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DESIGNING A SET OF AUTHENTIC READING MATERIALS
FOR THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS
OF SMA NEGERI 1 DEPOK
A Thesis
Presented as Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements to Obtain the Sarjana Pendidikan Degree
in English Language Education
By
Elisabeth Aditya
Student Number: 041214034
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE AND ARTS EDUCATION FACULTY OF TEACHERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION
SANATA DHARMA UNIVERSITY YOGYAKARTA
2009
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DEDICATION PAGE
"The Impossible Dream" To dream the impossible dream To fight the unbeatable foe To bear with unbearable sorrow To run where the brave dare not go
To right the unrightable wrong To love pure and chaste from afar To try when your arms are too weary To reach the unreachable star
This is my quest To follow that star No matter how hopeless No matter how far
To fight for the right Without question or pause To be willing to march into Hell For a heavenly cause
And I know if I'll only be true To this glorious quest That my heart will lie peaceful and calm When I'm laid to my rest
And the world will be better for this That one man, scorned and covered with scars Still strove with his last ounce of courage To reach the unreachable star
This thesis is dedicated to
♥ My beloved mother and father
♥ Mas Andi
♥ Mbak Lia
♥ Mas Tinus
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to dedicate my first gratitude to my Lord, Jesus Christ for
His blessings, guidance, mercy, helps, and friendships so that I was able to finish
my thesis. He always makes everything right and possible when I feel everything
going wrong and distressed.
I would like to address my sincere gratitude to my sponsor, Dr. Retno
Muljani, M.Pd. for her willingness to share her knowledge and expertise. She has
been great in her invaluable supports, criticism, guidance, and suggestions to my
thesis. I also would like to express my sincere appreciation to Laurentia
Sumarni, S.Pd and Caecilia Tutyandari, S.Pd., M.Pd. for willingly spending
their time evaluating my designed materials.
I warmly thank the English teachers of SMA Negeri 1 Depok, Sri
Suryanti, S.Pd. and Subiyadi, S.Pd. I thank them for helping and guiding me as
well as giving precious suggestions for my designed materials.
I am deeply grateful to all lecturers of English Language Education Study
Program of Sanata Dharma University for their guidance, dedication, and
knowledge they have shared during my study in this university. I also thank PBI
secretariat staff, Mbak Danik and Mbak Tari for their countless services and
help during my study.
My sincere and deepest gratitude is addressed to my mother for her
irreplaceable love, patience, support, care, and guidance. She is the greatest
inspiration that encourages me to be a better person. I deeply thank my Dad, mas
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Andi, mbak Lia, and mas Tinus for their love, patience, advice, help and
support in accomplishing my thesis. They always brighten my days.
I am very grateful to the following people for their help in accomplishing
my thesis: Agustina Budi Pratiwi, Theresia Vina Indriyani, and Agnes Nora
E.W. I am also happy to have an opportunity to give my appreciation to Rini and
Kristin. I thank them for their willingness to be the proofreaders for my thesis.
Besides, I wish to thank all of PBI students 2004, GARUDA English
Course (Retno, Maya, Dian, Joni, Oki, and Mbak Putri) for willingly sharing
the joy and spirit during my study in this university and my friends (Shanty, Ike,
Dixna, Lisa, Miss, Sabrin, Desi, and Sari) for their friendship, support, and the
help. In addition, I warmly thank all teachers of REALIA English Course and
Global Lingua who have helped me learn how to be a good teacher.
Finally, I would like to show my gratitude to all those who have helped
and supported me and could not be mentioned by names. This thesis might not
have been finished without them.
Elisabeth Aditya
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PAGE OF TITLE ......................................................................................... i
PAGES OF APPROVAL ………………………………………………… ii
STATEMENT OF WORK’S ORIGINALITY …………………………. iv
DEDICATION PAGE ……………………………………………………. v
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ……………………………………………… vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………… viii
LIST OF TABLES ……………………………………………………….. xii
LIST OF FIGURES ……………………………………………………… xiii
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS …………………………………………… xiv
LIST OF APPENDICES ………………………………………………… xv
ABSTRACT ………………………………………………………………. xvi
ABSTRAK …………………………………………………………………. xvii
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
A. Research Background ………………………………………………. 1
B. Problem Formulation ……………………………………………….. 4
C. Problem Limitation .………………………………………………… 4
D. Research Objectives …………………………………………........... 5
E. Research Benefits ………………………………………………….. 5
F. Clarification of Terms ………………………………………............ 6
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CHAPTER II: THEORETICAL REVIEW
A. Theoretical Description ………………………………………......... 8
1. Instructional Design Models ……………………….................. 8
a. Kemp’s Model …………………………………………….. 9
b. Yalden’s Model …………………………………………… 11
2. Syllabus Design ……………………………………………….. 13
3. Materials Development ………………………………………... 15
4. Reading ………………………………………………………… 17
a. Background of Reading ……………………….................... 18
b. Reading Processes …………………………………………. 18
c. Principles for Teaching Reading…………………………… 19
d. Reading in English Lesson for the Eleventh Grade Students
of Senior High School according to KTSP ………...………. 22
5. Authentic Materials
a. Definition of Authentic Materials ……………….................... 23
b. Advantages of Authentic Materials …………………………. 24
c. Problems with Authentic Materials …………………………. 26
d. Solutions to Minimize the Problems of Utilizing Authentic
Materials ………………..……………………………........... 26
6. The Eleventh Grade Students of Senior High School ………..... 28
B. Theoretical Framework ……………………………………………. 30
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CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY
A. Research Method ………………………………………………....... 35
1. Research and Information Collecting …………………………… 36
2. Planning …………………………………………………………. 36
3. Developing a Preliminary Form of Product …………………….. 37
4. Preliminary Field Testing ……………………………………….. 37
5. Main Product Revision ………………………………………….. 38
B. Research Participants ………………………………………………. 39
C. Research Setting ……………………………………………............. 41
D. Research Instruments ………………………………………………. 41
1. Interview ……………..………………………………………….. 41
2. Questionnaires …………………………………………………… 42
E. Data Collection ……………………….……………………………. 43
F. Data Analysis Techniques.………………………………………….. 47
G. Research Procedures ………………………………………………... 48
CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
A. The Steps of Designing a Set of Authentic Reading Materials
for the Eleventh Grade Students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok ..……..… 50
1. Conducting Research and Information Collecting……………… 50
a. Review of Relevant Literature….…………………………… 51
b. Conducting Interview..…….………………………………... 51
c. Distributing Questionnaires …….…………………………… 53
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2. Planning ……..…………………………………………………. 55
a. Formulating the Goals and General Purpose……………….. 55
b. Listing the Topics ………………………………………….. 56
c. Specifying Learning Objectives ……………………………. 57
3. Developing the Preliminary Form of Product …………………. 58
a. Listing the Subject Contents ……..………………………… 58
d. Designing a Syllabus …………...………………………….. 59
c. Developing Materials ……………………………………… 63
4. Preliminary Field Testing ………………….…………………... 63
a. Expert Validation .………………………………………….. 64
b. Materials Try Out……… ………………………………….. 69
5. Main Product Revision ……………………………………….… 71
B. The Presentation of the Designed Materials ………………………… 73
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
A. Conclusions ………………………………………………………… 77
B. Suggestions ………………………………………………………… 79
REFERENCES ……….…………………………………………………… 81
APPENDICES …………………………………………………………….. 83
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LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
Table 2.1: Techniques and Samples of Plus Category in Materials Adaptation..
Table 2.2: Techniques and Samples of Minus Category in Materials Adaptation....
Table 2.3: Techniques and Samples of Zero Category in Materials Adaptation.
Table 3.1: The Overall Process of Data Collection………………………….....
Table 4.1: Summary of Teacher’s Interview…………………………………...
Table 4.2: Summary of Students’ Questionnaires (Part1)……………………...
Table 4.3: Summary of Students’ Questionnaires (Part 2)……………………..
Table 4.4: The Lists of Topics………………………………………………….
Table 4.5: The Specific Learning Objectives of the Designed Materials……....
Table 4.6: The Results of Interviews of Expert Validation………………….…
Table 4.7: The Results of Questionnaires in Materials Try Out…………..…...
Table 4.8: The Presentation of the Designed Materials………………………...
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LIST OF FIGURES
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Figure 2.1 Kemp’s Model of Instructional Development …………………. 11
Figure 2.2 Figure 2.2. Yalden’s Model of Instructional Development ….... 13
Figure 2.3 The Overall Steps of Designing Materials …………………..… 34
Figure 3.1 Research and Development Study Combined with Kemp’s and
Yalden’s Steps of Instructional Design …………………...…… 49
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
No. Abbreviations Stand for KTSP
BC CS R & D
Kurikulum Tingkat Satuan Pendidikan Basic Competence Competemce Standard Research and Development
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LIST OF APPENDICES
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Appendix A Letters of Permission………………………………..…….….... 83
Appendix B Interview Guideline for Research and Information Collecting.... 85
Appendix C Questionnaire for Research and Information Collecting……..… 86
Appendix D Interview Guideline for Expert Validation….………………..... 88
Appendix E Questionnaire for Materials Try Out 1…………………….….... 89
Appendix F Questionnaire for Materials Try Out 2…………………….….... 90
Appendix G Materials Overview………...………………………..…….….... 91
Appendix H Syllabus and Lesson Plans…………………………………....… 93
Appendix I Presentation of the Designed Set of the Materials……………... 103
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ABSTRACT
Aditya, Elisabeth. 2009. Designing a Set of Authentic Reading Materials for the Eleventh Grade Students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok. Yogyakarta: English Language Education Study Program, Sanata Dharma University.
Reading is one of the most important language skills in language acquisition. However, the former observations conducted by the writer showed that there was a problem where sometimes reading classes made students bored and sleepy. In order to provide interesting and relevant materials, the writer proposes the use of authentic materials. It was based on the consideration that the sources of authentic materials vary, so that we can choose materials that are interesting for the students. In addition, authentic materials expose the students to the language in the real situation, so the materials can help the students to achieve informational literacy level, as senior high school students are required to achieve it. Considering that, this study was aimed at developing a set of authentic reading materials for the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok.
There were two questions formulated in the problem formulation i. e. (1) how is a set of authentic reading materials for the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok designed? and (2) what does the designed set of the materials look like?. To address the first question, the writer employed the adaptation of Kemp’s and Yalden’s instructional design models combined with the Research and Development (R & D) steps. There were eight instructional design steps employed in this study, namely, (1) identifying learners’ characteristics, (2) formulating goals and general purpose, (3) listing topics, (4) specifying learning objectives, (5) listing subject contents, (6) developing a syllabus, (7) developing materials, (8) evaluating the designed materials, and (9) revising the designed materials.
In this study, the data obtained through the research and information collecting step were served as the basis to develop the materials. After designing the materials, the writer conducted expert validation to gain evaluation on the designed materials from some English teachers of SMA Negeri 1 Depok and some English lecturers of Sanata Dharma University. Besides, the designed materials were tried out to students of one social class of the eleventh grade of SMA Negeri 1 Depok and were evaluated by the students. The data from the expert validation and the materials try out were analyzed using percentages and qualitative data analysis. The evaluation was then employed as the basis for revisions. The revisions included the topics, the subject contents, and the designed materials.
The presentation of the final version of the designed materials was served as the answer of the second question. The designed materials consisted of six units i.e. (1) narrative text “the Princess”, (2) narrative text “the Vampire”, (3) report text “Koala”, (4) report text “Lion”, (5) analytical exposition text “Health “, and (6) analytical exposition text “the Internet”. Each unit was divided into three sections i.e. pre-reading, whilst-reading, and post-reading. The data from the evaluation showed that the materials were acceptable and well-developed.
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ABSTRAK
Aditya, Elisabeth. 2009. Designing a Set of Authentic Reading Materials for the Eleventh Grade Students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok. Yogyakarta: Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Sanata Dharma. Reading merupakan salah satu dari kemampuan berbahasa yang paling penting dalam pemerolehan keterampilan (acquisition) berbahasa. Namun, observasi yang telah dilakukan oleh penulis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat sebuah masalah, dimana terkadang kelas reading membuat para siswa bosan dan mengantuk. Untuk menyediakan materi yang menarik dan relevan, penulis mengusulkan penggunaan materi autentik. Hal ini didasarkan pada pertimbangan bahwa sumbernya sangat beragam, sehingga kita dapat memilih materi yang menarik bagi para siswa. Selain itu, materi autentik menunjukkan bahasa sehari-hari kepada para siswa, sehingga diharapkan dapat membantu para siswa mencapai tingkat informational.. Berdasarkan kedua alasan tersebut, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan seperangkat materi reading yang autentik bagi siswa kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Depok. Dalam penelitian ini, terdapat dua pertanyaan dalam perumusan masalah yaitu (1) bagaimanakah seperangkat materi reading autentik untuk siswa kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Depok dirancang? dan (2) bagaimanakah penyajian materi reading yang telah disusun tersebut?. Untuk menjawab pertanyaan pertama, penulis mengadaptasi model perancangan instruksional yang dikembangkan oleh Kemp dan Yalden yang dikombinasikan dengan langkah-langkah Research and Development (R & D). Terdapat delapan langkah perancangan instruksional dalam penelitian ini, yakni (1) pengidentifikasian karakteristik siswa, (2) perumusan sasaran dan tujuan besar, (3) perumusan topik, (4) perincian tujuan pembelajaran, (5) perincian isi materi, (6) penyusunan silabus, (7) pengembangan materi, (8) pengevaluasian materi, dan (9) perevisian materi. Dalam penelitian ini, data yang diperoleh melalui penelitian dan pengumpulan informasi digunakan sebagai dasar pengembangan materi. Setelah selesai merancang materi, penulis mengadakan expert validation untuk mendapatkan evaluasi dari para guru Bahasa Inggris SMA Negeri 1 Depok dan dosen Bahasa Inggris Universitas Sanata Dharma. Selain itu, materi yang telah selesai dirancang diujikan pada para siswa kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Depok dan dievaluasi oleh mereka. Data yang diperoleh dari expert validation dan pengujian materi kemudian dianalisis menggunakan prosentase dan analisa data kualitatif. Evaluasi kemudian digunakan sebagai acuan untuk perevisian materi. Perevisian meliputi topik, isi materi, dan materi.
Untuk menjawab pertanyaan kedua, penulis menyajikan hasil akhir dari materi yang dirancang. Materi tersebut terdiri dari 6 unit yaitu (1) teks naratif “the Princess”, (2) teks naratif “the Vampire”, (3) teks report “Koala”, (4) teks report “Lion”, (5) teks analytical exposition “Health “, dan (6) teks analytical exposition “the Internet”. Setiap unit dibagi menjadi tiga tahap, yakni pre-reading, whilst-reading, dan post-reading. Hasil analisa data dari pengujian materi dan expert
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validation menunjukkan bahwa materi yang dirancang telah dikembangkan dengan baik dan dapat diterima.
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
This chapter discusses the research background, problem formulation,
problem limitation, research objectives, research benefits, and the clarification of
terms.
A. Research Background
Nowadays, the curriculum which is used in Indonesia is Kurikulum
Tingkat Satuan Pendidikan/ KTSP. In this curriculum, every school is given an
opportunity to develop and manage the curriculum based on its condition and
aspiration (Muslich, 2007: 10). The curriculum (Peraturan Menteri No. 22, 2006:
307) states that there are four skills which need to be learnt in English lessons and
one of those skills is reading.
Reading, as described by Bamberger (1975: 7-8), is an important aspect
for individuals and for society. Reading serves many different purposes. Through
reading, people can learn ideas, concepts, and attitudes. By reading people can
take much information they need in their daily life.
Moreover, reading is an essential skill for English as second or foreign
language (ESL/EFL) students. Its role is important in language acquisition.
Krashen (1981: 23) argues that reading can be a way to become good readers, to
develop a good writing style, to master vocabulary, to master grammar, and to
become good spellers.
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Therefore, reading practices in senior high school is needed. Furthermore,
KTSP (Peraturan Menteri No.22, 2006: 307) states that senior high school
students are expected to achieve informational literacy level, meaning that they
are expected to be able to access knowledge using linguistic ability. In this case,
reading is very important to enable the students to access knowledge in their daily
life contexts.
However, some former observations in senior high schools in Jogjakarta
conducted by the writer showed that reading sometimes made students feel bored
and sleepy. In addition, the writer has also interviewed a teacher of SMA Negeri 1
Depok, Yogyakarta about the situation of reading classes in English lesson in that
school. The results of the interview show that reading classes often make the
students bored.
In that situation, teachers should be active in finding interesting materials
for the students to make them motivated. This idea is supported by the teacher of
SMA Negeri 1 Depok who stated that there is a need for interesting materials to
make them motivated in reading classes. This idea is also supported by syllabus
development principles in KTSP. One of the principles is the identification of
materials. Muslich (2007: 29) says that this principle requires teachers to select
and develop materials that are relevant to the students’ needs and the society’s
demands.
In order to provide interesting and relevant materials, the writer proposes
the use of authentic materials. Berardo (2006: 2-3) says that authentic materials
are “materials that have been produced to fulfill some social purposes in the
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language community”. They are usually not produced for language teaching. They
are mostly produced and consumed by the target language speaking group. There
are three main reasons for proposing authentic materials in reading classes.
One of the main ideas of using authentic materials in the classroom is to
make the lesson interesting. Milne, as stated by Herawati (1996: 83) states that
authentic materials from magazines and newspapers, offer two advantages: “a
wide variety of interesting articles is readily available and the materials can be
constantly updated so that topical subjects can be covered that hold the students’
attention.”
Besides, using authentic materials can enhance the students’ motivation to
read, as the students will get satisfaction after being able to read authentic texts.
Howell (1986: 40) states that “the authenticity of the texts provides for motivated
reading, leaving the foreign students with a sense of pride at having accomplished
a recognizable feat in the challenging arena of English-language learning.”
The third ant the most important reason for utilizing authentic materials is
that authentic materials expose learners to a great extent, to the “real language”
used outside their classroom. Nunan as stated by Herawati (1996: 83) states that
authentic materials have been widely suggested to be reflected in classroom
teaching since they offer a relevant situation to the learners. When the studnets
are accustomed to read authentic materials, the students will find it easier to
access knowledge from authentic sources. When it happens, it will be easier for
the students to achieve informational literacy level in English subject.
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It is pointed out that authentic materials can give some benefits for the
students. Therefore, the writer proposes to design reading materials for the
eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok by utilizing authentic materials
which are in accordance with the students’ needs and interests.
B. Problem Formulation
Based on the research background, the writer formulates the following
research problems:
1. How is a set of authentic reading materials for the eleventh grade students of
SMA Negeri 1 Depok designed?
2. What does the designed set of authentic reading materials for the eleventh
grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok look like?
C. Problem Limitation
In this study, the writer focuses on discovering how to design a set of
authentic reading materials for the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1
Depok and to present the designed materials. In order to limit the scope of the
study, the writer would like to design a set of authentic reading materials for the
eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok, Yogyakarta. Due to the time and
financial constraints, the materials designed are intended for the eleventh grade
students of social department to be used in the class.
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D. Research Objectives
There were two objectives in this study. They are described below.
1. To discover how a set of authentic reading materials for the eleventh grade
students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok is designed.
2. To present the designed set authentic reading materials for the eleventh grade
students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok.
E. Research Benefits
This research is intended to give benefits for:
1. English Teachers
English teachers of senior high school can use the designed reading
materials as alternative materials in teaching their students. By doing so, they can
teach their students by using materials that are relevant and more interesting to
learn. When it happens, the teachers will find it easier to raise their students’
motivation to learn.
