Analisis Pola Fungsi Kalimat pada Teks “Kepala Suku Len” Buku Bahasa Indonesia SD/MI Kelas IV

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the sentence function patterns in the text “Kepala Suku Len” contained
in the Indonesian language textbook Bahasa Indonesia: Lihat Sekitar! for Grade IV SD/MI (Merdeka
Curriculum edition). The study stems from the urgency of understanding syntactic structures in children's
reading texts, particularly in the context of text-based learning that emphasizes language skills and critical
thinking. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed using content and syntactic analysis techniques.
Data were obtained through documentation of sentences in the text, which were then analyzed based on
traditional and functional syntactic theories. The results show that the text is dominated by S-P (Subject–
Predicate) and S-P-K (Subject–Predicate–Complement) sentence patterns, along with variations such as S-
P-O, S-P-O-K, and K-S-P. These patterns indicate a tendency toward simple yet communicative sentence
structures that support the reinforcement of social and moral values. These findings suggest that the reading
text in the textbook conforms to syntactic rules and is relevant for the development of language competence
and literacy among elementary school students. This study is expected to contribute to the development of
more functional, communicative, and learner-appropriate teaching materials.
Keywords: children's reading text, Merdeka Curriculum, syntax, sentence function pattern, textbook