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2. Penyusun

e-Modul Bahasa Inggris Kelas X
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Announcement

 Penyusun :
LALU HUSNUL AMRULLAH
SMAN 1 NARMADA 

 


4. Bibliography

Bibliography

A. J. Thomson & A. V. Martinet. 1986. A Practical English Grammar, 4th editionOxford University Press.

Anne Seaton,Y. H. Mew, 2007. Basic English Grammar, Saddleback Educational Publishing.

Azar, Betty Schrampfer, 2004. Understanding and Using English Grammar, Longman Publishing Group.

Ruth Thomson, 2002. Grammar Is Great! Thameside Press.

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5. Mind Mapping

Mind Mapping

mind mapping

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6. Glossary

Glossary

Administration staff is someone who handles administration at school begin letter until school fee.
Announcement is the functional text to give important information to the others.
Canteen guard is someone who sells some foods and drink at school canteen.
Chairman is a students who leads the classroom.
Classmate is friends who learn together in the classroom.
Janitor  is A person employed to take care of a large building, such as a school and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.
Librarian is A person who manages the library.
Principal is someone who leads teachers and staff, set goals and ensure students meet their learning objectives. 
Security guard is A person employed to protect a building against intruders or damage.
Students is a person enrolled in a school of other educational institution who attends classes in a course to attain the appropriate of an instructor. 
Teacher is someone who responsible for preparing lesson plans and educating students at all levels. 










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Introduction

module identity

School Subject    :  English
Grade / Semester / Time   :  X /1st (First) / 2 LH
eModule Title    :  School Activities



Basic competnce


3.1   Distinguish social functions, text structure, and linguistic elements of some special texts in the form of announcements, by giving and requesting information related to school activities, according to the context of their use
3.1.1   Identifying social functions, text structure, and linguistic elements of several special texts in the form of announcements, by giving and requesting information related to school activities, according to the context of their use.
3.1.2   Explain the social function, text structure, and linguistic elements of several special texts in the form of announcements, by giving and requesting information related to school activities, in accordance with the context of their use.
3.1.3   Classifying social functions, text structure, and linguistic elements of some special texts in the form of announcements, by giving and requesting information related to school activities, according to the context of their use.
3.1.4   Determine the social function, text structure, and linguistic elements of some special texts in the form of announcements, by giving and requesting information related to school activities, in accordance with the context of their use.
3.1.5   Analyzing social functions, text structure, and linguistic elements of some special texts in the form of announcements, by giving and requesting information related to school activities, according to the context of their use.


4.1   Announcement Text
4.1.1   Analyze the contextual meaning related to social functions, text structure, and language elements specifically in the form of announcements.
4.1.2   Summing up contextual meaning related to social functions, text structure, and language elements specifically in the form of announcements.
4.1.3   Designing special texts in the form of announcements, oral and written, short and simple, taking into account social functions, text structures, and linguistic elements, correctly and in context.
4.1.4   Compile special texts in the form of announcements, oral and written, short and simple, taking into account social functions, text structures, and linguistic elements, correctly and in context.
4.1.5   Make special texts in the form of announcements, oral and written, short and simple, with due regard to social functions, text structure, and linguistic elements, correctly and in context



Description

In daily life we often hear or read announcement about loss, death, missing persons, etc. The aims is to convey certain information to others, both individuals and groups. Announcement text usually contains: type of activity/ event, date and time, place and contact person. The media is used to deliver announcements vary greatly, including television, cellphones, internet, radio, newspapers, school wallets, banners and others. Announcement text can be found in public places, such as airports, schools, supermarkets, terminals, railway stations and other places.

how to use this module

In this chapter there is a learning activity that contain of Brainstorming, Material Explanation, Summary. Then in this chapter also contain of Essay Practice, Multiple Choice Practice, Self Assessement and Evaluation. These practices can be used by the module user to enhance English skills. Please read the material carefully and then do the practice. Hope you enjoy to learn this material ^_^. Happy Learning. 


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Learning material

In this chapter would be like to discuss about :

  • Announcement Text
  • The Generic Structuure

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8. Learning Activity I

Learning Activity I

1. Purpose

With text-based learning that uses cooperative learning models, students are able to differentiate, get the meaning and arrange contextually related social functions, text structure, and linguistic elements of several oral and written announcement texts by giving and asking for information regarding school activities according to the context of their use.

BRAINSTORMING
A. Vocabulary and Expression Building
- Look at the pictures and listen to the audio.
- Match the following  pictures with what you hear in the audio.


