Lebih baik kamu belajar sekarang.
They use appropriate sound combinations, intonation and rhythm in spoken texts.
Content descriptorAC9LIN6C01 Communicating meaning in Indonesian
initiate and sustain modelled exchanges in familiar contexts related to students’ personal worlds and school environment
Elaborations (11)
- Elaboration expressing opinions about aspects of their personal worlds such as likes and dislikes, interests and leisure activities, for example, Saya lebih suka bermain bola basket daripada sepak bola.
- Elaboration agreeing or disagreeing politely with other opinions when discussing important topics related to the school environment and their personal worlds, for example, Saya setuju/tidak setuju. Saya suka/tidak/kurang suka …
- Elaboration exchanging information about significant people such as family members, friends and teachers, and describing their relationship, physical appearance and characteristics/qualities, for example, Teman saya baik hati dan lucu. Dia bermata biru dan rambutnya merah.
- Elaboration recounting experiences with family and friends, for example, Pada hari Sabtu, saya berbelanja di pasar dengan teman. Saya membeli …
- Elaboration conducting a simulated interview with someone they consider a role model such as a sports figure, a musician, artist, teacher, family or friend, for example, Kapan kamu mulai suka berselancar? Siapa membantu kamu berlatih gitar?
- Elaboration exchanging emails with a real or imagined Indonesian student in the same grade
- Elaboration using strategies, such as asking questions, fillers and interjections to sustain interactions with others, for example, Oh begitu! Maaf? Dan kamu? Kamu benar sekali! Saya setuju!
- Elaboration asking and responding to questions, and asking for repetition or clarification, for example, Sekali lagi, Bu. Maaf, Pak, saya tidak mengerti. Tolong lebih pelan!
- Elaboration responding to instructions and commands, for example, Masuk! Buka laptop kamu! Jangan lari! Tulis di bukumu! Baca lebih keras! Maju ke depan! Dengarkan! Ulangi!
- Elaboration asking permission, for example, Boleh saya ke kamar kecil? Boleh pinjam kamus/penggaris/pena merah?
- Elaboration giving advice and reminders to peers, for example, Pakailah sepatumu, Kamu harus menulis di bukumu. Jangan berbicara keras. Lebih baik kamu belajar sekarang.
Content descriptorAC9LIN6C04 Communicating meaning in Indonesian
apply strategies to interpret and convey meaning in Indonesian language in familiar non-verbal, spoken and written cultural contexts
Elaborations (8)
- Elaboration using a variety of tools such as dictionaries and online translators to effectively assist interpretation of meaning in context, for example, checking meaning of word(s) that may have multiple meanings and choosing the correct word for the context, for example, ‘see’ in English can be translated into melihat (I see beautiful flowers in the park); bertemu (I have to see my Maths teacher); mengerti (Oh, I see!)
- Elaboration comparing texts in Indonesian and English and discussing similarities and differences, for example, menus may have words and phrases from other languages
- Elaboration comparing translations of written texts such as advertisements and food packaging, from Indonesian into English and from English into Indonesian, and considering how meanings may be interpreted from a different cultural perspective
- Elaboration accessing creative texts and discussing key points such as a quality of a character or special features of the plot, for example, Cerita menarik karena ..., Pada pendapat saya tokoh itu kurang jujur karena ...
- Elaboration suggesting ways to modify some terms and expressions that do not translate directly, for example, masuk angin, keren, kamar kecil
- Elaboration interpreting meanings in Indonesian texts by ‘reading’ the context, for example, the phrase Ayo cepat! may be encouraging or scolding depending on who uses it and why
- Elaboration interpreting aspects of spoken texts in Indonesian, for example, providing a bilingual spoken or written commentary for an Indonesian item at a school assembly
- Elaboration comparing bilingual versions of an imaginative text, noticing any differences, and explaining why particular language may have been added or omitted, and how the meaning may have changed
They collaborate in spoken and written activities that involve the language of planning and problem-solving to share information, ideas and preferences.
