PROCEDURE TEXT

I. Definition

Procedure text is a text that is designed to describe how something is achieved through a sequence of actions or steps. It explain how people perform different processes in a sequence of steps. This text uses simple past tense, often imperative sentences. It also use the temporal conjunction such as first, second, then, next, finally, etc.

II. Generic Structure

1. Goal/aim (Title)
2. Materials (not requuired for all procedural text)
3. Steps (the actions that must be taken)

III. Example

CLAM SATAY

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of clams
• 5 shallots
• 2 tbs of sweet soy sauce 
• 1 limes
• salt and pepper

Steps:

1. Boil clams, after they are done let it cool.
2. Take the meat out.
3. Slice shallots.
4. Mix shallots, soy sauce, and lime juice with the clams.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Put clams in skewers and grill them for a little bit.
7. If they are done, put it on the plate.
8. Finally your clam satay is ready.

NARRATIVE TEXT

I. Definition

The telling of story an account of a sequence of events. One of the four traditional form of composition (along with description, exposition, and persuasion).

II. Generic Structure

Note:

1. Title
2. Orientation
3. Complication
4. Resolution

--> Other generic sructure

1. Evaluation
2. Coda
3. Re-Orientation

Orientation : It sets the scene and introduces the participants (it answers the questions; who, where, what, when)
Complication : A crisis or a problem arises. It usually involves the main characters.
Resolution  : a solution to the problem (for better or worse). Main characters find a way to solve the problem.

Evaluation          : (Optional) a step back to evaluate the plight (the narrator’s view point)
Coda         : (Optional) changes of the characters or lesson / value of the story.
Re-orientation : (Optional)

PS:
The kinds of Narrative Text are Fable, Myth, Legend, Fairy Tales, Folklore, and so on.


III. Example

The Story of Sangkuriang and Tangkuban Perahu Mountain

Once, there was a kingdom in Priangan Land. Lived a happy family. They were a father in form of dog,his name is Tumang, a mother which was called is Dayang Sumbi, and a child which was called Sangkuriang.

One day, Dayang Sumbi asked her son to go hunting with his lovely dog, Tumang. After hunting all day, Sangkuriang began desperate and worried because he hunted no deer. Then he thought to shot his own dog. Then he took the dog liver and carried home.

Soon Dayang Sumbi found out that it was not deer lever but Tumang's, his own dog. So, She was very angry and hit Sangkuriang's head. In that incident, Sangkuriang got wounded and scar then cast away from their home.

Years go bye, Sangkuriang had travel many places and finally arrived at a village. He met a beautiful woman and felt in love with her. When they were discussing their wedding plans, The woman looked at the wound in Sangkuriang's head. It matched to her son's wound who had left severall years earlier. Soon she realized that she felt in love with her own son.

She couldn't marry him but how to say it. Then, she found the way. She needed a lake and a boat for celebrating their wedding day. Sangkuriang had to make them in one night. He built a lake. With a dawn just moment away and the boat was almost complete. Dayang Sumbi had to stop it. Then, she lit up the eastern horizon with flashes of light. It made the cock crowed for a new day.

Sangkuriang failed to marry her. She was very angry and kicked the boat. It felt over and became the mountain of Tangkuban Perahu Bandung.

RECOUNT TEXT

   I. Recount Text
 
   Recount text is a text that is used to retell events for the purpose of informing or entertaining.


II. Generic Structure
   

1. Orientation: It gives the readers the background information needed to understand the text such as          who was involved, where it happened, and when it happened.
2. Events: A series of events, ordered in a chronological sequence.
3. Re-Orientation: Restates the writer's opinion or personal comment of the writer on the incident.

III. The Significant Lexicogrammatical Features

1.      Use of simple past tense
2.      Use of temporal conjunctions (when, after, before, next, later. then)
3.      Use of personal pronoun (I, we)

IV. The Significant Features

1.     Focus on spesific participants
2.     Focus on temporal sequence
3.     Use of material processes
4.     Circumstance of time and place
5.     Use of past tense

V. Example

Story by: @Rizkykiy

Last week, my friends and I were doing LDK or maybe in english is, The Basic of the Leading Practice. 

