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Years 9 to 10 Indonesian Achievement Standard

11 statements aligned to content descriptors and elaborations

Achievement standard (as ACARA publishes it)

Achievement standard

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By the end of Year 10, students contribute to and extend interactions in Indonesian language in increasingly unfamiliar contexts related to a wide range of interests and issues. They interpret texts by evaluating and synthesising information, ideas and perspectives. They show understanding of how features of language can be used to influence audience response. They create texts, selecting and manipulating language for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences. They apply and use complex sentences and structures to create and respond to spoken and written texts. They use a variety of tenses to sequence events and use language devices to enhance meaning and cohesion.

Students incorporate the features and conventions of spoken Indonesian to extend fluency. They demonstrate understanding of the conventions of spoken and written texts and the connections between them. They apply knowledge of language structures and features to make and predict meaning. They support analysis of Indonesian texts, using metalanguage. They reflect on their own cultural perspectives and identity, and draw on their experience of learning Indonesian, to evaluate how this learning influences their ideas and ways of communicating.

Foundation to Year 10 sequence

The 11 achievement standard statements

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Achievement standardASLANINDF10_91001Communicating meaning in Indonesian2 content descriptors · 17 elaborations

By the end of Year 10, students contribute to and extend interactions in Indonesian language in increasingly unfamiliar contexts related to a wide range of interests and issues.

Content descriptorAC9LIN10C01 Communicating meaning in Indonesian

initiate, sustain and extend exchanges in familiar and unfamiliar contexts related to students’ own and others’ experiences of the world, adjusting their language in response to others

Elaborations (9)
  • Elaboration extending interaction by seeking opinion and agreement, comparing and contrasting likes and interests, for example, Bintang pop favoritmu siapa? Kenapa/Mengapa Anda lebih suka anjing daripada kucing?
  • Elaboration participating in exchanges, using strategies to initiate and sustain interactions and conversations, for example, Boleh saya bertanya …? Permisi tanya, Pak/Bu? Apa maksudmu? Maaf? Oh, begitu …
  • Elaboration engaging in oral and written texts to accept or refuse invitations, make excuses and apologise, for example, Terima kasih banyak, saya mau ikut acara. Jam berapa filmnya mulai? Maaf lain kali ya, saya ada acara. Mohon maaf saya tidak bisa hadir karena …
  • Elaboration exchanging cards or messages to express feelings or attitudes, for example, expressing regret, sympathy, gratitude or congratulations, Kami turut berduka cita. Selamat atas pemenangan lomba pidato bahasa Indonesia! Kami mengucapkan banyak terima kasih atas waktu dan bantuan Bapak/Ibu.
  • Elaboration giving encouragement, criticism or praise to peers during games, debates or events, for example, Saya setuju, Memang, Mungkin sedikit terlalu …, Ide bagus, Rapi sekali! Keren!
  • Elaboration corresponding with peers using secure digital technology to build relationships, for example, talking about school life and part-time work, Jam berapa kelas mulai di sekolahmu? Saya punya pekerjaan sambilan/peruh waktu di toko kecil dan pada masa depan mau membeli mobil.
  • Elaboration engaging with an audience after a speech or presentation to clarify or extend meaning with questions related to topics such as the environment, teenage aspirations and pop culture
  • Elaboration participating in improvisations and scenario activities (drama games, etc.) to encourage sustained spontaneous interactions
  • Elaboration apologising for making mistakes or misunderstanding in interactions, for example, Boleh saya serahkan tugas pada hari Senin? Minta maaf saya kurang tahu. Wah, saya pikir saya bisa menyelesaikan tugas ini minggu depan. Maaf sekali!

Content descriptorAC9LIN10C02 Communicating meaning in Indonesian

contribute to discussions that involve diverse views to negotiate outcomes, address issues and compare experiences

