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F–10 Sequence Foundation to Level 2

Foundation to Level 2 Description

Students learn the sounds and written form of Indonesian. They notice similarities and differences between Indonesian and English, such as similar vocabulary and word order and differences in the...

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Foundation to Level 2 Content Descriptions

Communicating

Socialising
  1. Participate in structured play and class activities, exchanging with peers and teacher greetings and information about self, family and interests (VCIDC001)
  2. Participate in guided group activities such as games, songs and simple tasks, using movement, gesture and pictures to support meaning (VCIDC002)
  3. Participate with teacher and peers in class routines and activities, including following instructions and taking turns (VCIDC003)
Informing
  1. Locate specific words and familiar phrases in texts such as charts, lists and songs, and use information to complete guided oral and written tasks (VCIDC004)
  2. Give factual information about self, family and significant objects using labels, captions and descriptions (VCIDC005)
Creating
  1. Participate in shared reading and play-acting, and respond through singing, chanting, action and movement (VCIDC006)
  2. Use familiar words, phrases and patterns to create captions and participate in shared performances and games (VCIDC007)
Translating
  1. Translate familiar words and phrases, using visual cues and word lists, noticing how words may have similar or different meanings (VCIDC008)
  2. Create captions, labels and statements for the immediate learning environment in both Indonesian and English (VCIDC009)
Reflecting
  1. Notice what may look or feel similar or different to own language and culture when interacting in Indonesian (VCIDC010)
  2. Describe aspects of self such as family, school/class, gender and language/s, noticing how these are part of one’s identity (VCIDC011)

Understanding

Systems of language
  1. Reproduce the sound and spelling of the vowels and the letters c (ch) and trilled r, and recognise that Indonesian is written using the Roman alphabet (VCIDU012)
  2. Recognise questions, commands and simple subject-focus sentences, and develop vocabulary for people, places and things in their personal world (VCIDU013)
  3. Understand that language is organised as ‘text’, and recognise features of texts such as songs, chants, labels and captions (VCIDU014)
Language variation and change
  1. Recognise that ways of greeting and addressing others may change according to cultural norms (VCIDU015)
  2. Develop awareness that Indonesian and English borrow from each other (VCIDU016)
Role of language and culture
  1. Notice that the languages people use and the way they use them relate to who they are and where and how they live (VCIDU017)

Foundation to Level 2 Achievement Standard

By the end of Level 2, students interact with teachers and peers through play- and action-related language. They use greetings (Selamat pagi/siang) and respond to instructions through actions (Berdirilah, Masuklah). Students pronounce the vowel sounds, and ch for c. They recognise questions (Apa? Siapa? Berapa?) and respond with ya/tidak, verbs such as ada/mau/suka/bisa/boleh, or names and numbers (up to ten). They listen to texts and identify specific words such as names of objects and people, and respond by acting or by drawing or labelling a picture. They read texts with the teacher and peers, and participate in songs and chants. They present factual information at word and simple sentence level, such as lists, labels, descriptions and sharing/news reports, relying on formulaic language...

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F–10 Sequence Levels 3 and 4

Levels 3 and 4 Description

Students participate orally in classroom routines and tasks. They respond to teacher-generated questions about texts. Students undertake word building and language exercises. They participate in...

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Levels 3 and 4 Content Descriptions

Communicating

Socialising
  1. Share with peers and teacher information about aspects of personal world such as daily routines, home, and favourite objects and pastimes (VCIDC018)
  2. Contribute to class activities such as solving a problem, creating a display or conducting a role-play/scenario (VCIDC019)
  3. Respond to questions, instructions and requests, and participate in routine exchanges (VCIDC020)
Informing
  1. Obtain and share information from peers and texts related to family, home, routines and interests (VCIDC021)
  2. Present information about school and neighbourhood using tables, lists and descriptions (VCIDC022)
Creating
  1. Listen to, read and view creative texts such as rhymes, songs and stories, identifying characters and acting out events (VCIDC023)
  2. Create texts such as dialogues and stories, using formulaic expressions and modelled language (VCIDC024)
Translating
  1. Translate using textual cues such as pictures, layout and key words to predict meaning, and comment on the non-equivalence of words due to cultural differences (VCIDC025)
  2. Produce texts such as descriptions and signs in both Indonesian and English for the school community (VCIDC026)
Reflecting
  1. Communicate in Indonesian using routine phrases and expressions, recognising that such language reflects cultural practices and norms (VCIDC027)
  2. Interact with others and notice how identity matters, such as in use of terms of address, who and what is included, and what language is used (VCIDC028)

