Years 7 to 8
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ASLANINDF10Y78
Years 7 to 8 Indonesian Achievement Standard
9 statements aligned to content descriptors and elaborations
Achievement standard (as ACARA publishes it)
Achievement standard
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By the end of Year 8, students initiate and maintain interactions in Indonesian language in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts related to a range of interests and experiences. They use Indonesian to collaborate and problem-solve, and adjust language in response to others. They interpret information, ideas and opinions in texts. They demonstrate understanding of similarities and differences between languages, in both familiar and some unfamiliar cultural contexts, by adjusting and reorganising responses. They select and use vocabulary, sentence structures and expressions to create texts.
Students apply the conventions of spoken Indonesian to develop fluency. They demonstrate understanding that spoken, written and multimodal texts use different language conventions, structures and features to convey meaning. They comment on structures and features of Indonesian text, using metalanguage. They reflect on how the Indonesian language, culture and identity are interconnected, and compare this with their own language(s), culture(s) and identity.
Foundation to Year 10 sequence
The 9 achievement standard statements
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By the end of Year 8, students initiate and maintain interactions in Indonesian language in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts related to a range of interests and experiences.
Content descriptorAC9LIN8C01 Communicating meaning in Indonesian
initiate and sustain exchanges in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts related to students’ experiences, feelings and views, adjusting their language in response to others
Elaborations (12)
- Elaboration exchanging opinions about family, friends, teachers, subjects, entertainment, sport and leisure, for example, Saya pikir Matematika menarik sekali. Pada pendapat saya ...
- Elaboration comparing and clarifying aspects of their personal worlds such as school or home life, for example, Tugas saya memberi makan anjng. Setiap hari kami sholat.
- Elaboration recounting and sharing information related to significant events, special occasions and milestones, for example, Tahun lalu saya pergi ke Bali dengan keluarga saya.
- Elaboration sharing and expressing preferences and feelings with students from a real or imagined Indonesian-speaking class, using secure digital resources (including interactive multimedia) to discuss significant issues related to the local community and environment, for example, Saya lebih suka berenang di pantai daripada kolam renang di kota karena lebih bersih. Kamu melakukan apa pada hari Clean Up Australia?
- Elaboration socialising in simulated scenarios with friends and family at events, for example, Kamu bersekolah di mana? Suka bermain olahraga? Bisa datang ke pesta Hari Ulang Tahun saya?
- Elaboration corresponding with peers, in a variety of mediums, to ask and respond to questions, for example, Sudah mengerjakan PR? Kamu pulang naik bis?
- Elaboration responding to invitations for events by accepting or declining and giving excuses/reasons, for example, Ya, mau ikut. Maaf, tidak bisa …, Saya harus ke rumah nenek.
- Elaboration asking for clarification, such as asking for more details or how to spell a word, for example, Di mana itu? Bagaimana ejaanya?
- Elaboration apologising and making requests, for example, Maaf saya terlambat Bu. Boleh saya ke belakang? Maaf, saya belum selesai
- Elaboration asking and responding to closed and open-ended questions, for example, Tanggal berapa ujian Bahasa Indonesia? Bagaimana sekolah di Indonesia?
- Elaboration using Indonesian fillers such as anu … and exclamations Aduh! Oh begitu! in interactions
- Elaboration adjusting non-verbal and spoken communication to suit occasion and context, for example, appropriate use of kamu and Anda/Bapak/Ibu
They use Indonesian to collaborate and problem-solve, and adjust language in response to others.
Content descriptorAC9LIN8C02 Communicating meaning in Indonesian
collaborate in activities that involve the language of transaction, negotiation and problem-solving to plan projects and events
Elaborations (7)
- Elaboration organising class events such as a lunch or performance, for example, Mau makan apa? Kita pergi ke mana? Hari apa yang paling baik? and negotiating and making decisions, for example, Bagaimana kalau kita …? Kalau mungkin kita bisa … Ayo kita coba restoran baru di kota
- Elaboration participating in simulated transactions and negotiations, for example, to purchase clothing, souvenirs or transport Berapa harganya? Bagaimana kualitasnya? and maintaining the interaction, for example, Aduh! Terlalu mahal. Bisa kurang sedikit?
