Category: English Lesson

Praktik Menulis Procedural Text Dengan Memasukkan P5 Dalam Bentuk Infografis

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Mengajar bahasa Inggris terutama untuk procedural text sebenarnya sangat mudah sekali. Guru hanya perlu menjelaskan generic structure dari procedural text, language features yang digunakan dalam menyusun procedural teks, dan juga memberikan contoh prosedural text untuk manual, tips, resep masakan, dan lain sebagainya. Setelah itu barulah siswa dikelompokkan kira-kira 5 sampai 6 untuk mengerjakan Project yang berkaitan dengan P5 ( Project profil pengenalan pelajar Pancasila). Berikanlah tema yang berkaitan dengan P5 untuk membuat procedural text secara kelompok. Tema gaya hidup berkelanjutan adalah contoh tema yang bisa dipilih untuk mengerjakan tugas kelompok procedural text. Guru hanya perlu memberikan aturan bagaimana membuat procedural text yang baik dan benar dan memberikan instruksi yang jelas mengenai produk apa yang akan dibuat dan dari jenis bahan apa saja.

Sebagai contoh, untuk tema gaya hidup berkelanjutan siswa dapat diberikan tugas membuat produk kerajinan tangan (dekorasi ruang kelas dekorasi meja, dekorasi pintu dekorasi ruang belajar, dekorasi ruang makan, dan lain-lain) berikan batasan yang jelas kepada siswa bahwa seluruh produk kerajinan tangan tersebut dibuat dengan memanfaatkan bahan-bahan atau barang bekas yang ada di sekitarnya. Hal ini selain sebagai praktik nyata menjaga lingkungan hidup juga untuk menanamkan pengalaman berharga dan pembelajaran bermakna bahwa siswa dapat menciptakan suatu produk yang memiliki nilai seni sekaligus nilai jual yang tinggi.

Untuk mendapatkan hasil maksimal guru perlu memberikan waktu yang cukup agar siswa dapat berdiskusi dengan anggota kelompoknya, mengumpulkan bahan dan alat yang dibutuhkan, dan membuat produk yang mereka putuskan bersama dengan baik. Seluruh rangkaian pekerjaan tersebut didokumentasikan dengan baik dalam bentuk laporan tertulis. Selain itu penilaian pun bisa diambil dalam bentuk presentasi kelompok di mana siswa mempresentasikan cara membuat produk tersebut dengan menggunakan procedural text.

Presentasi kelompok tersebut dapat menggunakan infografis Mengapa harus dalam bentuk infografis? Karena procedural text lebih mudah dibuat dalam bentuk infografis. Selain itu dengan menggunakan template infografis siswa juga dapat menuangkan ide-ide kreatifnya mengenai produk yang dibuat dan dikerjakannya bersama-sama. Dengan demikian hasil yang diperoleh menjadi lebih menarik.

Membuat infografis untuk procedural text juga memungkinkan siswa untuk belajar tidak hanya bahasa Inggris saja. Namun juga mereka dapat mempraktekkan pelajaran lain seperti misalnya seni. Sehingga mereka menjadi lebih tertarik dan tertantang untuk melaksanakan dan mengerjakan tugas tersebut dengan baik.

 

 

(Bogor 27 September 2022)

Contoh Dialog Yang Menggunakan Interrupting expressions on a debate or discussion

Ratna    : I’m tired of studying until the afternoon. My body went limp.

Ranto     : Me too. However, as students we must follow a predetermined schedule.

Yani       : I agree with you Ranto. It is our duty to study hard at school. That way we can be ready to live in the community with all the skills and knowledge we get from school.

Ratna    : Regarding the final goal, I agree with you, Yani. But what I mean here is the class schedule is too much so we always go home in the afternoon. Meanwhile we came to school early in the morning. I feel unable. My body is tired.

Yani       : Yes, what can I do? I believe the school has considered everything before determining the schedule, Ratna.

Ranto     : I understand what you mean Ratna. I also agree with you Yani. But what Ratna meant was actually very clear. She wants a solution where we don’t have to come to school at 06.30 and finish the last lesson at 3.30 every day. I myself was exhausted so I couldn’t do much at home.

Ratna    : Yes, that’s what I meant from the start. I would like at least a reduction in class hours for subjects that are not so important to me. Or, at least the school provides a choice of subjects that can be taken and are not in accordance with the interests and talents of students. That’s way students can also focus and optimize their learning without having to spend a lot of time at school.

Yani       : hold on a second. Back to what I was saying before, as students, our job is to study well. Well, because we have decided to study at school, we must comply with all school rules including class hours which make us obliged to come in the morning and leave in the afternoon. I think that’s the main problem.

Ratna    : pardon, me. I’m not sure I understand what your point here is. But, in my opinion it will be better and useful for students like me who don’t like to sit in class all day to choose a subject that I like more and I believe I can be successful in that lesson. At least to achieve my dream as an accountant, I don’t have to bother taking physics, chemistry, and biology subjects.