Understanding

Systems of language
  1. Recognise and reproduce pronunciation conventions, including loan words from English and intonation for questions, statements and commands. (VCIDU029)
  2. Develop understanding of ways to express possession and describe qualities of people and objects, and expand vocabulary related to personal and social world (VCIDU030)
  3. Recognise that texts such as stories, games and conversations have particular features (VCIDU031)
Language variation and change
  1. Understand that language varies according to age, gender and social position, such as place in the family (VCIDU032)
  2. Recognise that Indonesian is the official language of Indonesia and is one of many languages in the Asia-Pacific region (VCIDU033)
Role of language and culture
  1. Make connections between cultural practices and language use, such as specific vocabulary and expressions (VCIDU034)

Levels 3 and 4 Achievement Standard

By the end of Level 4, students interact in classroom routines and structured interactions with teachers and peers. They reproduce the sounds of au (mau) and g (gemuk) and the final sound k (tidak). Students follow instructions, make requests and respond with actions (Duduklah, Bukalah bukumu). They respond to questions (Di mana? Kapan? Apakah?), often by using a simple phrase. They engage with texts, relying on graphics, key words and examples to support understanding, and respond using formulaic language. Students present factual information in texts such as descriptions, lists and tables. They work with modelled language to create their own texts, such as sequencing pictures and statements to create a comic and using word lists to complete a paragraph or simple story. Students use...

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F–10 Sequence Levels 5 and 6

Levels 5 and 6 Description

Students use formulaic phrases in Indonesian with the teacher and peers. They focus on aspects of their personal world and are introduced to content related to Indonesia. Students develop oral language...

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Levels 5 and 6 Content Descriptions

Communicating

Socialising
  1. Interact with peers to describe aspects of daily life, school, friends and pastimes (VCIDC035)
  2. Collaborate with peers to plan and conduct a shared event or activity such as hosting a class guest or working with a buddy class (VCIDC036)
  3. Participate in classroom interactions and structured tasks by asking and responding to questions, seeking permission and expressing preferences (VCIDC037)
Informing
  1. Locate, classify and compare factual information from texts about aspects of daily life and significant events across cultures (VCIDC038)
  2. Convey information about aspects of language and culture using diagrams, charts, timelines, descriptions and guided reports (VCIDC039)
Creating
  1. Engage with texts such as cartoons, dialogues and fairy tales, and respond by describing aspects such as characters and actions (VCIDC040)
  2. Compose and perform texts such as a skit, rap or video clip, based on a stimulus, concept or theme (VCIDC041)
Translating
  1. Translate texts from Indonesian to English and vice versa, selecting from possible choices to create appropriate meaning (VCIDC042)
  2. Create for the school community simple bilingual texts such as reports, instructions and games (VCIDC043)
Reflecting
  1. Engage in intercultural experiences, describing aspects that are unfamiliar or uncomfortable and discussing own reactions and adjustments (VCIDC044)
  2. Share experiences of learning and using Indonesian, and comment on aspects that have been accepted or rejected and how this has impacted on own identity (VCIDC045)

Understanding

Systems of language
  1. Notice pronunciation of phonemes such as ng/ngg/ny, and notice the difference in pronunciation of loan words from English (VCIDU046)
  2. Understand how to express actions and events in time and place using prepositions, and continue to expand knowledge of ber- verbs and vocabulary (VCIDU047)
  3. Develop understanding of how grammatical structures and rules influence textual organisation (VCIDU048)
Language variation and change
  1. Develop awareness that language use reflects different contexts, purposes and audiences (VCIDU049)
  2. Recognise that Indonesian contains influences from other languages, such as regional and foreign languages (VCIDU050)
Role of language and culture
  1. Recognise that language and culture are integral to the nature of identity and communication (VCIDU051)

Levels 5 and 6 Achievement Standard

By the end of Level 6, students use Indonesian to convey information about themselves, their family and friends, and daily routines and activities. They locate specific details and use familiar words and phrases to predict meanings in texts. They respond to and create texts such as descriptions and conversations to share factual and imaginative ideas and experiences, using formulaic phrases and modelled language. Students produce ng/ny/ngg sounds, and apply knowledge of pronunciation and spelling to predict the sound, spelling and meaning of new words. They ask and respond to questions using Apa?, Siapa? Berapa? and Di mana?, and interact spontaneously with peers in discussions on familiar topics. Students use subject-focus construction with a range of ber- verbs (bermain, berjalan,...

