Indonesian: F–10 Sequence / Levels 9 and 10 / Understanding / Systems of language
Content description
Recognise the purpose and features of a range of texts such as persuasive, argumentative and expository texts
Elaborations
recognising features of spoken texts such as conversations and speeches, for example, the use of back channels (begitu, ya), discourse markers (nah, sekian), hesitations (anu) and non-standard expressions (Mau nggak?)
analysing linguistic structures and features associated with particular texts, for example, showing humility and deference in a job application, wishing longevity in birthday cards, using data to support an argument, using emotive language to persuade, and creating tension in drama
understanding conventions in some Indonesian texts such as apologising at the beginning or end of a speech (Maafkan saya atas semua kesalahansaya) , or including religious expressions such as thanking God for good health or fortune (Alhamdulilah)
