It was stupid of me, said the man, but I thought you too had been ordered

Appendix 1 66 c. The largest land is not his d. His land is full of fruits 12. Why the king and his soldiers need grains? a. He wants to destroy the village b. He’s lacking on supplies c. The grains heal wounds d. Grains are expensive 13. The word “handsomely” on the last paragraph has the closest meaning to… a. Very well paid b. Cheapskate c. Pleasantly d. High bid 14. Which field belongs to the farmer? a. Near the river b. Behind the stable c. Small field d. Largest field 15. “…The king learnt of the farmers kind concern for others and paid him handsomely for his grains…” The line on the last paragraph is called… a. Plot twist b. Complication c. Resolution d. Orientation This story is for question number 16-20, choose the right answer The Jealous Tree Once, a mans feet struck against a large stone on a path. He picked it up and placed it under a tree. A while later, a painter came to paint a painting under that tree. As he left, some red paint fell on the stone and looked like vermilion. Sometimes later, a flower seller sat under that tree to make a flower garland. When she got up to leave, some flowers fell near the stone. The people thought that the stone was some Gods idol and started worshipping it. The tree grew jealous. He thought, People come to offer prayers to the stone. Before this, they used to come to sit in my shade. So, the tree picked the stone and flung it far away. When the people came to offer prayers, they found the stone missing. They said, If God has left this place, then this place must be unholy and so is this tree. So they cut down the tree. With its dying breath, the tree thought, Ah Now I am getting punished for being jealous. Appendix 1 67 16. Why the stone was placed under the tree? a. The villager can worship it b. The stone is huge c. The villager can paint the stone d. To prevent people struck against it 17. The word “idol” has the closest meaning to… a. Stone b. Figure c. Person d. Child 18. Why would people worship the stone? a. It was painted and decorated with flowers b. It looked like a god c. The stone is huge d. The stone has magical spell 19. “Once, a mans feet struck against a large stone on a path. He picked it up and placed it under a tree…” the line is called… a. Orientation b. Resolution c. Complication d. Coda 20. Which of the following is correct based on the text? a. The tree regret throwing the stone away b. The stone can talk c. The Stone could accept prayers d. The tree helps the rock manage prayers This story is for question number 21-25, choose the right answer The Story of Lord Ganesha One day, Goddess Parvati, the wife of Lord Shiva, was getting ready for her bath and needed someone to guard her chamber. Therefore she made a beautiful, young boy from the sandalwood from her body. She gave him life by sprinkling the Holy Ganges water on him and entrusted him with guarding the door. While she was away, Lord Shiva returned and was surprised to find a little boy standing at the entrance to his wife’s chamber. When he tried to enter, the boy blocked his path. “Who are you and why are you blocking my path? demanded Lord Shiva. Appendix 1 68 “No one enters my mother’s chamber, declared the boy boldly. Taken aback, Lord Shiva replied, “Step away; I have the right to enter my wife’s chamber. But the young and courageous boy did not move but stood his ground. Not knowing that this was his own son, Lord Shiva who was quick to anger grew enraged. Not used to be disobeyed he cut off the boy’s head. Goddess Parvati on returning from her bath saw her son lying dead and was overcome with grief. She was filled with both anger and sorrow. Seeing this Lord Shiva sent his soldiers to fetch the head of the first beast that they saw. The men rushed and finally came upon an elephant. They immediately took the head to Lord Shiva, who quickly attached it onto the body of the slain boy and gave him life once again. To further appease his grief-stricken wife he promised that her son would be worshipped first, before all other Gods. Even today at the entrance of all temples one would find the idol of the elephant-headed God, Lord Ganesha. 21. The word “sprinkling” has the closest meaning to… a. Mud b. Puddle c. Splash d. Pail 22. What is the moral value of the story? a. We should not let our anger control ourselves b. Sometimes we should listen to other people c. A child is not strong enough to guard a door d. Lock the door if we want to take a bath 23. How was Goddess Parvati feeling when her husband cut off his son? a. Angry b. Anxious c. Focused d. Sick 24. What happened after Lord Shiva knew that it was his son? a. He was very angry b. He look for beast head c. He told Goddess Parvati to find another child d. He sent his soldier to look for beast head 25. Why would Lord Shiva cut off the boy’s head? a. The boy cried very loudly b. Lord Shiva was annoyed by the kid c. The boy disobey him d. Lord Shiva was tired Appendix 1 69 This story is for question number 26-30, choose the right answer Summer Madness One morning when the sage Jamadagni