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F–10 Sequence Levels 7 and 8

Levels 7 and 8 Description

Students interact using Indonesian in classroom routines and communicative tasks. They respond to short texts in Indonesian, locating specific details and gist. Students extend the range and quality...

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Levels 7 and 8 Content Descriptions

Communicating

Socialising
  1. Engage with others to exchange ideas, experiences and interests (VCIDC052)
  2. Take action to make plans, solve problems and address needs such as through corresponding and transacting in real or simulated situations (VCIDC053)
  3. Interact with others by making requests, seeking clarification, checking understanding and expressing opinions (VCIDC054)
Informing
  1. Identify, summarise and evaluate factual information related to topics of interest such as leisure, food and diet, entertainment and special occasions (VCIDC055)
  2. Give presentations to describe, compare and report on experiences and topics of interest (VCIDC056)
Creating
  1. Respond to aspects of imaginative texts by expressing opinions and feelings about them and comparing these with imaginative texts in own language and culture (VCIDC057)
  2. Compose individual and shared texts about imagined people, places and experiences, in order to entertain others (VCIDC058)
Translating
  1. Translate and analyse a range of texts, comparing language choices and exploring differences in meanings (VCIDC059)
  2. Create bilingual texts in collaboration with others for the wider community (VCIDC060)
Reflecting
  1. Participate in intercultural interactions with peers, comparing aspects of culture, monitoring how own culture impacts on language use and how this may enhance or inhibit understanding (VCIDC061)
  2. Consider how own biography, including family origins, traditions and beliefs, impacts on identity and shapes own intercultural experiences (VCIDC062)

Understanding

Systems of language
  1. Notice how stress works in polysyllabic words and the use of intonation in subject-focus sentences (VCIDU063)
  2. Develop knowledge of me- verb rules and how to link and extend ideas such as by using adverbs and cohesive devices (VCIDU064)
  3. Expand understanding of textual conventions, particularly related to social and informational media (VCIDU065)
Language variation and change
  1. Recognise that Indonesian has formal and informal forms and that their style and use depend on the context, purpose and audience (VCIDU066)
  2. Understand that Indonesian, like other languages, continues to change over time due to influences such as globalisation and technology (VCIDU067)
Role of language and culture
  1. Understand that language is not neutral and that its use reflects cultural ideas, assumptions and perspectives (VCIDU068)

Levels 7 and 8 Achievement Standard

By the end of Level 8, students use Indonesian to interact and exchange ideas, experiences and interests with teachers, peers and others. They pronounce polysyllabic words such as mendengarkan, pekerjaan and menyiapkan, stressing the penultimate syllable with some accuracy. When interacting, they ask questions (Apakah?, Di mana?, Kapan?, Berapa?), respond to questions (such as Setuju tidak? Benar/Salah, Kapan? Bagaimana? Mengapa?) and clarify their answers, for example, using karena…, supaya… Students give opinions (Pada pendapat saya…, saya kira…, setuju/tidak setuju), make comparisons (lebih… daripada…), and state preferences using saya lebih suka…, yang paling baik… They locate and evaluate factual information in texts, and create informative and imaginative texts (such as forms of...

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F–10 Sequence Levels 9 and 10

Levels 9 and 10 Description

Students engage with a range of Indonesian texts. They participate in tasks and experiences. Students acquire skills in analysing and translating increasingly complex texts. They use modelled language...

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Levels 9 and 10 Content Descriptions

Communicating

Socialising
  1. Build relationships by sharing personal opinions, memories and feelings about aspects of childhood, teenage life and aspirations (VCIDC069)
  2. Take responsibility by initiating interactions, solving problems and encouraging others to act (VCIDC070)
  3. Engage in language learning tasks and experiences through discussion, justifying opinions and reflecting on own language learning (VCIDC071)
Informing
  1. Investigate, synthesise and evaluate information from a range of perspectives in relation to topical issues and concepts from a range of learning areas (VCIDC072)
  2. Construct and present a range of texts (such as presentations, reports and reviews) related to social issues and topics of interest (VCIDC073)
Creating
  1. Engage with a variety of imaginative texts, analysing ideas and values, discussing responses and altering key aspects (VCIDC074)
  2. Create a variety of imaginative texts to express ideas, attitudes and values, for a range of audiences (VCIDC075)
Translating
  1. Translate a range of informative, literary and personal texts, comparing interpretations and explaining how cultural perspectives and concepts have been represented (VCIDC076)
  2. Create parallel texts in Indonesian and in English for a range of purposes and audiences, for the wider community (VCIDC077)
Reflecting
  1. Make choices while using Indonesian, recognising own assumptions and taking responsibility for modifying language for different cultural perspectives (VCIDC078)
  2. Engage in intercultural experiences, reflecting on how aspects of identity such as ethnicity and religion influence language use and understanding of the experience (VCIDC079)

