The teacher confirms the syllabus with the student worksheet, and he chooses the exercises in the worksheet are match with the syllabus. The
teacher develops the syllabus based on the content standard released by the Institution of National Standard of Education of Indonesia BSNP. It is
found in the syllabus that for writing skill, the competencies that have to be achieved by the students are: ability to express meaning in the written
functional text and simple short essay of narrative, recount, and exposition to communicate with surrounding environment and in the context of
academic. The basic competencies are, firstly, the students express the information in the simple short written functional text. The simple short
written functional texts are: email, announcement and letter. Secondly, the students express the meaning in form of simple short essay text such as:
narrative, recount, and exposition.
a. Short Functional Text
Short functional texts are kinds of texts used to help the readers to get the information quickly. For the first semester of 8
th
grade, the student learns simple short functional texts, such as: announcement and
congratulating cards. 1
Announcement An announcement is a statement which is addressed to public. It
is used to provide information about something has happened or is going to happen.
The teacher assesses the students’ ability in writing announcement by giving classroom task and homework task.
a Classroom Task
In this assessment process, the teacher asks the students to write an announcement text. The text should be written by the
student spontaneously in the classroom, at the same time when the instruction is given. According to the teacher, it is meant to
guarantee the aspect of authenticity.
Data 01SFTAnCTSw-17B1
01 B. Create announcement based on the following situations.
1. You lost your English notebook yesterday. You probably forget to
put it in your schoolbag. Ask anyone who finds it to return it to you.
Analysis
In the data above, the students are asked to write an announcement
based on the scenario. In the data number 01SFTAnCTSw-17B1
above the students are asked to directly develop the announcement. There is no direction or guiding questions that can be used by the student as the
guide to develop the text. It seems that it is difficult for the students to create an announcement, without guiding question and direction. But,
actually the format of writing announcement has been explained in the previous skills, i.e. listening, speaking, and reading. The class has ever
discussed the example of announcement. However, it will be helpful for
the students, if in doing the task, the students are guided by such kind of following examples of guiding instruction:
a Write the title of announcement
b Write the address to which the announcement is directed.
c Write the announcement using simple language.
d Write the important things like contact person, place, day or date, etc.
e Write the announcer.
The following is the example of an announcement made by the student:
Data 0102SFTAnSwCT17B1
ANNOUNCEMENT To: All student
I lost my English notebook yesterday. I probably forgot to put it in my schoolbag. Someone who found my notebook please return it to me.
Thank you Rizky Agung B.P
In data number 0102SFTAnSwCT17B1 the student’s writing is
appropriate with the instruction above. In this data, the student writes announcement based on the scenario. The announcement text produced
by the students has mostly fulfilled all criteria of a good announcement text. Announcement commonly has the following features; the sentences
are written concisely, the information is written completely and clearly that the reader understands quickly and easily.
In the announcement text above the student misses one important thing, that is the place where the book can be returned to.
Data 0104SFTAnSwCT17B1 Announcement
To: All student I lost my English notebook yesterday, its cover is brown. If
anyone finds it please meet me at library.
In data number 04SFTAnSwCT17B1 the student’s writing is
not so appropriate with the criteria. The announcement above is understandable since the student uses simple language, but the student
misses an important point that is the person who announces the announcement. It is significant because the reader should know to whom
the notebook should be returned to.
Data 0103SFTAnSwCT17B1
ATTENTION To : all
I lost my English notebook yesterday. I probably forgot to put it in my schoolbag. If you find it please return it to me. Thank you.
Aflah Nityasa 8C
In data number 0103SFTAnSwCT17B1 the student’s writing is
not so appropriate with the criteria. It can be seen that in this announcement the student misses one important point of announcement,
which is to whom the announcement is directed to. It is important because the reader should know to whom the notebook should be
returned to. Nevertheless, this announcement is understandable because the student uses simple language. Otherwise, the word “ATTENTION”
in this announcement signs that the announcer gives the announcement
directly. So it can be concluded that the student writes spoken announcement text.
Data 02SFTAnCTSw-17B2
02 B. Create announcement based on the following situations
2. You found a grey wallet under a bench in the school canteen. You
say what it contains. Ask anyone who owns it to meet you in your classroom after school.