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Picture 5.1 theconversation.com     Picture 5.2 gradepowerlearning.com                                            


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Picture 5.3 careerthoughts.com          Picture 5.4 pimlicoshs.eq.edu.au                                         
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Picture 5.5 commissionaires-cgl.ca  Picture 5.6 jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk               
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Picture 5.7 alamy.com  Picture 5.8 eaie.org             


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Picture 5.9 nisoclib.org Picture 5.10 cubes-inti.com                          
B. Vocabulary Exercise
Match these statements with the words provided below.
  1. Someone who sells some foods and drink at school canteen.
  2. Someone who responsible for preparing lesson plans and educating students at all levels. 
  3. Someone who leads teachers and staff, set goals and ensure students meet their learning objectives. 
  4. A person enrolled in a school of other educational institution who attends classes in a course to attain the appropriate of an instructor. 
  5. A students who leads the classroom.
  6. A person employed to take care of a large building, such as a school and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.
  7. A person employed to protect a building against intruders or damage.
  8. Someone who handles administration at school begin letter until school fee.
  9. A person who manages the library.
  10. Friends who learn together in the classroom.

Canteen guard Teacher Principal Students
Chairman Janitor Administration staff Librarian
Classmate Security guard


Watch this video about one of an example of school activity


                Video 5.1 Source :

Answer these question:
1. Have you ever heard the spoken announcement?
2. Have you ever announced something at school?
3. Who give the announcement?
4. For whom the announcement was aimed?
5. What does the video tell us about?
6. Can you tell your friends about the video?

Change is the end result of all true learning. – Leo Buscaglia

Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. – Malcolm X

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. – Aristotle

2. material explanation


2.1. Announcement Text:


2.1.1 Definition of Announcement Text
There are some definitions of announcement text. They are:
  1. A written/spoken statement or formal words that tells people about something.
  2. Announcement text is a brief statement both oral and written that aims to announce an important matter.
  3. The definition of Announcement relating to learning English functional text is an official notification about something. So, publicly people know what, when, and where is it about.
According to the sources, it can be concluded that announcement text is a functual text which is used to give important information to the others.

2.1.2 Function of Announcement Text
The function of this text is to convey certain information to the others.

2.1.3 Linguistic Elements
Generally, announcement text uses Present Simple and Future Simple Tense. Pay close attention to the examples below:
1. Due to some technical problems, the show will... 
2. We apologize for the inconvenience. 
3. Hi, Guys! Our neighborhood will hold a fund Raising Activity next month. 

2.1 4 Types of Announcement Text
There are two types of announcement text, they are:
1. Spoken Announcement
In the spoken announcement at least contains: 
a. to whom the announcement is addressed.
b. the contents or referred to and the announcement.
c. closing that contains a thank you.
This is an example of spoken announcement.
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    2. Written Announcement

    According to Putra, Widodo Prima dan Rosa, Rusdi Noor, 2014, written announcement contain of text structure and  they are:

    a. Head / title  

    b. Body  

    c. Closing  

    d. Writer

    This is an example of written announcement:

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    2.2. Generic Structure:

    Generally there are some generic structure of announcement text, they are:
    1. The title or type of event 
    2. Date or time, place 
    3. Contact person 

    In some sources it is also said about generic structure of announcement, they are; 
    1. Stating Purpose : The text that contains what event will be held 
    2. Stating Day and Date and time : Day and Date realization. The text that contains 
            when the event will be held 
    3. Stating Place : The text that contains where the event will be held 
    4. Informing Sender : The text that contains name of the person who will be contacted
       
          For more details, pay close attention to the following announcement sections.
                 gs

    3. summary 


    Announcement is a statement that contains information about an event. Announcement consists of two types, spoken announcements and written Announcement. Both oral and written which is intended to provide certain information to many people. Generally, the generic structure are: the title or type of event; date or time, place; contact person. Spoken announcement is one of an example of school activities. 

    "The more that you read, the more things you will know, the more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”– Dr. Seuss

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    9. Essay Practice I

    Essay Practice I

    Answer these question below!
    essay
    • What do the students have to bring? 
    • Why do the students have to bring the equipment?
    • ...we are going to make... the underlined word has the same meaning with…
    • Welcome back to summerfield school after your long holiday. The word your refers to...

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    10. Multiple Chooice Practice I

    Multiple Chooice Practice I

    Read the text carefully then answer the question !

    pg 1
    1. Where can you find the text?
    At school fee sheet.





    At a bookstore.
    At a bank.
    At a park.
    At school.

    2. Why does the principal make the announcement ?
    To ask the students to be nice.
     

     
    To let the students introduce to their junior.
    To ask the students to contact their parents.
    To persuade students to have holiday.
    To inform about the new school year.

    3. Who do you think reads the announcement?
    New students.

       
    School graduates.
    Parents.
    Teachers.
    Senior students.

    4. ”Please be friendly….” . What is the meaning of the underlined word?
    Disturbing




     Interesting.
    Attacking.
    Bothering.
    Welcoming.

    pg 2
    5. When will the activity be held ?
    In May.

       
    In April.
    In July.
    In August.
    In June.

    6. If the camp starts in June 5th, when will it end ?
    June 6th.




    July 5th.
    May 12th.
    May 25th.
    June 7th.