- Elaboration participating in a collaborative project such as creating a school newsletter, blog or posters to promote awareness and understanding of an important issue for the school community, for example, Ayo, pakai tempat sampah daur ulang!
- Elaboration discussing and expressing preferences for suggestions and plans on how to proceed in a project, for example, … ide bagus …, … saya setuju sekai …
- Elaboration making a video or multimodal presentation to describe the area in which they live and/or places of significance for them, for example, Ini rumah nenekku dan dia selalu membuat kue yang enak sekali!
- Elaboration arranging to meet a buddy Indonesian class face-to-face or via secure digital technology and discussing which questions to ask
- Elaboration engaging in rehearsed dialogues, speeches and interactions in order to perform or write a screenplay or script to present at a school function
They interpret information, ideas and opinions in texts.
Content descriptorAC9LIN8C03 Communicating meaning in Indonesian
interpret information, ideas and opinions in a range of spoken, written and multimodal texts, and respond appropriately to cultural context, purpose and audience
Elaborations (9)
- Elaboration listening to, reading and viewing invitations, cards and messages, and responding appropriately according to purpose and audience
- Elaboration conducting research into aspects of life in Indonesia to produce a multimodal presentation for school events, for example, Di Indonesia, anak-anak SMP bersekolah enam hari se minggu. Tenun ikat sangat penting untuk orang di NTT.
- Elaboration listening to or reading about issues that concern young people, and expressing opinions and feelings via shared secure online tools, for example, Saya mengecek sosmed saya setiap pagi sebelum sekolah. Walaupun aku harus mengerjakan PR, aku ikut kelas senam karena aku merasa lebih senang.
- Elaboration listening to, reading or viewing First Nations Australian authors’ stories in English and responding to them in spoken or written Indonesian
- Elaboration investigating ongoing collaboration of First Nations Australian artists and those from Indonesia, for example, researching batik making in central Australia, rock art in northern Australia and the same art forms in Indonesia, or festivals celebrating art and film connections such as Festival Sinema Australia Indonesia, and developing a film or video showing similarities and differences in these art forms
- Elaboration interpreting data from class surveys and realia to use in own texts such as a report, presentation or infographic, for example, Di kelas bahasa Indonesia kami, 35 persen siswa suka bermain bola basket
- Elaboration listening to or viewing informative texts such as television documentaries or feature articles, and noting key words, specialised terms or points of information to reuse in their own newsflash or article
- Elaboration analysing and summarising information such as on the price of different products, hotel facilities, climate, or transport options, and producing a written or spoken response
- Elaboration using the internet responsibly to research, or using secure digital tools to engage with youth in Indonesia or Indonesian-speaking students around the world to discover young people’s lifestyles across cultures and contexts, and comparing information from different cultural contexts to identify the influence of factors such as geography, climate, and social and community environment
Content descriptorAC9LIN8C04 Communicating meaning in Indonesian
interpret and adjust non-verbal, spoken and written language to convey meaning in Indonesian language in familiar and some unfamiliar cultural contexts
Elaborations (8)
- Elaboration comparing details from a range of texts about special occasions and ceremonies, using culture-specific terms and representations, for example, Bapak Presiden Indonesia memakai batik pada tanggal merah. Banyak orang Islam mudik untuk merayakan Idul Fitri.
