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Procedure text is designed to describe how something is achieved through a sequence of actions or steps. It explains how people perform different processes in a sequence of steps. This text uses the simple present tense, often the imperative sentences. It also usually uses the temporal conjunctions, such as first, second, then, next, etc.
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The structure of a procedure text consists of :
1. Aim/ goal (or title).
2. Materials (not required for all procedure texts).
3. Steps.
However, there is a procedure text that only consists of goal and followed by some steps.
Example :
THE BASIC OPERATION OF A DIGITAL CAMERA
You need :
1. a digital camera.
2. an object (a friend/ classmate or something interesting you can find around the classroom or school yard)
Follow the steps below to take pictures!
1. Hold up the camera and center the object in the LCD.
2. Move closer or use the zoom control for the result you want.
3. When you’re ready to take the picture, hold the shutter halfway. It is very important, so the camera sets the focus, shutter speed, and various other calculations. This may take a few seconds.
4. A light should appear that lets you know the camera is set to go.
5. Press shutter all the way down.
It may be necessary to turn off the LCD and use the view finder when there is extreme sunlight or to conserve battery life. The glare from the LCD does not work well with bright light..
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Narrative text is story to explain a myth, legend, folktale, and folklore. The purpose is to entertain the readers.
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Example :
PRINCESS MANDALIKA
Once upon a time in Lombok, there was a kingdom named Kuripan. The king of Kuripan was very wise. He had a daughter, named Mandalika. She was so beautiful. Many princes wanted to marry her. To choose the one that would be his son- in- law, the king had an arrow shooting competition. The best one would be Mandalika’s husband.
On the day of the competition, those princes shot their arrows. All of them did it perfectly. The king found it difficult to fight and kill each other.
Princess Mandalika was so desperate. She didn’t want anyone killing each other because of her. That’s why she decided to go to the sea. She died in the south sea of Lombok. The king and princes were sad and felt guilty. They regretted and stopped fighting. 30
Until now, one day in every year, usually in February or March, people go to the south sea. On that day, a great number of worms come out from the sea. People call these worms nyale. People believe that those nyales are Princess Mandalika’s hair.
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Recount Text is the story to tell about a sequence of events, all of which relate to a particular person. The recount generally begins with an orientation. It gives the readers the background of information needed to understand the text (who was involved, where it happened, and when it happened).
Then, the recount unfolds with a series of events (ordered in chronological sequence). At various stages there may be some personal comment on the incident. We call it re- orientation.
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Example :
EARTHQUAKE
The day when I went home from office was a terrible day. I was driving along the coast road when the car suddenly lurched to one side.
At first I thought a tire had gone but then I saw telegraph poles collapsing like matchsticks which flashed and burnt.
The rocks that tumbled across the road almost hit my car and I tried to abandon it.
When I got back to town where many people crowded o the road, I saw some houses collapsed, the bridge had a crack, and the people said that the earthquake happened a few minutes ago.
Fortunately, the earthquake did not collapse my home and I thanked God.
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Simple present is change at verb form which refer to the happen event repeatedly, often, every day, is a hobby and is general really. Be characterized by every day, every Sunday, every month, every year, every week, etc.
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Simple present Structure at positive form :
I/ You/ We/ They + Verb 1 + o/c
Simple present Structure at negative form :
S + To Be + not + o/c, or
I/ You/ We/ They + Do + not + Verb 1 + o/c
She/ He/ It + Does + not + Verb 1 + o/c
Simple present Structure at interrogative form:
To Be + S + o/c + ?, or
Do + I/ You/ We/ They + Verb 1 + o/c + ?
Does + She/ He/ It + Verb 1 + o/c + ?
Simple past is time form use for to explain a action or event which happen at last time (simple characteristic) and not contact with now form and happen time. Be characterized by last week, yesterday, last years, ago, last Sunday, etc.
Simple past Structure at positive form :
S + Verb 2 + o/c
Simple past Structure at negative form
S + To Be (was/ were) + not + Verb 2 + o/c, or
S + did + not + Verb 1 + o/c
Simple past Structure at interrogative form :
To Be (was/ were) + S + Verb 1 + o/c, or
Did + S + Verb 1 + o/c
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Announcement is a pronouncement about something, (generally to announce for people and lost something).
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Examples :
Attention, shoppers! May we have your attention, please?
We have found a lost boy named Jack.
We found him in the toys and accessories section of our store, and he’s looking for his parents. He’s about seven years old. He’s wearing a red shirt, trousers, and a red cap. The boy is with us now at the check- out counter at the main exit. Thank you.
White male cat, named Justin. Lost on Tuesday, 2nd of September 2008 at Simpang Lima. If found, please call 00008888123. (Reward will be given)
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Giving instructions is a sentence that used to give instruction to other people for them to do something.
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When the commanding word is a verb, we use the infinitive without to. Look at the examples!
a. Stand up!
b. Boil the water before you drink it!c. Drink your tea!
c. Clean the kitchen!
d. Wash your dirty clothes!
If we do not use a verb as the commanding word, we can use be+ adjective. Look at the examples!
a. Be quiet
b. Be happy
c. Be careful
d. Be a good pupil
e. Be yourself
When we forbid someone to do something, we use the word don’t + verb infinitive without to. Look at the examples!
Don’t go!
Don’t be silly!
Don’t throw the detergent onto the toilet!.
Don’t look at the sun directly!
Don’t put your food uncovered!
We often put the word “please” at beginning or at the instruction. We use it in order to make the word sounds more polite or soft.
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How to gain people attention orally is a sentence that used for call for a gain attention of some people.
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If you want to gain attention of some people, you can use :
a. Attention, please..!
b. Listen to me, please…!
c. Excuse me…!
d. Look here!
e. May I can I have your attention, please…?!!
PRACTICING THE DIALOGUES:
Adul : Attention please, guys!! I want to explain about how to gain people attention orally!
Al Amin: Listen to me please…! This is very important. You all must know!
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