In the night of saturday (Sep, 17th 2011), it was about 12 p.m. our seniors woke us up. My friends and I had known what would happen. And.... our mind was right. We had 'Perjalanan Suci'. It meant, we had to walked around our school alone and we had to follow the candles.

When I started walking, my heart was beating so fast. I never do this before. But I had to did that, because I think I'm not a loser.

First, I had to past the second field. And then the physic lab. On the way of the physics lab, it was so dark. And I met 'kuntilanak and pocong' haha. They were my seniors. All of the ghosts were my seniors. And then I had to past the back of the school. And I met 'ghosts' too. After that, I went to in front of the school. I met my seniors who didn't use costume. She told me to filled the absent . And it was in the GRAVE!!!

After that, I walked in front of the classes. They were so many 'ghosts'. And in the end, my senior told me to filled the absent in the toilet, and there were 'ghosts' too.

Over all, we did LDK was almost one week. And I thought, the best experience was when we did 'Perjalanan Suci'. Even it was so tiring and made me a little bit nervous, but I was really really happy.

PS:

1. The first paragraph is Orientation
2. The second paragraph is Events
3. The third paragraph is Re-Orientation

C-ya~

ANNOUNCEMENT

I. Definition

   Announcement is something said, written, or printed to make known what was happened or (more often) what will happen.

II. Generic Structure

Note:

1. The title/type of event
2. Date, time, place (Contents)
3. Contact Person

III. Example

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GIVING INSTRUCTION

I.  Definition

Giving Instruction is an expression that is used in order that other people or person does what we instruct or request. The tense used in giving instruction is simple present.


II.  The Expressions

a)      Open your book!

b)      Turn off the lamp!

c)       Cover the food!

d)      Close the window!

e)      Pass me the sugar, please!



III.  Structure

–>If you don’t use adverb as a commanding word, you have to use Be + Adjective or Be + Noun Phrase.

Examples:

1. Be quiet, please!
2. Be your self!
3. Be happy!
4. Be a good girl / boy!

–>When you forbid someone to do something, you have to use Don’t + Verb Infinitive Without to.

Examples:

1. Don’t move!
2. Don’t cry!
3. Don’t do that!
4. Don’t love her/him!
5. Don’t make it wrong!

IV.  Examples

Dialogue

Elena   : Excuse me. Can you show me where is the room of patient of dengue fever? It is number 14.

Nurse : Of course, you just walk from here, then turn left when you see toilet. There’s the room with note      “Dengue Fever”. Enter the room, and you can find the room with number 14. But please, be quiet!

Elena   : OK. And, thank you anyway.

Nurse : Anytime.

SYMPATHY EXPRESSION

Seeing your family or your friends in bad condition. What’s your feeling? Sad, right?

And how to show your careness to them?

Ok, this time, I will share about sympathy expression. Hope this will help you. kkk~



I.  Definition

Sympathy expressions is an expression or feeling of pity and sorrow when we know someone or people are unlucky or have trouble and in bad condition. By expressing sympathy, we want to show our concern or carefulness on other people’s condition.



II.  How Can We Give Sympathy Expression to Someone?

We express it directly to him or her orally or we can use a letter or card by post also by Short Massage Service (SMS). And maybe you can use SMS or Social Networking (E-Mail, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) if he/she is getting trouble far away.


III.  Expressing Condolences

When a person dies it is difficult to know what to say to the bereaved. It is important to acknowledge the loss in one form or another. Here are a few expressions you can use to express your care and concern in English when someone passes away.

1. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
2. I was heartbroken by this sad news.
3. I will never forget when he/she… (share a memory using the past tense verb)
4. You were such a dedicated friend/mother/sister to ______________ (name).
5. He/She will be sadly missed. (Add a detail that describes this person’s best quality. For example: He was the best listener. OR He was always there when I needed help with the kids.)
6. I’m sorry, but I am at a loss for words. (If you can’t think of anything else to say or write.)
7. If you need anything, please ask. (Then offer something specific, such as help with the kids or a home cooked meal or a coffee date.)
8. When you are feeling up to it, let’s have coffee together.
9. I’m here for you if you need anything.
10. Thanks for taking the time to let me know about _________ (name of deceased). (Write or say if you received a special call or email notification about this news.).

IV.  Expressing Sympathy Via Social Networks

It is okay to express your condolences in a comment if the announcement has been made in a status update or blog. Take a moment to send a private note as well.

