Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to:
Setelah menyelesaikan bab ini, kamu diharapkan dapat:
Ask for and give directions.
Meminta dan memberi arahan.
Talk about extracurricular activities.
Berbicara tentang kegiatan ekstrakurikuler.
Describe a school festival.
Mendeskripsikan festival sekolah.
Listening for Directions
Listen to the Audio, which features a conversation between two students asking for directions to various school facilities. After listening, answer the following questions:
Where does the first student want to go?
What directions does the second student give?
What landmarks are mentioned in the directions?
How does the second student describe the location of the library?
What is the final destination mentioned in the conversation?
Listening for Extracurricular Activities
Listen to the Audio, where students discuss their extracurricular activities. Fill in the blanks based on what you hear:
Andre is part of the __________ club.
Monita practices __________ every Thursday.
Pipit enjoys __________ in the art room.
The basketball team practices on __________.
What does Galang say about the science club?
Across from
Activity
Annual
Art exhibition
Art room
Ask directions
Basketball
Between
Blackboard
Book
Boys' toilet
Building
Canteen
Classroom
Clinic
Club
Competition
Corridor
Craft
Dancing
Describe
Direction
Dribble
Eagle
Exhibition
Extracurricular
Feature
Festival
Flag
Football
Garden
Go straight
Gymnasium
Identify
Information
Kick
Library
Location
Locker
Map
Mascot
Meeting
Musalla
Di seberang
Kegiatan
Tahunan
Pameran seni
Ruang seni
Bertanya arah
Bola basket
Di antara
Papan tulis
Buku
Toilet laki-laki
Bangunan
Kantin
Ruang kelas
Klinik
Klub
Kompetisi
Koridor
Kerajinan tangan
Menari
Deskripsi
Arah
Menggiring bola
Elang
Pameran
Ekstrakurikuler
Ciri
Festival
Bendera
Sepak bola
Taman / Kebun
Jalan lurus
Gimnasium
Mengidentifikasi
Informasi
Perpustakaan
Lokasi
Loker
Peta
Maskot
Pertemuan
Musholla
Object
Office
Opponent
Paintings
Pass
Pencak silat
Perform
Playground
Poem
Poetry reading
Practice
Present
Principal’s office
Punch
Rank
Rehearse
Room
Schedule
Science laboratory
Score
Scout
Shoot
Singing
Size
Soccer
Sport
Stalls
Statue
Step
Storytelling
Student
Study
Subject
Teacher’s room
Team
Tennis
There is
There are
Track
Treasure hunt
Turn left
Turn right
Uniform
Venue
Volleyball
Wave
Welcome
Where is
Wordbox
Workshop
Yard
Benda
Kantor
Lawan
Lukisan
Mengoper
Pencak silat
Menampilkan
Tempat bermain
Puisi
Membaca puisi
Latihan
Mempersembahkan
Kantor kepala sekolah
Memukul
Peringkat
Latihan (untuk pentas)
Ruangan
Jadwal
Laboratorium sains
Skor
Pramuka
Melontar bola
Bernyanyi
Ukuran
Sepak bola
Olahraga
Kios-kios
Patung
Langkah
Mendongeng
Murid
Belajar
Mata pelajaran
Ruang guru
Tim
Tenis
Ada
Ada (jamak)
Melacak
Berburu harta karun
Belok kiri
Belok kanan
Seragam
Tempat
Bola voli
Melambai
Selamat datang
Di mana
Kotak kata-kata
Lokakarya
Halaman
Describing Location and Giving Directions
Describing Location
When talking about locations, we use prepositions of place to explain where something is relative to another place.
Saat berbicara tentang lokasi, kita menggunakan preposisi tempat untuk menjelaskan letak sesuatu relatif terhadap tempat lain.
Common Prepositions of Place
Beside
Di sampling
Between
Di antara
Behind
Di belakang
In front of
Di depan
Across from
Di seberang
Next to something. (The library is beside the canteen.)
Di samping sesuatu. (Perpustakaan berada di samping kantin.)
