Indonesian
Weather and seasons
Activity context
These digital resources are designed for languages teachers to use with Interactive Whiteboards. This
activity has been designed to consolidate the language in the topic area of weather and seasons.
Syllabus links:
4.UL.2
demonstrates understanding of the main ideas and supporting detail in written texts and
responds appropriately
4.UL.3
establishes and maintains communication in familiar situations
4.MLC.1
demonstrates understanding of the importance of appropriate use of language in diverse
contexts
5.UL.2
selects, summarises and analyses information and ideas in written texts and responds
appropriately
5.UL.3
uses Indonesian by incorporating diverse structures and features to express own ideas
5.MLC.1
demonstrates understanding of the nature of languages as systems by describing and
comparing linguistic features across languages
5.MBC.1
a student explores the interdependence of language and culture in a range of texts and
contexts
Notebook page
Activity
Seasons and weather
Students click on the moving image to randomly stop on a
picture. Students read the vocabulary and click on the correct
response. To restart the image moving click again on the
picture.
For this activity students need to have learnt the vocabulary
for seasons and weather.
The Notebook file can be edited to include many vocabulary
items and images.
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Seasons and weather
Students read the English and Indonesian vocabulary then
drag the appropriate Indonesian word into the position to the
left of its English equivalent. Teachers can time the students
completing this activity.
For this activity students need to have learnt the vocabulary
for season and weather.
The Notebook file can be edited to include up to eight
vocabulary items and translations.
Seasons and weather
To consolidate vocabulary and structures related to asking the
temperature in Indonesian.
Students or teacher move the arrow to the left of the
thermometer up or down to change the temperature. Students
then take turns to ask each other 'Berapa derajat hari ini?' and
respond in Indonesian. They may also add some additional
sentences about the weather or clothing suitable for the
temperature.
For this activity students need to have learnt the vocabulary
and sentence structures for temperature.
Seasons and weather
To consolidate vocabulary and learn about seasons and
weather patterns in Indonesia.
Students read the questions asked in the multiple choice box
and select the appropriate answers. There are eight
questions; all but number one are in Indonesian. Students
could also write their responses in their books for the teacher
to correct using the IWB.
For this activity students may have learnt the vocabulary for
seasons and weather. They may also have investigated
seasons in Indonesia.
Seasons and weather
Students click on a tile to reveal a word or image. They then
click on another tile to see if they find the matching word or
image. As students find a match the two matching tiles
disappear. This could be completed using a timer.
For this activity students need to have learnt the vocabulary
for seasons and weather.
The Notebook file can be edited to include many vocabulary
items and images.
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Seasons and weather
Students click on the spin wheel image to make the spindle
spin and stop randomly on a month. Students need to make a
sentence stating what season the month is in. They could also
add extra sentences regarding weather and clothing in
relation to that month. To restart the spindle simply click again
on the picture.
For this activity students need to have learnt the vocabulary
and sentence structures for seasons and months as well as
'pada'.
The Notebook file can be edited to include many segments.
Seasons and weather
Students click on 'start' to begin the timer. They then
rearrange the balls with jumbled letters to reveal an
Indonesian word associated with seasons or weather. If they
are having difficulty they may hit 'clue' to reveal an English
clue and picture.
For this activity students need to have learnt the vocabulary
for seasons and weather.
The Notebook file can be edited to include five vocabulary
items and images.
Seasons and weather
Students click on the moving image to stop on a picture.
Students read the vocabulary and click on the appropriate box
to match the picture featured. To restart the image simply
click again on the picture. This is an extension of vocabulary
from page one.
For this activity students need to have learnt the vocabulary
for seasons and weather.
The Notebook file can be edited to include up to eighteen
vocabulary items and images.
Weather map
To consolidate vocabulary and grammar related to describing
the weather.
Students use the weather map as a stimulus for discussing
the weather. For this activity students need to have learnt the
vocabulary and sentence structures for describing the
weather.
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Seasons and weather
Students move the letters in a manner similar to using fridge
magnet letters to form sentences or questions. The teacher
may ask the rest of the students to respond to the information
created by the student on the board. The teacher may also
put up random words for students to create sentences or
stories with, either in written or oral form.
For this activity students need to have learnt the vocabulary
and sentence structures for seasons and weather.
Assessment strategies:
The teacher:

observes students participating in activities

provides oral feedback to the class and to individual students.
Assessment criteria:
The student:

listens actively to aid comprehension

contributes to the identification and labelling of the vocabulary

demonstrates comprehension, e.g. by matching words to pictures

develops writing skills in context, e.g. matching words with pictures and labelling objects.
The Notebook files for each student can form part of your assessment to inform your teaching and capture
"point in time" learning.
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