PS:

        Common Errors:

• spelling of “peace” (not “piece”)
• capitalization of “God” (not “god”)
• spelling of “condolences”
• spelling of “prayers”

V.  Expression of Sympathy

1. How pity you are!
2. You must be very upset.
3. I’m sorry to hear that.
4. Oh, what a shame.
5. How terrible / awful for you.
6. I’m awfully sorry about…
7. Oh my god! Really? I’m so sorry.
8. I’d like to express my deepest condolences.
9. Oh, how awful!
10. Oh, dear!

VI.  Responds

It’s OK
Thank You
Thanks
No, thanks. That’s very kind of you.
Thanks for your goodness


VII.  How To Write A Condolences Letter?

1)      In some direct way, express your sorrow about the other person’s loss.
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2)      Mention by name the person who died
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3)      If a death, relate an anecdote about the person: a happy memory, some advice they gave you, successes for which they’ll be remembered, something they said or did that touched you, etc. be specific.
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4)      Offer condolences in the form of sympathy, thoughts, prayers, good wishes, etc
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5)      Depending your relationship with th deceased, local or religious custom, and family preference, you may want to send along with your sympathy note flowers, donations to a charity, or another type of appropriate memoral.
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Then, close with an expression of sympathy or affection or with a wish for consolation.

VIII.  Example

Dialogue:

Hongki        : What’s wrong with you?

Minhwan     : My cat has gone. It didn’t come back to my house.

Hongki        : I’m so sorry to hear that. Maybe you should looking for your cat! I will help you.

Minhwan     : Ok. Thank you.

Send My Heart to You <3 <3 <3 ~

PPYONG~

GAINING ATTENTION

“Hey guys!!! Listen, I have an interesting story!” How bout that sentence?? Will you be interesting to what I said?

Yap, now we will talk about gaining attention. Let’s check this out yo, haha

I.  Definition

Gaining Attention is a way or expression that is spoken so that other people will pay their attention to what we want to.


II.  The Expressions

• Attention please!
• Woah, really?
• Excuse me, look here!
• May I have your attention please?
• Listen to me, please!

III.  Responds

• OK
• Yes / Yeah
• What’s up?
• What’s new?

IV.  Example

Dialogue:

Seunghyun : Attention please!

Rizky         : What’s up?

Seunghyun : I will go home early today.

Rizky         : What is that? That’s not important. Huh.

Seunghyun : Nothing. It’s just for fun, haha.


Pictures:

Dancing

Singing

Talking in front of public

HAPPINESS EXPRESSIONS

hmmm, what things that can make you happy or feel something that makes you fly to the clouds nine??

Me? I feel happy when I’m being with my Family, Friends, listening to music, and so on…

This time, we’ll talk about Happiness Expressions. Check it!



I. DEFINITION

HAPPINESS EXPRESSIONS is an expression that is used to show that someone or people are glad or have excited feelings.

II. HOW TO EXPRESS IT?

• I’m happy.
• I’m so glad to hear that.
• Great!
• Terrific!
• Fantastic!
• I’m very pleased / delighted about it.
• I was so happy when I knew that I got the first place in my school. (baca: Ranking satu)

III. EXAMPLE

Ika   : Why are you looking so happy?
Reka: You must not believe me! My parents will take me to their journey to Korea this month.
Ika    : Really? Woah, that sounds very good.
Reka : Of course.

Happiness Expression

APPOINTMENT

Holla~ I'm back again yo...

This time, we'll talk about Appointment. But first, I wanna ask you. Have you got an Appointment from your friends or someone? Or maybe, you have made an Appointment by yourself to your relatives, friends, or someone? Have you?

If you ask me the same, I will answer yeah I have! There are so many ways to make an Appointment. Let's talk about it now.



I. Definition

Appointment is an arrangement to meet someone.
An arrangement to do something or meet someone at a particular time and place.


—> Making an Appointment

• I’d like you to come and see.
• Can I come and see you?
• Will you go out with me tonight?
• Can you meet me at class this evening?
• How if I come to your house?

—> Accepting an Appointment

• No problem, I’m free.
• All right, see ya there. (see you there)
• I’ll wait for you.
• It’s a deal.
• I’ll be there on time.