2. Students
The authentic reading materials would help the students to develop their
reading skills. Moreover, the authentic materials that are used will enable them to
experience language in the real life context. By doing so, the students will find it
easier to read other authentic texts written in English in their daily life.
3. Other Writers
Other writers can use this study as one of references to design a set of
authentic reading materials and to select materials that match the needs of
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students. By doing so, they will be able to design authentic reading materials
which are suitable for the level of students for whom the materials are intended to.
F. Clarification of Terms
The writer would like to define some important terms related to the topic
discussed in this study.
1. Reading
According to Nunan (2003: 68) reading is “a fluent process of readers
combining information from a text and their own background knowledge”. It
means that the goal of reading is the comprehension of the texts read by the reader
which needs not only the knowing of the words in the passage, but also their
background knowledge related to the topic of the text read.
In this study, reading is meant to be the process of comprehending texts by
digging the readers’ background knowledge.
2. Authentic Materials
Berardo (2006: 2-3) says that authentic materials are “materials that have
been produced to fulfill some social purposes in the language community”. They
are usually not produced for language teaching. They are mostly produced and
consumed by the target language speaking group.
In addition, Nunan (2003: 329) says that authentic materials are spoken
and written language which is created in the course of genuine communication
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rather than being specially created for the purposes of language learning and
teaching.
In this study, authentic materials refer to materials that are produced to
fulfill some social purposes that are consumed by target language community. The
materials used in this study will be taken from magazines, newspapers, and some
other sources providing authentic materials.
3. The Eleventh Grade Students of Senior High School
Rumjati (2006: 8) describes senior high school, generally called SMA
(Sekolah Menengah Atas), as one of education levels in Indonesia. This level is
considered as the preparation level before students continue their study to a
university. The students at this level of education are expected to have some
competencies of life skills.
Students who are studying in senior high school are divided into three
grades. The students who are studying in the second year of senior high school are
called the eleventh grade students of senior high school. In this study, the writer
will design reading materials for the eleventh grade students of senior high school
of social departments.
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CHAPTER II
THEORETICAL REVIEW
This chapter discusses theories underlying this study. There are two main
parts in this chapter. The first part deals with theoretical description, while the
second part deals with theoretical framework employed in designing authentic
reading materials for the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok.
A. Theoretical Description
This part explains theories related to this study. Since the purpose of this
study is designing materials, this part begins with theory of instructional design,
then theory of materials development. Subsequently, the writer elaborates some
theories of reading and authentic materials since the materials designed in this
study are reading materials which utilize authentic texts. The last theory explains
the eleventh grade students of senior high school since the designed materials are
intended for them.
1. Instructional Design Models
Two instructional design models, promoted by Kemp (1977) and Yalden (1987),
are adapted in this study. Kemp’s model is adapted because of its flexibility. In
this model, the designer can start from any step as long as all elements are done.
Moreover, Kemp’s model can be applied in all educational level. This
instructional design model emphasizes three major problems, i.e. objectives,
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activities and resources, and evaluation (1977: 8-9). While Yalden’s model
completes Kemp’s model by emphasizing on syllabus design.
a. Kemp’s Model
According to Kemp (1977: 8), it is important to make an instructional
design plan because it will help the designers to get familiar with the design which
will be developed later. The followings are some stages designed by Kemp:
a. Determining goals, topics and general purposes
The selection of topics should consider the items from the simple to
complex level, the correlation with subject content, and students’ characteristics.
The general purposes are derived from the topics. They explicitly express
students’ and teacher’s accomplishments.
b. Mentioning Learners’ Characteristics
The designer identifies the characteristics of students, including their
capabilities, needs and interests. This information should affect the instructional
planning, including the determination of topics, the levels at which topics are
introduced, the choice of sequencing objectives, the depth of treatments and the
variety of learning activities.
c. Specifying learning objectives
The designer determines learning objectives or certain performances that
are measurable to be achieved by students.
d. Listing subject content
The designer lists subject content to support specific objectives. Kemp
offers four questions in selecting the subject content: What specifically must be
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taught or learned in this topic? What facts, concepts, and principles related to this
topic? What steps are involved in necessary procedures related to this topic? What
techniques are required in performing essential skills?
e. Developing pre-assessment
The designer develops pre-assessment to determine students’ background
knowledge about the topic. In order to plan learning activities, designers should
find out specifically the following: to what extent each student has acquired the
necessary prerequisites for studying the topic and what the student may have
already mastered about the subject to be studied.
f. Selecting teaching learning activities and resources
The designer selects teaching learning methods and instructional resources
that will be most appropriate for accomplishing each objective through subject
content. The designer needs to know the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
methods and of various materials. He/she can make his/her selection in terms of
students’ characteristics and needs.
g. Coordinating support services
The designer coordinates the support services required to implement the
design plan. They are budget, facilities, equipment, and schedules.
h. Evaluating students’ learning
The designer makes the evaluation of students’ learning in terms of their
accomplishment of objectives, with a consideration to revise and evaluate any
phases of the plan that needs improvement. The diagram on the following page
illustrates the relationship of each step in the plan to the other steps.
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Figure 2.1. Kemp’s Model of Instructional Development (Kemp, 1977: 9)
Kemp (1977: 9) explains further that developing an instruction is a
flexible process. There is an interdependence among the eight elements.
Therefore, designers can start developing the instruction from every point and go
anywhere, as long as all elements are done. The broken lines in the figure below
indicate revisions of elements made necessary by evaluation data gathered on
students’ accomplishments of objectives.
b. Yalden’s Model
The purpose of Yalden’s model is to describe syllabus that considers the
communicative needs of students. A communicative syllabus itself is a syllabus
which is designed for describing a classroom experience which is more
appropriate in an environment of real language and art (Yalden, 1987: 85).
According to Yalden (1987: 101-118, 138-145), there are eight steps in designing
instructions. Those steps are presented on the following page.
Goals, topics and general purposes
Learner characteristic
Learner objectives
Subject content
Pre- assessment
Teaching learning activities
Support services
Evaluation
Revise
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1) Conducting a need survey
This step is conducted to find learners’ needs and to write objectives that
are appropriate for the learners.
2) Stating description of the purpose
Having conducted a need survey, the designer will have a description of
the purpose of the program.
3) Selecting a syllabus to be carried out in the program
The choice of syllabus type is done when the general category of a
language program has been decided.
4) Production of proto-syllabus
The designer selects and combines syllabus contents which are in line with
the syllabus type.
5) Production of pedagogical syllabus
The specification of every single word and phrase will be conducted in this
step.
6) Development and implementation of classroom procedures
Communicative syllabus will put teacher’s role as a facilitator. Therefore,
classroom activities conducted are based on the learners’ activity.
7) Evaluation
This step is intended to evaluate all components in the language program,
i.e. the students, the instructional program, and the teaching.
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8) Recycling stage
The last step is intended to fit between goals set and the final performance
of the learners. If there are discrepancies, materials and teaching approaches are
revised. This is labeled “recycling stage” because the whole cycle can be begun
again at this point, and adjustment made anywhere in the system based on the
feedback gathered from the evaluation stage. The steps of an instructional design
by Yalden, which is called Language Program Development, is shown in the
following figure.
Figure 2.2. Yalden’s Model of Instructional Development (Yalden, 1987: 88)
2. Syllabus Design
According to Hutchinson and Waters (1987: 80), a syllabus is defined as a
document, which says what will (or at least what should) be learnt. Reflecting
curriculum used nowadays, Kurikulum Tingkat Satuan Pendidikan/ KTSP,
Depdiknas (Model Pengembangan Silabus SMA, 2006: 5) proposes some
components which should be included in a syllabus. The components are:
a. Identification includes the name of the school, subject, and class/grade as well
as semester
Needs survey
Dscription of purpose
Selection/ development of a syllabus type
Production of a proto-syllabus
Production of pedagogical
syllabus
Development and
implementation of classroom procedures
Evaluation
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b. Standard competences which are basic abilities/skills which the students
should have in a learning process
c. Basic competences are the statements of the expected performances after the
students experience the learning process in certain competence
d. Indicators are specific form of basic competence which are measurable
e. The main materials are a description or outline of a set of materials presented
in the students’ learning experience
f. Learning experience which students will undergo, including arrangement of
activities which students should do to achieve the basic competences
g. Time allocation providing organization of time which depends on the time
provided for conducting the whole learning process
h. Assessment to assess students’ achievements
i. Sources, which may include books, brochures, magazines, and newspapers.
According to Krahnke (1987: 9-14), there are six types of syllabus, but
almost all actual language teaching syllabi are the combinations of two or more of
the types defined here. Those types of syllabus are:
a a structural syllabus, in which content of language teaching is a collection of
forms and structures, usually grammatical, of language being taught.
b a notional/functional syllabus, in which content of language teaching is a
collection of functions that are performed when language is used, or of the
notions that language is used to express. Some examples of functions include
performing, agreeing, and requesting. Some examples of notion include size,
age, color, and comparison.
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c a situational syllabus, in which content of language teaching is a collection of
real or imaginary situations in which language occurs or is used.
d a skill-based syllabus, in which content of language teaching is a collection of
specific abilities that may play a part in using language. Primary purpose of
skill- based instruction is to learn specific language skill.
e a task-based syllabus, in which content of teaching is a series of complex and
purposeful tasks that students want or need to perform with language learnt.
f a content-based syllabus, in which primary purpose of instruction is to teach
some contents or information using language that students are also learning.
Subject matter is primary and language learning occurs incidentally to content
learning.
3. Materials Development
Materials are developed in order to present models of correct language
used in a target situation (Hutchinson and Waters, 1987: 106). Hutchinson and
Waters (1987: 108-109) describe a model that should be taken into consideration
in developing materials. The model consists of four elements: input, content
focus, language focus, and task.
a. Input
Input refers to any communication data, such as text, dialogue, or video
recording, depending on needs analysis. The input provides stimulus materials for
activities, new language terms, correct models of language use, topics for
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communication, and opportunities for learners to use their information processing
skills and their existing knowledge both of the language and the subject matter.
b. Content focus
Content of language means the information and feelings conveyed by the
language which is learned. The content should be exploited to generate
meaningful communication in the classroom.
c. Language focus
Good materials should involve opportunities for both analysis and
synthesis. Language focus enables learners to have chances to take the language to
pieces, study how it works, and practice it.
d. Tasks
After designing materials, the designer should plan communicative tasks
so that learners can use the content and language knowledge they have built up
through the unit.
However, in developing materials, teachers usually do what is called
materials adaptation. According to Tomlinson and Masuhara (2004: 11), materials
adaptation means changing existing materials so that they become more suitable
for specific learners, teachers, or situation.
They also explain techniques of materials adaptation (2004: 15-16) that
can be divided into three categories in terms of quantity, Plus (+), Minus (-), or
Zero (0) i.e. modification without changing quantity. Those three categories are
described on the following page.
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a. Plus Category
Table 2.1. Techniques and samples of Plus Category in Materials Adaptation (Tomlinson and Masuhara, 2004: 16)
Techniques Examples Addition Teachers may add different texts and/or activities Expansion Teachers may expand texts and activities by increasing the
length, difficulty, depth, etc
b. Minus Category
Table 2.2. Techniques and samples of Minus Category in Materials Adaptation (Tomlinson and Masuhara, 2004: 16)
Techniques Examples Deletion Teachers may delete some texts and/or activities altogether Subtraction Teachers may decrease the number of sentences in a text or
part of an activity Reduction Teachers may reduce texts and activities by decreasing the
length, difficulty, depth, etc
c. Zero Category
Table 2.3. Techniques and samples of Zero Category in Materials Adaptation (Tomlinson and Masuhara, 2004: 16)
Techniques Examples Modification Teachers may make changes to instructions Replacement Teachers may swap one activity with another Reorganization Teachers may change the positions of texts and illustrations Resequencing Teachers may change the sequence of the activities Conversion Teachers may change the genre of a text (from narrative to
poem), or move the content from one medium to another (e.g. from print to a web page)
4. Reading
In order to know reading well, this part will be divided into some parts.
They are background of teaching reading, models of reading processes, principles
of teaching reading, and reading in English lesson for the eleventh grade of senior
high school according to KTSP.
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a. Background of Teaching Reading
The background of teaching reading according to Nunan will be presented
here.
“In Western cultures, oral reading was the primary practice until the nineteenth century. In about 1880 a debate began on the advantages of silent reading versus oral reading” (Nunan, 2003:69).
Nunan (2003: 69) explains further that classroom approaches to teaching
reading should emphasize silent reading when the goal of reading is
comprehension of text.
b. Reading Processes
Understanding the process of reading means understanding models of how
words are recognized and how long they are kept in working memory (Nunan,
2003: 70). The models of reading process can be divided into three categories
(Nunan, 2003: 70-73). Those categories are:
1) Bottom-up model
Bottom-up model typically consists of lower-level reading process. In this
model, readers begin with the identification of letters. The information gained is
passed to a decoder, which converts the string of letters into a string of systematic
phonemes. This string is then passed and recognized as a word. The readers then
fixate on the next word and proceed in the same way until all words in a sentence
have been processed, at which point they proceed to a component in which
syntactic and semantic rules operate to assign a meaning to a sentence. Thus, this
model assumes that readers proceed by moving their eyes from left to right, first
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taking in letters, combining these to form words, then combining the words to
form phrases, clauses and sentences of text.
2) Top-down model
In top-down model, readers draw upon their knowledge of the world and
the structure of the sentences to analyze text. In this model, the readers are seen as
bringing hypotheses to bear on the text, and using text data to confirm or deny the
hypotheses. The hypotheses may relate to the whole text and be generated by
reference to supposed schemata. In this model, the readers come to the text with
previously formed plan or background knowledge. The readers read the text by
reading the sentences and try to find the information using their background
knowledge.
3) Interactive model
Interactive model of reading combines elements of both bottom-up and
top-down models, assuming that a pattern is synthesized based on information
provided simultaneously from several knowledge sources. While reading, readers
can apply bottom-up process by recognizing the new vocabulary and the new
pattern they have not got before. By doing this, readers are expected to be able to
get information from text. Meanwhile, readers also apply top-down process by
predicting what the content of the text is about and the continuation of the text.
c. Principles for Teaching Reading
There are eight principles for teaching reading as stated by Nunan (2003:
74 – 77). The principles are described on the following pages.
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1) Exploit readers’ background knowledge
Background knowledge involves reader’s experience like life experiences,
knowledge of how texts can be organized rhetorically; knowledge of how one’s
first language works, knowledge of how the second language works, and cultural
background and knowledge. Those experiences are brought into the texts.
According to Nunan (2003: 74) “Reading can be significantly enhanced if
background knowledge can be activated by setting goals, asking questions,
making predictions, teaching text structure, and so on”.
2) Build a strong vocabulary base
Nunan (2003: 74) says that basic vocabulary should be explicitly thought
and L2 readers should be taught to use context to effectively guess the meanings
of less frequent vocabulary.
3) Teach for comprehension
Monitoring comprehension is a very important part to gain successful
reading. It includes verifying that the predictions being made are correct and
checking that the readers do make an important adjustment when meaning is not
accomplished.
Beck, McKeown, Hamilton, and Kucan (1997) in Nunan (2203: 25)
develop an excellent technique for engaging students in meaningful cognitive and
meta-cognitive interaction with text and for assisting students in the process of
constructing meaning from text which is questioning the author. In this case, the
students are used to engage with meaning and develop ideas rather than retrieve
information from the text.
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4) Work on increasing reading rate
Teachers of English language should improve their students’ reading rate
and develop reading comprehension skills simultaneously. They should be in a
balanced condition. One important thing to be done is decreasing the dependency
toward looking at dictionary by emphasizing some skills like scanning, skimming,
predicting, and identifying the text.
5) Teaching reading strategy
Based on Oxford (1996) as stated by Nunan (2003: 76), a strategy is “the
tools for active, self-directed involvement that is necessary for developing
communicative ability”. Nunan adds that “a good technique to sensitive students
to that strategies they use is to get them verbalize (or to talk about) their thought
processes as they read.”
6) Encourage readers to transform strategies into skills
As learners consciously learn and practice specific reading strategies, the
strategies move from conscious to unconscious: from strategy to skill (Nunan,
2003: 77).
7) Build assessment and evaluation into your teaching
In assessing growth and development in reading skills, it needs time and
training. Quantitative assessment which includes information from reading
comprehension tests as well as reading rate data and qualitative information which
includes reading journal responses, reading interest surveys, and responses to
reading strategy checklists are both needed in the reading classroom.
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8) Strive for continuous improvement as a reading teacher
The quality of the individual teacher is integral to success of
second/foreign language readers (Nunan 2003: 77)
d. Reading in English Lesson for the Eleventh Grade Students of Senior
High School according to KTSP
The principles of teaching reading in English lesson of senior high school
students according to KTSP are important in this study since the writer designs
reading materials for the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok based
on the curriculum used nowadays, KTSP.
The level of English accomplishments of senior high school students
should achieve three levels, namely performative, functional, and informational.
In performative level, students are expected to be able to read using the symbols
that are used in reading passage. In functional level, students are expected to be
able to use the language to fulfill their daily needs, such as to read newspapers,
magazines, or directions, while in informational level, students are expected to be
able to access knowledge using linguistic ability(Peraturan Menteri No.22, 2006:
307).
Among those three levels, the focus of English lesson in senior high
school is to achieve informational level, since the students are prepared to
continue their study to a higher education level. From what is described in KTSP
(Peraturan Menteri No.22, 2006: 308) the scope of English lesson in senior high
school, especially reading, involves three aspects. The aspects are as follows.
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1. the ability to understand written texts to achieve informational level.
2. the ability to understand various short functional texts and monologues in
the form of procedure, descriptive, recount, narrative, report, news item,
analytical exposition, hortatory exposition, and spoof.
3. Supporting competencies, including linguistic competence, (the use of
grammar and vocabulary, intonation, and tones), socio-cultural
competence (the use of appropriate expressions in various contexts), and
strategy competence (solving problems rising when reading texts).
5. Authentic Materials
Theoretical description of authentic materials is divided into some parts.
They include the definitions of authentic materials, advantages of authentic
materials, problems with authentic materials, and solutions to minimize the
problems of utilizing authentic materials.
a. Definitions of Authentic Materials
Materials that are usually used in classroom are textbooks. Textbooks are a
collection of written or oral texts selected and sequenced for learners with
accompanying explanations and activities. They usually combine language
samples, explanations, and activities into a single volume. However, textbooks are
sometimes not sufficient for learning materials since they cannot foresee all the
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needs of individual teachers and learners. It means that we need materials which
are not textbooks. These kinds of materials are usually called authentic materials.
There are some definitions of authentic materials. First, Abbot and
Wingard (1987: 279) define authentic materials as “materials which are actually
used in a mother-tongue situation.” However, they also mention that a teacher or a
course writer may also produce authentic materials if he makes up an
advertisement or other forms of authentic texts which are much like the real thing.
It means that they make the concept of authentic materials not limited only to any
texts which are specially designed by teachers for language learning purposes.
Nonetheless, Nunan (2003: 329) has a different opinion from Abbot and
Wingard’s concept of authentic. He states that authentic texts should be authentic.
The texts should be taken from real situations and usage, and should not be
written especially for language learning purposes.
In this study, authentic materials refer to materials which are designed for
native speakers, not for language students. They are not originally written for
language teaching purposes, but for fulfilling social purposes.
b. Advantages of Authentic Materials
There are some advantages of the use of authentic materials. One obvious
advantage of using authentic materials is that topics of the materials can be
constantly updated. Students will pay attention and will be eager to read
something which is in accordance with their personal interest and which contains
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new information for them. Parks (1982: 40) states that newspapers as a form of
authentic materials contain information which is new to students and even would
be on the subject of their personal interests. Melvin and Stout (1987: 51) add that
the use of authentic materials can give learners information and knowledge about
what happens on the other side of the world.
