Responding to the meaning of formal and informal transactional (to get things done) conversation and interpersonal (socializing) conversation fluently and accurately; by using a variety of simple oral text in various daily life contexts and involving expressions of accepting invitations, offers, and calls.

       Have you ever joined school events or competitions? If so, where did you get the information about the events or competition? It is usually from an announcement, isn’t it?

       You can find an announcement on the board magazine or in the OSIS room. The announcement tells you information about what is happening or what will happen. It can also inform about on-going or upcoming events. Announcements at school can also be about class assignments, test scores, or extracurricular activities.

       Outside the school, you can find announcements from a lot of sources, such as magazines, newspapers, or the internet, especially social media. Here are samples of the announcement.

The following is an example of a formal announcement

Asking about and Stating IntentionObjectivesThrough this section, you will learn:

Based on the knowledge and skill you have learned, you expected to

·         be able to express gratitude because you have an opportunity to study English

·         be able to act politely, be honest, kind, disciplined, and responsible in relationship with other people

Learn about it!In this series, we are going to talk about the present progressive tense. To improve your skill in listening, you have better to practice it a lot. By doing brainstorming and note-taking during listening task you could develop ideas. How to use this expression, let’s watch this clip.Video 1
To make clear, read the scripts of the video below!Debbie | : | What do you do with old people? What do you say to them?
Jess | : | "Hello" is a good way to start.
Joel | : | Old people like music. And I play the guitar.
Jess | : | You are joking?
Joel | : | No, I do. Honestly.
Jess | : | I know you play the guitar, Joel. But do old people want to listen to you?
Pete | : | My grandma likes people reading to her.
Debbie | : | Do we really have to do this?
Joel | : | Here, do you think? Perhaps?
Pete | : | Ha, ha. Very funny. Over here, Debbie! Come on!
Debbie | : | What do they do all day?


| : | Every day? I dunno. But right now... they're playing cards... Reading the paper...
Jess | : | Sleeping!
Mary | : | Hello, all of you. Welcome to Sunny Bank. My name is Mary Lewis. I'm the manager here. Everyone is really looking forward to meeting you!“To be continued”           What do you think about the community award scheme 'visiting old people'?What are you going to do if you are visiting old people during community service?Let’s focus on this clip!Debbie sayEvery day? I dunno. But right now... they're playing cards... Reading the paper...They’re playing cardsThey are playing cardsIt uses contraction ‘they are’ become ‘they’re’ the others are

 ASKING AND STATING INTENTION

Understanding Descriptive TextObjectivesRecognizing a descriptive text, the characteristics, composition, generic structure, and the choice of words.Learn about it!There are many texts you learn in English subject. One of them is a descriptive text. In this lesson, you will learn more about that kind of text.

What is a descriptive text?Descriptive text is a text that describes the characteristics of a thing, a place, or a person. A descriptive text describes general things. It can be about food, animals, hobby, music, fashion, etc. In a descriptive text, the writer gives facts and opinions about those things. If the text describes a place, it explains why the place is special. If the text describes a person, it can explain about famous people or important people in the writer’s life.

What is the function of a descriptive text?Descriptive text is to describe a particular person, place or thing. A descriptive text aims to show the reader what something or someone is like. By giving specific information about the object, the writers expect that the readers understand the same thing about the object being described.

What are the characteristics of a descriptive text?A descriptive text starts with identification. It has general information about the thing of the thing that the text describes. It later gives a description, in which there are more explanations about the thing. This is what people usually mean by generic structure.The generic structure of a descriptive text is identification and description. As long as there are those two points, a descriptive text can always be done. A descriptive text uses the mostly present tense. However, the writer may also use other tenses depends on the needs.

 DESCRIPTIVE TEXT.

Understanding Descriptive TextObjectivesRecognizing a descriptive text, the characteristics, composition, generic structure, and the choice of words.Learn about it!There are many texts you learn in English subject. One of them is a descriptive text. In this lesson, you will learn more about that kind of text.

What is a descriptive text?Descriptive text is a text that describes the characteristics of a thing, a place, or a person. A descriptive text describes general things. It can be about food, animals, hobby, music, fashion, etc. In a descriptive text, the writer gives facts and opinions about those things. If the text describes a place, it explains why the place is special. If the text describes a person, it can explain about famous people or important people in the writer’s life.

What is the function of a descriptive text?Descriptive text is to describe a particular person, place or thing. A descriptive text aims to show the reader what something or someone is like. By giving specific information about the object, the writers expect that the readers understand the same thing about the object being described.

What are the characteristics of a descriptive text?A descriptive text starts with identification. It has general information about the thing of the thing that the text describes. It later gives a description, in which there are more explanations about the thing. This is what people usually mean by generic structure.The generic structure of a descriptive text is identification and description. As long as there are those two points, a descriptive text can always be done. A descriptive text uses the mostly present tense. However, the writer may also use other tenses depends on the needs.

 DESCRIPTIVE TEXT.