The writer puts some posters Scoring Format
The text above is a descriptive text. It is a kind of text with a purpose to give
information. The context of this text is the description of particular thing, animal, person, place, or others. For examples, the person or place we know
well. It differs from report text which describe thing, animal, person, place
or others in general.
Generic Structure Identification: Identifying the thing that will be described
introduction to the characters of the text. Description: describing the characteristic features of the subject e.g.
physical appearance, significant attribute, etc.
Language features -
Describe about a particular thing, not in general. -
Use simple present tense. -
Use to be: is, am, are and havehas. -
Use adjective in describing the thing. For example: strong, beautiful, large, huge, etc.
- Use noun phrase. For example: black male dog, a sweet young
lady, a beautiful scenery, etc. -
Sometimes uses figurative language kata perumpamaan. For example: as white as snow, as black as night sky, as soft as silk,
Activity 1 5. Take a look at the video that will be played by your teacher.
6. Listen to it carefully. Mention some things that can be found on your bedroom
Activity 2
Read the text below. My Lovely Bedroom
Hi, my name is Asa. I want to tell you about my bedroom. bedroom is my favorite room in the house. It is like a palace for me. My bedroom is not too
large, but, it is very comfortable and nice. My room has a big window. It also has green walls. I put posters of my favourite singers on the wall. My
bed is right next to my desk. I usually do my homework at on that desk. On top of the desk there is a shelf for my books. I also put a tape player beside
my desk. I usually play the music on when I feel bored or while I do my homework. It is the best place for me to do anything. I really love my
bedroom.
Building Knowledge of the Field
Modelling of the Text
Simple Present Tense
Activity 3 Form a group consisted of four students. Your teacher will show you
pictures of some items that can be found in a bedroom. She also will distribute the word cards as well. Raise the correct word of the picture.
The pattern of simple present tense:
+ S + Be is, am, are + Object S + Verb1 + object
- S + dodoes + not + verb1 + Object S + be + not + Object
? Be + S + Object +? Dodoes + S + Verb 1 + object +?
In the third person singular the verb always ends in -s: he wants, she needs, he gives, she thinks.
Negative and question forms use DOES = the third person of the auxiliary DO + the infinitive of the verb.
He wants ice cream. Does he want strawberry? He does not want vanilla. Verbs ending in -y : the third person changes the -y to -ies:
fly -- flies, cry -- cries Exception
: if there is a vowel before the -y: play -- plays, pray -- prays
Add -es to verbs ending in:-ss, -x, -sh, -ch: he passes, she catches, he fixes, it pushes
Joint Construction of the Text
Activity 4 Answer the following questions based on the text you have read.
2. What is the favorite place of the writer in the house? -------------------------------------------------
2. Who is the writer? -------------------------------------------------
3. Where is the place of the writer’s posters?
------------------------------------------------- 4. Why does the writer love his bedroom?
------------------------------------------------- 5.
How does the writer’s feel about his bedroom? ------------------------------------------------
Activity 5 Read the text again. Choose the correct statement by giving tick √ at
the column below that you think it is the answer. If there is any false statement, try to correct or explain it.
No Statement
True False
Reason 1.
The colour of the writer’s bedroom is blue.