Elaborations (8)
  • Elaboration participating in class discussions using language to express opinions, for example, dibandingkan, di satu pihak … di lain pihak, Saya tidak heran karena …; Tidak mengherankan bahwa …; Penting sekali untuk …
  • Elaboration engaging in real, simulated, or secure online forums to raise awareness of and discuss environmental, social or ethical issues
  • Elaboration negotiating arrangements, weighing up alternatives and reaching shared decisions, for example, Sudah ada acara besok malam? Sudah ada rencana untuk akhir minggu ini? Bagaimana kalau kita ke …, Lebih baik naik … atau …? Kamu pilih yang mana?
  • Elaboration discussing ideas and suggesting options to solve problems, for example, Menurut pendapat saya …, Sebaiknya …, Mungkin lebih baik kalau …, Sesudah dipikirkan dengan serius …, Kesimpulannya …, Kesimpulan saya …
  • Elaboration using persuasive language to encourage a change of opinion, such as writing an essay or creating a targeted advertisement, for example, Harganya sama sekali tidak mahal! Mutu merk ini sangat tinggi! Sebaiknya, anak-anak Australia belajar bahasa Indonesia sebagai pilihan bahasa asing yang terbaik. Tidak dapat disangkal bahwa …, Seperti sudah kita ketahui bahwa …
  • Elaboration negotiating a particular course of action, for example, planning a day out with a guest, creating an itinerary for a group of Indonesian visitors, or choosing Independence Day games for the class
  • Elaboration contributing to a class blog, reflecting on and sharing experiences about topics of interest
  • Elaboration giving advice to a friend regarding a personal choice, for example, Sebaiknya …, Seharusnya …, Mesti dipikirkan akibatnya bahwa …
Achievement standardASLANINDF10_91002Communicating meaning in Indonesian2 content descriptors · 17 elaborations

They interpret texts by evaluating and synthesising information, ideas and perspectives.

Content descriptorAC9LIN10C02 Communicating meaning in Indonesian

contribute to discussions that involve diverse views to negotiate outcomes, address issues and compare experiences

Elaborations (8)
  • Elaboration participating in class discussions using language to express opinions, for example, dibandingkan, di satu pihak … di lain pihak, Saya tidak heran karena …; Tidak mengherankan bahwa …; Penting sekali untuk …
  • Elaboration engaging in real, simulated, or secure online forums to raise awareness of and discuss environmental, social or ethical issues
  • Elaboration negotiating arrangements, weighing up alternatives and reaching shared decisions, for example, Sudah ada acara besok malam? Sudah ada rencana untuk akhir minggu ini? Bagaimana kalau kita ke …, Lebih baik naik … atau …? Kamu pilih yang mana?
  • Elaboration discussing ideas and suggesting options to solve problems, for example, Menurut pendapat saya …, Sebaiknya …, Mungkin lebih baik kalau …, Sesudah dipikirkan dengan serius …, Kesimpulannya …, Kesimpulan saya …
  • Elaboration using persuasive language to encourage a change of opinion, such as writing an essay or creating a targeted advertisement, for example, Harganya sama sekali tidak mahal! Mutu merk ini sangat tinggi! Sebaiknya, anak-anak Australia belajar bahasa Indonesia sebagai pilihan bahasa asing yang terbaik. Tidak dapat disangkal bahwa …, Seperti sudah kita ketahui bahwa …
  • Elaboration negotiating a particular course of action, for example, planning a day out with a guest, creating an itinerary for a group of Indonesian visitors, or choosing Independence Day games for the class
  • Elaboration contributing to a class blog, reflecting on and sharing experiences about topics of interest
  • Elaboration giving advice to a friend regarding a personal choice, for example, Sebaiknya …, Seharusnya …, Mesti dipikirkan akibatnya bahwa …

Content descriptorAC9LIN10C03 Communicating meaning in Indonesian

evaluate and synthesise information, ideas and perspectives in a broad range of spoken, written and multimodal texts and respond appropriately to cultural context, purpose and audience