In the middle of two places. (The playground is between the cafeteria and the gym.)
Di tengah dua tempat. (Taman bermain berada di antara kafetaria dan pusat kebugaran.)
At the back of something. (The parking lot is behind the school.)
Di belakang sesuatu. (Tempat parkir berada di belakang sekolah.)
Facing or at the front of something. (The principal’s office is in front of the main entrance.)
Menghadap atau di depan sesuatu. (Kantor kepala sekolah berada di depan pintu masuk utama.)
Directly opposite from something. (The bookstore is across from the school gate.)
Tepat di seberang sesuatu. (Toko buku berada di seberang gerbang sekolah.)
Giving Directions
When giving directions, we use imperative sentences (commands) to guide someone on how to reach a location.
Saat memberi petunjuk arah, kita menggunakan kalimat imperatif (perintah) untuk memandu seseorang tentang cara mencapai suatu lokasi.
Beside
Di sampling
Between
Di antara
Behind
Di belakang
In front of
Di depan
Across from
Di seberang
Next to something. (The library is beside the canteen.)
Di samping sesuatu. (Perpustakaan berada di samping kantin.)
In the middle of two places. (The playground is between the cafeteria and the gym.)
Di tengah dua tempat. (Taman bermain berada di antara kafetaria dan pusat kebugaran.)
At the back of something. (The parking lot is behind the school.)
Di belakang sesuatu. (Tempat parkir berada di belakang sekolah.)
Facing or at the front of something. (The principal’s office is in front of the main entrance.)
Menghadap atau di depan sesuatu. (Kantor kepala sekolah berada di depan pintu masuk utama.)
Directly opposite from something. (The bookstore is across from the school gate.)
Tepat di seberang sesuatu. (Toko buku berada di seberang gerbang sekolah.)
Ask direction
Ask directions :
Give direction
Ask directions :
Can you tell me where the teachers' room is?
Bisakah kamu memberitahuku di mana ruang guru?
Go straight forward until you find the library.
Jalan lurus ke depan sampai kamu menemukan perpustakaan.
Turn left. Go straight forward.
Belok kiri. Jalan lurus ke depan.
The teachers' room is beside the canteen.
Ruang guru berada di samping kantin.
Ask direction
Ask directions :
Give direction
Ask directions :
Where is the toilet?
Di mana toiletnya?
Go straight forward until you find the library.
Terus lurus sampai Anda menemukan perpustakaan.
Turn right. The toilet is on your left.
Belok kanan. Toilet ada di sebelah kirimu.
Ask direction
Ask directions :
Give direction
Ask directions :
Can you show me the way to the school clinic?
Bisakah kamu menunjukkan jalan ke UKS?
Go straight forward in the corridor until you find the ninth graders' room. Turn right.
Teruslah lurus di koridor sampai kamu menemukan ruang kelas sembilan. Belok kanan.
The clinic is beside the principal's office.
Klinik berada di samping kantor kepala sekolah
Talking About Regular Activities
When describing activities that happen repeatedly or as part of a routine, we use the Simple Present Tense.
Saat menggambarkan aktivitas yang terjadi berulang kali atau sebagai bagian dari rutinitas, kita menggunakan Simple Present Tense.
Structure of Simple Present Tense for Regular Activities 🔗
Subject + verb (base verb/-s for he she it) + time/place information.
Use time expressions like every day, on Mondays, once a week, in the morning to show frequency.
Gunakan ungkapan waktu seperti setiap hari, pada hari Senin, seminggu sekali, di pagi hari untuk menunjukkan frekuensi.
Use place expressions like in the library, at the sports field, in the classroom to indicate location.
Gunakan ungkapan tempat seperti di perpustakaan, di lapangan olahraga, di kelas untuk menunjukkan lokasi.