- Elaboration listening to authentic Indonesian texts such as songs, podcasts, radio programs, television shows and advertisements, to identify different types of language for different audiences, and collating findings and interpretations, for example, nggak, ndak, tak for tidak
- Elaboration discussing interpretations of texts such as advertisements, songs or film extracts, noticing similarities and differences, and reflecting on why interpretations may vary
- Elaboration identifying language structures and features, for example, looking at Indonesian signs, advertisements or commercials to identify words that are not easily translated and/or may cause misunderstandings, and writing simple explanations to convey meaning
- Elaboration translating texts that include aspects of Indonesian culture that may not have an equivalent translation in English, for example, nasi putih (boiled rice), peci, kebaya, sopan santun
- Elaboration analysing the meaning and nuances of simple Indonesian idioms and comparing with an equivalent English idiom or providing an explanation, for example, Jam karet (opposite of western view that ‘Time is money’), Nasi sudah menjadi bubur (It’s no use crying over spilt milk)
- Elaboration creating bilingual texts such as signage or posters to inform the school community about aspects of Indonesian culture, for example, taking off shoes when entering an Indonesian house
- Elaboration presenting findings related to the investigation of a social or cultural issue, and summarising opinions and attitudes collected from surveys, interviews or media sources
They demonstrate understanding of similarities and differences between languages, in both familiar and some unfamiliar cultural contexts, by adjusting and reorganising responses.
Content descriptorAC9LIN8C04 Communicating meaning in Indonesian
interpret and adjust non-verbal, spoken and written language to convey meaning in Indonesian language in familiar and some unfamiliar cultural contexts
Elaborations (8)
- Elaboration comparing details from a range of texts about special occasions and ceremonies, using culture-specific terms and representations, for example, Bapak Presiden Indonesia memakai batik pada tanggal merah. Banyak orang Islam mudik untuk merayakan Idul Fitri.
- Elaboration listening to authentic Indonesian texts such as songs, podcasts, radio programs, television shows and advertisements, to identify different types of language for different audiences, and collating findings and interpretations, for example, nggak, ndak, tak for tidak
- Elaboration discussing interpretations of texts such as advertisements, songs or film extracts, noticing similarities and differences, and reflecting on why interpretations may vary
- Elaboration identifying language structures and features, for example, looking at Indonesian signs, advertisements or commercials to identify words that are not easily translated and/or may cause misunderstandings, and writing simple explanations to convey meaning
- Elaboration translating texts that include aspects of Indonesian culture that may not have an equivalent translation in English, for example, nasi putih (boiled rice), peci, kebaya, sopan santun
- Elaboration analysing the meaning and nuances of simple Indonesian idioms and comparing with an equivalent English idiom or providing an explanation, for example, Jam karet (opposite of western view that ‘Time is money’), Nasi sudah menjadi bubur (It’s no use crying over spilt milk)
- Elaboration creating bilingual texts such as signage or posters to inform the school community about aspects of Indonesian culture, for example, taking off shoes when entering an Indonesian house
- Elaboration presenting findings related to the investigation of a social or cultural issue, and summarising opinions and attitudes collected from surveys, interviews or media sources
They select and use vocabulary, sentence structures and expressions to create texts.
Content descriptorAC9LIN8C05 Communicating meaning in Indonesian
create and present spoken, written and multimodal, informative and imaginative texts for specific purposes, selecting vocabulary, expressions, grammatical structures, features and conventions appropriate to text type and context
Elaborations (11)
- Elaboration designing and producing a multimodal text to promote an upcoming community event, an environmental issue or school activity, and initiating a call for action, for example, Selamat hari Harmoni! Ayo hijaukan sekolah kita! Buang sampah di tempat sampah yang benar.