Elaborations (9)
  • Elaboration researching a topic of personal interest, concept or issue drawn from another learning area, to write an essay, report or develop a multimodal presentation
  • Elaboration obtaining information in order to debate issues of interest such as the environment, expectations of teenagers, and cultural practices such as rites of passage, using persuasive or evaluative language, for example, Saya percaya …, Ini pasti berguna bagi …, Mau tidak mau …, Salah satu keuntungannya adalah …, Aspek positifnya termasuk …
  • Elaboration evaluating current Indonesian video or blog sites relating to current affairs, fashion, popular culture and music artists, to review and analyse information and use of language for a podcast or newspaper article
  • Elaboration listening to or reading First Nations Australians' stories in English, and presenting a profile of them in Indonesian
  • Elaboration listening to, reading or viewing texts such as interviews, documentaries and speeches to obtain a new perspective, and using the information to demonstrate understanding, for example, Kata Presiden Indonesia, keadaan …; Yang sudah dilaporkan …; Seperti yang sudah disebut oleh …
  • Elaboration viewing a range of texts such as music videos, short films and movies to review and express personal opinions about key aspects, for example, Pada pendapat saya cerita ini …, Saya kurang suka jenis film/buku fantasi karena …, Tokoh utamanya menarik sekali karena …
  • Elaboration researching Indonesian texts such as extracts from a biography or diary in order to evaluate other people’s experiences and perspectives, and participating in follow up discussion
  • Elaboration investigating information about a significant Indonesian person or character to create the text about, or enact a simulated interview with, or write a letter to this individual
  • Elaboration viewing a variety of texts to understand the experiences of Indonesian-speaking youth in daily life activities, and collating information to share in a blog, ‘A day in the life of an Indonesian high school student’
Achievement standardASLANINDF10_91003Communicating meaning in Indonesian2 content descriptors · 16 elaborations

They show understanding of how features of language can be used to influence audience response.

Content descriptorAC9LIN10C03 Communicating meaning in Indonesian

evaluate and synthesise information, ideas and perspectives in a broad range of spoken, written and multimodal texts and respond appropriately to cultural context, purpose and audience

Elaborations (9)
  • Elaboration researching a topic of personal interest, concept or issue drawn from another learning area, to write an essay, report or develop a multimodal presentation
  • Elaboration obtaining information in order to debate issues of interest such as the environment, expectations of teenagers, and cultural practices such as rites of passage, using persuasive or evaluative language, for example, Saya percaya …, Ini pasti berguna bagi …, Mau tidak mau …, Salah satu keuntungannya adalah …, Aspek positifnya termasuk …
  • Elaboration evaluating current Indonesian video or blog sites relating to current affairs, fashion, popular culture and music artists, to review and analyse information and use of language for a podcast or newspaper article
  • Elaboration listening to or reading First Nations Australians' stories in English, and presenting a profile of them in Indonesian
  • Elaboration listening to, reading or viewing texts such as interviews, documentaries and speeches to obtain a new perspective, and using the information to demonstrate understanding, for example, Kata Presiden Indonesia, keadaan …; Yang sudah dilaporkan …; Seperti yang sudah disebut oleh …
  • Elaboration viewing a range of texts such as music videos, short films and movies to review and express personal opinions about key aspects, for example, Pada pendapat saya cerita ini …, Saya kurang suka jenis film/buku fantasi karena …, Tokoh utamanya menarik sekali karena …
  • Elaboration researching Indonesian texts such as extracts from a biography or diary in order to evaluate other people’s experiences and perspectives, and participating in follow up discussion
  • Elaboration investigating information about a significant Indonesian person or character to create the text about, or enact a simulated interview with, or write a letter to this individual
  • Elaboration viewing a variety of texts to understand the experiences of Indonesian-speaking youth in daily life activities, and collating information to share in a blog, ‘A day in the life of an Indonesian high school student’

Content descriptorAC9LIN10C04 Communicating meaning in Indonesian

interpret and translate non-verbal, spoken and written interactions and texts to convey meaning and intercultural understanding in familiar and unfamiliar contexts

Elaborations (7)
  • Elaboration distinguishing between fact and opinion in texts such as articles and reports, and using critical literacy skills to recognise bias such as identifying the audience and purpose of the text, for example, Itu berita palsu, Kami tahu bahwa informasi bukan fakta oleh karena …, Kita tidak boleh cepat percaya pada …, Berita tersebut harus diuji kebenarannya
  • Elaboration evaluating the use of non-verbal and spoken language to communicate nuanced cultural meaning such as gestures used to accompany expressions of interaction, for example, Tambah lagi …, Minta maaf kalau ada yang salah. Kalau tidak salah…, Saya minta maaf kalau ada hal-hal yang tidak sengaja saya lakukan …, Mohon maaf kalau ada kata-kata yang menyinggung perasaan …
  • Elaboration identifying and responding to key messages, values and characteristics in traditional texts such as dongeng, wayang, short stories and poetry, and conveying their meaning and actions for modern interpretations, for example, toko Semar, Si Kancil stories, legends such as Malin Kundang, Tangkuban Perahu
  • Elaboration interpreting and explaining the use of images, sounds, gestures and language choices to convey cultural concepts and ideals in Indonesian texts, for example, signs, dial tones, anjing menggonggong
  • Elaboration using different resources for interpretation and translation by discussing, comparing, back-translating and checking contextual understanding of individual translations
  • Elaboration experimenting with translations of Indonesian expressions or idioms, for example, Terlepas dari mulut buaya, masuk ke mulut harimau. Biar lambat asal selamat.
  • Elaboration translating expressions used in Australian English for Indonesian speakers, for example, ‘bush tucker’, ‘she’ll be right’, and ‘schoolies’
Achievement standardASLANINDF10_91004Communicating meaning in Indonesian1 content descriptor · 10 elaborations