Example
Students attend scout activities every Thursday. (Includes time: every Thursday)
Siswa mengikuti kegiatan pramuka setiap hari Kamis. (Termasuk waktu: setiap hari Kamis)
Students in the dancing club practice in the art room. (Includes place: in the art room)
Siswa di klub tari berlatih di ruang seni. (Termasuk tempat: di ruang seni)
Pencak silat students practice in the school yard every Tuesday. (Includes both time and place: in the school yard every Tuesday)
Siswa pencak silat berlatih di halaman sekolah setiap hari Selasa. (Termasuk waktu dan tempat: di halaman sekolah setiap hari Selasa)
Describing a Room
When describing a room, we focus on different aspects, such as its name, size, objects inside, and activities that happen there.
Saat mendeskripsikan sebuah ruangan, kita fokus pada berbagai aspek, seperti nama, ukuran, benda-benda di dalamnya, dan aktivitas yang terjadi di sana.
Identification (What the room is)
Identifikasi (Apa ruangannya)
This is the school garden.
Ini adalah taman sekolah.
My classroom is a comfortable place to study.
Kelas saya adalah tempat yang nyaman untuk belajar.
Size (How big or small the room is)
Ukuran (Seberapa besar atau kecil ruangannya)
It is large.
Itu besar.
It is a big room.
Itu adalah ruangan yang besar.
Objects Inside (What is inside the room)
Objek di Dalam (Apa yang ada di dalam ruangan)
We use "there is" (for singular nouns) and "there are" (for plural nouns).
Kita menggunakan "there is" (untuk kata benda tunggal) dan "there are" (untuk kata benda jamak).
There is a whiteboard in front of the class.
Ada papan tulis di depan kelas.
There are chairs and desks for students to sit in groups.
Ada kursi dan meja untuk siswa duduk berkelompok.
Activities (What people do in the room)
Aktivitas (Apa yang dilakukan orang di dalam ruangan)
We study all subjects in this room.
Kami mempelajari semua mata pelajaran di ruangan ini.
The teacher walks around the room to help us learn.
Guru berkeliling ruangan untuk membantu kami belajar.
Reading Comprehension on Directions
Read the text Finding Your Way Around School and answer the following questions based on the passage.
Finding Your Way Around School
My school is in a small village surrounded by green rice fields and coconut trees. It is a quiet and peaceful place where students learn, play, and grow together.
When you enter the school through the main wooden gate, you will see the teachers’ room on the right. This is where the teachers gather before class and during breaks. In front of you is a long hallway made of tiles and bamboo walls.
On the left and right sides of the hallway, there are classrooms with wide windows that let in fresh air and sunlight. If you walk straight to the end of the hallway, you will find the small school library, a quiet place filled with storybooks and learning materials. Next to the library is the local culture room, where we learn traditional arts like batik painting and gamelan music.
To go to the canteen, keep walking straight and turn left behind the school garden. The canteen is a small wooden hut run by a kind ibu who sells fried bananas, boiled peanuts, and cold drinks.
The sports area is on the right side of the school. It's a large open field used for football and morning exercises. Next to the sports field, there is the art saung, an open-air pavilion where we practice angklung and dance for special village events.
The school layout is simple: a long hallway connects the classrooms, with special rooms like the library, culture room, canteen, sports field, and art saung built around it.
For new students, the best advice is to ask a classmate or teacher if you're lost and to follow the handmade wooden signs placed around the school.
Questions :
What are the main facilities mentioned in the text?
How can you get to the cafeteria from the main entrance?
What is the description of the school's layout?
Which facility is located next to the gym (sports field)?
What tips does the text provide for newcomers to find their way?
Reading about Extracurricular Activities
Read the text Reading about Extracurricular Activities and answer the following questions based on the passage.
Extracurricular Activities at SMP Merdeka
SMP Merdeka is a junior high school located in a peaceful rural village in Indonesia. Although it is a small school, it offers a variety of extracurricular activities to help students develop their talents and interests outside the classroom.
Some of the popular extracurricular clubs include the traditional dance club, basketball club, scouting (Pramuka), choir, and school gardening club. These activities allow students to be active, creative, and socially engaged.