Analysis In the data number 02SFTAnCTSw-17B2 above, the students
are asked to directly develop the announcement. There is no direction or guiding questions that can be used by the students as the guide to develop
the text. It seems that it is difficult for the students to create an announcement, but actually the format of writing announcement has been
explained in the previous skills, listening, speaking, and reading. The text has ever been discussed the example of announcement. But, it will
facilitate the students. If in doing the task, the students are guided by such like the following example of guiding instruction:
1 Write the title.
2 Write the addressee: to whom the announcement is addressed.
3 Write the features of the wallet.
4 Write the content of the wallet.
5 Write your name and where you are able to be met.
The following is the example of an announcement made by the student:
Data 0217SFTAnSwCT17B2
Announcement To: All students
I found a grey wallet under the bench in school canteen. It contains 2 sheets of Rp 20, 00;3 sheets of Rp 5.000, and 3 sheets of Rp 1.000.
Whoever loses and owns this wallet, please meet me at class 8C. Thank you.
Kanindra
In data number 0217SFTAnSwCT17B2 the student’s
writing is appropriate with the instruction above. In this data, the student writes announcement based on the scenario. Student can fulfill almost all
criteria of a good announcement text. In the announcement text above, the student writes an
announcement using simple language. Otherwise, the announcement is understandable.The student also mentions the feature of the wallet so it
makes the reader easy to find the information of wallet.
Data 0212SFTAnSwCT17B2 “ATTENTION”
To: all students I have an important information for all of you. I’ve just found a grey
wallet under a bench in the school canteen. It contains Rp 100.000 and without personal identity. Anyone who owns, should me in my classroom
VIIIC after school soon. For further information please contact me, 081226211784
Honour, Ghazy Wira Pradipta
as discover
In data number 0212SFTAnSwCT17B2 the student’s
writing is appropriate with the instruction above. In this data, the student writes announcement based on the scenario but the announcement text
produced by the student is suitable with the spoken announcement text. It can be seen from the title contained the word “ATTENTION”.
In the announcement text above, the student writes an announcement using simple language but the student does not write the
announcement text concisely. The sentence “I have an important information for all of you” should not be written by the student since by
just taking sight of this sentence, the readers have understood the contents of the announcement.
Data 0206SFTAnSwCT17B2 Announcement
To: All students I found a grey wallet under a bench in school canteen. If you know
anyone who has. Ask anyone who owns it to meet me in my classroom after school.
Salsabila
In data number 0206SFTAnSwCT17B2 the student’s writing is
not so appropriate with the criteria. Based on the announcement above, the student does not mention the content of the wallet. It makes the
announcement is not really suitable with the scenario. The other weaknesses are: the student does not write contact person, the student
does not write where the student’s classroom in case there is the wallet’s
owner who wants to take his wallet and the last is the sentences of the announcement are not really understandable for the reader.
Data 0214SFTAnSwCT17B2
Announcement A grey wallet was found under a bench in the school canteen.
To anyone who owns this wallet, please meet me in my classroom after school.
In data number 0214SFTAnSwCT17B2 the student’s writing is
not so appropriate with the criteria. The announcement above is understandable because the student uses simple language, but the student
misses some important points, which are: to whom the announcement is addressed, the person who writes the announcement, the place where the
wallet must be returned. These points are important for the reader who wants to take the wallet back. The student should add the information
about contact person so that the reader can contact the founder of wallet easily.
Data 04SFTAnCTSw-19A1
04 A. Write announcements based on the following situations.
1. Suppose you are an OSIS chairperson. You remind the OSIS
staff members about the monthly meeting. The agenda is reviewing the OSIS activities which were held in the last
Independence Day Celebration. The meeting will be held on August 29, after school, in the OSIS room.
Analysis In data number 04SFTAnCTSw-19A1 above, the students are
asked to write an announcement based on the scenario. In the data, there
is no format or guiding questions that can be used by the students as the guide to develop the text. It seems that it is difficult for the students to
create announcement, but actually the format of writing announcement has been explained in the previous skills, i.e. listening, speaking, and
reading. The class has ever discussed the example of announcement. However, it will help the students to create the announcement if in doing
task; the students are guided by such like the following example of guiding instruction:
1 Write the title.
2 Write the address to whom the announcement is addressed.
3 Write the time of meeting.
4 Write the place of the agenda that will be held.
5 Write the name of announcer.
The following is the example of an announcement made by the student:
Data 0417SFTAnSwCT19A1
Announcement To: All OSIS members
There will be a meeting on August 29, 2013. After schoolaround 1.30 p.m. We will review the OSIS activities which
were held in last Independent Day celebration. All members may not be late, because it’s really important. Thank you.
Kanindra
In data number 0417SFTAnSwCT19A1 the student’s writing is
appropriate with the instruction above. In this data, the student writes announcement based on the scenario. The announcement text produced
by the student that almost fulfills all criteria of a good announcement text.