They create texts, selecting and manipulating language for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences.

Content descriptorAC9LIN10C05 Communicating meaning in Indonesian

create and present informative and imaginative texts for diverse contexts and purposes, selecting vocabulary, expressions, grammatical structures and a range of features and conventions to engage different audiences

Elaborations (10)
  • Elaboration creating a multimodal presentation, comparing different perspectives on the same event or issue, for example, discussing food trends, hijab fashion and traditional remedies
  • Elaboration writing an autobiographical account to share with others. describing key milestones in own life, for example, a significant birthday, overseas trip, religious ceremony, sporting event, music concert, getting a learner’s permit
  • Elaboration developing an informative text (webpage, infographic, etc.) on a community issue such as farming, ecotourism or an event, for example, kampung pelangi, kultivasi ikut laut, hari Kartini
  • Elaboration writing a journal entry, or contributing to a school newsletter in Indonesian reflecting on the impact of a visit to a significant cultural location on a First Nations Country/Place, and, with permission, referring to cultural knowledge of the site
  • Elaboration explaining and justifying opinions on topics such as part-time work, balancing study and leisure, or recycling, for example, alasannya begini, ternyata, tidak dapat disangkal, mau tak mau, sehingga, setidak-tidaknya, jangan-jangan, oleh karena itu
  • Elaboration writing a text such as a blog or an essay to persuade an audience on a particular topic, for example, waste disposal, sport or popular culture
  • Elaboration composing an alternative ending to an imaginative text, introducing a new character, changing the setting or adding a major event
  • Elaboration reviewing a video clip, short film or film to describe and evaluate the story or elements
  • Elaboration rewriting texts such as fairytales, legends or myths from a different perspective
  • Elaboration developing persuasive multimodal texts, for example, advertisements, announcements or reviews
Achievement standardASLANINDF10_91005Communicating meaning in Indonesian1 content descriptor · 10 elaborations

They apply and use complex sentences and structures to create and respond to spoken and written texts.

Content descriptorAC9LIN10C05 Communicating meaning in Indonesian

create and present informative and imaginative texts for diverse contexts and purposes, selecting vocabulary, expressions, grammatical structures and a range of features and conventions to engage different audiences

Elaborations (10)
  • Elaboration creating a multimodal presentation, comparing different perspectives on the same event or issue, for example, discussing food trends, hijab fashion and traditional remedies
  • Elaboration writing an autobiographical account to share with others. describing key milestones in own life, for example, a significant birthday, overseas trip, religious ceremony, sporting event, music concert, getting a learner’s permit
  • Elaboration developing an informative text (webpage, infographic, etc.) on a community issue such as farming, ecotourism or an event, for example, kampung pelangi, kultivasi ikut laut, hari Kartini
  • Elaboration writing a journal entry, or contributing to a school newsletter in Indonesian reflecting on the impact of a visit to a significant cultural location on a First Nations Country/Place, and, with permission, referring to cultural knowledge of the site
  • Elaboration explaining and justifying opinions on topics such as part-time work, balancing study and leisure, or recycling, for example, alasannya begini, ternyata, tidak dapat disangkal, mau tak mau, sehingga, setidak-tidaknya, jangan-jangan, oleh karena itu
  • Elaboration writing a text such as a blog or an essay to persuade an audience on a particular topic, for example, waste disposal, sport or popular culture
  • Elaboration composing an alternative ending to an imaginative text, introducing a new character, changing the setting or adding a major event
  • Elaboration reviewing a video clip, short film or film to describe and evaluate the story or elements
  • Elaboration rewriting texts such as fairytales, legends or myths from a different perspective
  • Elaboration developing persuasive multimodal texts, for example, advertisements, announcements or reviews
Achievement standardASLANINDF10_91006Communicating meaning in Indonesian1 content descriptor · 10 elaborations

They use a variety of tenses to sequence events and use language devices to enhance meaning and cohesion.

