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MATERI : DESCRIPTIVE TEXT (DESCRIBING PLACE)

TEACHER : AHMAD MARZUKI S.Pd

A. Core Competence (CC)
SPIRITUAL (CC 1) AND SOCIAL (CC 2)
To internalize and apply the morals of their religion. To demonstrate the behaviours of honesty,
discipline, responsibility, care (cooperation, tolerance, peace), courteous, responsive, and pro-
active as a part of the solutions to various problems in active interaction within the social and
natural environment and to act as the nation's reflection in the global society.

COGNITIVE (CC 3) PSYCHOMOTOR (CC 4)

CC 3: To understand, apply, and analyze factual, CC 4: To process, reason, present, in the area
conceptual, and procedural knowledge of the concrete and the abstract related to
based on his curiosity about science, the development of what they learn at
technology, arts, culture, and humanities school independently. Be able to use
with insights into society, nationality, appropriate methods according to
statehood, and civilization related to the scientific principles.
causes of phenomena and events, and
apply procedural knowledge to specific
fields of study according to their talents
and interests to solve problems.

B.BASIC COMPETENCE

BASIC COMPETENCY FROM CC 3 BASIC COMPETENCY FROM CC4

3.4 To distinguish the social functions, text 4.4 Descriptive texts.
structures, and linguistic elements of
several oral and written descriptive texts by 4.4.1 To grasp the meaning of a short and simple oral and
providing and requesting information written transactional interaction text that involves the act
regarding famous tourist attractions and of giving and asking for information related to the
historical buildings in short and simple, intention to act / activity, considering the correct social
according to the usage context. functions, text structures, and linguistic elements with
proper contexts.

4.4.2 To compose oral and written descriptive texts in

short and simple, related to famous tourist attractions and
historic buildings, by paying attention to correct social
functions, text structures, and linguistic elements, with the
proper context.

INDICATORS OF COMPETENCY INDICATORS OF COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT

ACHIEVEMENT (IPK) FROM BC 3.3 (IPK) FROM BC4.3
3.4.1 To analyze the social functions of oral and 4.4.1.1 To detect the social function of descriptive in oral
written descriptive texts by providing and and written texts in short and simple, related to famous
requesting information regarding famous tourist tourist attractions and historical buildings.
attractions and historical buildings in short and 4.4.1.2 To construct the text structure of descriptive texts
simple, according to the context. in spoken and written textsin short and simple, related to
3.4.2 To categorize the text structure of oral and famous tourist attractions and historical buildings.
written descriptive texts by providing and 4.4.1.3 To develop the linguistic elements of descriptive
requesting information related to famous tourist in oral and written text in short and simple, related to
attractions and historical buildings in short and famous tourist attractions and historical buildings.
simple, according to the context. 4.4.2.1 To create a descriptive text about a famous tourist
3.4.3 To subdivide the linguistic elements of spot or historical building considering appropriate social
oral and written descriptive texts by providing functions, correct text structure, and well-developed
and requesting information regarding famous linguistic elements.
tourist attractions and historical buildings in 4.4.2.2 To post the descriptive text about a famous tourist
 short and simple terms. spot or historical building on social media accounts
considering great attractions.

C.Learning Objectives

Through the Discovery Learning model and with some the learning media, such as Whatsapp and youtube,
students are able to:
- deeply analyze the social function, comprehensively categorize the structure, and correctly subdivide the
linguistic elements of descriptive texts;
- create a well-developed descriptive text and then post it to their social media accounts;
- with enthusiasm, responsibility, perseverance, discipline, confidence, responsiveness (critical thinking),
and pro-active attitude, and ability to communicate and collaborate well during the lessons

GUIDELINE!

In this worksheet, you are guided to learn about Descriptive text. Based on the video given do you still remember
what Descriptive text is? There are several descriptive text such as describing person, thing animal and places. For
current learning activity you are going to learn the material: Describing Places.
Please do all of the learning activities, and you are expected to be able to:
1. Analyze the social function of the text, categorize the structure and subdivide the language features of
descriptive text.
2. Create the outline and develop descriptive text.
In using whatsapp group or my private whatsapp account, you are welcome the question any time, when you have
problems or any difficulties about descriptive text material.