stepped out of his ashram he found that the sun was unusually hot. Soon the sweat began to pour down his body and his throat became parched. He found it hard to concentrate on his work. Go away, he shouted at the sun, staring up angrily at the shining orb. Youll burn the earth But the sun stayed where he was and indeed seemed to become even bigger. Enraged, the sage rushed into his ashram and coming out with his weapons began to shoot arrows into the sky. The arrows fell far short of their mark. The sage shouted to his wife Renuka to bring some more arrows. When she had brought them, he began shooting again. With each shot the arrows rose higher and higher till finally even the sun began to feel vulnerable. He made himself still hotter, hoping the heat would drive Jamadagni back into his house. Jamadagni stood his ground but his wife began to wilt. Finally, she fell down unconscious. Jamadagni carried his wife indoors, revived her with water and then rushing out again resumed his battle with the sun, with a renewed fury. Now the sun decided to go down to reason with him. He took the form of a Brahmin and sauntered up to the sage. Shooting at the sky? he asked. Im shooting at the sun growled Jamadagni. Too far away for your arrows, dont you think? Right now, may be. But at midday, hell be directly overhead and then hell be within range. Ill get him then The sun shuddered. Please put down your bow, he said, I am the sun. Heat the earth I must, but Ill give you something that will protect you from my heat. Jamadagni cooled down — and remained cool the rest of the summer because what the sun gave him was a pair of sandals and a very large umbrella, which, they say, was the worlds first portable sunshade. 26. What is the opposite meaning of “Fury”? a. Rage b. Confused c. Calm d. Careless 27. Which one of the following is incorrect based on the story? a. Jamadagni cannot concentrate because of the heat b. Jamadagni’s wife is dead c. The sun is very kind d. Jamadagni wants to kill the sun 28. Why would Jamadagni shoots arrow on the sun? a. Jamadagni wants to practice with arrow b. The sun was covered by the cloud Appendix 1 70 c. He likes shooting the sun d. He wants the sun to go away 29. What is the moral value of the story? a. We should always be under the sun b. Do not try to fight a sun c. We should be thankful of the sun d. Don’t do useless things 30. What is the opposite meaning of “rushed”? a. Hurry b. Slowly c. Carelessly d. Threat This story is for question number 31-35, choose the right answer The Two Bachelors Narada, the celestial sage, was a confirmed bachelor, but one day he saw Princess Shrimati and fell in love with her. To his dismay another sage, Tumburu, was also smitten by her and wanted to marry her. Both were devotees of Lord Vishnu and both sought his help. Narada asked that Tumburus face should change into a bears at the Swayamvar at which the princess would select her husband. Tumburu, not knowing that his rival had already approached Vishnu, made a similar request. He asked that Narada should appear to have a monkeys face. At the Swayamvar, the princess trooped down the long line of suitors with her garland. Narada and Tumburu stood out among the others, but when she went closer, Naradas face suddenly seemed to change and take on a simian look. She hastily turned to Tumburu, but to her horror he now looked like a bear. As she stood there in confusion, she suddenly saw another man standing between Narada and Tumburu. It was Lord Vishnu himself. He had come to find out how his devotees were faring. The princess, however, did not care who he was and why he had come. She was so relieved to see a normal human face that she immediately put the garland round his neck. Narada and Tumburu did not mind losing to Lord Vishnu, but each was secretly glad that the other had not got the princess. 31. Which of these statements are correct based on the story? a. Narada and Tumburu are brothers b. Narada and Tumburu was angry at Lord Vishnu c. Narada and Tumburu are rival d. Princess loves Narada Appendix 1 71 32. What is the moral value of the story? a. Be yourself b. We should not take for granted our enemies c. Be fair on rivalry d. Fight for what you really want 33. What happened after the Princess saw Narada and Tumburu’s faces? a. The Princess died b. The Princess was scared c. The Princess was laughing at them d. The Princess slapped their faces 34. What was the name of the place where Princess chose her husband? a. Nirvana b. In the Kingdom c. Bali d. At the Swayamyar 35. How was Narada and Tumburu feels after seeing Princess chose Lord Vishnu? a. Angry b. Sad c. Unfair d. Relieved This story is for question number 36-40, choose the right answer The Thankful Eagle One day in the forest, a woodcutter heard a strange sound. A bird catcher had spread some grains and a net under a tree. Unluckily an eagle had got caught in that net and was calling for help. The woodcutter ran and freed the eagle. The eagle thanked the woodcutter and flew away. After some days, once the woodcutter was sitting on a small mound and having his lunch. Some