Content descriptorAC9LIN10C05 Communicating meaning in Indonesian

create and present informative and imaginative texts for diverse contexts and purposes, selecting vocabulary, expressions, grammatical structures and a range of features and conventions to engage different audiences

Elaborations (10)
  • Elaboration creating a multimodal presentation, comparing different perspectives on the same event or issue, for example, discussing food trends, hijab fashion and traditional remedies
  • Elaboration writing an autobiographical account to share with others. describing key milestones in own life, for example, a significant birthday, overseas trip, religious ceremony, sporting event, music concert, getting a learner’s permit
  • Elaboration developing an informative text (webpage, infographic, etc.) on a community issue such as farming, ecotourism or an event, for example, kampung pelangi, kultivasi ikut laut, hari Kartini
  • Elaboration writing a journal entry, or contributing to a school newsletter in Indonesian reflecting on the impact of a visit to a significant cultural location on a First Nations Country/Place, and, with permission, referring to cultural knowledge of the site
  • Elaboration explaining and justifying opinions on topics such as part-time work, balancing study and leisure, or recycling, for example, alasannya begini, ternyata, tidak dapat disangkal, mau tak mau, sehingga, setidak-tidaknya, jangan-jangan, oleh karena itu
  • Elaboration writing a text such as a blog or an essay to persuade an audience on a particular topic, for example, waste disposal, sport or popular culture
  • Elaboration composing an alternative ending to an imaginative text, introducing a new character, changing the setting or adding a major event
  • Elaboration reviewing a video clip, short film or film to describe and evaluate the story or elements
  • Elaboration rewriting texts such as fairytales, legends or myths from a different perspective
  • Elaboration developing persuasive multimodal texts, for example, advertisements, announcements or reviews
Achievement standardASLANINDF10_91007Understanding language and culture1 content descriptor · 6 elaborations

Students incorporate the features and conventions of spoken Indonesian to extend fluency.

Content descriptorAC9LIN10U01 Understanding language and culture

apply features and conventions of spoken Indonesian to extend fluency in responding to and creating texts in familiar and unfamiliar contexts

Elaborations (6)
  • Elaboration recognising the role of stress and rhythm in creating emphasis, for example, recurring patterns, rhymes and onomatopoeia
  • Elaboration understanding that tone communicates meaning and intention, for example, kasihan deh, ikut dong
  • Elaboration dropping affixation and using base words to convey meaning in informal conversations, for example, Mau main nggak? Dah nonton, belum?
  • Elaboration knowing when to pause in complex sentences with embedded clauses
  • Elaboration applying the correct pronunciation of words with complex affixations, dipengaruhi, sebesar-besarnya
  • Elaboration using conventions of Indonesian speech structure in formal situations, for example, Salam sejahtera bagi kita semua …, Terima kasih atas …, Mohon maaf kalau ada kata-kata yang kurang berkenan
Achievement standardASLANINDF10_91008Understanding language and culture2 content descriptors · 18 elaborations

They demonstrate understanding of the conventions of spoken and written texts and the connections between them.

Content descriptorAC9LIN10U01 Understanding language and culture

apply features and conventions of spoken Indonesian to extend fluency in responding to and creating texts in familiar and unfamiliar contexts

Elaborations (6)
  • Elaboration recognising the role of stress and rhythm in creating emphasis, for example, recurring patterns, rhymes and onomatopoeia
  • Elaboration understanding that tone communicates meaning and intention, for example, kasihan deh, ikut dong
  • Elaboration dropping affixation and using base words to convey meaning in informal conversations, for example, Mau main nggak? Dah nonton, belum?
  • Elaboration knowing when to pause in complex sentences with embedded clauses
  • Elaboration applying the correct pronunciation of words with complex affixations, dipengaruhi, sebesar-besarnya
  • Elaboration using conventions of Indonesian speech structure in formal situations, for example, Salam sejahtera bagi kita semua …, Terima kasih atas …, Mohon maaf kalau ada kata-kata yang kurang berkenan