 

Notice the underlined expression in the dialogue above. All of these expressions are expressions that are commonly used to interrupt opinions.

All the expressions asking for interruption above can be applied in debate.

Quiz for SMA Students in Fase E

Read the following text carefully.

My English teacher

There are so many people who contributed to our progress. Unfortunately, we may forget who they are. Since we first came to school until today, we cannot mention their names one by one completely with all the detailed information about them. Including how they have contributed to us so that we can become who we are today.

I still remember there was a very good teacher who taught me when I was in senior high school.

He was the most down-to-earth male teacher I had ever met at school. He is very patient, kind, and resolute. He never gets angry with his students even though they are so naughty and irresponsible. He never punished them harshly like the other teachers. He only advised them not to repeat it in the future.

His pair of eyes had a shady, fatherly look. His eyes are pitch black. His nose is so pointy. His face is slightly round. He is about 170cm tall and weighs about 75kg.

He really likes white. I’ve never seen him wear a shirt in a colour other than white. He once told me, white symbolizes cleanliness. People who like to wear white clothes will always try to keep themselves and their clothes clean because if they are dirty, the dirt will be very clearly visible on the clothes they wear.

He always brought a pile of books when he entered my class. His leather shoes were black and barely made a sound as he walked around the classroom checking the students’ work.

He loves to tell stories. There’s just something to tell. Sometimes he told how he almost arrived late because the car he was in had a flat tire. Sometimes he also told me about the literary books he had just finished reading. He always spoke in English. We listened carefully because every time he finished his story he would ask us about the contents of the story.

Task:

  1. Decide whether is it a narrative text or descriptive text?
  2. Give your reason!

Contoh descriptive text mengenai hewan beserta soal uraiannya

Read this text and answer the questions below.

Fox, Beautiful Animal in Many Asian Movies

Somehow the fox has long been the most interesting theme in Asian films. Foxes in many Asian movies are described as adorable, and very cute animals.

Foxes generally have soft fur with a distinctive color. There are foxes that are red, and white.

At first glance we can guess that the fox is actually an animal that belongs to the same family as dogs and wolves. It has fangs and can run fast like dogs and wolves. In terms of body size, foxes are smaller than dogs and wolves.

Foxes are the easiest animals to find on any continent. It can live in rainforests, mountains, meadows, and deserts.

Foxes live in a house that is underground. They like a house that is on the ground because it can protect them from the hot sun and cold mountain air. In addition to living in the ground, foxes also make nests made of leaves.

This leaf nest is used for female foxes who want to give birth and take care of fox babies.

Fox’s diet depends on its natural conditions. In the mountains foxes can eat a variety of fruits, insects, and small animals such as mice. In the desert the fox will eat the lizards and birds that easy to find. Fish and crabs are food for the foxes that live by the shore.

So even though the body shape is the same, it turns out that foxes have differences too especially at foods.

Questions

  1. What is the social function of the text above?
  2. What is the main idea of the text above?
  3. Why are foxes different from dogs and wolves?
  4. What are the physical characteristics of a fox?
  5. What is the mountain fox’s favorite food?
  6. How do you distinguish a fox based on the type of food it eats?

Contoh descriptive text mengenai orang disertai soal

Read the following text of descriptive carefully and answer the questions completely. 

My Friend is Erik

I have a friend. His name is Erik. His skin is tan. His hair is black and slightly curly. His nose is not too sharp. When he smiles he looks very handsome.

Erik loves reading. The books he reads are mostly about biographies of world figures. He said, books are windows of knowledge. That’s why he never gets tired of reading books.

Apart from reading, he also likes to play football. His idol star is Lionel Messi. For him Messi is not just an idol. Messi is considered as a teacher who gave him many life lessons.

Erik has no siblings. He’s an only child. His parents are busy working out of town. Even though he often lives alone at home he is never lonely. He always invites me to play at his house and spend time reading books together.

Answer the questions

  1. Who is Erik?
  2. What are the physical characteristics?
  3. What’s his hobby?
  4. Are his parents at home?
  5. Who is his idol?
  6. Why does Erik think of him as a teacher?
  7. Why does Erik like to read?
  8. From the text above, what is Erik’s personality?
  9. The word “he” in line to … refers to?
  10. What kinds of books does he read?

 

Contoh soal Pilihan Ganda Untuk Materi Asking for and Giving Opinion

Choose the best choice by crossing A, B, C, D, or E!

  1. … children should play outside more.

A. I can’t believe

B. I learn that

C. In my opinion

D. Do you think that

E. I totally understand

 

  1. Tita: Today is very busy.

Dina: I agree.

Tita: … of our new manager?

Dina: I think she’s very good at managing the office.

A. What do you think

B. Do you think

C. Do you agree

D. What should we think

E. Would you think

 

  1. What do you think of the new shopping mall near our school?

A. I don’t think so.

B. I agree.

C. I disagree.

D. I don’t know.

E. I think it has many good stores

 

  1. Sinta : I feel that students should do more discussion at class.

Santi : … Discussion can help us to develop our critical thinking skill.