- Elaboration recording a short video such as a cooking demonstration, advertisement for a new product or an original rap to inform or entertain a variety of audiences
- Elaboration composing simple songs, jingles, posters or advertisements for real and imaginary situations or products such as advertising an Australian product for the Indonesian market or vice versa
- Elaboration creating a print or digital poster in Indonesian to promote travel to a significant cultural location on a First Nations Country/Place, including what to see and do
- Elaboration using vocabulary and sentence structures appropriate for particular text types, for example, informative language for reports, descriptive language in documentaries, reflective language in diary or journal entries
- Elaboration reporting on own and others’ experiences of events such as school camp, a holiday or concert, joining a sports club or about playing a new computer game
- Elaboration expressing personal opinions through a review of a film, television show or new product, for example, Menurut pendapat saya, Saya pikir …, Saya suka/tidak/kurang suka …
- Elaboration creating texts to entertain peers and younger audiences, for example, a children’s story, comic, poem or a short film
- Elaboration creating the next scene, a new character or an alternative ending for Indonesian imaginative texts such as a story, drama or film script
- Elaboration using an informal style of language, such as the use of abbreviated forms of words when engaging in secure digital spaces, for example, gk (tidak), plg (pulang), dng (dengan), kmn (ke mana)
- Elaboration participating in rehearsed and improvised role-plays based on scenarios such as meeting a celebrity, appearing on a television show or living in a past era
Students apply the conventions of spoken Indonesian to develop fluency.
Content descriptorAC9LIN8U01 Understanding language and culture
apply knowledge of conventions of spoken Indonesian to enhance fluency, and to respond to and create texts in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration stressing the penultimate syllable in multisyllabic words such as mendengarkan, melakukan, pekerjaan, perumahan, dibandingkan, kehujanan
- Elaboration recognising where to place stress in complex sentences, for example, Kami suka bermain musik bersama, tetapi kakak bermain gitar dan saya bermain angklung.
- Elaboration using intonation to exaggerate, emphasise a feeling or create a question, for example, Kasihan! Wah, mahal sekali; Aduh, saya sakit perut! Sudah makan? Sudah makan.
- Elaboration using authentic rhythm, intonation and pronunciation to improve fluency
- Elaboration adapting the pitch, stress and pattern of speech according to the audience, context and purpose, such as an announcement, interview, conversation or speech
- Elaboration applying knowledge of spoken Indonesian to pronounce English loan words and assist meaning, for example, organisasi, industri, multikulturalisme
They demonstrate understanding that spoken, written and multimodal texts use different language conventions, structures and features to convey meaning.
Content descriptorAC9LIN8U02 Understanding language and culture
apply understanding of grammatical structures and expressions to compose and respond to texts
Elaborations (13)
- Elaboration creating nouns for identifying people using the base word and compound word, for example, tukang kebun; using affixations, such as the an suffix, pe prefix and the pe … an construction to create nouns, for example, makanan, minuman, masakan, bacaan; pemain, pelukis, pelajaran, pekerjaan
- Elaboration using adjectives of qualities, character and appearance, for example, pintar sekali, amat menjengkelkan, sangat ramah, luas
- Elaboration using ber, be, me, mem, men, meng and meny verbs to describe actions, for example, belajar, beristirahat, melihat, membeli, menulis, mengambil, menyewa
- Elaboration applying negation rules, for example, jangan bermain bola, tidak jauh, bukan orang Australia
- Elaboration referring to past and future using time indicators, for example, tadi pagi, nanti malam, sebelum, sesudah, kemudian, lalu
- Elaboration using a range of question words to seek information, for example, bagaimana, dari mana, apakah, kapan, mengapa, sudah pernah?
- Elaboration using adverbs to describe frequency, for example, jarang, sering, selalu, tidak pernah
- Elaboration using conjunctions to link and create cohesion, for example, supaya, walaupun, karena itu
- Elaboration choosing appropriate classifiers to refer to the number of items or things, such as fruits and classroom objects, for example, Saya mau membeli tiga buah nangka. Dia membawa sebuah buku dari perpustakaan sekolah.
- Elaboration using yang to extend meaning and create complex sentences, for example, Ada buaya yang hidup di sungai yang makan turis.
- Elaboration applying correct grammatical structures to make comparisons between 2 or more things, for example, paling menarik, tertinggi, sependek, Pulau Tasmania lebih besar dibandingkan dengan pulau Buton.