LEARNING MATERIAL
Do you know what the biggest planet on earth is? Do you know what the longest river in Sumatra is? Do you know
what the beautiful waterfall in your place is? How is the description of each place includes shape, long, look and so
on. When describing something in written text, you are talking about descriptive text.
A descriptive text describes a particular object like a place, thing, or person. What is the author’s purpose in
writing a description? The author wants to describe the particular object by describing its or his/her
specific features to help readers visualize what a person, an animal, a park, or a thing is like.
How is a descriptive text constructed? It starts with an opening paragraph. In the paragraph there is a topic
sentence that introduces the object going to be described. A series of paragraphs follow the opening to
describe the parts or the features or the specific characteristics of the subject.
 Identification (introducing where or
who is the subject is being
described)

GENERIC STRUCTURE
Desription (describes the intended objects
using descriptive details or
information about the objects’
characteristics, appearances, personality,
habits or qualities)

Grammatical
Features

Generally
Focusing on
Using using
a specific
adjectives Present
object
Tense
Adjectives and Adverbs
Both adjectives and adverbs are words that describe something
Adjective adverb
 Long  Far
 Big  Near
 Fat  A little
 Small 
 Beautiful


INDICATORS:
3.4.1 To indicate the social functions of oral and written descriptive texts by providing and requesting information
regarding famous tourist attractions and historical buildings in short and simple, according to the context.
3.4.2 To categorize the text structure of oral and written descriptive texts by providing and requesting information
related to famous tourist attractions and historical buildings in short and simple, according to the context.
3.4.3 To subdivide the linguistic elements of oral and written descriptive texts by providing and requesting
information regarding famous tourist attractions and historical buildings in short and simple terms.

ANALIZING DESCRITIVE TEXT

TASK 1: Analyzing the text!
Direction: in this activity, you will practice to analyze an article about the historical place in Sumatra.
Try to use your critical thinking in doing the exercises in this activity.

Musi River is one of South Sumatra icon

and becomes the longest river in Sumatra
Island. It has 750 km length and it
splitting into two parts. Ampera Bridge
that became an icon of Palembang is
passed over this river. Since the days of
the kingdom of Srivijaya until now, the
river is known as the main transportation
for the community. The river roughly
flows from southwest to northeast; from
Barisan Mountains range that formed the
backbone of Sumatra, in Kepahiang,
Bengkulu, to the Bangka Strait that
formed the extension of South China
Sea.
For Palembang, this river is a beach that extends, a haven of economic activity and also the
sedative tension after work. Recreational activities centered on its banks are used, ranging from
where to sit, to cafes and restaurants. At the edge of the river, there are boat cruise is available
that presents a view of Musi.
Musi river divides the Palembang city into two areas: Ilir in the north and Seberang Ulu in the
south. Musi River, along with other rivers, forming a delta near the town of Sungsang.
The spring water is sourced in the area Kepahiang, Bengkulu. Musi river is also called
Batanghari Sembilan meaning nine major rivers, the notion of the nine major river is the river
Musi along with eight major river which empties into the Musi. To get around the Musi River
then you must use a motor boat that can be hired under the Ampera bridge, right in front of the
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum or in front of Kuto Besak.
There are several types of motor boats such as speed boat, ketek, and small boats. The price
ranges between Rp20.000,00 - 100,000.00. Musi river divides Palembang city into two areas: Ilir
in the north and Seberang Ulu in the south. Musi River, along with other rivers, forming a delta
near the town of Breech.The spring water is sourced in the area Kepahiang, Bengkulu. Musi river
is also called Batang Sembilan, which means nine major rivers, the notion of the nine major river
is the river Musi along with eight major river which empties into Musi.
https://www.indonesia-tourism.com/south-sumatra/musi_river.html

1.1 Identify the topic, the main ideas, and give the best title for the article!

The topic …

Main idea of …
paragraph 1
Main idea of …
paragraph 2

Main idea of …
paragraph 3
Main idea of …
paragraph 4
Main idea of …
paragraph 5
Title …

1.2What could be the social functions of the article?