Announcement commonly has the following features: the sentences are written concisely, the information is written completely and clearly so
that the reader understands quickly and easily. It contains types of event, date and time, place, and contact person or address.
The student writes an announcement which is suitable with the criteria because the student uses simple language, the sentences are
written concisely and the sentence is understandable for the reader to get the information.
Data 0424SFTAnSwCT19A1
Attention To: All OSIS Staff member
There will be a monthly meeting on August 29, after school. The agenda is reviewing the OSIS activities which were held in the
last Independent Day Celebration. Tomi
OSIS Chairperson In data number 0424SFTAnSwCT19A1 the student’s writing is
not so appropriate with the criteria. In the announcement above, the student writes it based on the scenario but the announcement text which
is produced by the student is suitable for the spoken announcement text. It can be seen from the title “ATTENTION”. The student misses an
important point, that is: the exact time of the meeting which will be held and where the meeting will be held. Those points are important because it
will be easy for the reader to get the information when the time and the place of meeting are written.
Data 0414SFTAnSwCT19 A1
Announcement To all OSIS Staff member, this announcement for remind the
OSIS staff member about the monthly meeting. The agenda is reviewing the OSIS activities which were held on August 29, after
school, in the OSIS room. OSIS Chairperson
In data number 0414SFTAnSwCT19A1 the student’s writing is
not so appropriate with the criteria. The announcement above is understandable since the student uses simple language, but the student
misses important points, they are; the time of meeting that will be held and the name of OSIS Chairperson. It is significant because the reader
should know the time of event that will be held and the name of the writer of the announcement. Then, to whom the announcement refers to,
it should be change in separately paragraph.
Data 05SFTAnCTSw-19A2
05 A. Write announcement based on the following situations.
1. The students are person responsible for the scout activities.
There will be camping activity next month. Tell about members to prepare and come to the scout activities on
Fridays.
Analysis In the data number 05SFTAnCTSw-19A2 above, the students
are asked to write an announcement based on the scenario. In this data, the students are asked directly to develop the announcement. There is no
format or guiding questions that can be used by the students as a guide to develop the text. It seems that it is difficult for the students to create an
announcement, but actually the format of writing announcement has been explained in the previous skills, i.e. listening, speaking, and reading. The
class has ever discussed the example of announcement. Yet, it will facilitate the students more if in doing the task, the students are guided by
such like the following example of guiding instruction: 1
Write the title 2
Write the address to whom the announcement is directed. 3
Write the activity of scout. 4
Write the place of camping that will be held. 5
Write the time of camping. 6
Write the name of the announcer. In this instruction, there is no date, time, and place of the camping
that will be held. It is difficult for the students to write the announcement which is suitable with the instruction.
The following is the example of an announcement made by the student:
Data 0516SFTAnSwCT19A2
Attention To: all scout members
Based on the meeting last week, the camping activity will be held next month. So, all scout members are recommended to prepare it and
come to the scout activities on Friday. For more information, please contact April, commander or lia, person responsible.
Lia
In data number 0516SFTAnSwCT19A2 the student’s writing is
appropriate with the criteria. In the announcement above, the student writes announcement based on the scenario but the announcement text
produced by the student is suitable for the spoken announcement text. It can be seen from the title “ATTENTION”. The sentences in this
announcement actually are written concisely, the information is written completely and clearly so the reader understands quickly and easily. The
student adds contact person of the person who is responsible for it. It is easy for the readers to get the information.
Data 0503SFTAnSw19A2
ANNOUNCEMENT To: All scout members
There will be a camping activity next month. For all scout members. Please prepare and come to the scout activities on Friday.
Af
In the data number 0503SFTAnSw19A2 the student’s writing is
appropriate with the instruction above. In this data, the student writes announcement based on the scenario. This announcement above is
understandable since the student uses simple language, but the student misses one important point, that is the name of the announcer. It uses
initial name. It should be changed into complete name because it will be confusing for the readers in getting the information.
Data 0502SFTAnSwCT19A2
SCOUT To: All scout members
There will be a camping activity next month. To all members must to the scout activities on Fridays.
Avik Scout leader
In data number 0502SFTAnSwCT19A2 the student’s writing is
not so appropriate with the criteria. The announcement above is not understandable since the student uses incomplete sentence and the
sentences are written incoherently. The student does not ask for the member of scout to prepare the camping activity. It is difficult for the
readers to get the information clearly.
b Homework Task
In this assessment process, the teacher also asks the students to write an announcement text, but the students develop the text at
home. Homework is done by the students out of the classroom session. According to the teacher, it is meant as an enrichment of
knowledge for the student.
