Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to:
Setelah menyelesaikan bab ini, kamu diharapkan dapat:
Connect and sequence events in a fantasy story.
Menghubungkan dan mengurutkan peristiwa dalam cerita fantasi.
Analyze a problem-solution pattern faced by the main characters.
Menganalisis pola solusi masalah yang dihadapi oleh karakter utama.
Rewrite a fantasy story.
Menulis ulang cerita fantasi.
Using Was and Were to Describe Past Situations
When telling a story, we often describe conditions, situations, or facts in the past. Instead of action verbs, we use was and were to express these ideas.
Saat bercerita, kita sering menggambarkan kondisi, situasi, atau fakta di masa lalu. Alih-alih menggunakan kata kerja tindakan, kita menggunakan was dan were untuk mengekspresikan ide-ide tersebut.
Was
Singular
I
He
She
It
Were
Plural
You
We
They
Example
There was a strange message from the game. (Singular)
Ada pesan aneh dari permainan itu. (Tunggal)
He was no longer at home. (Singular)
Dia tidak lagi di rumah. (Tunggal)
There were also gauntlets on his hands. (Plural)
Ada juga sarung tangan di tangannya. (Jamak)
There were mangrove trees everywhere. (Plural)
Ada pohon bakau di mana-mana. (Jamak)
*Exception
The pronoun you always uses were, even when referring to one person.
Kata ganti you selalu menggunakan were, bahkan ketika merujuk pada satu orang.
You were late yesterday.
You were late yesterday (Anda terlambat kemarin).
Using Indirect Speech in Storytelling
When we want to report what someone said without quoting their exact words, we use indirect speech. This means changing direct speech into a statement form.
Ketika kita ingin melaporkan apa yang dikatakan seseorang tanpa mengutip kata-katanya secara persis, kita menggunakan kalimat tidak langsung. Ini berarti mengubah kalimat langsung menjadi bentuk pernyataan.
Rules for Indirect Speech
Change questions into statement form.
Ubah pertanyaan menjadi bentuk pernyataan.
Use "if" or "whether" for Yes/No questions.
Gunakan "if" atau "whether" untuk pertanyaan Ya/Tidak.
Keep Wh- question words for Wh- questions.
Gunakan kata tanya Wh- untuk pertanyaan Wh-.
Change the verb tense if the reporting verb is in the past tense.
Ubah bentuk kata kerja jika kata kerja pelaporan berbentuk lampau.
Yes/No Questions
Example :
“Do you know SMP Merdeka?” asked Monita.
“Tahukah anda SMP Merdeka?” tanya Monita.
Monita asked if the man knew SMP Merdeka.
Monita menanyakan apakah laki-laki tersebut mengenal SMP Merdeka.
Wh- Questions 🔗
Example
Direct Speech
Ucapan Langsung
Indirect Speech
Ucapan Tidak Langsung
Direct Speech
Ucapan Langsung
Indirect Speech
Ucapan Tidak Langsung
Wh- Questions
Example :
“What date is it today?” asked Monita.
“Tanggal berapa sekarang?” tanya Monita.
Monita asked what day it was
Monita bertanya hari apa sekarang.
“Where can I buy this newspaper?” asked Monita.
“Di mana saya bisa membeli koran ini?” tanya Monita.
Monita asked where she could buy the newspaper.
Monita bertanya di mana dia bisa membeli koran.
Brave
Button
Cave
Curiosity
Curtain
Dizzy
Dragon
Eraser
Fastened
Future
Gauntlets
Knight outfit
Laboratory
Lecturer
Map
pemberani
tombol
Gua
Rasa penasaran
Tirai
Pusing
Naga
Penghapus
Mengencangkan
Masa depan
Sarung tangan besi
Pakaian ksatria
Laboratorium
Dosen
Peta
Newspaper
Ordinary person
Plate armor
Pressed
Princess
Professor
Saddle
Scientist
Shield
Sophisticated
Sword
Time machine
Tiny
Koran
Orang biasa
Baju zirah
Menekan
Putri
Profesor
Pelana
Ilmuwan
Perisai
Mutakhir
Pedang
Mesin waktu
Kecil
Listening for Story
Listen to the story The Clever Mouse Deer and the Crocodiles.
Then, number the sentences below (1–6) in the correct order based on what you heard.
