Sabtu, 28 Juli 2012

LESSON PLAN NARRATIVE TEXT


Lesson Plan of English class


Teacher’s name  : Aprillia S,S                                            Material               : Narrative Text
Class section      : IX/2                                                      Time allocation  : 2 x 45 Minutes



Standard competence
To respond the meaning of monologue in the of narrative text in the daily life context.
Basic competence
To respond the meaning of simple of monologue using oral language accurately, fluency, and acceptably in daily life context in the form of narrative text
Indicators
- Identify the settings of the tell short story that they have read
- Identify the main characters of the tell short story
- Identify the plot of the tell short story
- Identify the problem arises followed by other problems of the tell short story
- Identify the solution to the problem of the tell short story


The goals of study
-          At the end of this learning activity; the students are able to:
- Identify the settings of the tell short story that they have read
- Identify the main characters of the tell short story
- Identify the plot of the tell short story
- Identify the problem arises followed by other problems of the tell short story
- Identify the solution to the problem of the tell short story


Method of study
- Explanation
- Discuss in pair work


Material
a. Topic : Narrative Text
b. Source : Unit 7 [page 106-112]
c. Teaching Aids : Modeling of Text
d. Grammar Focus : The use of Direct and Indirect, Pronoun,
Past Tense, Noun Phrases, and Adjectives.


Step in learning
a. Pre Activity
- Greeting
- Check Present list
- Teacher tell about the indicators that will be reacheed.

b. Main Activity
- Teacher ask the students to listen to the tell short story
- Teacher ask the students to identify the settings of the tell short story
- Teacher ask the students to identify the main characters of the tell short story
- Teacher ask the students to identify the plot of the tell short story
- Teacher ask the students to identify the problem arises followed by other problems of the tell short story
- Teacher ask the students to identify the solution to the problem of the tell short story

c. Post Activiy
- Teacher ask the students to discuss making up a difference about climax and ending.
- Teacher gives chance to the students to ask their problems.
- Teacher gives homework to students for make write a short story.



Last activity
The teacher giving a chance to the students to ask, the teacher gives a quiz, exercise and assignment in work book
Closing statement ‘ask student to study at home and review their lesson’ then close greeting.
Tools/ resources
Book, copy of material and work book
Assessments
Text  1 ( Narrative text )

CINDERELLA

Once upon a time there was a girl named Cinderella. She lived with her step mother and two step sisters. They were very bossy. They made Cinderella do all the housework.

One day an invitation to the ball came to the family. Her stepsisters would not let her go. They made her busy all day long. Cinderella was sad because she wanted to go to the ball. They went to the ball without her.

Fortunately, a fairy godmother came and helped her to get to the ball. At the ball, Cinderella danced with the prince. She was very happy at the ball.


questions  below !

1.    How many characters are mentioned in the story?
2.    Why was Cinderella sad?
3.    What is the purpose of the text?
4.    Show us the generic structure of the text?
5.    Is there any reorientation in the text above? Why?
Teacher’s sign
Headmaster’s sign


          (………………………..)                                       Aprillia, S.S



Rabu, 04 Juli 2012

Narrative



NARRATIVE TEXT BAHASA INGGRIS | ARTI NARRATIVE TEXT STORY



Narrative text is a text which contains about story (fiction/non fiction/tales/folktales/fables/myths/epic) and its plot consists of climax of the story (complication) then followed by the resolution.
A narrative text is a text amuse, entertain and deal with actual or vicarious experience in different ways. Narrative deal with problematic events which lead to a crisis or turning point of some kind, which in turn finds a resolution.

The narrative text short story is telling of a story or an account of a sequence of events. One of the four traditional forms of composition (along with description, exposition, and persuasion). Narration differs from exposition, which can also relate a sequence of events, in that narration need not be factual and may be written from the perspective of a character in the text.

The generic sctucture of a narrative text:
1. Orientation: Sets the scene and introduces the participants.
2. Complication: A crisis arises
3. Resolution: The crisis is resolved, for the better or for worse.
4. Re-orientation: Optinal
5. Evaluation: A stepping back to evaluate the plight

Sabtu, 26 Mei 2012

Mengenali Karakter Seseorang



Ingin tahu kepribadian seseorang ketika pertama kali bertemu hanya dengan melihat wajahnya? Anda bisa melakukan dengan seni membaca wajah Cina kuno. Mengungkap kepribadian orang dengan melihat bentuk wajah sudah digunakan di Cina selama beribu - ribu tahun untuk mengenal sifat bahkan untuk memprediksi peruntungan dan kesehatan seseorang.


Kini, seni kuno ini banyak digunakan dalam banyak bisnis dan ahli. Pengacara misalnya, menggunakan membaca wajah untuk membantu memilih juri. Sebagian dokter menggunakannya untuk menentukan kondisi mental dan fisik pasien.