Data 03SFTAnHTSw-17C
03 Create an announcement.
You are free to choose your own topic.
Analysis
The student is only given an instruction to write an announcement. However, the students are free to choose the topic they favor.
The following is the example of an announcement made by the student:
Data 0306SFTAnSwHT17C
Announcement To : all students SMP Harapan Bangsa
This school will make English contest on April 21, 2013 in SMP Harapan Bangsa. Each class should register at least are student with
one of these following topics. The difficulties of learning English and spelling, if you will ask any information can call risa.
CP: Risa 082887612392
In data number 0306SFTAnSwHT17C above, the student’s
writing is appropriate. It is a free topic. The student writes an announcement based on their own her ideas. Although some mistakes
still occur, however, the student’s announcement is understandable. Almost all criteria are fulfilled, but there is one odd thing, that is:
“The students can choose at least one of the following topics”.In
fact, the topic provides only one, that is the difficulties of learning
English and spelling. Data 0319SFTAnHTSw17
ONE DAY PROMO To : All shoppers
Only today Buy 2 get 1 free for a minimum purchase Rp 200.000 at the blue marked section. Only today
Departement Store Director
In data number 0319SFTAnSwHT17C above, the student’s
writing is appropriate. It is a free topic. The student writes an announcement based on his own ideas. The announcer makes an
announcement that is applied only for that day. The sentences which are used by the student are simple and easy for the readers to get the
information clearly.
Data 0315SFTAn HTSw-17C
Attention, ladies and gentleman We’ve found a four-year-old girl at the airport. She has curly long hair.
She has fair and white skin with slanted eyes. She is wearing a pink T- shirt and black purple skirts. An now, in the manager’s office. If
anyone knows her, please come to meet her. Thank you
In data number 0315SFTAn HTSw-17C above, the student’s
writing is not appropriate with the criteria. In the announcement above, the student writes announcement based on the scenario but the
announcement text which is produced by the student is suitable for the spoken announcement text. It can be seen from the title “ATTENTION”.
The student misses an important point, which is; to whom the announcement is referred, the announcer does not mention the name of
the girl and the address she lived.
Data 0320SFTAn HT Sw-17C
ATTENTION Let’s we meet to celebrate our graduation at 80’s night party. Please
wear dresscode like in 80’s era will be holding at university’s auditorium. Saturday, 24 august 2013 at 7p.m
Lets back to 80’s Let’s have some fun
In data number 0320SFTAn HT Sw-17C the student’s writing is
not so appropriate. It is a free topic. In the announcement above, the
student writes announcement based on the scenario but the announcement text which is produced by the student is suitable for the
spoken announcement text. It can be seen from the title “ATTENTION”. Actually, this announcement gives the information completely, but the
student misses an important point, that is; to whom the announcement is referred.
2 Congratulation card
Congratulation card is a card used to express happiness to the others because of a good moment or achievement. The teacher assesses
the student ability in writing congratulation card by giving classroom task and homework task.
a Classroom Task
In this assessment process, the teacher asks the students to write congratulation card. The text should be written by the student
spontaneously in the classroom at the same time when the instruction is given.
As classroom task, the students do the exercise in student worksheet. The exercises provided are only completing the
sentences and arranging the words to form meaningful congratulation card.
b Homework Task
In this assessment process, the teacher asks the students to write congratulation card, but the students develop the text at home.
Homework task is done by the students off the classroom session. According to the teacher, it is meant as an enrichment of
knowledge and an exercise for the student.
Data 06SFTCcHTSw-89B1
05 B. Create congratulation cards for the following topics.
1. Your friendsibling’s graduation
Analysis In data number 06SFTCcHTSw-89B1, the students are given an
instruction to write congratulation card based on the certain situation. The following is the example of an announcement made by the student;
Data 0617SFTCcHTSw-89B1
Dear Frizzo, Congratulation on your Friz.
Leave your past behind you Start your life tomorrow
Success has been waiting you Regards,
Kanindra
In data number 0617SFTCcHTSw-89B1the student’swriting is
appropriate with the instruction above. In this data, the student writes congratulation card based on the certain situation. The congratulation
card produced by the students has almost fulfilled all criteria of a good congratulation card.
Congratulation card commonly has the following features: there is addresser and addresse, the content is happiness expression, it shows the
wish of the writer. By completing the features, the reader can understand quickly and easily.
In the congratulation card above, the student writes it in simple language. Yet, it is still appropriate with the criteria and understandable
for the readers.