The social functions of the article are:

- To …
- To …
- To …

1.3 Go back to the article and categorize parts of the article into the descriptive text’s structure!
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TEXT … PARAGRAPH REMARKS
STRUCTURE
… … …
… …
… …
… … …
… …
… …
… …

1.4 Identify the language features used in the article and give the example from the article! (an example has
been provided for you)

LANGUAGE FEATURES EXAMPLE

Present simple Paragraph 1, sentence 1.
Musi River is one of South Sumatra icon and becomes the longest river
in Sumatra Island.
Adjective …

Adverb …
Linking verb …
… …

1.5 In this activity. Please discuss with your group and write your feedback about the article . These questions
may help you in developing ideas in your feedback:
1. What is the article about?
2. Can you do all the exercises in this chapter?
3. Do you think the author tries to promote the place? How to promote?
4. Do you think the article is useful for you and other reader?
5. Do you know what the communicative purpose of descriptive essay is?

Feedback

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Activity 2: Mind your Grammar!

In this activity, you are going to have an opportunity to build your understanding about
language features of descriptive text. The grammar will focus on converting simple present,
adjective and linking verb. Please do it!

2.1 Use past simple or past continuous or both in the same sentence.

1. Las time I ______________ (visit) Lombok, there were no visitors at all at the beach.
2. While I _______________ (walk) through the streets of the city, I _________ (notice) the historical
buildings.
3. My friend _______ (use-to) live in a small village near the mountains. She _______ (tell) us that the place
is quiet and peaceful.
4. While we ___________ (travel) to Borobudur, a historian _______ (tell) us some historical events.
5. When we ____________ (visit) Papua, a resident __________________ (translate) for us.
6. It ____________ (to be) enough, I’ll tell your mother!
7. The beach in the continent _________ (to be) too hot, dry and crowded while in the island _______ (to
be) quiet and deserted.
8. While we _____________ (stand) outside the Keraton, it ___________ (start) to rain.

CREATE DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

Indicators:
4.4.1.1 To detect the social function of descriptive in oral and written texts in short and simple, related to famous
tourist attractions and historical buildings.
4.4.1.2 To construct the text structure of descriptive texts in spoken and written textsin short and simple, related
to famous tourist attractions and historical buildings.
4.4.1.3 To develop the linguistic elements of descriptive in oral and written text in short and simple, related to
famous tourist attractions and historical buildings

3.1 Describe the images below in the form of a paragraph (around 30-40 words). Explore every single detail in
the image to develop your paragraph. Don’t forget to apply the language features you have learned in activity 2!

Ranukumbolo

Elevation:2,389 m

Area: 24 ha

Location :East Java

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 Complete the text below with appropriate words.

located established animals often marshy

Way Kambas National Park

Way Kambas National Park is a national park for elephant sanctuary (……) in Lampung, precisely in the
LabuhanRatu sub-district, East Lampung, Indonesia. Way Kambas National Park, (……) in 1985, is the first school for
the elephant in Indonesia. At the beginning of its establishment, Way Kambas National Park was named the
Elephant Training Center / Pusat Latihan Gajah (PLG). Still, the last few years, this name was changed into Elephant
Conservation Center / Pusat Konservasi Gajah (PKG), which is expected to become a center for elephant
conservation in taming, training, breeding, and conserving elephants. Until now, this PKG has trained for about 300
elephants that have been deployed all over the country.

In Way Kambas National Park, there are some endangered (……..) such as Sumatran Rhinos, Sumatran
elephant, Sumatran tiger, MentokRimba, and Buayasepit. There are also so some plants that are mostly found
there such as Api-api, Pidada, Nipah, and Pandan. On the (…….) coasts of Way Kambas National Park is (…..) found
various species of birds, such as, Lesser Adjutant, Pheasant Blue, Kuau Raja, Pependang Timur, and some other
birds.

Indicators:
4.4.2.1 To create a descriptive text about a famous tourist spot or historical building considering appropriate social
functions, correct text structure, and well-developed linguistic elements.

Direction: in this activity, you are guided to write your own descriptive text. Please follow the instruction
bellow.

1. Please choose your favourite tourism place, that you think it needs to be described and promoted.
2. Please make an outlined based on the generic structure as stated in the table bellow

TITLE
Identification  A
 B

Description
Paragraph 1  1
 2
 3
 Paragraph 2
 1
 2
 3
Closing  1
Hope  2
promote

GOOD JOB!

now you have done to make an outline, then it is your turn to develop your outline, you can open your
dictionary or find the supported picture to make your writing is interesting.