Membaca wajah adalah salah satu cara hebat untuk belajar banyak tentang seseorang, termasuk cara berkomunikasi dengan mereka, bahkan sebelum mereka mengucapkan sepatah kata. Berikut cara menggunakan seni cara membaca wajah ini:

 
A. Dahi Rendah
Mereka bergairah dengan hal - hal yang mereka sukai, misalnya hobi dan cenderung hanya fokus pada beberapa hal yang menarik baginya ketimbang mencoba melakukan berbagai hal dalam satu saat bersamaan. Mereka juga lebih suka belajar dengan mengerjakan sesuatu ketimbang mempelajari atau meneliti suatu subyek.
                                               

B. Dahi Tinggi
Orang - orang dengan dahi tinggi dipercaya sangat cerdas dan analistis. Orang dengan dahi tinggi juga perlu waktu untuk memikirkan sesuatu sebelum membuat keputusan.

 
A. Dagu Lancip dan Rahang Kuat
Melambangkan seseorang yang gigih, sukses dan bisa sangat keras kepala. Selain itu, bangsa Cina percaya, orang - orang dengan dagu kuat juga akan bahagia dan sukses di masa tua.

B. Dagu Membulat dan Rahang Lembut
Menandakan seseorang yang kooperatif, rendah hati, tak ingin menonjol dan lebih suka menjadi bagian dari kelompok daripada memimpin. Mereka juga berempati dan memiliki rasa simpati yang besar pada orang - orang lemah. Mungkin karena mereka menganggap diri mereka seperti itu.
 
A. Jarak Kedua Mata Lebar
Mata seperti ini mengungkapkan seseorang yang terbuka, ramah dan kreatif.

B. Jarak Kedua Mata Dekat
Mereka suka detail dan fokus pada hal - hal kecil.

 
A. Hidung Besar dan Keras
Melambangkan kekuasaan dan uang. Orang - orang dengan hidung yang tampak mencolok juga bisa bekerja sendiri tanpa banyak instruksi atau bantuan dan lebih suka bekerja secara mandiri ketimbang mengandalkan orang lain.

B. Hidung Kecil
Mereka sopan, bersedia melakukan apa yang diinginkan atau diminta orang lain dan senang menjadi bagian dari grup. Mereka juga tak suka melakukan sesuatu yang menyusahkan orang lain sehingga mereka selalu setuju dengan apa yang anda katakan.

C. Hidung Panjang
Orang ini kemungkinan senang menyelesaikan masalah, praktis dan efisien. Sebagai contoh, mereka memilih mobil bukan karena penampilannya tapi semata - mata berdasarkan tinjauan dari sisi keselamatannya.



How to Improve English Speaking Skill



HOW TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILL

My most important piece of advice is: "Do something (anything). If you don't do anything, you won't get anywhere. Make it your hobby, not a chore, but above all have fun!"
Don't be in too much of a hurry. 

You're setting off on a long journey and there' will be delays and frustrations along the way. Sometimes you'll be in the fast lane and other times you'll be stuck in traffic, but there will also be lots of interesting things and interesting people along the way. Take your time to really enjoy the experience. 

There are many ways to improve your level of English, but only you can find the right way for you. Here are a few tips that might help:-
Improve your Learning Skills
Learning is a skill and it can be improved.
Your path to learning effectively is through knowing
  • yourself
  • your capacity to learn
  • processes you have successfully used in the past
  • your interest, and knowledge of what you wish to learn
Motivate yourself
If you are not motivated to learn English you will become frustrated and give up. Ask yourself the following questions, and be honest:-
  • Why do you need to learn/improve English?
  • Where will you need to use English?
  • What skills do you need to learn/improve? (Reading/Writing/Listening/Speaking)
  • How soon do you need to see results?
  • How much time can you afford to devote to learning English.
  • How much money can you afford to devote to learning English.
  • Do you have a plan or learning strategy?


Set yourself achievable goals

You know how much time you can dedicate to learning English, but a short time each day will produce better, longer-term results than a full day on the weekend and then nothing for two weeks.
Joining a short intensive course could produce better results than joining a course that takes place once a week for six months.
Here are some goals you could set yourself:-
  • Join an English course - a virtual one or a real one (and attend regularly).
  • Do your homework.
  • Read a book or a comic every month.
  • Learn a new word every day.
  • Visit an English speaking forum every day.
  • Read a news article on the net every day.
  • Do 10 minutes listening practice every day.
  • Watch an English film at least once a month.
  • Follow a soap, comedy or radio or TV drama.
A good way to meet your goals is to establish a system of rewards and punishments.
Decide on a reward you will give yourself for fulfilling your goals for a month.
  • A bottle of your favourite drink
  • A meal out / or a nice meal at home
  • A new outfit
  • A manicure or massage