Understanding

Systems of language
  1. Understand pronunciation and intonation conventions, and apply to new words with affixation and a range of complex sentences (VCIDU080)
  2. Analyse complex noun and verb forms, and recognise when and how to use object-focus construction (VCIDU081)
  3. Recognise the purpose and features of a range of texts such as persuasive, argumentative and expository texts (VCIDU082)
Language variation and change
  1. Analyse the ways in which Indonesian varies according to spoken and written forms, cultural context and subcultures (VCIDU083)
  2. Understand the power of language to influence people’s actions, values and beliefs, and appreciate the value of linguistic diversity (VCIDU084)
Role of language and culture
  1. Understand that Indonesian language and culture, like all languages and cultures, are interrelated; they shape and are shaped by each other, in a given moment and over time (VCIDU085)

Levels 9 and 10 Achievement Standard

By the end of Level 10, students use Indonesian to communicate with teachers, peers and others in a range of settings and for a range of purposes. They pronounce the sounds ngg and ng accurately, as well as sy (masyarakat) and kh (akhir), and use stress to create fluency in sentences. Students use and respond to open-ended questions (Berapa lama? Dulu, apakah…, Kapan Anda…? Yang mana? Sudah pernah?) and use strategies for initiating, sustaining and concluding oral and written exchanges. They locate, synthesise and evaluate specific details and gist from a range of texts. Students create a range of personal, informative and imaginative texts, working independently, drafting and editing, and seeking timely feedback. They include time markers such as Pada suatu hari, Keesokan harinya, Kemudian

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7–10 Sequence Levels 7 and 8

Levels 7 and 8 Description

Students are introduced to the written and spoken forms of Indonesian, noticing that it uses the same alphabet as English but with some differences in pronunciation. They become familiar with a...

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Levels 7 and 8 Content Descriptions

Communicating

Socialising
  1. Interact with peers and teacher to exchange information and opinions about self, friends and family, pastimes, special occasions and the immediate environment (VCIDC086)
  2. Make plans and obtain goods or services in real or simulated situations, through corresponding and transacting with others using modelled texts (VCIDC087)
  3. Interact in class routines and exchanges by asking and responding to questions, following instructions, and seeking help and permission (VCIDC088)
Informing
  1. Identify gist and locate factual information (such as details about people and events) from a range of spoken and written texts, and use the information in new ways (VCIDC089)
  2. Present factual information and ideas about aspects of language and culture in oral, written and multimodal form (VCIDC090)
Creating
  1. Engage with imaginative texts such as cartoons, songs and stories, and respond by describing aspects such as characters, events and ideas (VCIDC091)
  2. Create individual and shared texts with imagined scenarios, characters and events, using modelled language (VCIDC092)
Translating
  1. Translate and interpret texts such as descriptions, emails, signs and notices, from Indonesian to English and vice versa, using contextual cues and textual features, and noticing non-equivalence of meaning (VCIDC093)
  2. Create bilingual texts such as signs, posters, games and descriptions for the classroom and the school community (VCIDC094)
Reflecting
  1. Interact with Indonesian peers and texts, noticing what and how language is being used, and considering own reactions and how these relate to own language and culture (VCIDC095)
  2. Participate in learning and using Indonesian, noticing how aspects of identity such as family background, age, school and interests impact on intercultural exchange (VCIDC096)

Understanding

Systems of language
  1. Develop understanding of pronunciation related to single and combined sounds and the use of intonation in statements and questions, noticing Indonesian spelling and pronunciation conventions (VCIDU097)
  2. Develop knowledge of structures and vocabulary for describing people, places and things, such as pronouns, ber- and me- verbs, adjectives, prepositions and word order (VCIDU098)
  3. Recognise grammatical structures and features in a range of personal, informative and imaginative texts, and notice how these contribute to meaning (VCIDU099)
Language variation and change
  1. Understand that Indonesian, like all languages, varies according to participants, roles and relationships, situations and cultures (VCIDU100)
  2. Understand that Indonesian is a national language that has been and continues to be changed through interaction with other languages and cultures (VCIDU101)
Role of language and culture
  1. Notice connections between language and culture in intercultural language use, recognising how words and expressions may be culture-specific (VCIDU102)