Content descriptorAC9LIN10U02 Understanding language and culture

apply knowledge of grammatical structures to predict meaning and compose texts that contain some complex structures and ideas

Elaborations (12)
  • Elaboration using compound nouns, for example, sayur-mayur, merah darah
  • Elaboration referring to groups with plural classifiers and pronouns, for example, kaum, para, sekalian
  • Elaboration applying appropriate terms of address such as kak, dik, Mbak, Bang, Neng and particles such as diminutive Si and honorific Sang
  • Elaboration using prior knowledge of common and proper nouns to match meaning of acronyms, for example, puskesmas, PenJas, Sulut, Kaltim, Presdir
  • Elaboration predicting meaning of abbreviations appropriately, for example, Saya bersekolah di SMA Melton, Maaf, aku lupa bawa HP-ku!
  • Elaboration applying relevant classifier to refer to number of items, for example, Saya bermaksud membeli dua sisir pisang tetapi di pasar pisang sudah habis. Bung Karno pernah tinggal di sebuah kampung yang terletak dekat kota Surabaya.
  • Elaboration using affixation to create texts with complex or abstract ideas, for example, pelajaran, pertandingan, kesehatan, kedatangan, kecantikan, kehutanan, perekonomian
  • Elaboration using me-, me-kan and me-i transitive verbs, both in subject and object focus form, for example, Ibu saya suka membaca majalah. Guru menaikkan bendera. Saya menaiki gunung. Esai yang bagus itu ditulis oleh pelajar yang pintar sekali.
  • Elaboration composing text using active and passive forms, for example, Dia menjual minuman itu di toko-toko. Minuman itu dijual di toko-toko.
  • Elaboration linking ideas using conjunctions, for example, sehingga, sementara, sedangkan, sambil, oleh karena itu, andaikata, jika, bila
  • Elaboration indicating register, for example, nggak, gimana, kok, deh, lho, yang terhormat, sekian dulu
  • Elaboration using superlatives, for example, paling membosankan, terindah
Achievement standardASLANINDF10_91009Understanding language and culture1 content descriptor · 12 elaborations

They apply knowledge of language structures and features to make and predict meaning.

Content descriptorAC9LIN10U02 Understanding language and culture

apply knowledge of grammatical structures to predict meaning and compose texts that contain some complex structures and ideas

Elaborations (12)
  • Elaboration using compound nouns, for example, sayur-mayur, merah darah
  • Elaboration referring to groups with plural classifiers and pronouns, for example, kaum, para, sekalian
  • Elaboration applying appropriate terms of address such as kak, dik, Mbak, Bang, Neng and particles such as diminutive Si and honorific Sang
  • Elaboration using prior knowledge of common and proper nouns to match meaning of acronyms, for example, puskesmas, PenJas, Sulut, Kaltim, Presdir
  • Elaboration predicting meaning of abbreviations appropriately, for example, Saya bersekolah di SMA Melton, Maaf, aku lupa bawa HP-ku!
  • Elaboration applying relevant classifier to refer to number of items, for example, Saya bermaksud membeli dua sisir pisang tetapi di pasar pisang sudah habis. Bung Karno pernah tinggal di sebuah kampung yang terletak dekat kota Surabaya.
  • Elaboration using affixation to create texts with complex or abstract ideas, for example, pelajaran, pertandingan, kesehatan, kedatangan, kecantikan, kehutanan, perekonomian
  • Elaboration using me-, me-kan and me-i transitive verbs, both in subject and object focus form, for example, Ibu saya suka membaca majalah. Guru menaikkan bendera. Saya menaiki gunung. Esai yang bagus itu ditulis oleh pelajar yang pintar sekali.
  • Elaboration composing text using active and passive forms, for example, Dia menjual minuman itu di toko-toko. Minuman itu dijual di toko-toko.
  • Elaboration linking ideas using conjunctions, for example, sehingga, sementara, sedangkan, sambil, oleh karena itu, andaikata, jika, bila
  • Elaboration indicating register, for example, nggak, gimana, kok, deh, lho, yang terhormat, sekian dulu
  • Elaboration using superlatives, for example, paling membosankan, terindah
Achievement standardASLANINDF10_91010Understanding language and culture1 content descriptor · 8 elaborations

They support analysis of Indonesian texts, using metalanguage.

