RENCANA PELAKSANAAN PEMBELAJARAN (RPP) (LESSON PLAN)
School : SMP Negeri 1 Rantau
Subject : English
Grade/Semester : VIII/1
Academic Year : 2014/2015
Skill : Writing
Sub Skill : Grammar
Theme : Our daily life and around the world
Topic : Descriptive text and the comparative degree of adjectives
Time allocation : 2 x 40 minutes
A. Standard Competence 6. Writing
Express the meaning in a simple functional written texts and short essays in form of descriptive and recount to interact with the nearest environment.
B. Basic Competence
6.1 Express the meaning and rhetoric steps in the simple short essays using variety or written language accurately, fluently, and acceptably to interact with the nearest environment in a form of descriptive and using the comparative degree of adjectives
C. Indicator of Competence Attainment Students will be able to:
Complete the blank essay in the form of descriptive text Write a text in the form of descriptive text
The expectation of students’ character: Trustworthines
Respect Diligence D. Goal of Learning
Students are able to write the sentences using the comparative degree of adjectives.
E. Learning Materials
- A sample of descriptive text and the explanation
- Explanation of descriptive text and the comparative degree of adjectives
- English in Focus Grade VIII (page 19 – 25) F. Learning Method:
Communicative Language Teaching G. Learning Activity Steps
1. Beginning Activity (15 minutes)
Greet the students when come into the classroom and ask their condition
Check the students’ attendance
While checking the attendance, try to do brainstorming related to today’s topic.
Give comment to some students’ and the talk is still related to the topic.
2. Main activity (50 minutes) a. Exploration
Introducing a new material by inviting the students to pay attention to the explanation
The students listen to the teacher explanation. b. Elaboration
The teacher explains more about the material
Giving the sample of descriptive text and the comparative degree of adjectives sentences.
c. Confirmation
Asking students whether they understand or still need an explanation.
Teacher asks students to complete the sentences, making sentences using the comparative degree of adjectives, and fill in the blank of a descriptive text.
3. Final Activity (15 minutes)
Reviewing the lesson briefly about the material. Ask students “Who can make a conclusion from our lesson today?”
Then gives students homework writing a descriptive text H. Sources/Materials/Tools
- English in Focus Grade VIII - Script
- Dictionary - Sticky words
- List vocabulary on the blackboard/Slide on LCD - Whiteboard, board marker, eraser.
I. Assessment
a. Technique : individual work b. Instrument Form : written
c. Example of Instrument :
1. Complete the sentences using the comparative degree of adjectives!
a. Lia is 15 years old. Mirza is 17 years old. It means Lia _______ Mirza.
2. Making three sentences using the comparative degree of adjectives
3. Fill in the blank of a descriptive text.
3 Correct answer Grammar Vocabulary Punctuation Spelling
0-5 0-5 0-5 0-5 0-5
2 Total score 55
Scoring:
Score
=
Result
Max Score
x
10
Score categories:
A+ (>9) : Excellent A (8-9) : Very good B (7-8) : Good
C (6-7) : Pretty Good D (<6) : Bad
Banjarmasin, April 15, 2014
Supervisor
Practitioner
Nani Hizriani, MA
Lisa
Rezqina Azmi
Answer Key:
A. 1. It means Lia (is younger than) Mirza.
2. It means Lisa (is shorther than) Marhamah.
3. It means that the pink shirt (is more expensive than) the yellow shirt.
4. It means Farid (is bigger than) Dian. 5. It means Eiffel (is higher than) Monas. B. The score according to students’ writing
MATERIAL
1. Descriptive Text
a) Definition: A text which describes what a person or a thing is like and to reveal a particular person, place, or thing.
b) General Structure:
Identification/Introduction: Introduce the phenomenon to be described
Description: describes parts, qualities, characteristics c) Characteristics :
• Use of simple present tenses
• Use of Attributive and Identifying Processes • Use of adjectives
• Focus on specific participants 2. The comparative degree of adjectives
a) Function : to compare two things, people, or places b) Formula:
One syllable adjectives (such as: fast, slow, big, small, etc) Noun + be + adjective –er + than + noun
E.g: A cow is bigger than a goat
Two or more syllables adjectives (such as: beautiful, handsome, excellent, gorgeous, etc)
d) Example of Descriptive Text:
The Amazing Taj Mahal in India
Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world. It was built by a Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his dear wife at Agra.
Taj Mahal is a Mausoleum that houses the grave of Queen Mumtaz Mahal. The mausoleum is a part of a vast complex comprising of a main gateway, an elaborate garden, a mosque (to the left), a guest house (to the right), and several other palatial buildings. The Taj is at the farthest end of this complex, with the river Jamuna behind it. The Taj stands on a raised, square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four corners truncated, forming an unequal octagon. The architectural design uses the interlocking arabesque concept, in which each element stands on its own and perfectly integrates with the main structure. It uses the principles of self-replicating geometry and symmetry of architectural elements. Its central dome is fifty - eight feet in diameter and rises to a height of 213 feet. It is flanked by four subsidiary domed chambers. The four graceful, slender minarets are 162.5 feet each. The central domed chamber and four adjoining chambers include many walls and panels of Islamic decoration. Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the visitors experience the Taj as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna River.
Identificati
Exercise:
1. Complete these sentences according to the sentences above them using the comparative degree of adjectives.
a) Lia is 15 years old. Mirza is 17 years old. It means Lia ________________ Mirza.
b) Marhamah is 160 cm tall. Lisa is 150 cm tall. It means Lisa ________________ Marhamah.
c) The yellow shirt is Rp 130,000. The pink shirt is Rp 150,000. It means the pink shirt ________________ the yellow shirt. d) Dian’s size is S. Farid’s size is XL.
It means Farid ________________ Dian.
e) Monas’s height is 137 meters. Eiffel’s height is 324 metres. It means Eiffel _________________ Monas.
2. Make two sentences using the comparative degree of adjectives. 3. Fill in the blank! Using the following words list and re-write the text
ORANGUTAN FROM KALIMANTAN
Orangutans are _________ that live in a dense forest on the island of Kalimantan.
Orangutans have _____________ similar to a human. They have __________, and walk with two feet. The adult orangutans are almost as ___ as a human. They are _________; it means that the female orangutans give birth to their children and breastfeed them.
1.Big 2. Brownish fur 3.