Levels 7 and 8 Achievement Standard

By the end of Level 8, students share factual information and opinions about their personal worlds, including personal details, family, pets, friends, pastimes, school and neighbourhood. They interact with others orally and in writing, asking and responding to questions using Siapa, Apakah, Berapa, Bagaimana, Apa, Di/Ke/Dari mana…?, and expressing preferences using saya suka, kurang/tidak suka, mau/tidak mau. They mostly use correct pronunciation of individual and combined sounds, and use formulaic expressions (for example, saya tidak tahu, maaf, saya tidak mengerti, sekali lagi) to sustain interactions. Students describe qualities of appearance, colour, character and condition (such as tinggi, merah muda, lucu, panas), and identify quantities using numbers and fractions. They respond...

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7–10 Sequence Levels 9 and 10

Levels 9 and 10 Description

Students engage with a range of Indonesian texts. They are provided with opportunities for both prepared and spontaneous language use. Students interact with others. They write for public purposes...

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Levels 9 and 10 Content Descriptions

Communicating

Socialising
  1. Share personal opinions and experiences with peers, comparing aspects of teenage life such as relationships, events and aspirations (VCIDC103)
  2. Interact with others to make decisions and solve problems when making plans or obtaining goods or services (VCIDC104)
  3. Contribute to structured discussions and tasks by asking and responding to questions, clarifying understanding and expressing agreement or disagreement (VCIDC105)
Informing
  1. Engage with texts to locate information and infer meaning, state opinions on information obtained and present it in new forms (VCIDC106)
  2. Convey factual information and opinions in texts such as reports and displays using graphics and multimedia tools (VCIDC107)
Creating
  1. Respond to aspects of imaginative texts such as character, ideas, events and setting by expressing reactions and opinions, and by modifying aspects (VCIDC108)
  2. Create a variety of texts to express imaginary people, places and experiences, drawing on aspects of personal and social world (VCIDC109)
Translating
  1. Translate informative and imaginative texts from Indonesian to English and vice versa, comparing own interpretations with others and discussing what differs and why (VCIDC110)
  2. Create bilingual texts for the wider community, such as notices and instructions, promotional material, performances and announcements (VCIDC111)
Reflecting
  1. Engage with Indonesian peers and texts, recognising how own cultural assumptions, practices and beliefs influence language and content, and choosing whether and how to make adjustments (VCIDC112)
  2. Interact with others, monitoring how identity influences intercultural exchange, and reflect on own identity and the diversity of Indonesian identities (VCIDC113)

Understanding

Systems of language
  1. Recognise pronunciation of compound words and polysyllabic words, and use of rhythm and stress in complex sentences (VCIDU114)
  2. Develop knowledge of vocabulary and structure to extend meanings, such as complex verbs, affixation, a range of cohesive devices and object-focus construction (VCIDU115)
  3. Develop understanding of textual conventions and how they shape meaning and influence responses (VCIDU116)
Language variation and change
  1. Develop awareness of register, comparing language choices and considering how and why language varies in formality (VCIDU117)
  2. Recognise how Indonesian impacts and is impacted by social, political and cultural changes, such as new information and communication technologies (VCIDU118)
Role of language and culture
  1. Understand the role of language and culture in shaping and conveying cultural identity, including the multiple languages and cultures both in Indonesia and in Australia (VCIDU119)

Levels 9 and 10 Achievement Standard

By the end of Level 10, students interact with peers and adults using written and spoken Indonesian to communicate about personal interests and relationships, practices and experiences, and about broader issues such as health and the environment, including as these relate to Indonesia. They respond to and create personal, descriptive, informative and imaginative texts for a range of purposes. When participating in presentations, correspondence and dialogues, students use both rehearsed and spontaneous language, and exchange facts, ideas and opinions, using questions such as Bagaimana, Mengapa and Untuk apa? In speaking, they apply conventions of pronunciation, stress and rhythm to a range of sentence structures. Students use a variety of me- verbs, pronouns, and noun forms such as ke-an, p...

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