_____ The crocodiles were angry because Mouse Deer tricked them.
_____ Mouse Deer needed to cross the river full of crocodiles.
_____ Mouse Deer asked the crocodiles to line up for counting.
_____ Mouse Deer jumped across their backs.
_____ Mouse Deer fooled the crocodiles to escape.
_____ Mouse Deer said the king wanted to count them.
Reading Problem-Solution Analysis
Read the text The Clever Mouse Deer and the Crocodiles.
Answer the following questions based on the passage.
The Clever Mouse Deer and the Crocodiles
In a peaceful rural village near a wide river, lived a clever animal named Kancil, the mouse deer. One hot day, Kancil was very thirsty and wanted to drink from the river on the other side. However, the river was full of dangerous crocodiles waiting to catch him.
Kancil sat under a banana tree and thought hard. “How can I cross the river without becoming lunch for the crocodiles?” he wondered. Then, he had a brilliant idea.
He shouted to the crocodiles, “Hey Crocodiles! The King of the Jungle has sent me to count how many crocodiles live in this river. He wants to give a reward to all of you!”
The crocodiles were excited and quickly lined up from one side of the river to the other. Kancil thanked them and began to “count” by stepping on each one’s back:
“One... two... three...”
He continued until he reached the other side safely. Once he was across, he laughed and said, “Thank you, Crocodiles! I just needed to cross the river, not count you!”
The crocodiles were angry, but it was too late—Kancil had already escaped.
Questions :
What is the main problem Kancil faces in the story?
Why is the river dangerous for Kancil?
What clever solution does Kancil come up with?
How do the crocodiles respond to Kancil’s trick?
What lesson can we learn from Kancil’s story?
Retelling Story
After listening and reading The Clever Mouse Deer and the Crocodiles.
Retell the story with a twist (e.g., change the ending, add a new character).
Create Your Own Fantasy Story
Write a short fantasy story that includes :
– A unique setting (describe the world).
– A main character with a problem to solve.
– At least two magical items that help the character.
– A sequence of events leading to the climax.
– A resolution that teaches a lesson.
Example
Heart of Aetheria
In the sky realm of Aetheria, floating islands drifted above the clouds, connected by rainbow bridges and walkable mist. On a small island called Featherdrop, a girl named Elira was worried—her brother Kael had gone missing while searching for the Heart of Aetheria, a magical crystal that kept the islands from falling.
Di negeri langit bernama Aetheria, pulau-pulau melayang di udara, terhubung oleh jembatan pelangi dan awan yang bisa diinjak. Di pulau kecil bernama Featherdrop, seorang gadis bernama Elira merasa cemas karena kakaknya, Kael, hilang saat mencari Heart of Aetheria—kristal ajaib yang menjaga agar pulau-pulau tidak jatuh dari langit.
Elira brought two magical items: the Whispering Shell, which let her hear messages carried by the wind, and the Glimmercloak, a cloak that made her invisible. With their help, she journeyed through dangerous skies and found Kael trapped by a wind spirit on a forbidden island. She bravely spoke the truth and begged the spirit to let him go.
Elira membawa dua benda ajaib: Whispering Shell yang bisa menangkap pesan dari angin, dan Glimmercloak, jubah yang bisa membuatnya tak terlihat. Dengan bantuan benda-benda itu, Elira menelusuri pulau-pulau berbahaya hingga menemukan Kael terjebak oleh roh angin di pulau terlarang. Ia berbicara jujur dan memohon agar roh itu membebaskan Kael.
The wind spirit, moved by Elira’s honesty and courage, gave her a shard of the Heart to save their world. After placing it in the island’s core, the skies calmed and the islands were safe once more. Elira learned that honesty and bravery are the strongest magic of all.
Roh angin, yang tersentuh oleh keberanian dan kejujuran Elira, memberikan sepotong kristal untuk menyelamatkan dunia. Setelah kembali dan menanamkannya di pusat pulau, Aetheria kembali stabil. Elira pun belajar bahwa kejujuran dan keberanian adalah sihir terkuat yang bisa dimiliki siapa saja.
Tell Your Fantasy Story
Present your story in front of the class.
Use the story you have written in the writing task as the basis of your presentation.
You may bring your written text, but try to speak naturally and confidently.
Follow these steps :
– Practice reading your story aloud with clear pronunciation and expression.
– Introduce yourself and the title of your story.
– Summarize the setting, main character, and problem.
– Tell the story in your own words (you may read it or tell it from memory).
– Explain the message or lesson of the story at the end.