Content descriptorAC9LIN10U03 Understanding language and culture

reflect on and evaluate Indonesian texts, using metalanguage to analyse language structures and features

Elaborations (8)
  • Elaboration identifying language structures and features using metalanguage in Indonesian and English, for example, kata dasar (base word), kata kerja (verb), bentuk pasif (passive form), akronim (acronym), singkatan (abbreviation)
  • Elaboration analysing language and techniques, such as hyperbole, imagery, humour, music and camera angles, used in contemporary drama, television programs, poetry and film
  • Elaboration recognising that Indonesian is an evolving language and may allow more than one spelling of loan words, for example, bis/bus, sistim/sistem, propinsi/provinsi, moderen/modern
  • Elaboration understanding formatting conventions in Indonesian texts such as an academic report, essay, article, email, text message
  • Elaboration comparing linguistic structures and features in spoken and written texts such as media, television, advertisements, face-to-face conversations and emails
  • Elaboration reflecting on the variety of spoken and written colloquial forms, for example, bahasa gaul, bahasa SMS
  • Elaboration understanding the language of requests and prohibitions in different contexts, for example, mohon, harap, tolong, jangan, dilarangl
  • Elaboration analysing the language of social and political messages to express attitudes, beliefs and values, for example, Mohon tidak merokok, Jauhi narkoba, persatuan dan kesatuan bangsa Indonesia, anak bangsa, Dua anak cukup
Achievement standardASLANINDF10_91011Understanding language and culture1 content descriptor · 7 elaborations

They reflect on their own cultural perspectives and identity, and draw on their experience of learning Indonesian, to evaluate how this learning influences their ideas and ways of communicating.

Content descriptorAC9LIN10U04 Understanding language and culture

reflect on and evaluate how identity is shaped by language(s), culture(s), attitudes, beliefs and values, and how these affect ways of communicating

Elaborations (7)
  • Elaboration identifying and evaluating ways in which texts such as films, plays and songs convey social issues and values
  • Elaboration understanding that many Indonesians may be bilingual or multilingual, for example, bahasa baku, bahasa Sunda, Bahasa Minahasa, bahasa gaul, and English and can move between these languages depending on the context
  • Elaboration noticing how jargon or specific terms may be used to express membership and identity, such as within the religious groups, for example, Insya’allah, Puji Tuhan, Syukur, Alhamdulilah, Om swastiastu, sesajen
  • Elaboration reflecting on and explaining the protocols required to authentically co-create an Acknowledgement of Country/Place with a First Nations Australian, to present in Indonesian to a group of Indonesian-speaking visitors at a school assembly
  • Elaboration analysing and discussing how the linguistic diversity of Indonesia reveals cultural diversity, and reflecting on how this is also relevant to the linguistic and cultural diversity in Australia, including that of First Nations Australians
  • Elaboration analysing how the Indonesian language may reflect cultural perspectives such as collectivism, harmony, belief in fate and humility, for example, setahu saya, kalau saya tidak salah, numpang tanya, permisi dulu; and the use of kami meaning saya in Hormat kami, Kami mohon maaf yang sebesar-besarnya atas …, Belum bertemu jodoh
  • Elaboration considering the cultural significance of experiences and events that shape identity, such as potong gigi, sweet 17th birthdays and graduation, and how this is reflected in language, for example, how young people may introduce themselves, Saya sudah tamat sekolah. Dia sudah akil baliq.

This achievement standard describes the expected learning for Years 9 to 10 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 17
Communicating meaning in Indonesian Mediating meaning in and between languages 2 16
Communicating meaning in Indonesian Creating text in Indonesian 1 10
Understanding language and culture Understanding systems of language 3 26
Understanding language and culture Understanding the interrelationship of language and culture 1 7
Total 9 76

Frequently Asked Questions

What should students know by the end of Years 9 to 10 Indonesian?
By the end of Year 10, students contribute to and extend interactions in Indonesian language in increasingly unfamiliar contexts related to a wide range of interests and issues. They interpret texts by evaluating and synthesising information, ideas and perspectives. 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 7 to 8?
The Years 7 to 8 Indonesian standard (ASLANINDF10Y78) covers the preceding curriculum level. Standards build progressively, with Years 9 to 10 expectations extending what was introduced in Years 7 to 8.
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.