    7. Who must join the activity ?
    All students.

     

    All rulers in Medan.
    All chiefs.
    All Medan people.
    All scouts.

    pg 3
    8. The announcement is about …..
    The demand to postpone energy-consuming tasks.

           
    The high demand for electrical power.
    The extremely cold weather in the city.
    The need to turn off all unnecessary appliances.
    A serious power shortage in the city.


    9. The announcement is addressed to …..
    The employees of the electricity company.
           
    The companies in the city.
    The rich people in the city.
    The officials that work in the city.
    The residents of the city.

    10. “Turn of all unnecessary appliances.”  The synonym of the underlined word is …….
    Cables.
       
     
    Wires.
    Iron.
    Devices.  
    Ingredients.



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    11. Self Assessement I

    Self Assessement I

    Answer the following questions honestly and responsibly!

    No. Question Answer
    01. Do you know about the announcement text? Yes No
    02. Can you identify the generic structure of announcement text? Yes No
    03. Can you make an example of announcement text? Yes No
    04. Can you apply this material in your daily life? Yes No
    05. Do you get new vocabularies from this chapter? Yes No


    If there is an answer "No", then immediately review the learning, especially in the section that is still "No".


    If all answers are "Yes", then you can continue to the next lesson.

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    12. Evaluation

    Evaluation

    Listening Comprehension

    Listen carefully and then choose the best answer based on what you have hear 


    Question 1.

    What are the things offered in the new library ?

    A. Books and DVDs.
         
    B. Old and new books.
    C. New books and novels.
    D. New DVDs and non-fiction books.
    E. Popular movies.

    Question 2.

    Why does the writer make the announcement ?

    A. To resume a new novel.




    B. To invite the reader to visit the library. 
    C. To let the reader know about the head of library.
    D. To help the reader know where to find the DVDs.
    E. To make competition who visit the library a lots.

    Question 3.

    Who make the announcement ?

    A. Ramadhan.
     
     
    B. Students.
    C. All teacher.
    D. The librarian.
    E. Guardian.

    Question 4.

    What kind of the text is it ?

    A. A letter.




    B. A label.
    C. A postcard.
    D. An announcement.
    E. Memo.

    Question 5.

    What is the text about ?

    A. The class meeting in a school.



     
    B. The winner of the class meeting.
    C. An invitation to join a class meeting. 
    D. The plan of having a class meeting.
    E. Discussion about holding a class meeting.

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    Question 6.

    The company assures its customers that they will always maintain the . . . of their products.

    A. Price.
    B. Origin.
    C. Quality.
    D. Sale.
    E. Quantity.

    Question 7.

    The name “Green Miles West” is . . . .

    A. A new name was given to Green Miles California.
         
    B. A new name of a merger of two company.
    C. A new name given from The California Gardening Association.
    D. A name of a new company that deals with gardening.
    E. A name given to a company formed by the Gardening Association.

    8-10

    Question 8.

    The advantages of attending the seminar that students get are able ….

    A. To meet the education consultant.





    B. To prepare for the final examination .
    C. To teach strategies for the final examination.
    D. To get the free chance of joining the seminar.
    E.  To be a presenter in that seminar.

    Question 9.

    Who will come to the morning seminar?

    A. All students.


     
    B. Mr. Budi Umar.
    C. Students of class XII.
    D. All students  and their neighbours.
    E. Student who is the best in class XII.

    Question 10.

    “To reserve your seat, please ….” The word “reserve” is closest in meaning to….

    A. Book.
    B. Buy.
    C. Get.
    D. Sit.
    E. Confirm.

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    Question 11.

    What should the students do to join the activity?

    A. To pay for the trip.




    B. To go to the teacher’s office.
    C. To meet the headmaster.
    D. To bring the changing clothes.
    E. To visit pricipal’s house.

    Question 12.

    From the text we know that ….

    A. There are at least 5 activities that the school offers.


     
    B. The students should bring their own food.
    C. The holiday will last for two days.
    D. The holidays won’t be excited.
    E. All student will be examined in the Highlands.

    Question 13.

    The text is written to ….

    A. To give information about the activity on school holiday.
         
    B. To describe an outdoor activity on school holiday.
    C. To remind students about an outdoor activity.
    D. To announce the school thursday matter.
    E. To persuade students on joining stdent clun in the holiday.

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    Question 14.

    When do the members have meeting ?

    A. In the morning.




    B. On Thursday afternoon.
    C. On Thursday morning.
    D. In the afternoon at three o’clock.
    E. Tuesday night.

    Question 15.

    Where do they have the meeting ?

    A. In the ECC’s meeting room.




    B. In the VIIA classroom.
    C. At the school hall. 
    D. At the cafetaria.
    E. City hall.

    Question 16.

    How long does the meeting last ?

    A. One and a half hours.




    B. One hour. 
    C. One and a quarter hours.
    D. Two hours.
    E. One o’clock.

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