Data 0608 SFTCcHTSw-89B1
Dear, Sasa Congratulation on your graduation sis
Hope your dreams come true Love,
Oya
In data number 0608SFTCcHTSw-89B1, the student’swriting is
appropriate with the instruction above. In this data, the student writes congratulation card based on the certain situation. The congratulation
card produced by the students fulfills almost all criteria of a good congratulation card.
In the congratulation card above, the student writes congratulation card in simple language, the wish of the student to her sister is not
specific. However, it is still appropriate with the criteria and understandable for the readers.
Data 0622SFTCcHTSw-89B1
Dear Aroya, Congratulation on your graduation
Whatever your dreams may be, may each become a reality Your best friend,
Sasa
In data number 0622SFTCcHTSw-89B1 the student’s writing is
not so appropriate with the criteria. The congratulation card above is understandable since the student uses simple language, but the student
writes it exactly the same as the example of congratulation card in student worksheet.
Data 0601SFTCcHTSw-89B1
Dear Diatri, Congratulations on your graduation
In data number 0601SFTCcHTSw-89B1 the student’s writing is
not so appropriate with the criteria. The congratulation card above is understandable since the student uses simple language, but the student
misses important point, that is: the writer’s wish for the addressee and the name of the sender. It is significant because the reader should know the
name of the sender of congratulation card.
Data 0614SFTCcHTSw-89B1
Dear_________ Whatever your dreams may be,
May each become a reality. HAPPY Graduation
Your sister _______
In data number 0614SFTCcHTSw-89B1 the student’swriting is
not so appropriate with the following situation. The congratulation card above is understandable since the student uses simple language, but the
student misses important point, that is to whom the congratulation card is given and the person’s name who writes the congratulation card. It is
significant because the reader should know to whom the congratulation is given and the name of the sender of the congratulation card.
Data 07SFTCcHTSw-89B2
07 B. Create congratulation cards for the following topics. 2.
Your friendrelative’s achievement
Analysis In data number 07SFTCcHTSw-89B2, the student is given an
instruction to write congratulation card based on the certain situation. The following is the example of an announcement made by the student;
Data 0717SFTCcHTSw-89B2
To: my pal, Mark CONGRATULATIONS
You’ve been working hard so long. Seems like fatigued has been your only friend.
But you paid all off All achievement you stole
Especially science CONGRATS
May God Bless You Kanindra
In data number 17SFTCcHTSw-89B2 the student’s writng is
appropriate with the instruction above. In this data, the student writes congratulation card based on the scenario. The congratulation card
produced by the students fulfills almost all criteria of a good congratulation card.
Congratulation card commonly has the following features: there is addresser and addressee, the content tells happiness expression and wish.
By fulfilling the criteria, the readers can understand quickly and easily. In the congratulation card above, the student writes congratulation
card in simple language. It is appropriate with the criteria and understandable for the readers.
Data 0724SFTCcHTSw-89B2
Dear Ina, Congratulation on your race
You are amazing You are the best I wish you make some shocking achievement again
Love you Your best
Lisa
In data number 0724SFTCcHTSw-89B2 the student’s writing is
appropriate with the instruction above. In this data, the student writes congratulation card based on the certain situation. The congratulation
card produced by the students fulfills almost all criteria of a good congratulation card.
In the congratulation card above, the student uses simple language in writing the congratulation card. It is appropriate with the criteria and
understandable for the reader. However, the closing word employed by the student is not complete. The word “Your best” should be changed
into “your best friend”.
Data 0722SFTCcHTSw-89B2
Dear Brigitta, Congratulation on your achievement
Keep reach for the stars and dreaming Your best friend,
Sasa
In data number 0722SFTCcHTSw-89B2, the student’s writing
is not so appropriate with the criteria. The congratulation card above is understandable since the student uses simple language, but the student
writes the congratulation card exactly the same as the example in the student worksheet.
Data 0708SFTCcHTSw-89B2
Dear Diatri, Congratulation on your achievement
In data number 0708SFTCcHTSw-89B2 the student’s writing is
not so appropriate with the criteria. The congratulation card above is understandable since the student uses simple language, but the student
misses important point, that is the wish of the sender as well as the sender’s name. It is significant because the reader should know the name
of the sender of the card.
Data 0714SFTCcHTSw-89B2
Dear, _____________ Congratulation on your achievement
Your best friend ______
In data number 0714SFTCcHTSw-89B2 the student’swriting is
not so appropriate with the criteria. The congratulation card above is understandable since the student uses simple language, but the student
misses important point, that is the wish of the student who writes congratulation card and the name of the person who writes the
congratulation card. It is significant because the reader should know the name of the sender of the card.
b. Long Functional Text
