Introduction
Descriptive
The Definition and Purpose of Descriptive Text
Descriptive text is a text which say what a person or a thing is like. Its purpose is to describe and reveal a particular person, place, or thing.
The Generic Structure of Descriptive Text
Descriptive text has structure as below:
Identification; identifying the phenomenon to be described.
Description; describing the phenomenon in parts, qualities, or/and characteristics.
The Language Feature of Descriptive Text
Using attributive and identifying process.
Using adjective and classifiers in nominal group.
Using simple present tense
Describing Place:
An example of a descriptive text:
Borobudur Temple
Borobudur is Hindu – Budhist temple. It was build in the nineth century under Sailendra dynasty of ancient Mataram kingdom. Borobudur is located in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.
Borobudur is well-known all over the world. Its construction is influenced by the Gupta architecture of India. The temple is constructed on a hill 46 m high and consist of eight step like stone terrace. The first five terrace are square and surrounded by walls adorned with Budist sculpture in bas-relief. The upper three are circular. Each of them is with a circle of bell shape-stupa. The entire adifice is crowned by a large stupa at the centre at the centre of the top circle. The way to the summit extends through some 4.8 km of passage and starways. The design of borobudur which symbolizes the structure of universe influences temples at Angkor, Cambodia.
Borobudur temple which is rededicated as an Indonesian monument in 1983 is a valuable treasure for Indonesian people.
Analyzing the Text
Generic Structure Analysis
Identification; identifying the phenomenon to be described in general; Borobudur temple
Description; describing the Borobudur temple in parts; eight terraces of Borobudur temple and its characteristics
Language Feature Analysis
Using adjective and classifiers; valuable
Using simple present tense; Borobudur is well-known,The temple is constructed, etc.
Task
Gambar 1 : Crocodile
Gambar 2 : Eagle
Gambar 3 : Horse
Gambar 4 : Shark
Choose one of the images of animals
and describe using your own words.
SPEAK IN FRONT OF YOUR FRIEND ABOUT THE PICTURE.
Process
In Process Lesson
- understand the structure of descriptive
- practice it
- discuss with classmates
... And to make the grade so fun and effectiveincorporate these lessons in the form of a game
The Game of Description Text Lesson
- CREATE A GROUP
- One of the groups has been challenged to explain the description of objects, places or other things without mentioning it.
- Another group listened to their explanation and answer what objects are described.
- The most likely group to guess wrong, will get the punishment of the teacher (a positive thing).
Evaluation
EVALUATION
| SISWA | PRONUNCIATION | COMPREHENSION | TEXT STRUCTURE | INTONATION | KNOWLEDGE |
| 1 | |||||
| 2 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 4 |
A = 80 – 100 : Baik Sekali
B = 70 – 79 : Baik
C = 60 – 69 : Cukup
D = ‹ 60 : Kurang
Conclusion
We hope that you enjoyed our webquest "Description Text Lesson (Speaking Skill)".
Descriptive text is a text which say what a person or a thing is like. Its purpose is to describe and reveal a particular person, place, or thing.
In conclusion, we hope that the activities and lessons were beneficial and entertaining!