bushes and trees were giving shade to him. Suddenly the same eagle came and swooped at his food. The woodcutter leapt to save his lunch. But he lost his balance and rolled down the mound. The woodcutter recognized immediately that it was the same eagle he had helped. He felt very angry, but the eagle said, Sir, a poisonous snake was just behind you to bite you when you were having the food. So I saved your life from the poisonous snake as you had saved me from the net. I have thanked you this way. Then the woodcutter saw the snake where he had been sitting and thanked the eagle. Appendix 1 72 36. “…Suddenly the same eagle came and swooped at his food…” The line on the third paragraph is called… a. Resolution b. Orientation c. Complication d. Opening 37. Which of the following is incorrect based on the text? a. The eagle is eating the farmer’s lunch b. The farmer helps the eagle c. The farmer didn’t get bitten by snake d. The eagle tries to help the farmer 38. What happened after the farmer saw the eagle trapped? a. He cooked it b. He kills the eagle c. He let it go d. He gave it to snake 39. What is the moral value of the story? a. Don’t let a snake bite you b. We should help people in trouble c. Don’t eat near a bush d. Help an eagle so it can help you too 40. What is the opposite meaning of word “shade”? a. Shelter b. Hot c. Open air d. Sunglasses This story is for question number 41-45, choose the right answer The Lion and The Mouse When he was awakened by a tiny Mouse running across his body, a mighty Lion was sleeping in his lair. The lion then grabbed the frightened mouse with his huge paws and opened his mouth to swallow him directly. Please, King, begged the Mouse, Spare me this time and of course I will never forget your kindness. Someday I may be able to repay you. The Lion thought that it was such an amusing idea that he let the poor creature go. Sometimes later the Lion was caught in a net laid by some hunters. Despite his great strength, the Lion could not break free. Soon the forest echoed with angry loud roars. Appendix 1 73 The Little Mouse heard the Lion and ran to see what was wrong. As soon as he succeeded to make the Lion free There said the Mouse proudly, You laughed at me when I promised to repay your kindness, but now you know that even a tiny Mouse can help a mighty Lion. 41. What is the opposite word of “tiny” on first paragraph? a. Big b. Small c. Little d. Ridiculous 42. Which one of these that caught lion in the trap? a. Tiger b. Rat c. Hunter d. Elephant 43. Why did the Lion set the rat free? a. The lion is not hungry b. The lion agreed to the rat’s promise c. The lion hates the rat d. The rat loves to lie 44. What is the opposite meaning of “Mighty” last paragraph? a. Powerful b. Enormous c. Strong d. Tiny 45. What the rat do after hearing the lion’s roar? a. it ran to help the lion b. it helps the hunter c. the rat did not help the lion d. the rat pretending that it was busy This story is for question number 46-50, choose the best answer FOX AND CAT A fox and a cat were out walking together when the fox began boasting how clever he was. “I’m prepared for any situation” said the Fox. “I have a whole bag of tricks to choose from if my enemies try to capture me.” “I’m afraid I’ve only got one trick, but it has always worked for me” The cat said timidly. The fox looked at the cat and shook h is head “One trick, how dumb is that? I’ve got hundreds of ways of escaping” said the fox. Appendix 1 74 “I still think it’s better to have one trick that works than waste time trying to choose from a dozen that might” said the cat softly. “Rubbish” shouted the fox. “You’re just not as smart as me”. Just then they heard a pack of dogs barking as they coming towards them. The cat immediately ran up the nearest tree and hid on one of the highest branches. “That’s my trick” the cat called from high up in the tree. “You had better reach into that bag of tricks of yours and choose one right now or youre history” “Ok, Ok, stay calm” said the fox to himself. “Should I run and hide behind the nearest hedge? Or should I jump down a burrow?” The dogs were getting closer and closer. “Down a burrow that’s the way to go” said the fox, and started running around the field looking for a burrow. “No, that one’s too small, I can’t get down far enough. This one’s too big, they could get down too. Maybe that one over there?” Too late. While the fox wasted time, confused by so many choices, the dogs caught him and killed him. The cat looked down sadly and said, “It’s better to have one safe way than a hundred you can’t choose one from it.” 46. Where was the cat when the fox was killed? a. Hiding behind a bush b. Fighting the dog c. In the tree branch d. Died protecting the fox 47. “Too late. While the fox wasted time, confused by so many choices, the dogs caught him and killed him. ” The line above is called… a. Resolution b. Orientation c. Re-orientation d. Complication 48. Why was the fox died? a. Because it wants to protect the cat b. Because the fox was confused by his own ideas c. The fox killed itself d. Because the cat did not help it