A. I agree.

B. I disagree.

C. I’m not sure.

D. I don’t think so.

E. I totally disagree.

 

  1. Lily : What do you think of this toy?

Maria : I think it’s great!

From the dialogue we know that Lily is …

A. Expressing opinion

B. Agreeing to Maria’s opinion

C. Asking for opinion

D. Giving opinion

E. Agreeing to Lily’s opinion

 

  1. Ali : What do you think about the film ?
    Brian : I think ….

A. I like it

B. Thank you

C. I can’t hear you

D. You forget it

E. Let’s go

 

  1. Eric        : I think our city is very hot at the moment.

Hasna    : I don’t think so. …, Our city is much cooler than other cities in this country.
A. I know it

B. I am thinking of

C. He forgets it

D. In my opinion

E. See you

 

  1. Bowo : I feel tired as well as dizzy.
    Yana : I think …. Don’t leave the bed if it is not necessary.

A. You must sing

B. You should lie down and have some rest

C. You can see the doctor tonight

D. I will take you to the hospital

E. I must take some rest, too

 

  1. Metta: So what do you think of my singing?
    Elis : It’s really good, but I suggest to try singing in a high tune.
    Metta: Thanks.
    Elis    : No problem!
    From the dialogue above, Metta is…

A. Asking for help

B. Giving an opinion

C. Asking for an opinion

D. Giving help

E. Giving attention

 

  1. … the new rules can make students learn better. 05:30 is too early for students to come to school.

A. I doubt that

B. I think

C. In my opinion

D. I agree

E. I feel that

 

  1. Roni: What should we do for our group project?

You: …

A. I don’t think so.

B. I think we should do a small presentation.

C. I doubt that.

D. Are you sure?

E. Why do you think so?

 

  1. I really like Bali. … Bali is the best island in Indonesia.

A. I don’t like it

B. I doubt that

C. I think

D. I agree

E. I don’t know

 

  1. Linda: Do you think that these flowers can be good present for mother’s Day?

Rina : … but I think a gown would be better. Your mother can wear it for party.

A. I’m not so sure

B. I think so

C. I agree

D. I will think about it

E. It’s ugly

 

  1. Ana : I think everyone should have a pet like me.

Ayu : Why? … pet is very expensive.

Ana : In my opinion, pet can make us to be more responsible.

A. As far as I know

B. I disagree

C. I don’t think so

D. Are you sure?

E. I doubt that

 

    1. Tiara: Do you agree with the government’s decision to increase fuel prices?

Erfin : Frankly, I do not agree. My income is not enough to cover my daily meals when the price of fuel rises again. What about you?

Tiara : I agree with you.

From the above conversation both of them agreed that it was the government’s decision.

A. agree

B. don’t agree

C. not care

D. just normal

E. support

Contoh dialog Asking for and Giving opinion serta pertanyaannya

Read the following dialog and answer the questions!

Jonathan : Have you heard that the price of fuel oil was raised by the government yesterday afternoon?

Nita           : Yes, I’ve heard it and regret it happened.

Jonathan  : Why?

Nita           : I feel sorry for the little people. They experienced a tremendous impact from the increase in the price of fuel oil.

Jonathan : I agree with you but I think the government must have considered it before deciding on that.

Nita           : Even so it shouldn’t have happened. I totally disagree with the government’s decision.

Jonathan  : Can you explain why you don’t agree?

Nita           : Let’s think about it carefully. When the price of fuel oil rises, transportation costs also increase. Then all the basic needs of daily life will also go up. This will make it more difficult for people to get food at cheap prices.

Jonathan  : You’re right. But doesn’t the government provide direct assistance subsidies to small people so that they can be helped in obtaining their daily needs?

Nita           : In my view, the government’s decision to provide direct subsidies to the poor is an inappropriate action. I think there will be a lot of people who claim to be incapable or poor in order to get the subsidized assistance. If that does not happen then people who previously received similar assistance in the past will still get it for free. It is not impossible that the data regarding the recipients of the subsidized assistance does not change from year to year.

Jonathan  : So what do you mean?

Nita           : I mean the aid only benefits a few groups of people and harms the majority of the people of this country.

Jonathan  : So what’s your solution?

Nita           : I prefer if the price of fuel oil remains the same as before and the money that is planned to be allocated for the direct aid subsidy is not used but diverted to suppress existing inflation. That way everyone can still enjoy the price of basic daily necessities at a low price.

Jonathan: I see what you mean. Hopefully the government will notice it soon.

 

Questions

  1. What is the topic of their conversation?
  2. Who is the first giving the opinion?
  3. What does Jonathan think about the issue?
  4. Does Jonathan agree with her opinion?
  5. What does he say?
  6. How does Nita express her opinion?
  7. Why does Jonathan finally agree with her opinion?
  8. Is Nita’s opinion accepted?
  9. How does Jonathan express his opinion?
  10. What kinds of opinion do Nita and Jonathan express on the conversation above?