Content descriptorAC9LIN6C02 Communicating meaning in Indonesian
participate in activities that involve planning and negotiating with others, using language that expresses information, preferences and ideas
Elaborations (7)
- Elaboration interacting in class activities and games, for example, Mau ikut tim kami? Giliran siapa sekarang? Bagaimana kalau kita ... Ayo mulai! Ayo main Monopoli.
- Elaboration participating in and adapting scenarios related to purchasing goods and services such as bargaining scenarios, buying souvenirs or ordering food at a kaki lima/warung, for example, Boleh saya minta nasi goreng dan teh manis. Minta bonnya. Berapa harga baju batik itu?
- Elaboration engaging in shared tasks which involve planning, collaborating and evaluating, for example, planning a real or imagined visit to a location, then acting as tour guides for their classmates in simulated scenarios
- Elaboration planning and organising a performance item for school assembly showcasing what they have learnt in their Indonesian class, allocating roles and negotiating with class members who will recite a poem, who will sing, who will perform a rap, who will perform a role-play, for example, Saya mau bernyanyi, siapa mau berdansa? Kita akan berlatih sesudah makan siang di depan kantin.
- Elaboration making print or digital invitations and arrangements for a shared event or experience such as a class party, an Indonesian visitor or a film afternoon
- Elaboration planning a real or imagined trip to Indonesia, agreeing on itinerary and packing list, for example, Bagaimana kalau kita ke Jakarta? Saya mau mengunjungi Borobudur. Sebaiknya kita membawa apa? Tidak perlu membawa jaket karena di Indonesia cuaca panas.
- Elaboration exchanging information to organise a meeting with friends, discussing where and when it will take place, for example, Kita kumpul di mana? Maaf saya tidak bisa pada hari Jumat. Bagaimana kalau hari Sabtu jam 10?
They use strategies to locate and interpret information and ideas in texts, and demonstrate understanding by responding in Indonesian or English, adjusting their response to context, purpose and audience.
Content descriptorAC9LIN6C03 Communicating meaning in Indonesian
locate and process information and ideas in a range of spoken, written and multimodal texts, and respond in different ways to suit purpose
Elaborations (11)
- Elaboration identifying information in texts such as advertisements, conversations, brochures and announcements, and sharing this information with others in another format, for example, watching a range of advertisements and exchanging opinions about which one they liked best and why
- Elaboration listening to, reading, viewing texts and extracting key points about an issue or topic, for example, watching a video about Indonesian Independence Day activities and writing a recount of events using modelled phrases
- Elaboration identifying and comparing perspectives about information in spoken and written texts, for example, Apakah informasi ini benar? Informasi ini dari mana? Siapa yang menulis teks ini? Berapa orang setuju?
- Elaboration listening to or viewing First Nations Australian authors’ stories in English and responding to them using words, formulaic expressions and modelled sentences in Indonesian
- Elaboration researching history of trade, economic and/or cultural connections between Indonesia and First Nations Australians, for example, developing a multimodal presentation to showcase information about the trepang fishing trade with the Makassan people from the island of Sulawesi, or about Bugis and Yolngu First Nations Australians’ trade relationship with Indonesia
- Elaboration researching cultural activities and events of significance in Indonesian-speaking communities and comparing with their own experience, for example, daily routines, celebrations or sporting events
- Elaboration gathering information about activities and their environment to share with others, for example, making a short documentary about their neighbourhood/region to present to students at a sister school in Indonesia
- Elaboration using graphic organisers to convey information in different ways, for example, to show priorities (list/table), to compare statistics or ideas (Venn diagram), or to highlight frequency (graphs)
- Elaboration reporting information, for example, documenting facts about city versus village life based on own or group research, including photos, illustrations, captions, subtitles or diagrams, and sharing the report
- Elaboration responding to questions about main characters and events in texts, for example, Siapa? Di mana? Berapa lama? Apa? Kapan? Bagaimana?
