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Read the text below. Then, discuss the comprehension questions with your teacher and friends.
Comprehension questions 1.
What is the topic of the text? 2.
The orientation: a.
Who spent the holiday? b.
When did they spend the holiday? c.
Where did they spend the holiday? 3.
Events: a.
What did the writer do first? b.
What did the writer do then? c.
What did the writer do next?
TASK 1
My Lovely Holiday Last summer holiday, my family and I spent one night at the
countryside. We stayed in a small house. It had a big garden with lots of colorful flower and swimming pool.
First, we made a fire in front of the house. Then, we sat around the fire and sang lots of songs together. After that, we came into the house and
had dinner. Next, we sat in the living room and watched a movie. Finally, everybody fell asleep in there.
We woke up very late in the morning and had breakfast. In the afternoon, we went home. We were all very happy.
d. What did the writer finally do?
4. How did the writer close the story?
5. Write the action verbs.
In pairs, choose the correct verb to complete the text below. Then, answer the comprehension questions.
TASK 2
My Fantastic Holiday Last summer I
… gotget a fantastic holiday. I …. visitvisited some great places. I
…. gowentgone to an airport and was going to fly to Cleveland. I
…amwas spending there two days. I …. wantwanted to see some Cleveland Cavaliers basketball
matches. Then, I went to Hollywood. Hollywood …. wasis a famous
district in Los Angeles, California, United States. It… hashad become
world-famous as the center of the film industry. Four major film companies
– Paramount, Warner Bros., RKO and Columbia – had studios in Hollywood. I
… diddo not want to leave but I had to. After that, I went to New York City. I visited the Statue of Liberty. I went
from the bottom of Manhattan to the top of the crown. That … iswas
very amazing. The places
… mademake me feel at home but I have to go home. Next time I would return to that place.
1. What is the topic of the text?
…………………………………………………………………… 2.
The orientation: a.
Who spent the holiday? ………………………………………………………………………
b. When did they spend the holiday?
……………………………………………………………………… c.
Where did they spend the holiday? ………………………………………………………………………
3. Events:
a. What did the writer do first?
……………………………………………………………………… b.
What did the writer do then? ………………………………………………………………………
c. What did the writer do next?
……………………………………………………………………… d.
What did the writer finally do? ………………………………………………………………………
4. How did the writer close the story?
…………………………………………………………………………
In groups of four, make a draft of mind map based on your holiday experiences. TASK 3
LESSON PLAN Cycle 1
School : Junior High School
GradeSemester : VIII2
Subject : English
Topic : Holiday
Skill : Writing
Time Allocation : 2 x 40 minutes Meeting 2