What is procedure text ?

Have you ever try this food ? Do you know how to make it ? Lets study first and then you will know how to make it.

Now, we are dealing with a text called procedure text. Procedures help us do a task or make something. They can be a set of instructions or directions eg step by step method to germinate seeds. The text below is an example of a procedure. The labels show the structure and language features of procedure text. Procedures begin by outlining an aim or goal. Sometimes there is a list of the materials and equipment needed and the steps are then listed in order.

When writing a procedure text you should:
• use present tense eg spray
• include technical terms when you need to eg friable
• use words that tell the reader how, when and where to perform the task eg fill, firmly.

The example of the procedure text can be seen through the following address:

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Sandwich

Can you identify the aim, materials, and steps ? What are they ?
1. Aim
...
2. Materials
...
3. Steps
...

Now, try this one.

EC Final examination Grade XI

Dear students,

This is the description of your final examination:

Task
Make a speech at least around 3 minutes about one of the following topics:

Grade XI Science Program;
1. The role of IT towards education in Indonesia
2. Are we ready to be an international school ?
3. If i were the English teacher of SMA YPPI-II Surabaya

Grade XI Social Program;
1. Are we ready to be the IT based school?
2. Are we ready to be an international school ?
3. If i were the English teacher of SMA YPPI-II Surabaya

Rules
Submit the speech in the form of CD just like UTS and give the summary of your interview to www.allaboutenglish-zone.blogspot.com. Dont forget to leave your identity (name / class / no.)

The due is 0n June 6th 2009
After June 6th 2009, you will get the lowest score.

The scoring criteria:
- pronunciation (cara baca ) 20%
- content (isi ) 40%
- grammar (tata bahasa) 20%
- fluency (kelancaran) 20

Good Luck and do your best!

Final Examination for E C Grade X

Dear students,

This is the description of your final examination.

Task:

Interview your friend from the other class. Ask them about :
- their plan on the next holiday
- their ability and their like

Rules:

Grade XA

Students from no. 1 up to no. 14 may choose student from no.15-27 from grade XB or X C
Students from no. 15-27 may choose student from 1-14 from grade XB or XC.
Submit the interview in the form of CD just like UTS and give the summary of your interview to www.allaboutenglish-zone.blogspot.com
The due is 0n June 6th 2009
After June 6th 2009, you will get the lowest score.

Grade XB

Students from no. 1 up to no. 14 may choose student from no.15-27 from grade XA or X C
Students from no. 15-27 may choose student from 1-14 from grade XB or XC.
Submit the interview in the form of CD just like UTS and give the summary of your interview to www.allaboutenglish-zone.blogspot.com
The due is 0n June 6th 2009
After June 6th 2009, you will get the lowest score.

Grade XC

Students from no. 1 up to no. 14 may choose student from no.15-27 from grade XA or X B
Students from no. 15-27 may choose student from 1-14 from grade XB or XC.
Submit the interview in the form of CD just like UTS and give the summary of your interview to www.allaboutenglish-zone.blogspot.com
The due is 0n June 6th 2009
After June 6th 2009, you will get the lowest score.

The scoring criteria:
- pronunciation (cara baca ) 20%
- content (isi ) 40%
- grammar (tata bahasa) 20%
- fluency (kelancaran) 20

Here are the example of the summary:

"
Dear my teacher,
I interviewed Adi last week. She said that ...

Thank you
(Your name/ class / no.)


Good Luck and do your best!

How to be a good a story teller

Have you seen the video above ? It is very interesting, isn't it ? Being a good story teller is not an easy job. In fact, story telling is an interesting thing to do. Here are some steps if you want to be a good story teller;
Step 1

The best way to teach others the art of storytelling is to become a storyteller yourself. By fitting your reading style to the characters in the story, you present the character's personality to your audience in a realistic way. You'll also find your reading of the story much more enjoyable.

Step 2

Consider the time period and read the characters' parts according to the time. For example, a more formal period in history, such as the Victorian era may require a more formal stance in your diction.

Step 3
Change your tone when reading the narrative portion of the text. Granted you still need to be somewhat enthusiastic in your reading; however, you cannot keep the same voice you use for your characters when presenting your characters' personalities as is used for your narrative. Your narrative presents information about what is happening as well as describing the characters' features.

Step 4
The following technique has always worked for me especially when reading narrative as well as the conversation of several different characters. Stand in front of a mirror and pretend you are looking out at your audience. Read to your audience. If it is a mixed audience of adults and children and the story is primarily for children then read toward the level of the child. When reading to adults use tones of general conversation amongst characters and less facial expression. Read the narrative in a matter of fact way, as if you were reading the story to yourself. The age of the audience as well as the story line will determine how much facial animation is needed-generally, much more for children and less for adults.

Step 5
Turn on PBS and watch Sesame Street. Observe how the characters talk to one another. In like manner, you should bring the same amount of fun to the stories you tell children.

Step 6
For adults, watch some classic and current movies. Observe how the characters converse and inter-relate with one another. When you read, read as if you were playing each of the characters' parts in a movie or show. Read your narrative speaking each word as clearly and concisely as possible. Make certain your overall tonal quality, especially when reading to an adult audience is clear and crisp.

Step 7
Listen to book tapes while driving or walking. Notice how the narrative is delivered and how the reader portrays the characters as well as reads each part.

Step 8
Add bright facial expressions when reading to children. Look around the room and tell the tale, looking at individual members of the audience. If you are uncomfortable looking directly at your audience members, look just above the top of their heads. This will give the impression you are looking directly at them.

Step 9
Memorize most of your story, especially when speaking to a group. Use the story itself only as a guide.

Step 10
Practice your storytelling to members of your family as well as to your friends. Ask for constructive feedback from family and friends you find reliable.

Step 11
Tape record yourself so you know how you sound.

Step 12
Give it to your friend or your teacher so you'll receive some sort of worthy suggestions.

Do you want to do it ?

The Passive voice

Watch the video carefully, and lets check your understanding about the passive sentence. Try the following exercises:

1. Should we have an object on a passive sentence? Explain your answer!

2. Let's have a look to the following sentences,

" My grandmother is a famous singer. She has won many awards for her album so far. My uncle will invite her to the opening of his cafe next month".

Based on the sentences above, can we change all of the sentences into the passive sentence ? Explain your answer!

Give comments to this post! Good Luck.

Conducting job interview

Yogi's second chance

After his debut as the representative of SMA YPPI-II Surabaya at UPH English competition, Yogi Saputra came back to the English Speech competition which was held by Universitas Widya Kartika Surabaya on May 7th 2009. With his speech entitled "If i were the President of Indonesia", he delivered his speech deliberately. Eventhough he didnt win the competition, but he did a great improvement. Keep on practicing boys. :)