Improve Your English Speaking and English Pronunciation Skills

My first piece of advice is not to get too hung up on trying to sound like a native speaker. Would you start learning the piano in an attempt to sound like Mozart? The first rule of speaking English is to learn to speak clearly and concisely and remember you won't just be speaking to native speakers: There are roughly 380 million native speakers out there, but as many as a billion people speak English as a second language, you do the math.
Try to avoid using idioms and slang (I always say learn it, but don't use it). It might sound clever to say "You're barking up the wrong tree," but if you use it in the wrong situation, or if the other person simply doesn't understand you, you'll only look silly when you try to explain what you meant to say, or what it actually means.
There's also a saying in English "Have you swallowed a dictionary?" It is applicable to anyone who uses long, complicated words when a shorter word will do. Short sentences are just as good (if not better) than long rambling explanations. The value in what you have to say is what you say, not how clever you look or sound when you say it. So it's a good idea to try to use simple, clear vocabulary, KISS - keep it short and simple, Here's a fun video that illustrates what I mean.

English speaking tips

Get over any fear you might have of making mistakes. You will make mistakes.
Be patient with yourself. Learning any language can be frustrating, but frustration won't help you, so let it go.
Grasp every opportunity you have to speak with people in English.
Talk to friends who are also learning English. Go out together for coffee and only speak English to each other!
Read short stories out loud and try to see, say and hear the words to reinforce your memory. Record yourself and play it back later, how does it sound?

Find English speaking friends:-
  • You might not be able to find any friendly native speakers where you live, but you can find English speaking people on the Internet! If you can't find anyone who'll actually help you, don't worry, you'll still be able to figure out if they can understand you.
  • Get onto Second Life. It's the one place I've found where you're guaranteed a conversation - it's an adult environment, and you won't always want to talk to the people you meet, but for every blood sucking vampire who asks if they can bite you, there are at least ten, nice people who just want to socialise. If you want a list of nice places to go, just contact me on the forum.
  • There are several internet based voice chat programmes out there: iVisit | Pal Talk | MSN Web Messenger | Yahoo! Messenger | Google Talk | Skype and I'm sure there are lots more.
  • Look for people with the same interests as you. It's no good asking everyone you meet to help you with your English, rather develop natural friendships based on your hobbies etc. Eventually you will make friends and they will be much more likely to give you correction / guidance.
  • Join an English club or conversation group. Around the world there are many English speaking clubs, these clubs aren't just for expats but for people interested in the English way of life. They can be friendly and fun. For a list of English clubs click here. Check magazines as well as your phone book, your local newspaper and your local university. Or if there isn't one in your area - start one! Place an advertisement in your newspaper for people interested in starting a group or go to Meetup.
  • Visit an Irish/English/Australian theme pub or British food shop, you can usually find one in the larger cities. Often, the waiters and waitresses come from English-speaking countries, the menu is often in English too!
  • Once your English is good enough, go shopping in some tourist areas. You'll find lots of shop assistants speak very good English.
  • If you can travel to an English speaking country, do it.

Singing

Try singing along to English songs. With friends or in the privacy of your own bathroom. Lots of the major games consoles have karaoke games nowadays, like Sing Star on the Playstation.
!On the internet :- You can speak to me on Skype or in Second Life (see the forum calendar for times and dates) - you can also listen to or chat with other learners and native speakers there, or join one of the many social networking sites. They are all free, so there are no more excuses.
!On the network:- Use the pronunciation pages to improve your understanding. Use my Voice Thread to practise tongue twisters, introductions etc.
!On this site:- You can find some karaoke resources and ideas on the learn English through songs page.
!On the Network: You can find the words to some popular songs on the English magazine.

Pronunciation skills

Accents really don't matter any more. You can spend a fortune and waste a lot of time trying to "get rid of" your accent, time and money that you could spend learning more English. So, unless you are up for a role in a film, don't worry about your accent too much. That said, people need to be able to understand you, so pronunciation and enunciation are important.
Be playful. Mimic famous people, play with the different accents in films etc. I do a mean John Wayne.

Learn the phonetic alphabet.

List words that have the same sound add to the lists as you learn more words.
For example words that rhyme with me:-
Work on one problem sound at a time. Read slowly concentrating on the pronunciation of particular words. Record yourself, keep the tape and record yourself later, have you improved? Don't be shy - ask a friend to listen to the tape too.
Don't worry about sounding like a native, it is more important to speak clearly and pleasantly than it is to sound like the Queen of England - Even the Queen of England doesn't sound like she used to.
The most important thing to think about is can people understand you? If you have a problem being understood then find someone who speaks English clearly and try to copy the way they speak. Pay particular attention to speed and enunciation.