Another advantage of authentic materials is that they bring positive effect
to learners’ motivation. This is because the topics are interesting and up-to-date.
Beside that, the learners will get satisfaction after being able to read authentic
texts. Howell (1986: 40) states that “the authenticity of the texts provides for
motivated reading, leaving the foreign students with a sense of pride at having
accomplished a recognizable feat in the challenging arena of English-language
learning.”
In addition, authentic materials provide learners with information on the
cultural and social life of foreign countries. In other words, learners will not only
be able to learn the target language, but also the target society and its culture as
well. Parks (1982: 40) mentions that by using newspapers, as one example of
authentic materials, students will not only learn to read newspaper articles as well
as to learn the language, but also the culture that the articles reflect.
Furthermore, authentic materials can present excellent examples of the real
use of the language as a means of communication. This idea is supported by
Abbot and Wingard (1987: 280) who state that the call for authenticity has a
positive value. It warns us against teaching language far removed from anything
that would occur in a real situation outside language classroom.
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c. Problems with Authentic Materials
It is pointed out that alongside with the advantages of authentic materials,
there might be some problems in utilizing authentic materials. The problems when
using authentic materials are as follows.
The first problem is related to the language used in the authentic materials.
Berardo (2006: 65) states that language used is sometimes too difficult and
complicated and that foreign learners will experience serious problems in
comprehending the readings.
The second problem is that an influence of the culture and social context
of where authentic materials are made sometimes makes foreign learners confused
in comprehending the texts. This idea is supported by Berardo (2006: 65) who
states that authentic materials may be too culturally biased and there are too many
structures which are mixed, causing lower levels have a hard time decoding the
texts.
In addition, according to Berardo, authentic texts which consist a great
deal of cultural information will make students confused. It is because the students
find attitudes and behaviours which are inappropriate with their own culture.
d. Solutions to minimize the Problems of Utilizing Authentic Materials
In utilizing authentic materials, teachers can not only pick any printed
materials and use them in class. There are several principles that should be noted
before using such materials.
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Teachers can solve the problems of too-difficult language used in
authentic materials by careful selection of texts. In selecting appropriate reading
texts for a group of EFL learners, teachers should select texts with an appropriate
level of difficulty for the learners. Schultz (1982: 10) points out that suitable texts
will avoid ‘frustrating reading.’
Furthermore, in dealing with cultural problems in authentic materials,
teachers should be able to bridge cultural gap by presenting cultural information
to students. This idea is supported by Steffenson and Joag-Dev as stated by
Herawati (1996:87) who state that “learning to read is easier when the cultural
background is familiar and students can draw on cultural information in the
decoding process.”
In addition, Herawati (1996: 88) explains that it is worthwhile to vary the
topics and the types of materials used in class to uphold learners’ enthusiasm and
keep class alive. She adds that there are various kinds of sources such as journals,
magazines, newspapers, and so forth. Parks (1982: 80) suggests several types of
authentic texts which are easy to find. They are headlines, short stories, music
news, advertisements, political cartoons, letters to the editors, radio and TV
programs, maps, jokes, recipes, editorials, sport news, horoscopes, photographs,
comic strips, news articles, fashion news, weather forecasts, and book or film
reviews.
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6. The Eleventh Grade Students of Senior High School
In general, the eleventh grade students of senior high school are 17 years
old. According to Hamachek (1985) in his book entitled Psychology in Teaching,
Learning and Growth, at this age, teenagers start looking for their own
personality; they concern about appearance and start considering the importance
of relationship with others. They make their own decision, develop moral values,
establish sexuality awareness and closer relationship with others, and hunt for
challenging moments in their life.
Further, according to Hamachek (1985), there are three social cognitive
problems in the cognitive development of the eleventh grade students of senior
high school. The problems are related to how they form and arrange their own
point of view and decision about other features based on several considerations,
how they try to value and react towards others as they value and react towards
themselves, and how they form their self consciousness, figuring out their
personal characteristics by creating social interaction and conceptualizing social
norms and rules around them.
In conclusion, teenagers’ cognitive development is moving to a higher
step. They develop their own differentiation; showing their personal impressions
to confirm that they exist and they want to be admitted by other people. They also
develop their communicative ability by formulating their own opinion that might
be different from others and appreciate others’ opinion. Besides, they create their
subjectivity, realizing that the moral standard is changing and there will be
reasoning based on concrete situation.
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In relation to reading passages that are interesting for senior high school
students, Oka conducted research on reading interests of senior high school
students in Indonesia. The results of his research showed the kinds of reading
passage that senior high school students prefer to read., as described by Oka
(1982: 4-5) describes the kinds of reading passage. The kinds of reading passages
are described on the following pages.
a. Readings on general knowledge
Readings on general knowledge consist of articles informing something to
add knowledge related to daily life needs, e.g. small worms that are dangerous,
glasses for dogs, sun movements, etc.
b. Readings on socio-cultural phenomenon
Readings on socio-cultural phenomenon include articles containing factual
news related to society and the cultures, e.g. forest tourism in Bali, hedonism in
youth, preservation of water source, etc.
c. Readings on famous figures
Readings on famous figures include articles on people who struggle for
maintaining their life and/or reaching their dreams or who have interesting
personality, e.g. Dr. Johnson, a bellboy who succeeded to become a surgeon.
d. Literatures
Readings on literature only cover short stories.
e. Readings on ethic and government
Readings on ethic and government consist of articles describing what
government has done in governing the country, e.g. the law of labours, etc.
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f. Others, including crossword puzzle, anecdotes, advertisements, etc.
Senior high school students’ reading interest is mostly in readings on
general knowledge. They tend to search for new knowledge and new experience,
while their big interest in readings on socio-cultural phenomenon and readings on
figure is interpreted as the results of their efforts of developing their own
differentiation; showing their personal impressions to confirm that they exist, both
as an individual and a member of society.
B. Theoretical Framework
In order to design a set of authentic reading materials, the writer adapts
two models promoted by Kemp (1977: 8) and Yalden (1987: 101-118, 138-145).
In addition, some theories related to syllabus design (Peraturan Menteri No.23,
2006: 5), Krahnke (1987: 9-14), materials adaptation ( Tomlinson and Masuhara,
2004: 15-16), principles of teaching reading (Nunan, 2003: 74 – 77), Reading in
English lesson for the eleventh grade students of senior high school according to
KTSP (Peraturan Menteri No.22, 2006: 307-308), solutions to minimize the
problems of utilizing authentic materials (Schultz, 1982: 10; Herawati, 1996: 87-
88; Parks, 1982: 80), and the characteristics of the eleventh grade students of
senior high school (Hamachek, 1985). The elaboration of each step in the model
of designing the materials is presented on the following pages.
Step 1: identifying learners’ characteristics
The writer conducts needs analysis by interviewing an English teacher of
the eleventh grade students of senior high school and distributing questionnaires
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to the eleventh grade students of senior high school. These analyses are aimed at
discovering learners’ needs and teachers’ expectations toward the designed
materials.
Step 2: identifying goals and general purposes
After identifying the learners’ characteristics, the writer identifies the
goals and general purpose.
Step 3: listing topics
The topics of the materials are listed in accordance with the results of
learners’ needs analysis and some text genres that should be learnt by the eleventh
grade students of senior high school.
Step 4: specifying learning objectives
In this step the writer specifies learning objectives that are measurable to
be achieved by the students.
Step 5: listing subject contents
In listing subject contents, the writer collects some texts from authentic
sources. The texts were collected in accordance with the topics which have been
decided. Besides, the writer takes some theories needed in the materials. The
theories include communicative purpose and generic structure of each genre to be
learnt by the students.
Step 6: developing a syllabus
After listing the subject contents, the writer elaborates a syllabus. Among
six types of syllabus proposed by Krahnke (1987: 9-14), the writer chooses a
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functional-notional syllabus. It is based on the consideration that KTSP
(Peraturan Menteri No.22, 2006: 308) requires reading materials for the eleventh
grade students of senior high school include some genres of texts.
Text genres represent the functions that should be learnt by the students. In
addition, the writer will consider the notion in the syllabus by referring to the
topics of the materials which are in accordance with the results of the learners’
needs analysis.
Step 7: Developing materials
In developing the materials, the writer adapts the materials by applying the
principle of the Plus Category (Tomlinson and Matsuhara, 2004: 15-16), which is
called addition. The writer adds some exercises, and activities which are suitable
for the students’ needs and interests. In deciding the exercises and the activities,
the writer considers some principles of teaching reading stated by Nunan (2003:
74 – 77) and the objectives which will be achieved.
In addition, the writer also applies the principle of Zero Category which is
called reorganization. Here the writer changes the positions of texts and
illustrations. This technique is used in order to make the materials more
interesting.
Step 8: evaluating the designed materials
After designing the reading materials, the writer conducts evaluation on
the designed materials. In this step, the writer conducts expert validation by
interviewing some English teachers of the eleventh grade of SMA Negeri 1 Depok
and some lecturers of English Education Study Program of Sanata Dharma
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University. Besides, the writer tries out the materials to students of one class of
the eleventh grade of SMA Negeri 1 Depok and then distributes questionnaires to
the students. This evaluation is conducted in order to know the effectiveness of
the materials and to gain feedback on the designed materials.
Step 9: revising the designed materials
Based on the feedback obtained from the materials try out and the expert
validation, the writer revises any phases that need improvement. It implies that
revision can be implemented in any previous step. The writer discovers which
improvement needed to finally revise the materials.
The steps of designing authentic reading materials for the eleventh grade
students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok are summarized in a figure on the following
page.
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Figure 2.3. The Overall Steps of Designing Materials
The steps of designing materials above will be matched with the steps in
research procedure in Research and Development (R & D) study, which will be
discussed in the following chapter.
Identifying Learners’ Characteristics
Identifying Goals and General Purposes
Listing Topics
Specifying Learning Objectives
Listing Subject Contents
Developing a Syllabus
Developing Materials
Evaluating the Designed Materials
Revising the Designed Materials
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CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
This chapter clarifies methodology of the study. It discusses research
method, research participants, research setting, research instruments, data
gathering, data analysis technique and research procedures.
A. Research Method
The method used in this study was a research and development study.
According to Borg and Gall (1985: 772), educational research and development
(R&D) is “a process used to develop and validate educational products”. In this
study, the term “products” in Borg and Gall’s definition referred to instructional
materials, especially authentic reading materials. The writer applied research and
development (R&D) study since this research type matched the steps in designing
materials as described in the theoretical framework in chapter two.
According to Borg and Gall (1985: 772), R & D cycle consists of ten
steps. Those steps are research and information collecting, planning, developing
preliminary form of product, preliminary field testing, main product revision,
main field testing, operational product revision, operational field testing, final
product revision, and dissemination and implementation. However, this research
did not use all of the steps described by Borg and Gall (1983: 775). Nonetheless,
this study only applied step one until step five. Therefore, R&D study adopted in
this study was the modified one. It consisted of five steps.
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1. Research and Information Collecting
Research and information collecting step was conducted through two
ways. They were review of literature and learners’ needs analysis.
a. The review of literature was intended to obtain some references and
information as the basis of the study. The writer studied some theories related
to the study, including instructional design models, theories of reading,
materials development, authentic materials, the eleventh grade students of
senior high school and senior high school curriculum.
b. The learners’ needs analysis was done by distributing questionnaires to the
eleventh grade students of social department of SMA Negeri 1 Depok and
doing interview with an English teacher. It concerned with the students’
opinions about what kinds of materials they needed and the teacher’s
expectations on the materials designed. This step was conducted to obtain the
learners’ characteristics as it was in line with the first step in designing
materials adapted from Kemp’s and Yalden’s models.
2. Planning
In the planning step, the writer set goals and general purpose, decided
topics that were suitable for the students’ needs and interests, and formulated
objectives that the students were expected to achieve. This step was in accordance
with step 2, step 3 and step 4 in designing materials adapted from Kemp’s and
Yalden’s models.
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3. Developing a Preliminary Form of Product
In developing a preliminary form of product step, the writer prepared
authentic reading materials for students based on the data gathered from the
research and information collecting. Texts used for the materials were gathered
from authentic sources, such as on-line magazines, articles, and essays.
After that, the writer determined a course sequence which would be stated
in the form of functional-notional syllabus. In using the authentic materials, the
writer developed the materials by adapting the materials. In this step, the writer
applied the principle of the Plus Category and the Zero Category proposed by
Tomlinson and Masuhara (2004: 16). After choosing the appropriate texts, the
writer created activities and tasks for the students to enable them develop their
reading skills. This step was in accordance with step 5, step 6 and step 7 in
designing materials adapted from Kemp’s and Yalden’s models.
4. Preliminary Field Testing
This step was in line with the results of the seminar on methodology of
research and development held by National Education Department of Indonesia
2008. In this seminar, it was stated that a research and development study should
include expert validation and materials validation.
The term expert validation means that the writer needed to gain feedback,
comments and suggestions from some respondents who were considered as
experts on designing materials for the eleventh grade students. The respondents
were English teachers of SMA Negeri 1 Depok and English lecturers of Sanata
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Dharma University. They were chosen since they had experience in designing and
teaching learning process.
In addition, the term materials validation was in accordance with a step
called materials try out conducted in this study. The writer tried out the designed
materials to the eleventh grade students. After that, the writer distributed
questionnaires to the students.
Therefore, there were two techniques conducted in this step. They were
trying out the designed materials and expert validation. The expert validation was
conducted through distributing the designed materials to the respondents and
interviewing them to obtain evaluation and to gain feedback on the designed
materials. This step was combined with evaluating the designed materials as
stated in step 8 in designing materials adapted from Kemp’s and Yalden’s models.
5. Main Product Revision
Main product revision was the last step in this study. In this step, the writer
revised the materials based on the results of the evaluation obtained in the fourth
step. This step was in accordance with step 9 in designing materials adapted from
Kemp’s and Yalden’s models.
In addition, according to a seminar on methodology of research and
development held by National Education Department of Indonesia 2008, a
research and development should include a specification of product. Specification
of product means the details or features of the designed materials that can
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distinguish the materials from other materials. The specification of product in this
study is explained as follows.
Product Specification
Aspects Specification Name a Set of Authentic Reading Materials for the Eleventh Grade
Students of SMA Negeri 1 DepokPurpose To enable the students to be able to understand the meanings
of short functional texts and simple essays in the form of report, narrative and analytical exposition in daily life contexts and to access knowledge.
Target The eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok Language skill Reading Sources Authentic materials Curriculum Kurikulum Tingkat Satuan Pendidikan (KTSP) Syllabus type Functional-notional syllabus Time allotment 6 meeting x (2 x 45’) Type of product Printed materials The use of materials
Supplementary materials used in class with teacher’s guide
Activities Reading aloud, answering comprehension question, discussion, identifying main idea of text, matching words with their meanings, filling in the blanks, summarizing, arranging jumbled paragraphs, developing a text based on certain genres.
Strategies Individual work, pair work, group work Media Texts, pictures, worksheet Evaluation tools Quiz, written test (multiple choice, True/false questions, and
essays)
B. Research Participants
There were two groups of the research participants in this study because
there were two kinds of data needed. The first group was participants of the
research and information collecting, while the second group was participants of
the preliminary field testing.
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In the research and information collecting step, the participants were the
eleventh grade students of social department of SMA Negeri 1 Depok and the
English teacher of SMA Negeri 1 Depok. The data collected from the students
were the students’ opinions on what materials they needed and they wanted. The
writer used cluster sampling for gaining the data in order to make it easier for the
writer to distribute the questionnaires. The questionnaires were distributed to all
students in one class among four classes of social department of the eleventh
grade in SMA Negeri 1 Depok.
In addition, the English teacher chosen was the teacher who taught the
eleventh grade students of social department of SMA Negeri 1 Depok because
there was only one teacher who taught the eleventh grade students of social
department of SMA Negeri 1 Depok. She was chosen because she was the person
who knew the students well since she had experienced teaching those students.
Furthermore, there were two groups of the participants of the preliminary
field testing. The first group was the students to whom the designed materials
tried out. The materials were tried out to the students of a social class of SMA
Negeri 1 Depok. Additionally, the second group was the participants of the expert
validation. They were English teachers and some lecturers. They were chosen to
evaluate the designed materials since they had experience of teaching English.
There were two English teachers who taught the eleventh grade students of SMA
Negeri 1 Depok and two lecturers of English Education Study Program of Sanata
Dharma University chosen to be the expert validation participants.
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C. Research Setting
This study was conducted in the eleventh grade of social department of
SMA Negeri 1 Depok. The study was conducted on active days from June to
October 2008.
D. Research Instruments
There were two instruments used in this study. They were interviews and
questionnaires.
1. Interview
Interview is a way of gathering data about people’s feeling, thoughts,
beliefs and opinions by asking them some questions. According to Ary et al
(2002: 175), there are two types of interviews. They are structured interview and
unstructured interview.
In the research and information collecting step, the writer used the
unstructured interviews to interview an English teacher of SMA Negeri 1 Depok.
It was based on the consideration that the answers needed were in a form of
information about the participant’s views, opinions, and attitudes about the
students’ characteristics, material sources used, the students’ difficulties and
problems in reading classes, and curriculum used by the teachers.
Additionally, in the preliminary filed testing, the writer also employed the
structured interview to gain feedback from the respondents. This type of interview
was used since the answers needed were in a form of information about the
participant’s views, opinions, and attitudes about the appropriateness of the
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designed materials to teach the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok
and to gain feedback to improve the materials. The questions included contents,
activities and exercises, arrangement and organization of the designed materials.
2. Questionnaires
Elliot (1991: 82) states that a questionnaire is a list of questions asking
about people’s opinion. There are two types of questionnaires (Ary et al, 2002),
the one having a structured or closed form and the other one having an
unstructured or open form. The closed form items are usually used to make it
easier for the participants in filling the questionnaires since the answers of the
questions are available. In contrast, the open form items are used to obtain more
information from the participants because they are permitted to answer the
questions freely. In this study, the two forms of questionnaires were used for
different purposes.
The questionnaires in the research and information collecting step were
distributed to the eleventh grade students of social department of SMA Negeri 1
Depok. Here the writer chose the closed form items since the students could
answer by simply circling the provided answer. The questionnaires asked the
students’ difficulties in reading classes, their interest in learning English and
topics they liked to read. The writer made the questionnaires in Bahasa Indonesia
in order to avoid misinterpretation.
In the preliminary field testing, the writer used questionnaires as a means
of gaining evaluation on the designed materials. The questionnaires were
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distributed in a form of semi-structured items which were given to the eleventh
grade students of the social department of SMA Negeri 1 Depok, to whom the
materials tried out.
The respondents were expected to answer questions in using the given
choices. In the questionnaires, the writer raised some questions related to the
designed materials and reflection of what they had learnt. After that, the
respondents were given freedom to give comments and suggestion toward the
designed materials using their own words.
E. Data Collection
In this study, the data were collected from two sources. The sources were
the research and information collecting step and the preliminary field testing step.
The data from the research and information collecting step were gathered
in order to answer the first research problem, that is, how a set of authentic
reading materials for the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok was
designed. The writer obtained the data in this step by doing review of literature,
interviewing, and distributing questionnaires.
In doing review of literature, the writer studied senior high school
curriculum and some theories related to the study. In addition, the writer
interviewed the English teacher of the eleventh grade of social department of
SMA Negeri 1 Depok using the unstructured interview.
The unstructured interview was chosen since the answers needed were in
the form of information about the participants’ views and opinions. The interview
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asked about the students’ characteristics, material sources usually used, the
students’ difficulties and problems in reading classes, and the curriculum used by
the teacher.