—> Refusing an Appointment

• Sorry, I can’t. I have another job to do.
• I’d love to. But I can’t, bacause … (fill the blank with your reason that make sense!)
• I’m so sorry, I have another appointment.

There is also a chance to you for cancelling or changing your appointment with someone. Sometimes, unexpected things or because of something else you have to instead.

—> Cancelling an Appointment

• I’m terribly sorry. I have to cancel our appointment because I have to go yo Japan tomorrow.
• Sorry, I have to postpone my appointment with you. That’s because … (your reason)

—> Changing an Appointment

• What about sunday at 2 p.m?
• Is that OK if we meet at your house?
• Could we change the schedule of the meeting?
• Well, I must be off now. TTYL. (read : Talk To You Later)
• Do you have another time? I can’t go this afternoon.

II. Example

 

Dialogue 1:

Indah: Hi! How if we go to the cinema?

Rizky: Good idea. But when is it?

Indah: Hmm… Tomorrow will be good, right?

Rizky: Yeah. Meet me in front of the cinema at 1 p.m.

Indah: All right!

 

Dialogue 2:

Hyunseung: Can I go to your house this afternoon?

Dara         : Oh, I’m sorry. I’ll go to my uncle’s house this afternoon.

Hyunseung: Really? How about tomorrow?

Dara         : OK. I’ll wait for you.

 

Bye!!! – 안녕!!!

INVITATION

I. Definition

There are several meaning about Invitation:

1.  Invitation is a document, written or printed or spoken words, conveying the message by which one is invited.
2.  The act of inviting; the requesting of a person’s company; as an invitation to a party, dinner, or to visit a friend.
3.  Invitation is a way to invite someone or more to go to a place or to do something.

II. Generic Structure

NOTE:

1. Heading
2. Situation
3. Body
4. Closing
5. Signature

III. There are Two (2) Types of Invitation:

• Formal Invitation : is usually originate from institute, companies, and kind of it. Normally, Formal Invitation is written invitation.
• Informal Invitation: is personal invitation given to a friend, family, etc. Informal Invitation can be written invitation or verbal invitation.

IV. How To Express The Invitation?

–> EXTENDING/INVITE

• Let’s go to the Jakarta Fair!
• I hope you’ll come to my party.
• Please try to come.
• Would you like to come to my house?
• Would you like to join us?
• Are you free this afternoon?
• I would like to invite you to…

–> ACCEPTING

• I’d love to.
• I like that.
• It sounds interesting.
• It’s very nice of you to invite me.
• That would be wonderful.
• That sounds great.
• Thank you for the invitation.

–> REFUSING

• I’d love to, but I can’t.
• Sorry, I’m really busy.
• I’d love to, but I have many homeworks.
• I’m afraid I can’t.
• I’m really sorry.
• I’d love to, but I won’t be able to come, because…
• Sorry I can’t. I have to go to Jakarta this evening.

V. EXAMPLE

–> EXAMPLE OF DIALOGUE

Rizky          : Hey! What are you doing here?

Kwangmin: Oh hi! I’m doing my homework.

Rizky          : I have a good news for you.

Kwangmin: Really? What is it?

Rizky          : I’ll have my birthday party tomorrow at 7 p.m in my house. would you like to come?

Kwangmin: I’d love to.

Rizky          : Good!

Hope this will help you guys,

사랑해 친구들~
뿅~

INTRO ^O^

Hi guys!!!

Hmm, first I want introducing my self.

My full name is Rizky Nurkuswari Putri, but you can called me Rizky or Kiky. And I’m a FEMALE!! Many people consider that I am a guy or male. Good! hahaha. I’m a Senior High School Student in SMAN 2 PALANGKA RAYA. I’m in the First year now, exactly in 10th grade.

And… I wanna inform you the reason why i made this blog.

I made this blog is for my ENGLISH task that given from my teacher. The plan is… I will fill this blog with my e-primbon. E-primbon is my tasks about ENGLISH, like an explanation about Announcement, Giving Instructions, Invitation, Sympathy Expression, etc. And I hope my blog can help our study, especially in ENGLISH.

And, and, I really really like study ENGLISH and KOREAN <3

I LOVE YOU~ 사랑해요~
:-*