- Elaboration conveying understanding of plot and sequence in texts, such as recreating the sequence using a storyboard, labelling key events or creating a timeline
Content descriptorAC9LIN6C04 Communicating meaning in Indonesian
apply strategies to interpret and convey meaning in Indonesian language in familiar non-verbal, spoken and written cultural contexts
Elaborations (8)
- Elaboration using a variety of tools such as dictionaries and online translators to effectively assist interpretation of meaning in context, for example, checking meaning of word(s) that may have multiple meanings and choosing the correct word for the context, for example, ‘see’ in English can be translated into melihat (I see beautiful flowers in the park); bertemu (I have to see my Maths teacher); mengerti (Oh, I see!)
- Elaboration comparing texts in Indonesian and English and discussing similarities and differences, for example, menus may have words and phrases from other languages
- Elaboration comparing translations of written texts such as advertisements and food packaging, from Indonesian into English and from English into Indonesian, and considering how meanings may be interpreted from a different cultural perspective
- Elaboration accessing creative texts and discussing key points such as a quality of a character or special features of the plot, for example, Cerita menarik karena ..., Pada pendapat saya tokoh itu kurang jujur karena ...
- Elaboration suggesting ways to modify some terms and expressions that do not translate directly, for example, masuk angin, keren, kamar kecil
- Elaboration interpreting meanings in Indonesian texts by ‘reading’ the context, for example, the phrase Ayo cepat! may be encouraging or scolding depending on who uses it and why
- Elaboration interpreting aspects of spoken texts in Indonesian, for example, providing a bilingual spoken or written commentary for an Indonesian item at a school assembly
- Elaboration comparing bilingual versions of an imaginative text, noticing any differences, and explaining why particular language may have been added or omitted, and how the meaning may have changed
They create texts, selecting and using a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures to suit context.
Content descriptorAC9LIN6C05 Communicating meaning in Indonesian
create and present a range of informative and imaginative spoken, written and multimodal texts using a variety of modelled sentence structures to sequence information and ideas, and conventions appropriate to text type
Elaborations (11)
- Elaboration writing a review, using modelled language of a song, story or film, for example, Lagu ini tentang ..., film ini terlalu panjang
- Elaboration responding to a creative text by manipulating the original text, for example, rearranging the sequence of events, adding a new element, changing the location or creating an alternative ending
- Elaboration composing texts for own and others’ enjoyment and interest, for example, describing an imaginary character, animal or event
- Elaboration creating a class print or digital poster, locating and describing, in Indonesian, a specific First Nations Country/Place location in a local or regional context, or elsewhere in Australia
- Elaboration creating multimodal texts such as a commercial for a new product, a short film, or a poster for an imagined event
- Elaboration creating and presenting a poem, song or rap experimenting with rhyme and rhythm
- Elaboration producing recounts of events and experiences such as articles for a school newsletter or captions for a photo story
- Elaboration performing a role-play for a specific audience such as parents or younger students, and providing a bilingual commentary, for example, explaining the use of specific terms or gestures
- Elaboration creating bilingual texts for the school community, for example, a virtual tour for a school website or location signs within the school
- Elaboration creating texts such as a personal emblem/motto, poster, profile, photo journal, or caricature/self-portrait and providing explanations of meaning for their audience, for example, the significance of the colours of their football team
- Elaboration presenting a topic of personal interest using secure digital tools for audio and visual presentation, and text-based components
They sequence information and ideas, and use conventions appropriate to text type.