Besides, the writer also distributed questionnaires to the eleventh grade
students of social department of SMA Negeri 1 Depok. The writer chose the
closed form items of questionnaires since the students could answer by simply
circling the provided answer. The questionnaires involved questions about the
students’ difficulties in reading classes, their interest in learning English and the
topics they liked to read. The data of the research and information collecting step
were gained on June- July 2008.
After the data from the research and information collecting were gathered,
the writer analysed them, and then designed the materials. After designing the
materials, the writer did the preliminary field testing. The data from the
preliminary field testing were gathered in order to answer the second research
problem, that is, what the designed set of authentic reading materials for the
eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok looked like.
In the preliminary field testing step, the data were gathered by
interviewing some expert validation respondents. In this step, the writer
interviewed the English teachers of SMA Negeri 1 Depok and the lecturers of
English Education Study Program of Sanata Dharma University using
unstructured interview. Here the writer raised some questions related to the
appropriateness of the designed materials, including the contents, the activities
and the exercises, and the arrangement and the organization of the materials.
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In addition, in the preliminary field testing, the writer tried out the
designed materials to the eleventh grade students of a social class of SMA Negeri
1 Depok then distributed semi-structured questionnaires to the students. The
questionnaires were intended to obtain the students’ evaluation toward the
designed materials.
In addition, the data from the preliminary field testing then were analysed
to improve and finally present the final version of the materials. The whole
process of the data collection is illustrated in a diagram on the following page.
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Table 3.1. The overall process of data collection
Step Instrument Respondents Data gathered Research Problem Time
Research and
Information Collecting
Review of literature
Theories of instructional design models, syllabus design, materials development, authentic materials, the eleventh grade students of senior high school, and senior high school curriculum
1
June 2008 -
August 2008
Interview An english teacher of social
department of SMA Negeri 1 Depok
Students’ characteristics, material sources used, students’ difficulties and problems in reading classes, curriculum used by the teachers
1 June 2008
Questionnaires
The eleventh grade students of social department of SMA Negeri
1 Depok
students’ difficulties in reading classes, their interest in learning English, topics they liked to read
1 July 2008
Preliminary Field
Testing
Questionnaires (Materials Try Out)
The Eleventh grade students of social department of SMA Negeri
1 Depok Evaluation on the designed materials 2
September-
October 2008
Interviews
(Expert Validation)
English teachers of SMA Negeri 1 Depok and English lecturers of
Sanata Dharma University Evaluation on the designed materials 2 October
2008
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F. Data Analysis Techniques
According to Bodgan and Biklen (1982: 145) data analysis is a process of
searching and organizing data that have been accumulated. This process has two
purposes, that are, to increase our understanding of the data and to enable us to
present the findings to others.
As mentioned in the data collection, there were two sources of data in this
study. The first source of data was the research and information collecting step.
The instruments used for the gathering data in this step were review literature,
questionnaires and interview. The data from questionnaires distributed to the
students were calculated using percentages for describing the results of the
students’ answers of the questionnaires.
According to Ary et al (2002: 125), “The percentages are calculated by
dividing the total number in one category by the total number in all categories and
multiplying the result by 100.” Percentages, however, could express the
information in a clearer way as so it would be easier to interpret and understand
the data presented. The formula used to calculate the percentage is as follows.
n x 100%
∑ n
Notes:
n = the number of students who chose certain topics
∑ n = the total number of students
After analysing the data from review of literature, interviews and
questionnaires, the writer then summed up the information of what the students
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expected to learn within the lesson, which furthermore helped the writer in
designing the materials. Based on the data gathered, the writer then could
determine the exercises and the topics that were suitable as well as the language
focus used.
After designing the materials, the writer interviewed the English teachers
and the lecturers. The data gathered from the interview were then analyzed
through qualitative data analysis. Besides, the writer distributed questionnaires for
the preliminary field testing in order to evaluate the materials. Since the
questionnaires distributed were in the form of semi-structured questionnaires, the
data were analysed through percentage and qualitative data analysis. From the
respondents’ answers, the writer interpreted the data and made description of the
respondents’ criticisms and suggestions. The results of the questionnaires and the
interviews were used to revise and finally improve the designed materials.
G. Research Procedures
This research was conducted through the following steps:
1. Doing Review of Literature
2. Doing Learners’ Needs Analysis
3. Making instructional syllabus for materials design
4. Designing authentic reading materials for the students
5. Distributing, and analyzing questionnaires for evaluating the materials
6. Revising the designed materials
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The following figure sums up the whole process of designing authentic
reading materials which adapted R and D study combined with Kemp’s and
Yalden’s steps of instructional design.
Figure 3.1. Research and Development Study combined with Kemp’s and Yalden’s
Steps of Instructional Design
Planning
Formulating Goals and General Purpose
Developing Preliminary Form of
Product
Listing Topics
Research and Information Collecting
Identifying Learners’ Characteristics
Preliminary Field Testing (Materials Try
Out & Expert Validation)
Main Product Revision
Evaluating the Materials
Revising the Materials
Specifying Learning Objectives
Listing Subject Contents
Developing a Syllabus
Developing Materials
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CHAPTER IV
RESEARCH RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
This chapter presents the results of the research and discussions related to
the focus of the study. This chapter is divided into two parts. The first part is the
description of the steps to design the materials, which is aimed at answering the
first question of the study, namely, how a set of authentic reading materials for the
eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok is designed.
The second part presents the designed materials. This part is aimed at
answering the second question of the problem formulation, namely, what the
designed set of authentic reading materials for the eleventh grade students of
SMA Negeri 1 Depok looks like.
A. The Steps of Designing the Set of Authentic Reading Materials for the
Eleventh Grade Students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok
This step elaborates the R & D steps (Borg and Gall, 1985: 772) which
were combined with the steps of designing a set of materials adapted from
Kemp’s (1977) and Yalden’s (1987) models. There were five steps involved in
designing the materials as follows.
1. Conducting research and information collecting
The data of the research and information collecting were obtained through
reviewing relevant literatures, interviewing, and distributing questionnaires.
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a. Reviewing Relevant Literatures
In reviewing the relevant literatures, the writer studied some theories
related to the study and senior high school curriculum (KTSP). All the literatures
were included in chapter two.
b. Conducting Interview
The writer interviewed the English teacher of social department of SMA
Negeri 1 Depok by employing an unstructured interview. The interview was
conducted on July 18, 2008. The results of the interview are presented as follows.
Table 4. 1. Summary of Teacher’s Interview No Statement Results 1. Students’
characteristics
Most students participated actively in English subject. They were motivated in reading classes when the materials were interesting for them. They were interested in materials that they could find in daily life contexts and also materials related to teens, such as love, etc.
2. Experience in reading classes
√ There were 4 contact hours of English lesson each week. The teacher conducted the lesson by employing topic-based in integrated way, without specific time allocated for each language skill.
√ The tasks varied, individually, in pairs or in groups of four.
√ The activities varied. In general, the reading classes were divided into three sections. They were as follows. a. Pre-reading: by discussing on the topic. b. Whilst-reading:
by reading texts, discussing difficult words, answering questions for reading comprehension, sometimes by doing discussions related to the contents of the texts, and analyzing the genre and the generic structure of the texts.
c. Post-reading: by summarizing what had been learnt or asking the students to conduct writing activity through individual or pair works.
√ Comprehension questions were raised in various ways, yes/no, true/false, or wh-questions.
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No Statement Results
3. Method The method used was communicative language teaching method. It was used because it gave more opportunities for the students to communicate actively using the target language
4. References The teacher compiled materials from various textbooks or prepared the texts by herself
5. Difficulty the students found in reading classes
The vocabulary used in some reading texts became the major difficulty that the students found in reading classes. The teacher usually asked the students to discuss the difficult words with their friends or gave the clue to the meaning of the words, or the students opened the dictionary
6. Curriculum KTSP. In this curriculum, the teacher taught reading based on the genres of the texts as stated in the curriculum
7. Suggestion for reading materials
√ The teacher thought that it was a good idea to use authentic materials because the students would be more interested in reading, since the texts could be found in their daily life.
√ The type of authentic materials that were relevant were texts having genres in accordance with what the students should learn, as stated in KTSP.
√ In accordance with the length of the passage, it was better to use the short passage using simple languages when trying to make the students understand the genres of texts and their generic structure. When the students understood the genre well, the longer texts or texts which have more complex language could be used.
From the interview, there were some points to note as the consideration to
design the materials:
1) The topics and materials should be appropriate for the eleventh grade
students.
2) The materials should encourage the students to think, meaning that the
materials presented should not be too short and too easy.
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3) The activities should lead the students to comprehend the materials well.
The activities should be conducted in a gradual way, from simple activities
to the more difficult ones.
4) The activities should vary as well as the tasks. They can be individual, pair
and group tasks.
5) The lesson should include three stages, namely pre-reading, whilst-reading,
and post-reading.
6) The reading texts should be in accordance with the genres of the texts to be
learnt by the eleventh grade students of senior high school.
c. Distributing Questionnaires
The writer also distributed closed form questionnaires to the eleventh
grade students of social department of SMA Negeri 1 Depok. The questionnaires
were distributed to all students in one social department class of the eleventh
grade in SMA Negeri 1 Depok. The questionnaires were distributed on July 28,
2008. The writer distributed 33 questionnaires and received the same number of
the questionnaires back. The results of the questionnaires are presented as follows.
Table 4. 2. Summary of Students’ Questionnaires (Part1)
No Question Answer Yes Percentage No Percentage
1. Do you like English subject? 18 54,54 % 15 45,45 % 2. Do you enjoy reading classes
in English subject? 28 84,84 % 3 9,09 %
3. Are the materials of reading conveyed in interesting ways? 19 57,57% 14 42,42 %
4. Are the exercises in reading classes easy and interesting? 23 69,69 % 10 30,30 %
5. Are the methods used by the teacher in reading classes interesting?
21 63 % 12 37 %
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Table 4. 3. Summary of Students’ Questionnaires (Part 2) No Statements Responses Percentage6. Factors causing
difficulties in reading classes
a. There were many difficult words b. The grammar of the texts was
difficult to understand c. Materials delivery was too fast d. The texts were too long e. The topics were not interesting
51,51 %
57,57 % 0 %
12,12 % 21,21 %
7. The actions that the students did when finding difficult words
a. Ask friend(s) b. Ask the teacher c. Find the meaning in dictionary d. Let it be e. Others
45,45 % 33,33 % 69,69 %
0 % 3,03 %
8. Activities that the students liked in reading classes
a. Discussion b. Question and answer c. Answering comprehension question d. Presentation e. Others
69,69 % 12,12 %
36,36 % 3,03 % 0 %
9. Topics that the students liked to read
a. Environment b. Animals c. Ghost d. Sports e. Culture f. Healthy life g. Politics h. Jobs and occupation i. Outer Space j. Technology k. Arts l. Short stories m. Others
9,09 % 33,33 % 60,60 % 42,42 % 27,27 % 33,33 % 6,06 %
12,12 % 0 %
15,15 % 51,51 % 12,12 % 33,33 %
The conclusions drawn were that the respondents said that they were
happy following English lesson with their English teacher. They also enjoyed
reading classes because most of them said that the reading materials were
conveyed in interesting ways and the exercises were easy and interesting for them.
They also said that the methods used by their teacher were also interesting. On the
other hand, most of the students had difficulties in reading classes because the
structure of sentences used in the texts were too difficult to understand. Beside
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that, they also found difficulties in understanding difficult words in the texts. Most
of them were interested in some kinds of activities in reading classes, especially
discussion and answering comprehension questions.
There were some topics that were the most interesting for the students to
learn. They were ghost, technology, sports, animals, healthy life, and short stories.
2. Planning
The planning step was conducted after the research and information
collecting step. There were three steps conducted in the planning step. They were
formulating goals and general purpose, listing topics, and specifying learning
objectives.
a. Formulating Goals and General Purpose
Based on the results of the research and information collecting,
particularly the ones related to the goals of English subject of senior high school
students and standard competence (SC) for reading classes in English lesson for
the eleventh grade students of senior high school, the writer formulated goals and
general purpose of the designed materials.
Therefore, there were three goals of designing the materials. The goals
were:
1) developing communicative competence in both written and oral forms in
order to achieve the informational literacy level.
2) recognizing the essence and the importance of English language in order to
improve national and global competitiveness.
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3) developing learners’ understanding about the relation between laguages and
cultures.
Furthermore, the writer formulated the general purpose by considering the
SC in KTSP. Therefore, the general purpose of designing the materials was to
enable the students to be able to understand the meanings of short functional texts
and simple essays in the form of report, narrative and analytical exposition in
daily life contexts and to access knowledge.
b. Listing Topics
The writer listed topics that would be presented in each unit. In arranging
the topics, the writer considered two points. First, the writer considered the
curriculum, whether these topics were appropriate or not to be given to the
eleventh grade students of senior high school by referring to the genres of the
texts to teach. Second, the writer considered the topics that were interesting for the
students by considering the results of the research and information collecting.
Thus, there were six topics selected in this study. The topics are as follows.
Table 4. 4 . The Lists of Topics UNIT GENRE OF TEXT TOPICS
1. Report Koala
2. Report Wild Animals
3. Narrative The Princess
4. Narrative The Vampire
5. Analytical Exposition Sport
6. Analytical Exposition Internet
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c. Specifying Learning Objectives
After listing the topics, the writer specified the learning objectives to be
achieved by the students at the end of the course. The writer categorized the
learning objectives into two categories. They were general and specific learning
objectives. The general objective was not measurable, while the specific
objectives were measurable, as stated by Kemp (1977: 24) that objectives should
be measurable.
The general learning objectives were taken from basic competence (BC)
for reading classes in English lesson for the eleventh grade of senior high school.
Therefore, the general objective was to enable the students to be able to respond
meanings and rhetorical steps in essays using variety of written language
accurately and fluently in daily life contexts and to access knowledge in the form
of report, narrative, and analytical exposition texts.
Additionally, the writer formulated the specific objectives based on the
topics of the units. The specific objectives might be similar with indicators. The
specific learning objectives are presented on the following page.
Table 4. 5. The Specific Learning Objectives of the Designed Materials
UNIT Main Material
Specific Learning Objectives
1 Report text “Koala”
Mention some characteristics of the animal reported Identify the main idea of the report text Find the meanings of words used in the text Analyze the generic structure of the text Identify the communicative purpose of the text
2 Report Text “Wild
Animals”
Mention some characteristics of the animal reported Identify the main idea of the report text Find the meanings of words used in the text Analyze the generic structure of the text Identify the communicative purpose of the text
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UNIT Main Material
Specific Learning Objectives
3 Narrative Text “the Princess”
Mention some incidents happen in the story Find the meanings of words used in the text Mention the moral value of the text being read Analyze the generic structure of the text Identify the communicative purpose of the text
4 Narrative Text “the Vampire”
Mention the character(s) of the story Mention some incidents happen in the story Find the meanings of words used in the text Analyze the generic structure of the text Identify the communicative purpose of the text
5 Analytical Exposition
Text “Sport”
Find the main idea of the analytical exposition text Mention some arguments of the text Find the meanings of words used in the text Analyze the generic structure of the text Identify the communicative purpose of the text
6 Analytical Exposition
Text “Internet”
Find the main idea of the analytical exposition text Mention some arguments of the text Find the meanings of words used in the text Analyze the generic structure of the text Identify the communicative purpose of the text
3. Developing Preliminary Form of Product
There were three steps in the preliminary form of product. They were
listing subject contents, designing a syllabus, and developing materials.
a. Listing the Subject Contents
In listing the subject contents, the writer collected authentic texts from
various sources. In choosing the texts, the writer selected authentic materials in
the form of articles having report, analytical exposition, and narrative genres. The
authentic texts were gained from various sources in the internet. The internet was
used as the source of the materials as it was easy to use, the sources were
abundant and the students could easily find and operate the internet nowadays.
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Beside that, the writer took some theories on the generic structures and
communicative purposes of the genres. Those theories were taken from a
handbook used for teaching English for the eleventh grade students of senior high
school. The title of the book is Linked to the World “English for Senior High
School Grade XI”. In addition, the writer also took some theories related to the
genres from the internet.
b. Designing a Syllabus
Having listed the subject contents, the writer worked on syllabus which
contained general description of the course, the goals, the general purpose, the
topics, the indicators, the materials, the learning activities, time allotment, and the
sources of the materials. The goal, the general purposes, and the topics had
already been discussed in the previous discussion. The writer discussed the other
items included in the syllabus on the following page.
1) Time Allotment
There were six meetings with one topic for each meeting. The contact
hours for each meeting were 90 minutes.
2) Learning Activities
The writer arranged the learning activities to enable the students to
develop their reading skills. The activities were in the form of various activities
and different tasks. The variety of reading tasks were chosen and selected to avoid
the students’ boredom.
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The tasks started with an instruction for the students to do the task. The
writer also provided one example of answer as the sample of the task when it was
needed to clarify the tasks. After that, the writer provided some questions to
answer, some tables to fill, or words and their meanings to match, based on the
types of the tasks given. The tasks in each unit could be categorized into three
steps. They are pre-reading, whilst-reading, and post-reading.
a) Pre-reading
Nunan (2003: 74) said that reading comprehension can be significantly
enhanced if the background knowledge is activated. Therefore, the writer set the
pre-reading activity in order to activate the students’ background knowledge.
The writer designed various pre-reading activities in order to prevent the
students’ boredom. Some activities were vocabulary building, including finding
hidden words, giving names on the picture, matching words with their meanings,
discussing questions related to the reading passage, and stating students
experiences and knowledge about the topic discussed.
b) Whilst-Reading
Having familiar with the words during the pre-reading activities, the
students would get ready to come into the reading section. In this section, students
read texts taken from authentic sources. The writer also adapted the materials by
preparing some exercises and tasks in order to provide the stepping stones to
understanding of the texts.
Although the reading skills developed were the same in each unit, namely,
reading for gist, reading for details, and/or inference, the tasks presented were
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different in order to avoid the students’ boredom. Additionally, there were some
principles to consider in deciding the tasks in the whilst-reading.
Since the basic competence in KTSP stated that the students should be
able to respond meaning in written texts fluently and accurately, the reading task
should enable the students to read the texts using appropriate intonation and
pronunciation. That is why one of the reading tasks was reading aloud the texts
using the correct pronunciation and intonation.
One of the principles of teaching reading as stated by Nunan (2003: 25) is
to teach for comprehension. Because of that reason, the writer also designed tasks
that enable the students to comprehend the texts. The writer preset comprehension
questions. The purpose of the comprehension questions was to ensure that the
students read with a clear purpose. It would make the students focus on what they
read because it would make students sure of what would be asked to them.
The tasks were to answer open-ended questions about specific details and
inferences of the text. There was also a task to state the truth of the statements
given in accordance to the texts. In addition, there was also a task that enable the
students to find out the main idea of each paragraph and the whole text.
Additionally, one of the principles of teaching reading is to build a strong
vocabulary base. Based on that reason, the writer also set tasks to enable the
students to build a vocabulary base. The tasks included finding the meaning of
words used in the text and making sentences using those words, matching words
used in the text with the meanings, and mentioning words used in the text
referring to the definitions given.
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Furthermore, since the focus of reading classes in English lesson for senior
high school students was on the understanding genres of texts, the writer also set
tasks that enabled the students to understand the communicative purpose and
generic structure of each genre to be learnt. Beside that, there were also some
tasks that enabled the students to analyze the generic structure of the texts they
read. Below are the tasks used in the materials.