By joining these clubs, students gain confidence, learn teamwork, and develop new skills. Many also discover their passion and continue to grow in their chosen area of interest. For example, the gardening club helps students understand farming and caring for the environment, which is very relevant to village life.
The basketball club meets every Wednesday and Friday after school, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM on the village court near the rice fields. The choir is led by Bu Ayu, the music teacher, and practices once a week in the open hall beside the mosque.
SMP Merdeka students also participate in local and regional competitions. Some of these include traditional dance festivals, basketball tournaments between schools, and scouting jamborees held at the sub-district level.
These activities help students build school pride and connect with other youth in the area.
Questions :
What types of extracurricular activities are offered at SMP Merdeka?
How do students benefit from participating in these activities?
What is the schedule for the basketball club?
Who is the coach of the choir?
What are some examples of competitions that students participate in?
Role Play Asking for Directions
In pairs, role-play a scenario where one student asks for directions to a specific location in the school, and the other student gives directions. Use the following prompts :
"Can you tell me how to get to the science laboratory?"
"Where is the principal's office?"
"How do I find the art room?"
"Is the library near the canteen?"
"What do I need to pass to get to the gym?"
Discussing Extracurricular Activities
In small groups, discuss the following questions about extracurricular activities :
– What extracurricular activities do you participate in?
– How often do you meet for your activities?
– What skills do you learn from your extracurricular activities?
– Why do you think extracurricular activities are important?
– How do these activities help you make friends?
Writing Directions
Write a set of directions from the school gate to the library.
Include:
– A clear starting point.
– At least three landmarks to pass.
– Use directional phrases (e.g., turn left, go straight).
– A conclusion that confirms the destination.
– An example of a question someone might ask for directions.
Example :
Directions from the School Gate to the Library
Start at the school gate. First, go straight until you see the school canteen on your right. Keep walking and pass the basketball court on your left. Then, turn right at the corner near the science lab. Walk a little further, and you will see the library next to the computer room. You have now reached the school library.
Petunjuk Arah dari Gerbang Sekolah ke Perpustakaan
Mulailah dari gerbang sekolah. Pertama, lurus saja sampai Anda melihat kantin sekolah di sebelah kanan Anda. Teruslah berjalan dan melewati lapangan basket di sebelah kiri Anda. Kemudian, belok kanan di sudut dekat laboratorium sains. Berjalanlah sedikit lebih jauh, dan Anda akan melihat perpustakaan di sebelah ruang komputer. Anda sekarang telah mencapai perpustakaan sekolah.
Describing a School Festival
Write a descriptive paragraph about a school festival you have attended.
Include:
– The name of the festival and when it takes place.
– Activities that occur during the festival.
– The atmosphere and feelings of the participants.
– Any special performances or competitions.
– Your personal experience and what you enjoyed the most.
Example :
Last year, I attended the School Art and Culture Festival held in August at my school. The festival was full of fun activities like traditional dance performances, music shows, and food stalls. The school was decorated with colorful flags and balloons, and everyone looked excited and happy. There were also competitions such as singing, storytelling, and drawing. I joined the storytelling contest and won second place! My favorite part was watching the traditional dance because the costumes were beautiful and the dancers were amazing. It was a day full of joy and great memories.
Tahun lalu, saya menghadiri Festival Seni dan Budaya Sekolah yang diadakan pada bulan Agustus di sekolah saya. Festival tersebut penuh dengan kegiatan yang menyenangkan seperti pertunjukan tari tradisional, pertunjukan musik, dan kios makanan. Sekolah dihiasi dengan bendera dan balon warna-warni, dan semua orang tampak gembira dan bahagia. Ada juga berbagai kompetisi seperti menyanyi, mendongeng, dan menggambar. Saya mengikuti kontes mendongeng dan memenangkan juara kedua! Bagian favorit saya adalah menonton tari tradisional karena kostumnya indah dan para penarinya luar biasa. Itu adalah hari yang penuh dengan kegembiraan dan kenangan indah.