49. A fox and a cat were out walking together when the fox began boasting how

clever he was. .” The line above is called… a. Resolution b. Orientation c. Re-orientation d. Complication Appendix 1 75 50. Why the fox say that he is clever? a. Because the fox can jump higher than the cat b. The fox had more tricks than the cat c. Because the cat can only jump to the tree d. Because the dog cannot chase him RENCANA PELAKSANAAN PEMBELAJARAN Appendix 2 RPP Kelas Kontrol Nama Sekolah : SMP N 96 Jakarta Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris KelasSemester : VIIIGenap Alokasi Waktu : 4x40 menit 2 Pertemuan Pertemuan : 1 2 AspekSkill : Membaca Jenis Teks : Narrative Standar Kompetensi : 11. Memahami makna dalam esei pendek sederhana berbentuk recount, dan narrative untuk berinteraksi dengan lingkungan sekitar. Kompetensi Dasar : 11.3 Merespon makna dan langkah retorika dalam esei pendek sederhana secara akurat, lancar dan berterima yang berkaitan dengan lingkungan sekitar dalam teks berbentuk recount dan nararative.

A. Tujuan Pembelajaran

1. Mengingat kembali apa itu Narrative text. 2. Mengingat kembali tujuan dari Narrative text. 3. Mengingat kembali apa saja generic structure Narrative text

B. Karakter siswa yang diharapkan

1. Dapat dipercaya trustworthiness 2. Rasa hormat dan perhatian respect 3. Tekun diligence

C. Materi Pembelajaran

1. Definisi Narrative Text Narrative text adalah sebuah cerita dengan peristiwa yang mengandung konflik dan berakhir dengan penyelesaian dan peristiwa tersebut. Bagian yang terpenting dari narrative text adalah penggunaan metode komunikatif dalam penulisan narrative text. RENCANA PELAKSANAAN PEMBELAJARAN Appendix 2 RPP Kelas Kontrol 2. Tujuan Narrative Text Tujuan narrative text untuk Menghibur pembaca yang hubungan dengan pengalaman nyata, khayal atau peristiwa pelik yang mengarah ke suatu krisis konflik, yang pada akhirnya ada sebuah penyelesaian di akhir cerita. 3. Struktur teks Generic structure a. Orientation: pengenalan tokoh, waktu, dan tempat. b. Evaluation: permasalahan awal yang mengarah ke suatu krisis konflik dari cerita tersebut.

c. Complication: pengembangan konflik muncul sebuah konflik dalam

cerita sampai permasalahan konflik tersebut memuncak klimaks.

d. Resolution: penyelesaian konflik, dalam bagian ini konflik mulai

terselesaikan, baik itu berupa happy ending atau sad ending.

e. Re-orientation optional: penjelasan singkat mengenai konflik yang

muncul dan bagaimana konflik tersebut terselesaikan.

D. Metode Pembelajaran

1. Three-phase Technique

E. Kegiatan Pembelajaran PERTEMUAN KE-1

1. Kegiatan Pendahuluan

a. Absensi b. Apersepsi dan Motivasi yaitu menjelaskan pentingnya kegiatan membaca dalam Bahasa Inggris dan kompetensi yang harus dikuasai siswa.

2. Kegiatan Inti

Elaborasi a. Guru merecall ingatan siswa tentang definisi Narrative text b. Guru menanyakan siswa tentang definisi Narrative text