Content descriptorAC9LIN6C05 Communicating meaning in Indonesian
create and present a range of informative and imaginative spoken, written and multimodal texts using a variety of modelled sentence structures to sequence information and ideas, and conventions appropriate to text type
Elaborations (11)
- Elaboration writing a review, using modelled language of a song, story or film, for example, Lagu ini tentang ..., film ini terlalu panjang
- Elaboration responding to a creative text by manipulating the original text, for example, rearranging the sequence of events, adding a new element, changing the location or creating an alternative ending
- Elaboration composing texts for own and others’ enjoyment and interest, for example, describing an imaginary character, animal or event
- Elaboration creating a class print or digital poster, locating and describing, in Indonesian, a specific First Nations Country/Place location in a local or regional context, or elsewhere in Australia
- Elaboration creating multimodal texts such as a commercial for a new product, a short film, or a poster for an imagined event
- Elaboration creating and presenting a poem, song or rap experimenting with rhyme and rhythm
- Elaboration producing recounts of events and experiences such as articles for a school newsletter or captions for a photo story
- Elaboration performing a role-play for a specific audience such as parents or younger students, and providing a bilingual commentary, for example, explaining the use of specific terms or gestures
- Elaboration creating bilingual texts for the school community, for example, a virtual tour for a school website or location signs within the school
- Elaboration creating texts such as a personal emblem/motto, poster, profile, photo journal, or caricature/self-portrait and providing explanations of meaning for their audience, for example, the significance of the colours of their football team
- Elaboration presenting a topic of personal interest using secure digital tools for audio and visual presentation, and text-based components
Students apply rules of pronunciation and intonation in spoken Indonesian.
Content descriptorAC9LIN6U01 Understanding language and culture
apply knowledge of combinations of sounds, syllables, pronunciation and intonation patterns to develop fluency and rhythm to known words and phrases
Elaborations (7)
- Elaboration differentiating pronunciation of phonemes ng and ngg in the middle of words, for example, dengan, tangan, tinggal, tanggal
- Elaboration placing appropriate stress on polysyllabic words, for example, mendengarkan, berbelanja, berselancar
- Elaboration pronouncing the phonemes ny and ng at the beginning of words, for example, nyamuk, Nyoman, ngantuk
- Elaboration modelling the phonemes kh and sy, for example, khawatir, akhir, masyarakat
- Elaboration applying the glottal stop k and unaspirated t, at the end of a word, for example, tidak, selamat
- Elaboration recognising and applying the Indonesian pronunciation of loan words from English, for example, komputer, game, musik, ideal
- Elaboration enhancing meaning and effect by elongating a syllable, for example, Besaaaarrr! Takuuuut!
They apply conventions of spelling and punctuation, and use modelled structures, when creating and responding in Indonesian.
Content descriptorAC9LIN6U02 Understanding language and culture
use knowledge of modelled grammatical structures and formulaic expressions to compose and respond to texts, using appropriate punctuation and textual conventions
Elaborations (11)
- Elaboration extending subject-focus construction by adding preposition or adverb to subject+verb+object word order, for example, Saya menonton film di bioskop, Pada hari Minggu saya berselancar dengan bapak di pantai
- Elaboration using affixation to form possessive pronouns, for example, nya, mu
- Elaboration using prepositions to describe location and follow directions, for example, belok ke kiri di depan gereja, kolam renang di antara bioskop dan taman
- Elaboration referring to relationships between people and things using prepositions, for example, buku in untuk …
- Elaboration describing actions using me- verbs, for example, menonton, melihat, menjual, mendengarkan, membeli, memakai
- Elaboration directing others using imperatives, for example, Jangan duduk di atas meja, Dilarang masuk; using polite forms -lah, Silakan, for example, Diamlah! Silakan duduk.
- Elaboration using question words to seek information or explanation, for example, Berapa lama? Untuk apa?, Dengan siapa?, Dengan apa? Yang mana?
- Elaboration indicating time and tense using adverbs, for example, tadi pagi, nanti sore, pada hari Senin, sekarang, yang lalu, yang akan datang
- Elaboration expressing frequency using adverbs, for example, selalu, sering, kadang-kadang
- Elaboration creating cohesion using conjunctions, for example, lalu, sebelum, sesudah, sesudah itu
- Elaboration using comparatives and superlatives, for example, lebih … daripada, paling …
They compare language structures and features in Indonesian and English, using some metalanguage.
