READING SKILL FOR FIRST GRADE OF JUNIOR HIGH

SCHOOL

By : Dede Risdiani

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Do you like cat ?

How about this cat ?

Do you know

girrafe ? What do you think

about girrafe ?

THE EXAMPLE OF DESCRIBTIVE TEXT

My Cat RosaI have a cute cat in the house. Her name is Rosa. She is a local cat. He came from nowhere to my house one month ago. ( Orientation)

Like an ordinary local cats, Rosa’s fur is not too thick. her fur are white and black. There is a heart-shaped pattern on her body that makes her so unique. Looking her body, I know that her age is not more than five months ( Descrition)

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT Descriptive Text : a text which says what

a person or thing is like. Its purpose to describe and reveal a particular person, place or thing

Generic structure : 1. Orientation 2. Description

THE TIME FOR TASK ! Rex Rabbit

Outwardly the Mini Rex rabbit looks like a miniature version of the larger Rex Rabbit. Sporting graceful proportions and that nice plush “Rex fur”, this is a very good looking rabbit. It has besome one of the most popular and readily available pet rabbits and is good with children.

The Mini Rex is an adorable medium sized rabbit that makes a wonderful companion.  Generally friendly and moderately active, they will enjoy playing or just relaxing and being petted. Because of its relatively small size it is easy to handle, as well as easy to house and feed.

QUESTIONS 1. A.      It’s good with children

B.      It’s a very good looking rabbit.C.      It’s relatively small in size.D.     It’s a wonderful companion.

2.   The following statements are true based on the text above, EXCEPT…A.      Mini rex is a kind of little rabbit.B.      Mini rex is a suitable pet for adults.C.      Mini rex is an adorable little rabbit.D.     Mini rex is one of the most popular rabbit.

3.   “ it has become one of … with children. What does the word “it” in the sentence refer to?A.      Pet animal.B.      Mini rex rabbit.C.      Rabbit house.

D.     Rex food.4. “the Mini Rex is an adorable medium sized rabbit that makes the wonderful companion.” The word

adorable in the sentence above means…A.      Fierce.B.      Diligent.C.      Famous.D.     Lovable.

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