• Reading aloud text individually
• Answering questions about specific details of the text
• Answering questions about inferences of the text
• Stating whether some statements were true or false based on the text
• Finding the meaning of words used in the text and making sentences using
those words
• Matching some words used in the text with the meanings
• Mentioning some words used in the text referring to the definitions given
• Identifying the main idea of the text and each paragraph
• Discussing the generic structure of texts genres
• Analyzing the generic structure of the text being read
c) Post-Reading
The main purpose of the post-reading was to determine the students’
achievement, which reinforced recently learned materials. In this period, teachers
summarized and made reflection on what they had learnt during the lesson.
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The tasks given in the post-reading were summarizing and reflecting what
had been learnt during the lesson. The presentation of the syllabus can be seen in
the appendix.
c. Developing Materials
In developing materials, the writer used Tomlinson and Masuhara’s
materials adaptation techniques. The writer applied one of the techniques of the
Plus Category, which is called addition, where the writer added some activities,
some exercises, and some pictures, as the illustrations of the texts that helped the
students to improve their reading skills.
The writer also applied one of the techniques of Zero Category which is
called reorganization. Here the writer changed the positions of texts and
illustrations. This technique was used in order to make the materials more
interesting.
The writer developed the materials based on the plan and the arrangement
stated in the syllabus developed. In this step, the writer designed the reading
materials which promoted the integration of reading, writing, listening, and
writing and exposed the learners to the language used in the real communication.
4. The Preliminary Field Testing
After the materials design finished, the writer conducted the preliminary
field testing. This step was conducted to know the appropriateness of the designed
materials for teaching the eleventh grade students of social departments of SMA
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Negeri 1 Depok and evaluate the materials. The writer conducted the preliminary
field testing through two techniques. They were expert validation and materials
try out. Those two techniques were conducted in separated time, since the
respondents were also different.
a. Expert Validation
In this step, the writer distributed the designed materials to some
respondents and interviewed the respondents. The respondents were some people
who were considered as experts in designing materials for senior high school
students. There were four respondents all together. Two of them were lecturers of
English Education Study Program of Sanata Dharma University. One of the
lecturers taught reading classes, while the other lecturer taught instructional
design classes. The other respondents were the English teachers of SMA Negeri 1
Depok.
The interviews were in the form of unstructured interviews. The
participants were asked some questions related to the appropriateness of the
designed materials. The questions were about the contents, the activities and the
exercises, and the arrangement and the organization. Beside that, the respondents
were asked to give their opinions on the strengths and the weaknesses of the
materials. The results of the interviews are presented on the following pages.
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Table 4. 7. The Results of Interviews of Expert Validation
No Aspect Respondents
The English teachers of SMA Negeri 1 Depok The lecturers of English Education Study Program of Sanata Dharma University
1 Contents a. Topics √ The topics were well selected.
√ The topics were various and interesting. √ The topics mostly fulfilled the students’ needs
since the students were required to learn narrative, report, and analytical exposition texts.
The topics were well selected. The topics were various and interesting. There were two units having topics related to
animals. They were quite boring.
b. Texts • Length • Contents
• Authenticity
• Vocabulary
• Genres of Texts
√ The contents and the length of the texts were
appropriate for the level of the students. √ The reading passages were cognitively
challenging for the students. √ There were some grammatical mistakes in
some of the reading passages. √ The texts were sufficiently authentic. √ The vocabulary used in the texts was neither
too difficult nor too easy to understand. √ The materials represented the typical samples
of the genres to be learnt by the eleventh grade students.
The contents and the length of the texts were
appropriate for the level of the students. The reading passages were cognitively
challenging for the students. There were some grammatical mistakes in some
of the reading passages. The texts were sufficiently authentic.
The vocabulary used in the texts was neither too
difficult nor too easy to understand. The materials represented the typical samples of
the genres to be learnt by the eleventh grade students.
c. Illustration √ The illustrations were suitable with the sections they referred to.
The illustrations were suitable with the sections they referred to.
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No Aspect Respondents The English teachers of SMA Negeri 1 Depok The English teachers of SMA Negeri 1 Depok
d. Reading skills and the components developed
√ The materials as a whole were able to help the students develop the reading skills and the components.
The materials as a whole were able to help the students develop the reading skills and the components.
2. Activities and Exercises a. Activities • Instruction
• Variety
• Students’
participation
√ The instructions were clear enough. √ In the pre reading activity in unit 1, the writer
needed to give one example of the answer. The activities were various enough, except the post reading activities. The activities enabled the students to be actively involved in reading classes.
The instructions were clear enough, except for the post reading. It needed a clear instruction. The activities were not various enough. The activities enabled the students to be actively involved in reading classes.
b. Exercises • Elaboration • Variety • Level of
difficulty
√ The exercises were well elaborated. The exercises were various enough. √ The level of difficulty of most of the exercises
was appropriate to the students. √ The exercise to make sentences using the
given words was too difficult for the students.
For comprehension questions, the writer needed
to classify the questions into each category, like factual information, inferences, etc.
For the exercises in matching the words with their meanings, it was better to attach the parts of the speech of the words (noun, adjective, etc.).
The exercises were various enough. The level of difficulty of most of the exercises
was appropriate to the students.
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No Aspect Respondents The English teachers of SMA Negeri 1 Depok The English teachers of SMA Negeri 1 Depok
3 Arrangement and Organization a. Topics The topics were well arranged. It was better to arrange the topics from the easiest
and the simplest to the more complex and difficult ones.
b. Activities and Exercises
√ The activities were well organized. The lesson contained pre reading, whilst reading, and post reading.
√ The exercises were well organized from the easiest to the more difficult ones.
√ The activities and the exercises were well organized.
c. Layout √ The layout provided the focus of the materials.
√ The layout sequenced smoothly. √ The layout was able to separate different
sections well. √ It was better to make the layout more colorful.
√ The layout provided the focus of the materials. √ The layout sequenced smoothly. √ The layout was able to separate different
sections well. √ It was better to make the layout more colorful √ It was better to vary the font types and sizes. √ It was better to add more white space to make
the materials more interesting.
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Basically, all respondents agreed that the designed materials were well-
developed. They said that the materials were able to help the students to develop
their reading skills. They also said that the materials were appropriate for the
students and able to motivate the students in reading classes. Nevertheless, the
respondents gave some suggestions toward the designed materials. The
suggestions are presented as follows.
1) The topics
There was a lecturer who said that the first two units were boring since
both of them talked about animals. However, the teachers said that it was fine to
use the materials since the focus was the genres of the texts used.
2) The texts
There was one teacher who said that the text in unit 2 was too Australian-
oriented since the text in unit 1 also discussed a kind of Australian animal. The
teacher suggested that the writer change the text. Beside that, the respondents
suggested that the writer recheck the grammar of the texts.
3) The activities
There was one respondent who suggested that the writer vary the
activities. Beside that, one respondent suggested that the writer vary the post
reading activities and give a clear instruction for the post reading activity.
4) The exercises
There was one respondent who suggested that the writer classify the
questions in the exercises to answer comprehension questions into each category,
like factual information, inferences, etc. Furthermore, the respondent suggested
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that the writer attach the parts of the speech of the words (noun, adjective, etc.) in
the exercises of matching some words with the meanings.
5) The arrangement and organization
There was one respondent who said that the writer needed to arrange the
topics from the easiest and simplest one to the more difficult and complex ones.
6) The layout
The respondents gave some suggestion in relation to the layout of the
designed materials. They were the suggestion to vary the font types and sizes, add
more white space, and make the layout more colorful in order to make the
materials more interesting.
b. Materials Try Out
The writer tried out the designed materials in a social class of SMA Negeri
1 Depok. Before the materials were applied in the class, the writer interviewed the
teacher informally to get some feedback and evaluations for the designed
materials and revised them before being tried out.
In addition, because of the time limitation, the teacher only gave the writer
an opportunity to try out two units among six units of the materials. The applied
units were report text “Koala” and narrative text “the Vampire”. After trying out
each unit, the writer distributed questionnaires to the students.
The students were asked to answer some questions related to the designed
materials and reflection of what they had learnt. In unit report text “Koala”, the
writer distributed 35 questionnaires and received the same number of
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questionnaires back. While in unit narrative text “the Vampire”, the writer
distributed 33 questionnaires and received the same number of questionnaires
back. The results of the questionnaires are presented in a table below.
Table 4.6. The Results of Questionnaires in the Materials Try Out
No Questions Responses Number of students Koala The Vampire
1 Do you enjoy the reading class?
a. Yes b. No
91.42 %8.57 %
78.78 %21.21 %
2 Are the materials interesting? a. Yes b. No
100 %0 %
100 %0 %
3 Are the materials easy to understand?
a. Yes b. No
100 %0 %
24.24 %75.76 %
4 Are the passage and instructions clear?
a. Yes b. No
100 %0 %
100 %0 %
5 Do you feel bored with the activities?
a. Yes b. No
8.57 %91.42 %
18.18 %81.82 %
TOTAL 100 % 100 %Most students enjoyed the reading materials tried out. It was shown that
most of the students answered they enjoyed the teaching reading using authentic
materials. They thought that the materials were interesting and easy to understand.
Nevertheless, few of them said that the materials were not interesting and
difficult. For unit “Koala”, there were three students that were not interested in the
materials. Two of them said that it was because they were not in a good mood,
while the other student said that the text was not interesting for him.
While for unit “the Vampire”, seven students agreed that the materials
were not interesting. They said that the materials were difficult to understand
since the vocabulary used in the text was not familiar for them. There were six
students who said that they felt bored with the activities presented in the
classroom in unit “the Vampire” for some reasons. First, they were tired and they
could not concentrate well. Second, the words used in the reading passage were
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difficult to understand. The second reason was agreed by some students saying
that they were not familiar with the vocabulary, so that they found difficulties in
comprehending the passage.
In summary, the students liked the tried-out materials since the materials
were interesting and the activities were various. The topics were also interesting.
Most of them liked the materials since they had time for discussion, enabling them
to comprehend the passages better. Furthermore, the students wrote some
suggestions and complaints dealing with the designed materials. They are:
1) The vocabulary used in unit “the Vampire” was not familiar to the students, so
that it was difficult to understand the passage
2) Some students were not in a good mood while having the reading classes.
Therefore, they could not concentrate well while reading to the passage
3) The meaning of difficult words should be written down in a glossary, so that it
would be easier to comprehend the passage.
5. Main Product Revision
In the main product revision step, the writer adapted some suggestions
given by the respondents of expert validation and materials try out to improve and
revise the designed materials related to topics, subject contents, and the designed
materials. They included some aspects below.
a. The topics
The writer rearranged the topics. The topics were rearranged from the
simplest and easiest one to the more difficult and complex ones. Therefore, the
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topics arrangement became the following: narrative, report, and then analytical
exposition. Considering the suggestion of one lecturer who said that the topics for
unit one and unit two were boring, the teachers said that it was fine to use the
topics since the focus was the genres of the texts. The writer found difficulty to
find report text in different topics, so the writer only changed the text for unit two.
b. The texts
The writer changed the text in unit two that was considered to be too
Australian oriented. Beside that, the writer rechecked the grammar of the texts and
revised them.
c. The activities
The writer varied the activities in the designed materials, especially in the
whilst reading and post reading. Additionally, the writer added an instruction in
the post reading activities.
d. The exercises
The writer classified the questions in the exercises to answer
comprehension questions into each category, like factual information, inferences,
etc. Furthermore, the writer attached the parts of the speech of the words (noun,
adjective, etc) in the exercises of matching the words with their meanings.
e. The layout
There were some revisions in relation to the layout. They included varying
the font types and sizes, adding more white spaces, and making the layout more
colorful to make the materials more interesting.
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B. The Presentation of the Designed Materials
This section is presented to answer the second question stated in the problem formulation. The materials consisted of six units
and each unit required 90 minutes. There were three sections in each unit, namely pre-reading, whilst-reading, and post-reading. The
presentation of the materials is as follows.
Table 4. 8. The Presentation of the Designed Materials
UNIT Main Material Specific Learning Objectives Activity
1 Report text “Koala”
Read the text using correct pronunciation and intonation Answer some questions about specific details and inferences of the text Find meanings of words used in the text Identify generic structure and communicative purpose of report text Analyze generic structure of the text Identify communicative purpose of the text
Pre reading: Vocabulary: Find some hidden words used to describe animal
Whilst reading:
Read aloud the text individually Answer some questions about specific details and inferences of the text Identify main idea of the text and each paragraph Find meanings of some words used in the text and fill in the blanks using those words Discuss generic structure and communicative purpose of report texts and the text being read
Post-reading:
Reflection: find what the students have learnt
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UNIT Main Material Specific Learning Objectives Activity
2 Report Text “Lion”
Mention some characteristics of an animal reported Answer some questions about specific details of the text Find main idea of the text Match some words used in the text with their meanings Analyze generic structure of the text Identify communicative purpose of the text
Pre reading: Vocabulary: Brainstorm on description of LION
Whilst reading:
Read the text individually State whether some statements given are true or false according to the text Answer some questions about specific details, main idea, and inferences of the text Match some words used in the text with their meanings Discuss communicative purpose and generic structure of the text
Post-reading:
Make an outline of a report text based on some provided topics to choose
3 Narrative Text “the Princess”
Answer some questions about specific details of the text Answer some questions about main idea of the text Mention moral value of the text Complete the blanks with vocabulary used in the text Analyze generic structure and communicative purpose of the
Pre reading: Discuss the students’ favorite fairy tale when they were children
Whilst reading:
Read the first part of the story then predict what will happen in the story then read the next part of the story Answer some questions about main idea and specific details of the text Identify moral value of the text Complete some blanks with some words used in the text Discuss generic structure and communicative purpose of narrative text
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UNIT Main Material Specific Learning Objectives Activity
text Analyze generic structure of narrative text Identify communicative purpose of the text
Discuss generic structure and communicative purpose of the text read
Post-reading: Make a summary on the text that has been read
4 Narrative Text “the Vampire”
Mention a/some character(s) of the story Arrange the jumbled paragraphs into a good story Mention some incidents happen in the story Answer some questions about specific details of the text Analyze generic structure of the text Identify communicative purpose of the text
Pre reading: Discuss some questions related to “Vampire” Match some words that will be used in the text with their meanings
Whilst reading:
Arrange some jumbled paragraphs into a good text Read the whole text individually Answer some questions about specific details of the text Discuss the communicative purpose and the generic structure of the text
Post-reading:
Retell the students’ favorite myth or legend using the generic structure of narrative text
5 Analytical
exposition text “Health”
Read aloud the text using appropriate intonation and pronunciation Find main idea of each paragraph and the whole text
Pre reading: Discuss some questions on the students’ knowledge about the news of melamine
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UNIT Main Material Specific Learning Objectives Activity
Answer some questions about specific details of the text Find the case being analyzed Mention some arguments of the text Identify the generic structure of report text Analyze the generic structure of the text Identify the communicative purpose of the text
Whilst reading: Read aloud the text individually Answer some questions about specific details of the text Find the main idea of each paragraph and the whole text Discuss the generic structure and the communicative purpose of analytical exposition texts Discuss the generic structure and the communicative purpose of the text being read
Post-reading: Make an outline of a report text based on some provided topics to choose
6 Analytical Exposition
Text “Internet”
Identify the communicative purpose of the text Find the case being analyzed Mention the arguments of the text Match some words used in the text with their meanings Find the main idea of the text and each paragraph Analyze the generic structure of the text
Identify the communicative purpose of the text
Pre reading: State students’ knowledge related to internet
Whilst reading:
Read aloud the text individually Answer some questions about specific details of the text Find the main idea of the whole text and each paragraph Match some words used in the text with their meanings Discuss the generic structure and the communicative purpose of the text being read
Post-reading: Develop the outline the students made into an analytical exposition text
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CHAPTER V
CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
This chapter mainly discusses two parts. The first part is the conclusions
of the study. In the conclusions, the writer answers the problems formulated in the
first chapter. The second part presents suggestions for other researchers and the
English teachers, especially the English teachers of SMA Negeri 1 Depok.
A. Conclusions
The focus of English lesson for senior high school students was on
achieving informational literacy level, where the students were expected to be
able to access knowledge using linguistic ability (2006: 307). Therefore, the writer
proposed the use of authentic materials in English lesson, which would help the
students to be familiar with authentic texts which they would meet in their daily
life.
In addition, the results of the learners’ characteristics showed that the
eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok had difficulties in reading
classes. Based on the results of the learners’ characteristics and the curriculum,
the writer proposed to design reading materials for the eleventh grade students by
utilizing authentic materials.
This study was aimed at designing a set of authentic reading materials for
the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok. There were two problems
formulated in the first chapter of this study. The first problem was how the
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authentic reading materials for the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1
Depok was designed and the second problem was what the designed materials
looked like.
There were two main conclusions in this study. Those conclusions were
drawn in order to clarify the answers of the two problems formulated in this study.
The first question was answered by combining the adapted steps of
designing materials proposed by Kemp and Yalden and the steps of research and
development (R&D) proposed by Borg and Gall. In designing the materials, the
writer conducted some steps. They were (1) conducting the research and
information collecting, (2) planning, included formulating the goals and the
general purpose, listing the topics, and specifying the learning objectives, (3)
developing a preliminary form of product, which included listing the subject
contents and designing the syllabus, (4) the preliminary field testing and expert
validation to evaluate the materials, and (5) main product revision.
In addition, the writer presented the final version of the designed materials.
It was aimed at answering the second question in the problem formulation. There
were six topics in the designed materials. The topics were as follows.
1. Narrative text “the Princess”
2. Narrative text “the Vampire”
3. Report text “Koala”
4. Report text “Lion”
5. Analytical exposition text “Health “
6. Analytical exposition text “the Internet”.
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Each topic consisted of three sections. They were pre-reading, whilst-
reading and post-reading. The pre-reading was an exposure for the students before
they read the reading passage. The-whilst reading was the main part of the lesson.
In this section, the students were given a reading passage and some tasks to do
dealing with the passage they read. In the post-reading, the students were given
time to reflect and summarize what they have learnt.
In addition, based on the results of preliminary field testing, it could be
concluded that the materials were acceptable. Nonetheless, there were some
revisions needed. Therefore, the writer made some revisions based on the
suggestion given by the respondents of the preliminary field testing.
B. Suggestions
In this part, the writer gave some suggestions for English teachers,
especially the English teachers of SMA Negeri 1 Depok and other researchers
who are interested in conducting research which are similar with what the writer
conducted.
1. English teachers, especially the English teachers of SMA Negeri 1 Depok
a. The writer suggests that the teachers keep on searching authentic materials
to be utilized in learning English, not only in reading classes, but also in
teaching other skills, like listening.
b. The writer suggests that the teachers apply these designed materials in
teaching the eleventh grade students in order to make reading classes more
interesting.
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c. Since the preliminary field testing showed that the reading materials by
utilizing authentic materials were appropriate for the eleventh grade
students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok, teachers can use other authentic
materials at school or give them as homework because they are quite
important to develop the students’ reading skills.
2. Other researchers
a. The writer suggests that other researchers be careful in selecting authentic
materials to be used in teaching learning processes, since there are
abundant of authentic materials and not all of them are appropriate for
teaching learning materials and sometimes there are some grammatical
mistakes in the texts.
b. The writer suggests that other researchers who have the same interest with
the writer use authentic materials to integrate four language skills, since to
acquire a language, people need a good mastery of those four skills.
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Interview Guideline
for Research and Information Collecting
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INTERVIEW GUIDELINE
1. Bagaimana minat belajar siswa kelas XI di SMA Negeri 1 Depok dalam
pelajaran Bahasa Inggris?
2. Apakah mereka menyukai kelas reading?
3. Materi reading seperti apa yang mereka sukai?
4. Berapa jam pelajaran yang tersedia untuk mata pelajaran Bahasa
Inggris setiap minggu? Berapa jam yang dipakai untuk kelas reading?