- Elaboration applying the object focus construction in known and modelled contexts, for example, Bukunya dibuka, Film itu ditonton dengan keluarga.
- Elaboration recognising variations in language use such as the shortening of words and dropping the prefixes ber- and me-, for example, belanja, selancar, nonton, beli
They comment on structures and features of Indonesian text, using metalanguage.
Content descriptorAC9LIN8U03 Understanding language and culture
reflect on similarities and differences between Indonesian and English language structures and features, using metalanguage
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration reflecting that Indonesian may use gender-neutral language such as pacar, dia and nya and that these cannot be translated with equivalence without contextual clues
- Elaboration understanding that Indonesian uses classifiers such as kota, pulau and pantai to categorise a place
- Elaboration discussing language features such as word order, base words and affixations, using relevant metalanguage such as verbs, adjectives, nouns and pronouns
- Elaboration comparing the forms, features and purpose of Indonesian and English texts, such as how texts are organised in terms of layout, sequencing of ideas, headings and stylistic devices
- Elaboration understanding that Indonesian has been influenced by other languages, for example, pilot (English), mie (Chinese), sepatu (Portuguese), kantor (Dutch), guru (Sanskrit), sahabat (Arabic), raja (Hindi)
They reflect on how the Indonesian language, culture and identity are interconnected, and compare this with their own language(s), culture(s) and identity.
Content descriptorAC9LIN8U04 Understanding language and culture
reflect on and explain how identity is shaped by language(s), culture(s), attitudes, beliefs and values
Elaborations (9)
- Elaboration explaining how aspects of regional culture are reflected in Indonesian texts, through names, places, religious references, cultural practices and language choice, for example, Wayan pergi ke pura setiap pagi dan sore. Jono mudik ke desanya selama seminggu.
- Elaboration understanding and using non-verbal gestures for culturally appropriate interaction
- Elaboration using appropriate terms of address as determined by the relationship between interlocutors, for example, Selamat datang di kelas kami, Bapak …
- Elaboration examining, in Indonesian or English, how First Nations Australian languages have strong connections to Country/Place locations, and how these can be compared with language variations or dialects across Indonesia
- Elaboration understanding how culture-specific values are reflected in Indonesian language, for example, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, gotong royong
- Elaboration appreciating that elements of Indonesian culture are reflected through behaviour and attitudes such as halus, sombong, sopan santun
- Elaboration explaining how cultural expectations vary across Indonesia, for example, Mau ikut makan di rumah Made, kami makan babi guling. Kami bisa berangkat sebentar lagi karena saya mau sholat dulu.
- Elaboration investigating and using language associated with significant cultural practices and events such as celebrations, for example, Mohon maaf lahir dan batin, lomba panjat pinang, Panjang umurnya, Selamat hari raya Nyepi, tari tor tor
- Elaboration becoming aware of and exploring ideas and values represented in popular culture such as music, poetry and film, for example, Salam, Garuda di Dadaku and musik dangdut
This achievement standard describes the expected learning for Years 7 to 8 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 | 19 |
| Communicating meaning in Indonesian | Mediating meaning in and between languages | 2 | 17 |
| Communicating meaning in Indonesian | Creating text in Indonesian | 1 | 11 |
| Understanding language and culture | Understanding systems of language | 3 | 24 |
| Understanding language and culture | Understanding the interrelationship of language and culture | 1 | 9 |
| Total | 9 | 80 | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What should students know by the end of Years 7 to 8 Indonesian?
By the end of Year 8, students initiate and maintain interactions in Indonesian language in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts related to a range of interests and experiences. They use Indonesian to collaborate and problem-solve, and adjust language in response to others. 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 5 to 6?
The Years 5 to 6 Indonesian standard (ASLANINDF10Y56) covers the preceding curriculum level. Standards build progressively, with Years 7 to 8 expectations extending what was introduced in Years 5 to 6.
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.