Indonesian and Literature 2016 HSC exam pack

Part A

Characteristics of better responses:

• recognition that not only was the speaker the groom’s long-time friend, but he was to become his brother-in-law as well
• the key points relating to the views on marriage and family were concisely identified
• the purpose of the wedding speech was understood, key language techniques within the speech were selected and why these techniques were effective for the occasion was explained
• relevant textual reference was used to support the answer.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• both aspects of the groom and speaker’s relationship were not identified
• all the key aspects of their opinion, often due to not writing concisely were not identified
• limited understanding of language techniques used and why they were effective for a wedding speech was shown
• the same language techniques were repeated
• answers were not supported with reference to the text.

Part B

Characteristics of better responses:

• made close reference to both texts
• both texts were synthesised into the new text type required
• compared and contrasted the issues raised in both texts, covering all aspects.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• responses focused on only one of the texts
• both texts were referenced but not in detail
• misunderstood and/or misquoted the information in the listening texts
• details were listed from the text rather than comparing and contrasting the issues.

Part A

Characteristics of better responses:

• recognised the necessity of including all relevant information and supporting this with accurate textual references
• included detail from quotes and drew on the entire short story to support the analysis
• included an analysis of the characters in the short story, especially the main character, Inges, and her discovery of Indonesian values
• used relevant sections from the story to support the argument
• showed a thorough knowledge of the prescribed texts and the contemporary issues
• analysed the content and the textual features used and related them back to the question.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• did not recognise the significance of the conflict between Nagabonar and Bonaga and the effect on their relationship
• were unable to fully explain how ‘lapangan sepakbola’ conveyed the authors message regarding development
• the plot was retold without analysing how Inges came to her conclusion
• little or no knowledge of the prescribed text was demonstrated
• the correct literary techniques were not identified
• isolated scenes from the prescribed text were identified but these were not related back to the question, the theme and the contemporary issues
• answers did not reflect the question.

Part B

Characteristics of better responses:

• the content of the stimulus was closely referenced
• addressed many of the specifics of the stimulus text and provided detailed explanations about changes in work practice
• the contemporary issue in the stimulus text was understood
• answers were convincing and supported with relevant facts and examples
• showed a sophisticated use of language.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• only responded to one or two aspects of the stimulus text
• the contemporary issues in the stimulus text were misunderstood
• the intent of the question was misunderstood
• answers were not convincing and often not supported with relevant facts and examples
• provided little or no elaboration of their ideas.

Characteristics of better responses:

• the requirement of the questions were fully understood
• numerous sources of air pollution and elaborate were identified
• how the development could have a substantial negative effect on the less affluent in society was explained
• original ideas were used as solutions and supported by relevant examples
• a text was created using the appropriate language and structure of a speech
• answers were written with sophistication and flair.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• only one or two sources of air pollution were identified
• provided a limited understanding and/or predictable list of possible solutions
• demonstrated a superficial understanding of the idea of ‘development‘ and the issues implied.