5. Kegiatan pembelajaran seperti apa yang biasa Anda gunakan untuk
mengajarkan reading? Kegiatan seperti apa yang paling disukai oleh
siswa dan efektif?
6. Metode pembelajaran apa yang Anda pakai dalam mengajarkan
Bahasa Inggris? Apakah metode tersebut efektif?
7. Apakah siswa sering mengalami kesulitan dalam kelas reading?
Kesulitan apakah yang sering mereka hadapi?
8. Apa yang Anda dan atau para siswa lakukan saat menemukan
kesulitan tersebut?
9. Kurikulum apa yang Anda pakai saat ini?
10. Sumber apa yang biasa Anda gunakan untuk mengumpulkan materi
reading?
11. Pernahkah menggunakan materi yang autentik?
12. Bagaimana pendapat Anda tentang penggunaan materi autentik
dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris, khususnya kelas reading?
13. Menurut Anda, materi autentik seperti apa yang baik untuk digunakan
di kelas reading?
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Questionnaire
for Research and Information Collecting
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KUESIONER
Nama : Kelas : Jenis Kelamin:
Jawablah pertanyaan berikut ini dengan memberikan tanda silang pada
huruf jawaban (a, b, c, d, atau e) yang Anda anggap paling sesuai
dengan pendapat dan kondisi Anda!
1. Apakah Anda menyukai mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris?
a. Ya b. Tidak
2. Apakah Anda menyukai pelajaran membaca (reading) dalam mata
pelajaran Bahasa Inggris?
a. Ya b. Tidak
3. Apakah materi membaca (reading) disampaikan dengan menarik?
a. Ya b. Tidak
4. Apakah tugas dan soal-soal latihan yang diberikan dalam pelajaran
membaca (reading) mudah dan menyenangkan?
a. Ya b. Tidak
5. Apakah metode/teknik yang digunakan oleh guru untuk
menyampaikan materi membaca (reading) membantu dan menarik?
a. Ya b. Tidak
6. Apakah Anda mengalami kesulitan dalam pelajaran membaca
(reading)?
a. Ya b. Tidak
7. Jika ya, faktor apa yang mebuat pelajaran membaca (reading) itu
sulit?
a. Kosakatanya sukar
b. Tata bahasanya (grammar) sukar dimengerti
c. Materi yang disampaikan terlalu cepat
d. Materi terlalu panjang/banyak
e. Topik yang kurang menarik
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f. Lain-lain (sebutkan) : ………………………………
8. Hal apakah yang Anda lakukan bila terdapat kata yang tidak Anda
mengerti?
a. Bertanya kepada teman
b. Bertanya kepada guru
c. Membuka kamus
d. Dibiarkan begitu saja
e. Lain-lain (sebutkan): ....................................................
9. Kegiatan apa sajakah yang Anda sukai dalam pelajaran membaca
(reading)? (boleh lebih dari 1)
a. Diskusi
b. Tanya jawab
c. Menjawab pertanyaan dari bacaan
d. Presentasi
e. Lain-lain (sebutkan): .....................................................
10. Di bawah ini tersedia topik-topik bacaan. Berilah tanda silang (X) di
depan pilihan yang diberikan pada topik yang Anda sukai (boleh
lebih dari 1)!
Environment
Sports
Culture
Healthy life
Music
Politics
Jobs and occupation
Outer Space
Economy
Technology
Arts
Mass media
Lain-lain:
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
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Interview Guideline
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INTERVIEW GUIDELINE
1 Topics: √ Are the topics selected properly? √ Are the topics well-arranged?
2 Texts: √ Are the texts appropriate for the level of the students? √ Is the length of the texts appropriate for the level of the students? √ Are the texts sufficiently authentic? √ Are the contents likely to be cognitively challenging for the students? √ Is the vocabulary used appropriate for the level of the students? √ Do the texts represent wide and typical samples of the genres?
3 Exercises: √ Are the exercises various enough? √ Are the exercises well-elaborated? √ Is the level of difficulty of the exercises appropriate for the level of
the students? √ Can the exercises facilitate the students to understand the topic
discussed? 4 Instructions:
√ Are the instructions given clear enough? √ Are the instructions given are succinct?
5 Illustrations (drawings, photos, arrows, etc): √ Are the illustrations suitable with the sections they refer to?
6 Design and Layout (position, size, sequence, etc, both in text and visuals): √ Does the layout provide the focus of the materials? √ Does the layout of the materials sequence smoothly? √ Does the layout separate different sections well?
7 The materials as a whole: √ Can the materials help students to develop their ability in English? √ Are the language skill and component, well developed, especially in
reading? √ Are the activities likely to match the attention span of the students? √ In general, are the materials well-elaborated?
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KUESIONER
Nama: Kelas: XI ….
Usia: tahun
Jawablah beberapa pertanyaan di bawah ini!
1. Apa yang kamu pelajari hari ini?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. Apa yang dimaksud dengan report text?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3. Apakah kegiatan belajar reading hari ini menyenangkan?
a. Ya, karena _____________________________________________________________
b. Tidak, karena __________________________________________________________
4. Apakah materi reading hari ini menyenangkan?
a. Ya, karena _____________________________________________________________
b. Tidak, karena __________________________________________________________
5. Bagian mana yang kamu sukai?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
6. Bagian mana yang tidak kamu sukai?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
7. Apakah materinya mudah dipahami?
a. Ya b. Tidak
8. Apakah teks dan instruksinya jelas?
a. Ya c. Tidak
9. Apakah kamu merasa bosan dengan aktivitias reading hari ini?
a. Ya, karena _________________________________________________________
b. Tidak, karena _______________________________________________________
10. Berilah saran dan kritik berkaitan dengan pelajaran reading hari ini!
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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Questionnaire
for Materials Try Out 2
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KUESIONER
Nama: Kelas: XI ….
Usia: tahun
Jawablah beberapa pertanyaan di bawah ini!
1. Apa yang kamu pelajari hari ini?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. Apa yang dimaksud dengan narrative text?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3. Apakah kegiatan belajar reading hari ini menyenangkan?
a. Ya, karena _____________________________________________________________
b. Tidak, karena __________________________________________________________
4. Apakah materi reading hari ini menyenangkan?
c. Ya, karena _____________________________________________________________
d. Tidak, karena __________________________________________________________
5. Bagian mana yang kamu sukai?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
6. Bagian mana yang tidak kamu sukai?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
7. Apakah materinya mudah dipahami?
a. Ya b. Tidak
8. Apakah teks dan instruksinya jelas?
a. Ya c. Tidak
9. Apakah kamu merasa bosan dengan aktivitias reading hari ini?
e. Ya, karena _________________________________________________________
f. Tidak, karena _______________________________________________________
10. Berilah saran dan kritik berkaitan dengan pelajaran reading hari ini!
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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MATERIALS OVERVIEW
The title of the materials is a set of authentic reading materials for the
eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok. The essence of the materials is
to design materials for the students based on their needs and interests in learning
English in order to improve their reading skill, which is aimed at helping them
achieve informational literacy level.
A. BACKGROUND
The background of designing the materials is that the curriculum which is
used in Indonesia, KTSP (Peraturan Menteri No.22, 2006: 307) states that senior
high school students are expected to achieve informational literacy level, meaning
that they are expected to be able to access knowledge using linguistic ability. In
this case, reading is very important to enable the students to access knowledge in
their daily life contexts. However, some former observations in senior high
schools in Jogjakarta and interview with a teacher of SMA Negeri 1 Depok,
Yogyakarta showed that reading sometimes made students feel bored and sleepy.
Therefore, the writer proposes the use of authentic materials for reading
classes., based on three reasons. First, they can make the lesson interesting, since
the materials are various and abundant and the materials can be constantly
updated so that topical subjects can be covered that hold the students’ attention.
Second, authentic materials can enhance the students’ motivation to read,
as the students will get satisfaction after being able to read authentic texts. Third,
authentic materials expose learners to the “real language” used outside their
classroom. When the students are accustomed to read authentic texts, they will
find it easier to access knowledge from authentic sources. When it happens, it will
be easier for the students to achieve informational literacy level in English subject.
B. OBJECTIVES
There are two objectives of designing the materials. The first objective is
to help the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok solve their problems
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in reading classes by providing materials that are in accordance with their needs
and interests, which is aimed at improving the students’ reading skill. The second
reason is to help the students achieve informational literacy level of English.
C. CONTENTS
There are six topics in the designed materials. Each topic consists of three
sections. They are pre-reading, whilst- reading and post-reading. The pre-reading
is an exposure for the students before they read the reading passage. The purposes
of pre-reading section are to activate the students’ background knowledge and to
motivate the students. The-whilst reading is the main part of the lesson. In this
section, the students are given a reading passage and some tasks to do dealing
with the passage they read. In post-reading, the students are given time to reflect
and summarize what they have learnt.
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SILABUS
Name of School : SMA Negeri 1 Depok Sleman Yogyakarta Subject : Bahasa Inggris Grade : XI Semester : 1
UNIT Competence Standard Basic Competence Main
Material Indicators (Specific
Learning Objectives) Learning Experiences Time Allocation Assessment Source
1 Reading 4. understand
meaning of short funtional texts and essays in the form of report, narrative and analytical exposition in daily life contexts and to access knowledge
4.2. Respond meaning
and rhetorical steps in essays using variety of written language accurately, fluently, and in acceptable ways in daily life context and to access knowledge in the form of report, narrative,and analytical exposition texts
Narrative Text “the Princess”
• Answer some questions about specific details of the text
• Answer some questions about main idea of the text
• Mention the moral value of the text
• Complete the blanks with vocabulary used in the text
• Identify the generic structure of narrative text
• Analyze the generic structure and the communicative purpose of the text
• Identify the communicative purpose of the text
Pre reading: Discuss the students’ favorite fairy
tale when they were children Whilst reading:
Read the first part of the story then predict what will happen in the story then read the next part of the story
Answer questions about main idea and specific details of the text
Identify the moral value of the text Complete blanks with words used in
the text Discuss generic structure of the
narrative text Discuss the generic structure of the
text being read Post-reading:
Make a summary on the text that has been read
13’ 15’ 15’ 2’ 15’ 10’ 10’ 10’
Quiz Written tests (multiple chice and/ or essay) Portofolio
http://storywrite.com/story/161834
http://understandingtext.blogspot.com/2008/03/text-types-complete-overview.html
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UNIT Competence Standard Basic Competence Main
Material Indicators (Specific
Learning Objectives) Learning Experiences Time Allocation Assessment
Source
2 Reading 4. understand
meaning of short funtional texts and essays in the form of report, narrative and analytical exposition in daily life contexts and to access knowledge
4.2.Respond meaning
and rhetorical steps in essays using variety of written language accurately, fluently, and in acceptable ways in daily life context and to access knowledge in the form of report, narrative,and analytical exposition texts
Narrative Text “the Vampire”
• Mention a/some character(s) of the story
• Arrange the jumbled paragraphs into a good story
• Mention some incidents happen in the story
• Answer some questions about specific details of the text
• Analyze the generic structure of the text
• Identify the communicative purpose of the text
Pre reading: Discuss some questions related to “Vampire”
Match words that will be used in the text with their meanings
Whilst reading: Arrange jumbled paragraphs into a good text
Read the whole text individually Answer questions about specific details of the text
Discuss the communicative purpose and the generic structure of the text
Post-reading: Retell the students’ favorite myth or
legend using the structure of narrative text
10’ 15’ 15’ 10’ 15’ 10’ 15’
Quiz Written tests (multiple chice and/ or essay) Portofolio
http://storywrite.com/story/163830
http://understandingtext.blogspot.com/2008/03/text-types-complete-overview.html
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Reading 4. understand meaning of short funtional texts and essays in the form of report, narrative and analytical exposition in daily life contexts and to access knowledge
4.2. Respond meaning and rhetorical steps in essays using variety of written language accurately, fluently, and in acceptable ways in daily life context and to access knowledge in the form of report, narrative,and analytical exposition texts
Report text “Koala”
Read the text using correct pronunciation and intonation
Answer some questions about specific details and inferences of the text
Find the meaning of words used in the text
Identify the generic structure and communicative purpose of report text
Analyze the generic structure of the text
Identify the communicative purpose of the text
Pre reading: Vocabulary: Find hidden words on
the description of animal in the boxes
Whilst reading: Read aloud text individually Answer questions about specific
details and inferences of the text Identify main idea of the text and
each paragraph Find the meaning of words used in
the text and fill in the blanks using those words
Discuss generic structure of report text
Discuss generic structure of the text
Post-reading: Reflection: find what the students have learnt
10’
15’ 15’
10’
15’
10’
10’
5’
Quiz Written tests (multiple chice and/ or essay) Portofolio
http://www.australianfauna.com/ koala.php
http://understandingtext.blogspot.com/2008/03/text-types-complete-overview.html
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Material Indicators (Specific
Learning Objectives) Learning Experiences Time Allocation Assessment Source
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Reading 4. understand
meaning of short funtional texts and essays in the form of report, narrative and analytical exposition in daily life contexts and to access knowledge
4.2. Respond meaning and rhetorical steps in essays using variety of written language accurately, fluently, and in acceptable ways in daily life context and to access knowledge in the form of report, narrative,and analytical exposition texts
Report Text “Lion”
Mention some characteristics of the animal reported
Answer some questions about specific details of the text
Find the main idea of the text
Match some words used in the text with their meanings
Analyze the generic structure of the text
Identify the communicative purpose of the text
Pre reading: Vocabulary: Brainstorm on
description of LION Whilst reading:
Read text individually State whether the statements are
true or false according to the text Answer the questions about specific
details, main idea, and inferences of the text
Match words used in the text with the meanings
Discuss communicative purpose and generic structure of the text
Post-reading: Make an outline of a report text
based on some provided topics to choose
10’
15’ 15’
15’
15’
10’
10’
Quiz Written tests (multiple chice and/ or essay) Portofolio
http://www.mce.k12tn.net/animals/lions.htm http://understandingtext.blogspot.com/2008/03/text-types-complete-overview.html
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5 Reading 4. understand
meaning of short funtional texts and essays in the form of report, narrative and analytical exposition in daily life contexts and to access knowledge
4.2. Respond meaning
and rhetorical steps in essays using variety of written language accurately, fluently, and in acceptable ways in daily life context and to access knowledge in the form of report, narrative,and analytical exposition texts
Analytical exposition text “Health”
Read aloud the text using appropriate intonation and pronunciation
Find the main idea of each paragraph and the wholetext
Answer some questions about specific details of the text
Find the case analyzed Mention some
arguments of the text Identify the generic
structure of report text Analyze the generic
structure of the text Identify communicative
purpose of the text
Pre reading: State students’ experience and
knowledge related to sport Whilst reading:
Read aloud text individually Answer questions about main idea
and specific details of the text State the truth about statements
related to the text read Mention words used in the text
referring to the definitions given Discuss the generic structure and
communicative purpose of analytical exposition texts
Discuss the generic structure of the text being read
Post-reading: Make an outline of a report text
based on some provided topics to choose
8’ 17’ 15’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’
Quiz Written tests (multiple chice and/ or essay) Portofolio
http://www.more4kids.info/359/advantages-of-sports-and-teens/html
http://understandingtext.blogspot.com/2008/03/text-types-complete-overview.html
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UNIT Competence Standard Basic Competence Main
Material Indicators (Specific
Learning Objectives) Learning Experiences Time Allocation Assessment
Source
6 Reading 4. understand
meaning of short funtional texts and essays in the form of report, narrative and analytical exposition in daily life contexts and to access knowledge
4.2. Respond meaning
and rhetorical steps in essays using variety of written language accurately, fluently, and in acceptable ways in daily life context and to access knowledge in the form of report, narrative,and analytical exposition texts
Analytical Exposition
Text “Internet”
Find the case being analyzed
Mention the arguments of the text
Match some words used in the text with their meanings
Find the main idea of the text and each paragraph
Analyze the generic structure of the text
Identify the communicative purpose of the text
Pre reading: State students’ knowledge related to
internet Whilst reading:
Read aloud text individually Answer questions about specific
details of the text Find the main idea of the whole text
and each paragraph Match words used in the text with
their meanings Discuss the generic structure of the
text being read Post-reading:
Develop the outline that the students have made into a good analytical exposition text
10’ 20’ 5’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 25’
Quiz Written tests (multiple chice and/ or essay) Portofolio
http://thaodaovn.blogspot.com/2007/11/advantages-of-internet-for-getting.html
http://understandingtext.blogspot.com/2008/03/text-types-complete-overview.html
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LESSON PLAN UNIT 1
Topic : Narrative Text: “The Princess” Standard Competence : understand meanings in short functional texts and
essays in the form of report, narrative and analytical exposition in daily life contexts and to access knowledge
Basic Competence : respond meanings and rhetorical steps in essays using variety of written language accurately, fluently, and in acceptable ways in daily life contexts and to access knowledge in the form of report, narrative, and analytical exposition texts
Time : 2 x 45 minutes
Reading skills developed : Reading for details, reading for main idea, inference Method : Three- phase technique Media : text, handout Indicators:
Answer questions about specific details of the text Answer questions about main idea of the text Mention the moral value of the text Identify the generic structure of narrative text Mention the communicative purpose of the text Identify the generic structure of the text
Activities: Stage Activities Time Materials Source
Pre reading (13’) Whilst-reading (67’) Post-reading (10’)
Discuss the students’ favorite fairy tale when they were children
Read the first part of the story then predict what will happen in the story then read the next part of the story
Answer questions about main idea and specific details of the text
Identify the moral value of the text
Complete blanks with words used in the text
Discuss generic structure of the narrative text
Discuss the generic structure of the text being read
Make a summary on the text that has been read
13’ 15’ 15’ 2’ 15’ 10’ 10’ 10’
Narrative Text ”the Princess”
Theories in
communicative purpose and the
generic structure of
narrative texts
http://storywrite.com/story/161834
http://understandingtext.blogspot.com/2008/03/text-types-complete-overview.html Linked to the World “English for Senior High School Grade XI”
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LESSON PLAN Unit 2 Topic : narrative Text: The Vampire Standard Competence : understand meanings in short functional texts and
essays in the form of report, narrative and analytical exposition in daily life contexts and to access knowledge
Basic Competence : respond meanings and rhetorical steps in essays using variety of written language accurately, fluently, and in acceptable ways in daily life contexts and to access knowledge in the form of report, narrative, and analytical exposition texts
Time : 2 x 45 minutes
Reading skills developed : Reading for details, reading for main idea, inference Method : Three- phase technique Media : text, handout Indicators:
Mention character(s) of the story Arrange the jumbled paragraphs into a good story Answer questions about specific details of the text Identify generic structure of the text Mention the communicative purpose of the text
Activities:
Stage Activities Time Materials Source
Pre reading (25’) Whilst-reading (50’) Post-reading (15’)
Discuss some questions related to “Vampire”
Match words that will be used in the text with their meanings
Arrange jumbled
paragraphs into a good text
Read the whole text individually
Answer questions about specific details of the text
Discuss the communicative purpose and the generic structure of the text
Retell the students’
favorite myth or legend using the structure of narrative text
10’ 15’ 15’ 10’ 15’ 10’
15’
Narrative Text “the Vampire”
http://storywrite.com/story/163830 http://understandingtext.blogspot.com/2008/03/text-types-complete-overview.html
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LESSON PLAN Unit 3 Topic : Report Text: Koala Standard Competence : understand meanings in short functional texts and
essays in the form of report, narrative and analytical exposition in daily life contexts and to access knowledge
Basic Competence : respond meanings and rhetorical steps in essays using variety of written language accurately, fluently, and in acceptable ways in daily life contexts and to access knowledge in the form of report, narrative, and analytical exposition texts
Time : 2 x 45 minutes
Reading skills developed : Reading for details, reading for main idea, inference Method : Three- phase technique Media : text, handout Indicators:
Read the text using correct pronunciation and intonation Answer questions about specific details and inferences of the text Find the meaning of words used in the text Fill in the blanks using the words used in the text Identify the generic structure of report text Detect the generic structure of the text
Activities:
Stage Activities Time Materials Source
Pre reading (10’) Whilst-reading (75’) Post-reading (5’)
Vocabulary: Find hidden words on the description of animal in the boxes
Read aloud text individually
Answer questions about specific details and inferences of the text
Identify main idea of the text and each paragraph
Find the meaning of words used in the text and fill in the blanks using those words
Discuss generic structure of report text
Discuss generic structure of the text
Reflection: find what the students have learnt
10’ 15’ 15’ 10’ 15’ 10’ 10’ 5’
Report
Text“koala”
Theories on
communicative purpose and
generic structure of report texts
http://www.australianfauna.com/ koala.php http://understandingtext.blogspot.com/2008/03/text-types-complete-overview.html Linked to the World “English for Senior High School Grade XI”
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LESSON PLAN Unit 4
Topic : Report Text: Lion Standard Competence : understand meanings in short functional texts and
essays in the form of report, narrative and analytical exposition in daily life contexts and to access knowledge
Basic Competence : respond meanings and rhetorical steps in essays using variety of written language accurately, fluently, and in acceptable ways in daily life contexts and to access knowledge in the form of report, narrative, and analytical exposition texts
Time : 2 x 45 minutes
Reading skills developed : Reading for details, reading for main idea, inference Method : Three- phase technique Media : text, handout Indicators:
Mention characteristics of the thing reported Answer questions about specific details of the text Find main idea of the text Match words used in the text with their meanings Mention the communicative purpose of the text Identify the generic structure of the text
Activities:
Stage Activities Time Materials Source
Pre reading (10’) Whilst-reading (70’) Post-reading (10’)
Vocabulary: Brainstorm on description of LION
Read text individually State whether the statements are true or false according to the text
Answer the questions about specific details, main idea, and inferences of the text
Match words used in the text with the meanings
Discuss communicative purpose and generic structure of the text
Make an outline of a report text based on some provided topics to choose
10’ 15’ 15’
15’ 15’ 10’ 10’
Report Text “Lion”
http://www.mce.k12tn.net/animals/lions.htm http://understandingtext.blogspot.com/2008/03/text-types-complete-overview.html Linked to the World “English for Senior High School Grade XI”
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LESSON PLAN Unit 5
Topic : Analytical Exposition Text: “Sports” Standard Competence : understand meanings in short functional texts and
essays in the form of report, narrative and analytical exposition in daily life contexts and to access knowledge
Basic Competence : respond meanings and rhetorical steps in essays using variety of written language accurately, fluently, and in acceptable ways in daily life contexts and to access knowledge in the form of report, narrative, and analytical exposition texts
Time : 2 x 45 minutes
Reading skills developed : Reading for details, reading for main idea, inference Method : Three- phase technique Media : text, handout Indicators:
Find main idea of each paragraph and thewholetext Answer questions about specific details of the text Identify the generic structure of report text Detect the generic structure of the text Mention the communicative purpose of the text
Activities: Stage Activities Time Materials Source
Pre reading (10’) Whilst-reading (65’) Post-reading (15’)
State students’ experience and knowledge related to sport
Read aloud text individually
Answer questions about main idea and specific details of the text
State the truth about statements related to the text read
Mention words used in the text referring to the definitions given
Discuss the generic structure and communicative purpose of analytical exposition texts
Discuss the generic structure of the text being read
Make an outline of a report text based on some provided topics to choose
8’ 17’ 15’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’
Analytical exposition
text: Advantages of Sports and
Teens
Theories on communicative
purpose and generic
structure of analytical
exposition texts
http://www.more4kids.info/359/advantages-of-sports-and-teens/html
http://understandingtext.blogspot.com/2008/03/text-types-complete-overview.html
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LESSON PLAN Unit 6
Topic : Analytical Exposition Text: Internet Standard Competence : understand meanings in short functional texts and
essays in the form of report, narrative and analytical exposition in daily life contexts and to access knowledge
Basic Competence : respond meanings and rhetorical steps in essays using variety of written language accurately, fluently, and in acceptable ways in daily life contexts and to access knowledge in the form of report, narrative, and analytical exposition texts
Time : 2 x 45 minutes
Reading skills developed : Reading for details, reading for main idea, inference Method : Three- phase technique Media : text, handout Indicators:
Find arguments of the text Match words used in the text with their meanings Find the main idea of the text and each paragraph Identify generic structure of the text Mention communicatve purpose of the text
Activities:
Stage Activities Time Materials Source
Pre reading (10’) Whilst-reading (55’) Post-reading (25’)
State students’ knowledge related to internet
Read aloud text
individually Answer questions about
specific details of the text Find the main idea of the
whole text and each paragraph
Match words used in the text with their meanings
Discuss the generic structure of the text being read
Develop the outline that
the students have made into a good analytical exposition text
10’
20’
5’
10’
10’
10’
25’
Analytical Exposition
Text: ”Advantages of the Internet
for Getting Information”
http://thaodaovn.blogspot.com/2007/11/advantages-of-internet-for-getting.html http://understandingtext.blogspot.com/2008/03/text-types-complete-overview.html
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Presentation of the Designed
Materials
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KTSP
Elisabeth Aditya
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Task Discuss the following questions with your partner!