Content descriptorAC9LIN6U03 Understanding language and culture
compare some Indonesian language structures and features with those of English, using some familiar metalanguage
Elaborations (8)
- Elaboration comparing language use in similar social situations in Indonesian and English, for example, Wkwkwk and LOL in text messaging, and salutations in emails and letters
- Elaboration recognising that Indonesian is influenced by other languages and cultures, for example, wortel (Dutch), bakso (Chinese), kriket (English), magrib (Arabic), salam (Arabic)
- Elaboration identifying the use of loan words from other languages in texts such as advertisements and popular music to suggest values such as ‘modern’, ‘sophisticated’ and ‘educated’
- Elaboration understanding that word order, rather than word form, determines personal and possessive pronouns, for example, saya guru and guru saya
- Elaboration understanding that ‘please’ in English has a different Indonesian equivalent depending on context, for example, silakan, tolong, coba
- Elaboration developing understanding of how different text types use linguistic features to create effects, for example, superlatives in advertisements designed to persuade (terbaru, paling sehat), the imperative in signs designed to advise or prohibit (Dilarang), salutations in emails designed to maintain relationships (yang baik, salam dari)
- Elaboration understanding that the forms used for giving instructions vary depending on the social situation, for example, duduk, duduklah, silakan duduk
- Elaboration observing how different degrees of formality are expressed when making requests, for example, Minta, Mohon, Boleh minta ..., Bolehkah?
They show understanding of how some language reflects cultural practices and consider how this is reflected in their own language(s), culture(s) and identity.
Content descriptorAC9LIN6U04 Understanding language and culture
recognise that language reflects cultural practices, values and identity, and that this impacts on non-verbal and spoken communication
Elaborations (8)
- Elaboration comparing the impact of gestures across cultures, for example, beckoning by pointing with index finger or with palm down, touching top of head, or laughing loudly, and noticing own comfort with these
- Elaboration describing ways of showing politeness, for example, avoiding giving a negative answer as a way of saving face, or softening negatives by using belum or kurang
- Elaboration recognising that their language use reflects their own cultural perspective and experiences, for example, ‘school camp’, ‘the bush’, ‘footy’
- Elaboration exploring, in Indonesian or English, how language and culture are expressed through First Nations Australians’ song, dance or artworks, considering similarities and differences in an aspect of the cultural expressions of Indonesian-speaking people or communities
- Elaboration exploring exchange of terms between Indonesian and First Nations Australian languages, such as the use of Makassan terms in Yolngu, for example, balanda, rupiah, nenek
- Elaboration noticing how regional language, ethnic group and religious affiliation can influence use of Indonesian language, for example, assalamualaikum in greetings, Selamat Hari Paskah
- Elaboration understanding that Indonesian as a national language enables communication across diverse groups of people and languages, and is part of national identity
- Elaboration reflecting on what they have learnt about Indonesian cultures through learning Indonesian and noticing how their assumptions might have changed
This achievement standard describes the expected learning for Years 5 to 6 Indonesian · Foundation to Year 10 sequence. Use it to plan teaching and assessment with the Australian Curriculum v9.
At a Glance
| Strand | Substrand | CDs | Elaborations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communicating meaning in Indonesian | Interacting in Indonesian | 2 | 18 |
| Communicating meaning in Indonesian | Mediating meaning in and between languages | 2 | 19 |
| Communicating meaning in Indonesian | Creating text in Indonesian | 1 | 11 |
| Understanding language and culture | Understanding systems of language | 3 | 26 |
| Understanding language and culture | Understanding the interrelationship of language and culture | 1 | 8 |
| Total | 9 | 82 | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What should students know by the end of Years 5 to 6 Indonesian?
By the end of Year 6, students initiate and use strategies to maintain interactions in Indonesian language that are related to their immediate environment. They use appropriate sound combinations, intonation and rhythm in spoken texts. Read the full standard
How many Content Descriptors support this standard?
9 Content Descriptors support this Achievement Standard (Communicating meaning in Indonesian: 5, Understanding language and culture: 4).
How does this compare to Years 3 to 4?
The Years 3 to 4 Indonesian standard (ASLANINDF10Y34) covers the preceding curriculum level. Standards build progressively, with Years 5 to 6 expectations extending what was introduced in Years 3 to 4.
Is this from the latest Australian Curriculum?
Yes, this Achievement Standard is from the Australian Curriculum version 9.0 (AC v9), the most current version published by ACARA.