1. Did you like to read a fairy tale when you were children?
2. What is your favorite fairy tale? Why do you like it?
3. What is the moral value that you can find in that fairy tale?
Task Read the first section of the text. Then stop and answer the question. After you
have written down your answer, read the next section. If your answer was correct,
put a tick ( ) in the box next to it. Do the same with the other section.
The most awesome story ever!
1. What do you think is going to happen next? __________________________ Now, read on and see of you are right!
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Once upon a time, there lived a girl who was tortured by her parents
because she was different. She had two different colored eyes and long
flowing black hair that reached down to her back. She was forced to wear
ragged, brown clothes all the time.
One day, her mother ordered her to work in the backyard. However,
she decided to run away from her family because she was tired of being
treated like a slave. She kept running until she passed out from dehydration.
She woke, and found herself staring straight into the eyes of a
handsome stranger with the same eyes as she had. "I see you have awaken my
princess." He said as he bowed down low. “What?" She asked innocently. "You
do not understand me? I said, 'I see you have awoken my princess.'" He said as
he bowed again. "But, I am not a princess," she said sadly, "I am but a lowly
nobody." "Oh, but you must be," he proclaimed, "You have the eyes of a ruler."
UNIT 1
THE PRINCESS
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2. What is that girl going to do?
_____________________________________________________
Now, read on and see of you are right!
Taken from: http://storywrite.com/story/161834
Task Answer the following questions!
1. Why was the girl tortured by the parents?
2. How did the parents treat the girl every day?
3. What made that girl different from her family?
4. Why did the girl escape from her family?
5. Was she found by her family?
6. How did the girl think about herself?
7. Why did the man finding the girl say that the girl is a princess?
8. What happened to the girl after being found by the man?
9. Where can we find the complication of the story?
10. What is the moral value that you can take from the story?
Task Complete the blanks with the provided words! Each word will be used only once
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"My mother says that I am a horrible freak because of these
accursed eyes." He jumped back in surprise. "But...but how could this
'mother' tell you so? Your eyes are what mark you part of the royal
family." She was taken aback, she never thought herself anything more
then a lowly orphan. She always thought that her mother was right about
her, and that she was nobody. "But wait. You have the same eyes as me,
does that make you my family?" He paused. "Yes, I am your husband to
be." She gasped.
She never thought that she would be good enough to be married
to someone that was perfect before. She was so happy that she could be
married to someone. He spoke to break her thoughts. "Will you do me the
honor of being my wife?" She didn't even hesitate. "Yes, yes I will." And
they all lived happily ever after.
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Torture
Flowing
Force
Ragged
Backyard
Passed out
Stare
Hesitate
Stranger
Bow
Proclaim
Horrible
Freak
Orphan
Gasp
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1. All countries …………. their loyalty to the alliance. 2. A child whose parents are dead is called …. 3. Don’t ………. At people like that! It’s rude. 4. He has got a …………… cold. 5. He stands in front of a fast-…………. river.
6. I …………… my parents to buy the book for me. 7. I …………….. slightly before answering the teacher’s question. 8. It is claimed that the officer ……………… a man to death on 1983 9. My mother always warns me not to talk to a…. 10. She was hit on the head and …. 11. The children were wearing dirty………. clothes. 12. The house has a small …………, surrounded by a high brick wall. 13. We ………….. our heads in prayer. 14. When the children see the money hidden in the box, they …………. in surprise. 15. You will be regarded as a …………… in school if you’re not interested in sports.
Task Study generic structure and communicative purpose of a narrative text!
Social function
Generic Structure Language Features
To amuse/ entertain the readers and to tell a story
1. Orientation: set the scene and introduce the participants
2. Complication: a crisis arises 3. Sequence of events 4. Resolution: The crisis is resolved, for better
or worse
1. Using past tense 2. Using action verb 3. Chronologically
arranged (using time or place)
Task Discuss with your partner generic structure and communicative purpose of the
text you have read!
What is the communicative purpose of the text? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
How is the generic structure of the text and in what paragraph
do you find each part?
Orientation Complication Sequence of events
Resolution
Task Make a summary based on the story you have read!
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Task Discuss the following questions with your partner! a. What comes in your mind when you hear the word
“Vampire”? b. Have you heard the myth of Vampire? What is
frightening about Vampire? c. What is the food of Vampire? d. Where do Vampires usually live? e. How do they live? f. What do you think of the reading passage will be?
Task Below are some words used in the reading passage.
Match the words in the left column with their meanings in the right column!
A B 1. Alley 2. Banish 3. Barely 4. Companionship 5. Coven 6. Craving 7. Distinguish 8. Eternity 9. Graveyard 10. Lessen 11. Long for 12. Scare 13. Weird
a. A group or meeting of witches b. A narrow road or path between buildings c. A place where dead people are buried d. A strong or uncontrollable desire e. Become less strong f. By the smallest amount, almost not g. Enjoyment of being with h. To (cause to) feel frightened i. To notice or understand the difference between two things j. To send someone away and to forbid them to come back k. To want something very much l. Time which never ends or which ahs no limit m. Very strange and unusual, unexpected or not natural
Task Arrange the jumbled paragraphs below into a good story by giving numbers on
the circles! The title of the story is “The Vampire"
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UNIT 2
The Vampire
Legend lessened his pace to where he was barely moving so as not to
scare whatever he had just seen.
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Taken from: http://storywrite.com/story/163830
Task Read the story that you have arranged with correct
pronunciation and intonation!
As Legend moved closer, the figure started to move towards him in a
quick manner. Legend noticed that the figure he was seeing was almost
human like in the way that it moved.
In a graveyard far away there lived a vampire named Legend. He was
unlike any other vampires in the coven.
Legend decided that he would travel the long, dark, and narrow
passageway to wherever it led him. About half way through the alley he
saw a slight movement.
Before Legend could react to what was happening or even distinguish
what it was, he awoke from this ever so weird dream.
Legend lived in the far away land for what seemed like an eternity.
One night while searching for the one he longed for he came across a long
and dark alley.
Instead of craving blood like every other member of the coven, he craved and longed for the companionship and love of a woman. The rest of the coven didn't approve of Legend so they banished him to a far away land.
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Task Answer the following questions based on the passage you have read!
1. Mention the character(s) of the story!
2. Where did the Vampire live?
3. How was Legend different from other members of the coven?
4. What was the similarity between Legend and other members
of the coven mentioned in the text?
5. What did other members of the coven do to Legend?
6. Did Legend have a certain destination when coming across the alley?
7. What happened after Legend came across a half way of the alley?
8. What did Legend do after seeing the slight movement?
9. Had Legend known who the figure was?
10. What is the ending of the story?
Task Discuss with your partner the generic structure and communicative purpose of
the text you have read!
What is the communicative purpose of the text?
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
How is generic structure of the text and in what paragraph do you find each part?
Orientation
Complication
Sequence of events
Resolution
Answer the following questions!
What is meant by a narrative text?
Retell a story or myth that you have ever heard using the structure of a narrative
text! You may choose one of the following title:
Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih
Cinderella
Sangkuriang
Beauty and the Beast
The Legend of Prambanan Temple
Your favorite legend or myth
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Task There are 10 words related to animals and their description hidden in the letters
below. Find them and write in the blank spaces beside and below these letters!
L E N G T H U P S L I F E M
S H A B I T A T R E E S G V
K P A R A S I T E A C A G E
I N S E C T S R E V I N I K
N T R E P R O D U C T I O N
F O O D I V R E M A M M A L
Task Read the passage below loudly with the correct pronunciation and intonation!
The Koala is one of Australia's best known animals.
It is an icon represented when promoting Australia to
the tourist industry, and in general people adore these
cuddly creatures. There are two species, the Southern
Koalas and the Northern Koalas.
Koalas are often referred to as a Koala bear.
However they are not a bear. The name Koala comes
from an Aboriginal word. It means "no drink", as Koalas
get enough fluids through the eucalyptus leaves they
feed on. Koalas are found all over east Australia, mainly in the south east.
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KOALA
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The male Koalas are larger than the females. Southern
koalas are larger than Northern koalas. They have a grey soft
furred coat, with a white chest, a flat nose and big ears, and
clawed feet for climbing.
They are very placid animals, and do not move around
much, they are only active for about 2 hours of the day.
The old Australian joke of "Koalas: Eats Roots & Leaves" is not quite correct. Koalas feed on
eucalyptus leaves, which they have a variety of twelve different species to choose from. This is basically
the only thing they do eat, although there are a few exceptions.
Taken from: http://www.australianfauna.com/koala.php
Task Answer the questions below according to the text!
1. When is the icon of koala used?
2. How many species of koala stated in the text? What
are they?
3. Are koalas included as bears?
4. Where does the name of Koala come from? What does it mean?
5. Where can we find Koalas?
6. What is the difference between Southern and Northern Koalas?
7. Mention some physical characteristics of Koalas!
8. Why are koalas called placid animals?
9. Is the Australian joke of “Koala: Eats Roots and Leaves” correct? Why/why not?
10. “Koalas feed…, which they have…” (sent. 2 par.5). What does “they” refer to?
Task Find the main idea of the text!
Main idea of: par. 1 :
par. 2 :
par. 3 :
par. 4 :
par. 5 :
Main idea of the whole text:
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Task Match the words in the left with their meanings in the right and then fill the
blanks in the following sentences using words in the left!
1. A hundred ………….. of insects are found in this area.
2. Elvis Presley is the ………………….. of pop music in the fifties.
3. His parents have one son and they ……………….him very much.
4. If you have fever, you have to drink plenty of ……………...
5. Men are usually quite good at map‐reading but Tim is the ……………...
6. Many people in that area are growing …………………………. trees.
7. My sister collects many ……………….. toys.
8. Our cat likes to sharpen her …………………. on the legs of the dining table.
9. She was a very ………………… child, who slept all night and hardly ever cried.
10. Walking is one of ……………………… exercises in Britain.
Task Study the generic structure and communicative purpose of a report text!
Social function Generic Structure Language Features
To describe the way things are, with reference to a range of natural, man made and social phenomena in our environment
1. General classification: stating classification of general aspect of thing: animal, public place, plant, etc which will be discussed in general
2. Description: Describing the thing which will be discussed in detail, part per part, customs or dead for living creature and usage of materials
1. Introducing group or general aspect
2. Using simple present tense
3. Using conditional logical connection: when, so, etc.
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1. best known 2. icon 3. cuddly 4. adore 5. fluids 6. eucalyptus 7. claw 8. placid 9. species
10. exception
a. a substance which flows and is not solid
b. any type of tree producing an oil with strong smell
used as medicine and industry
c. a set of animals having similar characteristics
d. having a calm appearance and characteristics
e. one sharp of curved nails at the end of each of the
toes of some animals and birds
f. popular
g. soft and covered with fur
h. someone or something which is not included in a rule
i. symbol
j. to love very much
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Task Discuss with your partner generic structure and communicative purpose of the text you have read!
What is the communicative purpose of the text?
________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
How is the generic structure of the text and in what paragraph
do you find each part?
Part Paragraph
General classification:
Description:
Answer the following questions!
What have you learnt today?
________________________________________________________
Is there any interesting thing?
________________________________________________________
Is the passage easy to understand?
________________________________________________________
Do you enjoy the activities?
________________________________________________________
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Task Brainstorm your idea on “LION”. Write down as much as information comes to
your mind!
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LIONS
PRE READING
HABITAT
REPRODUCTION
FOOD
L I O N
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Has four legs Etc.
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Task Read the text below!
The lion is the largest member of the cat family. The male weighs from 350 to 400
pounds. Some male lions can weigh as much as 500 pounds. The male lion is nine feet long
from the tip of its nose to the end of its tail. They are 3 1/2 feet tall at the shoulders. The
female lion is much smaller. They weigh only 250 to 300 pounds. Female lions are about one
foot shorter than male lions.
The male lion has a mane. A mane is a colorful with blond, brown, or black hair. The
long, thick hair covers the lion's head, except the face, and the neck down to the shoulders
and chest. The lion's coat is a brownish yellow. Lions have muscular shoulders and forelegs.
Lions live in cool climates as well as in places with hot heat. They do not live in thick
forests. Lions live in woodlands, grassy plains,
and in areas with thorny scrub tree. They are
found in Africa south of the Sahara and in the
Gir Forest of India. Only about 200 lions are still
living in the wild in Asia.
Lions live in groups called prides. A
pride has from 10 to 20 lions or as many as 35.
The prides lives in a territory that is about 15 square miles to 100 square miles. A lion walks
about 5 miles a day.
All members of the pride eat together. They like to eat fast running animals like deer,
antelope, zebra, buffalo, and warthog. The lion can run only 35 miles per hour. This is slower
than the animals it likes to eat. Because of this the lion must sneak up on its prey to catch it.
When the prey is about 50 feet away the lion rushes forward and grabs the animal. The lion's
jaws are so hinged it can open its mouth 11 inches and kill an antelope or zebra in one bite.
Its front canine teeth are 2 1/2 inches long. They also have 30 teeth.
Lions eat every 3 to 4 days. The male lion can eat 75 pounds of meat at one meal.
When no large animals are around the lion will eat fish, turtles, and guinea fowl. If hungry the
lion may travel up to 15 miles in one day looking for food.
Lion cubs are born blind and helpless. They weigh only 3 pounds. The mother will
move her cubs from one hiding place to another to keep the cubs safe. She carries her cubs
in her mouth. A cub lives on its mother's milk until it is 2 months old. At this time the mother
gives her cubs their first meat. At 18 to 24 months old a lion cub can hunt for itself. Lions live
20 to 25 years.
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Task State whether the following statements are True or False based on the text!
1. Male lions are taller than female lions.
2. Every lion has a mane.
3. Lions can live both in hot and cool areas.
4. There are more than 100 lions living in the wild in Asia.
5. Lions can run faster than zebra.
6. The female lions will bring their cubs everywhere they go.
7. The lion cubs start hunt for itself after 18 months old.
8. The lion likes living together with other members of the species.
9. The lions have to sneak up on their prey in order to catch large animals to eat.
10. Lions can travel 15 miles in a day to look for food.
Task Answer the questions in complete sentences!
1. Mention some physical characteristics of lions
stated in the text!
2. Mention some physical characteristics of the
born lion cubs!
3. In what kinds of place do lions live?
4. Mention some places where we can find lions!
5. What do lions like to eat?
6. How fast do the lions run?
7. What will the cubs do when they can’t find large animals to eat?
8. When do the lion cubs start eating
meat?
9. How long does a lion usually live?
10. What is meant by “mane”?
11. What does “pride” mean?
12. What is the main idea of paragraph 1?
13. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
14. What is the main idea of paragraph 5?
15. What is the main idea of paragraph 7?
Task Below are some words used in the text. Match the words in column A with their
meanings in column B!
A B 1. mane (n)
2. foreleg (n)
3. woodland (n)
4. plain (n)
5. thorny (adj)
6. scrub (n)
7. antelope (n)
a. an African white pig with a large head,
tusks, and little lumps on the male’s face
b. an animal that is hunted and killed for
food by other animal
c. a bird of type that is used to produce
eggs or meat
d. a deer- like mammal with horns and
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8. warthog (n)
9. sneak up (v)
10. prey (n)
11. jaw (n)
12. hinged (adj)
13. canine (n)
14. fowl (n)
15. cub (n)
long thin legs which allow it to run fast
e. a large area of plat land
f. a long thick hair that grow along the face and neck of lions
g. a young lion
h. depended
i. having small sharp pointed growths on the stem of a plant
j. land on which many trees grow
k. move secretly
l. One of four pointed teeth
m. one of the two front legs of a for-legged animals
n. short trees and bushes, growing on dry earth of low quality
o. the lower part of the face which moves when you open your mouth
Task Discuss the communicative purpose and the generic structure of the text!
Communicative purpose:
_____________________________________________________________
Generic structure:
1. General classification:
________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
2. Description:
________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
What do you know about report texts?
Make an outline of a report text! You may choose one of the topics below:
Museum
Zoo
School
Internet
Sports
Music
Your own topic
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Task State whether the following statements are correct or incorrect!
a. You like sports.
b. Some students follow sports to make them popular in school.
c. You have your own reason to go to school.
d. You exercise everyday.
e. You do sports only in school.
f. Sports can make us healthy.
g. Sports teach us teamwork.
h. You usually exercise with the members of family.
Task Now, read the passage below using the appropriate pronunciation and
intonation!
Many teens in high school want to try out for
sports. A lot of them try because they think it
will make them popular or get them more
dates. While this may seem like a silly reason,
there are lots of other benefits to sports that
your child may overlook. Here are some
reasons that you’ll find comforting.
With T.V., movies, computers, and video games becoming more and more popular, it
has become so much easier for teens to be by themselves rather than going out with
friends. Kids used to go hang out at the mall or drive around town; now they just sit at
home. Getting your teen into a sport gives them an opportunity to go out and
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HEALTH
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socialize. While they may not find a new best friend, they will learn how to interact and
work as a team; something they’ll find useful later in life.
One of the biggest problems in our society today is obesity, and it’s not just a problem
with adults. More and more kids are becoming overweight. Joining a team sport will
help your teen get out and get some exercise without feeling pressured to lose weight
or get in shape. Plus, if your teen sees that their physical condition is causing them to
under-perform, they may be motivated to do other activities to get healthy. By the
time your child reaches their teenager year, part of good parenting will be providing
them with direction and encouragement and continuing to help them develop a
healthy style of living.
These days, it’s becoming harder to show your teenagers that you love and support
them. A great way to do this is by showing up to their games, helping them practice,
and helping with team fundraisers. These are also great ways to spend time your kids
and talk to them.
Team sports are a great way for your teen to get out of the house, get moving, make
friends, and even get a scholarship to college. So why not talk to them about getting
into sports today?
http://www.more4kids.info/359/advantages-of-sports-and-teens/
Task State whether the following statements is True or False!
1. Some students join sport program to be popular
in school.
2. Sport gives opportunity to children to socialize.
3. Technology doesn’t affect children’s behavior
to go out with friends.
4. Through sports, children can learn team work.
5. Teamwork is only useful in sports.
6. Obesity is the problem of adults only.
7. Sports will give pressure for teens to get in shape.
8. Sports can make it easier for children to get scholarship.
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Task Answer the questions below according to the text!
1. Mention the silly reasons for teens in high school joining sport!
2. What are the things that can make children reluctant to go out
with friends?
3. What is the effect of sports on children’s socialization?
4. How can sports help teenagers to prevent obesity?
5. How is a good parenting for teens described in the passage
related to sports for their children?
6. What are beneficial reasons for teens joining sport program?
7. What is the main idea of the passage?
8. What is the main idea of paragraph 4?
Task Each word on the right is taken form the passage. Use the definition on the left to complete the blanks! The first one has been done for you.
1. Umur belasan tahun = t e e n 2. Mencoba = t _ _ _ _ t 3. Kencan, pacar = d _ _ e 4. Lucu, bodoh = s _ _ _ y 5. Keuntungan = b _ _ _ _ _ t 6. mengabaikan = o _ _ _ _ _ _ k 7. menghabiskan waktu= h _ _ _ _ _ t 8. Walaupun = w _ _ _ e 9. Kesempatan = o _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ y 10. Bersosialisasi = s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e 11. Kegemukan = o _ _ _ _ _ y
12. Kelebihan berat = o _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ t 13. Tertekan = p _ _ _ _ _ _ _ d 14. Merawat/membesarkan anak =
p _ _ _ _ _ _ _ g 15. Dorongan = e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ t 16. Datang = s _ _ _ _ p 17. Pencari dana = f _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ r 18. Berteman = m _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s 19. Bergerak = g _ _ _ _ _ _ _ g 20. Memasuki = g _ _ _ _ _ o 21. Beasiswa = s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ p
Task Study generic structure and communicative purpose of an analytical exposition text below!
Social
function
Generic Structure Language Features
To reveal the
readers that
something is
the important
case
1. Thesis: Introducing the topic and
indicating the writer’s position
2. Argument 1: Explaining the argument to
support the writer’s position
3. Argument 2: Explaining other arguments to
support the writer’s position more
4. Reiteration: Restating the writer’s position
1. Using simple
present tense
2. Using relational
process
3. Using internal
conjunction
4. Using causal
conjunction
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5
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Task Discuss with your partner the generic structure and communicative
purpose of the text you have read! What is the communicative purpose of the text you have read?
___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
How is the generic structure of the text and in what paragraph do you find
each part?
Thesis
Argument 1.
2.
3.
.
Reiteration
Make an outline of an analytical exposition text! Use the
generic structure as the table above! Write down your
agreement or disagreement on a certain topic. You may choose
one of the following topics!
Free internet service for the students
Uniform for school
Students using mobile phone in school
Euthanasia for sick people
Death sentence
Your own topic
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Task State whether the following statements are correct or incorrect!
a. Internet is one of technologies that we can use nowadays.
b. Internet makes us easier to communicate with others.
c. People can use internet to meet new teachers.
d. We can get information easier by using internet rather than reading books in
library.
e. We can get news through internet.
f. Students can get information related to their study trough internet.
g. To find information through internet, students can do it easily by typing the
keywords in searching engine.
h. You can sell and buy products using internet.
i. You can use internet everywhere.
j. You can use internet every time you want.
Task Read the passage below loudly with the correct pronunciation and intonation!
Advantages of the Internet for Getting Information
Technology, especially the internet, has greatly
improved the way we get information. The internet has
opened more database to students around the world.
Information comes at the speed of the Internet which is to
say nanoseconds. Some students can stay at home and do
research on their computers. According to "Advantages Of
Using the Internet" from Bandar Seri Begawan, "Advantages
are getting information, communicating with anyone inside
and outside the country, meeting new friends through chatting, opening a file through http or
copying from the internet and going online shopping". Therefore, there are three advantages
UNIT 6
INTERNET
PRE READING
WHILST READING
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of the internet for getting information. With the help of technology, students can get more
information, get it more quickly and get it more conveniently.
The internet and the World Wide Web has opened every major library and more
database to students around the world. Information comes not only in print form, but also in
multimedia. You can get audio and video data. You can get information about events in the
past as well as events that unfold as you watch your computer monitor.
Information comes at the speed of the internet which is to
say in nanoseconds. You can type in a few key words in your
search engine, and the engine will search the entire "www" to
find information on your topic. You do not have spent hours
pouring over card catalogs in the library and looking at the
shelves. This research is done for you instantly on the web.
It is certainly more convenient to sit at home and search on
your computer. Your computer is open 24‐hours a day, while a
library or office which has limited hours and limited resources.
You can do research while you eat breakfast. What could be more convenient?
Technology, especially the internet, has certainly changed the quantity and quality of the
information we get. The speed and convenience of a computer helps students learn more and
more quickly.
Taken from: http://thaodaovn.blogspot.com/2007/11/advantages‐of‐internet‐for‐getting.html
Task Answer the questions below according to the text! 1. Below are things explained in the text, except….
a. Internet is one product of technology
b. Students can have shopping through Internet
c. Using Internet, students can find information quickly
d. We need to pour over card catalogues in the library to use the Internet
e. Internet can bring many advantages for students
2. Below are the advantages of using Internet mentioned in the text, except….
a. getting new information
b. communicating with other people
inside and outside country
c. doing research
d. meeting new friends
e. shopping
3. We can get information through Internet quickly because….
a. there is card catalogue in the Internet
b. we can use the Internet every time
c. information we search through the Internet is popular
d. information in the Internet comes at the speed of nanoseconds
e. information we need is predictable
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4. The word “convenient” in paragraph 4 has the same meaning with….
a. happy b. good c. relax d. enjoyable e. suitable
5. Why is it more convenient to use Internet for getting information?
Task Find main idea of the text!
Main idea of the whole text:
Main idea of: par. 1 :
par. 2 :
par. 3 :
par. 4 :
par. 5 :
Task The words below are used in the text above. Match the words in the left column
with their meanings in the right column!
1. Speed
2. Chat
3. Convenient
4. Unfold
5. Shelves
6. Search
7. engine
8. entire
9. research
10. resource
a the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
b an informal conversation
c fitting in well with a person’s needs, activities, and plans.
d reveal or be revealed.
e flat lengths of wood or other rigid material attached to a wall
or forming part of a piece of furniture, providing a surface for
storage or display
f try to find something by looking or seeking carefully and
thoroughly
g a machine with moving parts that
converts power into motion
h the systematic study of materials
and sources in order to establish
facts and reach new conclusions.
i a stock or supply of materials or assets that can be drawn on in
order to function effectively
j whole
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Develop the outline that you have made in the previous unit into a
good analytical exposition text!
Task Discuss with your partner the generic structure and communicative purpose of
the text you have read!
What is the communicative purpose of the text you have
read?
________________________________________
________________________________________
How is the generic structure of the text?
Thesis
Argument 1.
2.
3.
.
Reiteration
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UNIT 1
THE PRINCESS
Task 3 1. Because she had was different from the other members of her family 2. She was forced to wear ragged, brown clothes all the time and was asked to
work in the backyard
3. Because she had different colored eyes and long flowing black hair. 4. because she was tired of being treated like a slave
5. No, she wasn’t
6. She thought that she was not more than a lowly orphan
7. because the girl had the same eyes as him
8. they married
9. when the girl was conscious after running form her house
10. We have to be brave to do something to reach our hope.
Task 4 1. proclaim 2. orphan 3. stare
4. horrible 5. flowing 6. force
7. hesitate 8. torture 9. stranger
10. pass out 11. ragged 12. backyard
13. bow 14. gasp 15. freak
Task 6 Communicative purpose: entertain the readers and to tell about a story of a
tortured girl becoming a princess Generic structure:
Orientation Paragraph 1 Complication Paragraph 2 Sequence of events
Paragraph 3 and 4
Resolution Paragraph 5
Task 7 Example of the summary: The story tells us about a girl who was tortured by her parents because she had different eyes. Then, she ran away from the house until she passed out from dehydration and finally she was found by a Prince. Because of her eyes, the Prince asked her to marry him. Finally, thy married and lived happily.
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UNIT 2 THE VAMPIRE
Task 2 1. B 2. J 3. F
4. G 5. A 6. D
7. I 8. L 9. C
10. E 11. K 12. H
13. M
Task 3
In a graveyard far away there lived a vampire named Legend. He was unlike any other vampire in the coven.
Instead of craving blood like every other member of the coven he craved and longed for the companionship and love of a woman. The rest of the coven didn't approve of Legend so they banished him to a far away land.
Legend lived in the far away land for what seemed like an eternity. One night while searching for the one he longed for he came across a long and dark alley.
Legend decided that he would travel the long, dark, and narrow passageway to wherever it led him. About half way through the alley he saw a slight movement.
Legend lessened his pace to where he was barely moving so as not to scare whatever he had just saw.
As Legend moved closer the figure started to move towards him in a quick manner. Legend noticed that the figure he was seeing was almost human like in the way that it moved.
Before Legend could react to what was happening or even distinguish what it was he awoke from this ever so weird dream.
Task 5 1. The character of the story is Legend 2. He lived in a graveyard 3. He craved and longed for the companionship and love of a woman 4. They crave blood 5. They didn't approve of Legend so they banished him to a far away land 6. No, he didn’t 7. He saw a slight movement 8. Legend lessened his pace to where he was barely moving so as not to
scare whatever he had just saw 9. No, he hadn’t 10. The story ends with the Legend who woke up from his dream
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Task 6 Communicative purpose: entertain the readers and to tell about a story of a
vampire having a dream Generic structure:
Orientation Paragraph 1 Complication Paragraph 2 Sequence of events Paragraph 3-6 Resolution Paragraph 7
UNIT 3
KOALA Task 1
Across Down
Length, Life
Habitat, tree
Parasite, cage
Insects
Reproduction
Food, Mammal
Skin
Fur
Breed
Task 3
1. It is used when promoting Australia to the tourist industry
2. There are two species of koala. They are Southern Koalas and Northern koalas.
3. No, they are not
4. It comes from Aboriginal word. It means “no drink”
5. We can find koalas all over east Australia, mainly in the south east.
6. Southern koalas are larger than Northern koalas
7. They have a grey soft furred coat, with a white chest, a flat nose and big ears,
and clawed feet for climbing
8. Koalas are called placid animals because they do not move around much,
they are only active for about two hours of the day.
9. No, it is not, because koalas feed on eucalyptus leaves
10. “They” refers to eucalyptus leaves
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Task 4
• the main idea of the whole text: the description of Koala
• the main idea of each paragraph
par.1 : koala as Australia best know animal
par.2 : the origin of the name “koala”
par.3-4 : the physical characteristics of koalas
par.5 : the food of koalas
Task 5
1. E 2. H
3. F 4. I
5. A 6. B
7. D 8. C
9. G
Sentences:
1. species 2. icon 3. adore
4. fluid 5. exception 6. eucalyptus
7. cuddly 8. claw 9. placid
10. best-known
Task 7
Communicative purpose: to describe Koala as one of Australian’s best
known animals
Generic structure:
Part Paragraph
General classification: Stating general classification:
the animal of Koala
1
Description:
The origin word of “Koala” and its meaning
The physical characteristics of Koalas
The food of koalas
2
3-4
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UNIT 4 LIONS
Task 3 1. True 2. False
3. True 4. True
5. False 6. False
7. True 8. True
9. True 10. True
Task 4
1. The male weighs from 350 to 400 pounds. Some male lions can weigh as much as 500 pounds. The male lion is nine feet long from the tip of its nose to the end of its tail. They are 3 1/2 feet tall at the shoulders. The female lion is much smaller. They weigh only 250 to 300 pounds. Female lions are about one foot shorter than male lions.
2. Lion cubs are born blind and helpless. They weigh only 3 pounds.
3. Lions live in cool climates as well as in places with hot heat. They do not live in thick forests. Lions live in woodlands, grassy plains, and in areas with thorny scrub tree.
4. They can be found in Africa south of the Sahara and in the Gir Forest of India
5. They like to eat fast running animals like deer, antelope, zebra, buffalo, and warthog
6. The lion can run only 35 miles per hour.
7. They will eat fish, turtles, and guinea fowl
8. In the age of 2 months, the mother gives her cubs their first meat.
9. Lions live 20 to 25 years.
10. A mane is a colorful with blond, brown, or black hair. The long, thick hair covers the lion's head, except the face, and the neck down to the shoulders and chest
11. Pride means a group of lions
12. Paragraph 1 talks about the physical characteristics of lions
13. Paragraph 3 talks about the habitat of lions
14. Paragraph 5 talks about the food of lions
15. Paragraph 7 talks about the characteristics of born lions
Task 5
2. F
3. M
4. J
5. E
6. I
7. N
8. D
9. A
10. K
11. B
12. O
13. H
14. L
15. C
16. G
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Task 6
Communicative purpose: to describe lions 1. General classification (sent.1): The lion is the largest member of the cat
family 2. Description:
Par.1-2 : The physical characteristics of lions Par.3-4 : The habitat of lions Par.5-6 : The food of lions
Par.7 : The characteristics of lion cubs
UNIT 5 SPORTS
TASK 3 1. T 2. T
3. F 4. T
5. F 6. F
7. F 8. T
TASK 4 1. Some high school students try sports because they think it will make them
popular or get them more dates. 2. With T.V., movies, computers, and video games becoming more and more
popular, kids become reluctant to go out. 3. Sports can help children to socialize, e.g. children will learn how to interact
and work as a team 4. Joining a team sport will help your teen get out and get some exercise
without feeling pressured to lose weight or get in shape 5. A good parenting will provide direction and encouragement and continue to
help children develop a healthy style of living.
6. The reasons that are beneficial are: a. Getting into sports gives them an opportunity to go out and socialize (par. 2).
b. Joining a team sport will help teen get out and get some exercise without feeling pressured to lose weight or get in shape (par. 3).
c. Joining a team sport will help teen get out and get some exercise without feeling pressured to lose weight or get in shape (par. 3).
7. The main idea of the text is that sports can give many advantages for teens.
8. Sports are also great ways for parents to spend time with their kids and talk to them.
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TASK 5 1. try out 2. date 3. silly 4. benefit 5. overlook 6. hang out
7. while 8. opportunity 9. socialize 10. obesity 11. overweight 12. pressured
13. parenting 14. encourageme
nt 15. show up 16. fund raiser 17. make friends
18. get along 19. get into 20. scholarship
TASK 7
Communicative purpose: to reveal to the readers that sports can give some advantages for teens.
Generic structure: Thesis Sports can give benefits for teens. Argument
1. Getting into sports gives them an opportunity to go out and socialize (par. 2).
2. Joining a team sport will help teen get out and get some exercise without feeling pressured to lose weight or get in shape (par. 3).
3. Joining a team sport will help teen get out and get some exercise without feeling pressured to lose weight or get in shape (par. 3).
Reiteration Sports can give benefits for teens.
UNIT 6 INTERNET
Task 1
a. T
b. T
c. T
d. T
e. T
f. T
g. T
h. T
i. F
j. T
Task 3
1. D
2. C
3. D
4. D
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5. by using the internet, we can search for information whenever and
wherever we are, as long as our computer has the connection to the
internet
Task 4
• Main idea of each paragraph:
Paragraph 1: There are some advantages of internet for getting
information
Paragraph 2: Internet advantages for getting information
Paragraph 3: We can get information through Internet quickly
Paragraph 4: We can get information through Internet more
conveniently
Paragraph 5: The speed and the convenience of a computer helps
students learn more and more quickly
• Main idea of the whole text is that there are some advantages of internet for
getting information
Task 5
1. F
2. B
3. D
4. G
5. E
6. H
7. A
8. J
9. I
10. C
Task 6
Communicative purpose: to reveal to the readers that internet can gives some
benefits for students in getting information
Generic structure:
Thesis there are some advantages of internet for getting information
Argument 1. Internet advantages for getting information 2. We can get information through Internet quickly 3. We can get information through Internet more conveniently
Reiteration the speed and the convenience of a computer helps students learn more and more quickly
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