Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to:
Setelah menyelesaikan bab ini, kamu diharapkan dapat:
Connect and sequence events in an imaginative story.
Hubungkan dan urutkan peristiwa dalam cerita imajinatif.
Explain characters’ actions, feelings, and behavior in an imaginative story.
Jelaskan tindakan, perasaan, dan perilaku karakter dalam cerita imajinatif.
Retell and rewrite an imaginative story.
Ceritakan kembali dan tulis ulang cerita imajinatif.
Listen to the following dialogue!
Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.
Hanif has never heard of Timun Mas. ( )
Asti thinks Malin Kundang is a boring story. ( )
The father in The Legend of Toba Lake keeps his promise. ( )
Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih is a story about two sisters with opposite personalities. ( )
Folktales usually have moral lessons. ( )
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Match each folktale with its correct description.
Folktale
Malin Kundang
Timun Mas
Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih
The Legend of Toba Lake
Description
A boy who becomes rich but forgets his mother
A girl who escapes from a giant using magical items
A story about two sisters, one kind and one greedy
A father’s broken promise turns his family into a lake
Listening Comprehension
Listen to Audio 2.1 about "Si Kancil dan Buaya" (The Mouse Deer and the Crocodile).
After listening, answer the following questions:
What event happens first in the story?
How does Si Kancil outsmart the crocodile?
What does Si Kancil do when he encounters the crocodile?
Describe the reaction of the crocodile when Si Kancil tricks him.
What lesson does Si Kancil learn by the end of the story?
Listening for Details
Listen to the Audio again.
Fill in the blanks in the sentences below based on what you hear:
Si Kancil felt __________ when he saw the crocodile.
The crocodile was __________ when he realized he was tricked.
Si Kancil tried to __________ the crocodile.
At the end, Si Kancil felt __________ for outsmarting the crocodile.
The crocodile learned that he should not be __________.
Adventure
Arrogant
Betrayal
Brave
Castle
Character
Clever
Compassionate
Conflict
Courage
Curse
Dangerous
Defeat
Disappear
Dishonest
Dragon
Enchanted
Evil
Fairy tale
Fate
Fear
Forest
Generous
Giant
Gold
Goodness
Greedy
Hero
Honest
Hope
Imagination
Jealousy
Journey
Justice
Kindness
Kingdom
Lake
Legend
Lies
Magic
Magical items
Monster
Moral lesson
Mysterious
Myth
Petualangan
Sombong
Pengkhianatan
Berani
Kastil
Tokoh
Cerdik / Pintar
Penuh kasih
Konflik
Keberanian
Kutukan
Berbahaya
Mengalahkan
Menghilang
Tidak jujur
Naga
Terpesona
Jahat
Cerita dongeng
Takdir
Ketakutan
Hutan
Dermawan
Raksasa
Emas
Kebaikan
Serakah
Pahlawan
Jujur
Harapan
Imajinasi
Kecemburuan
Perjalanan
Keadilan
Kebaikan
Kerajaan
Danau
Legenda
Kebohongan
Sihir
Benda ajaib
Monster / Makhluk
Pesan moral
Misterius
Mitos
Narrator
Obedient
Palace
Past
Patience
Power
Prince
Princess
Promise
Punishment
Queen
Quest
Reincarnation
Rescue
Revenge
River
Royal family
Ruins
Sacred
Sorcerer
Spell
Spirit
Strength
Story
Swan
Sword
Throne
Transformation
Treasure
Trickster
Trust
Villain
Warrior
Weak
Wicked
Wisdom
Narator
Patuh
Istana
Masa lalu
Kesabaran
Kekuatan
Pangeran
Putri
Janji
Hukuman
Ratu
Misi / Petualangan
Reinkarnasi
Menyelamatkan
Balas dendam
Sungai
Keluarga kerajaan
Reruntuhan
Suci
Tukang sihir
Mantra
Roh
Kekuatan
Cerita
Angsa
Pedang
Tahta
Perubahan wujud
Harta karun
Penipu
Kepercayaan
Penjahat
Pejuang
Lemah
Kejam / Jahat
Kebijaksanaan
Using Past Tense Verbs in a Story
When telling a story, we use past tense verbs to describe past events.
Saat bercerita, kita menggunakan kata kerja bentuk lampau untuk menggambarkan kejadian di masa lalu.
Past Tense Verbs help to
Kata kerja Past Tense membantu untuk
Describe actions
Menjelaskan tindakan
The yellow ducklings shook their wings. (shake - shook)
Anak bebek kuning menggoyangkan sayapnya.
Show a thought process
Menunjukkan proses berpikir
A Mother Duck thought about her eggs. (think - thought)
Seekor Bebek betina memikirkan telur-telurnya.
Identify something with our senses
Mengenali sesuatu dengan indra kita
The Mother Duck saw five yellow ducklings. (see - saw)
Sang Bebek melihat lima anak bebek kuning.
Express speech or dialogue
Mengungkapkan ucapan atau dialog
“You are all so cute!” said the Mother Duck. (say - said)
“Kalian semua sangat lucu!” kata Sang Bebek.
Connect information
Menghubungkan informasi
The Ugly Duckling was gray and shy. (is/am/are - was/were)
Anak Bebek Buruk Rupa itu beruban dan pemalu.
Showing Feelings in a Story
Characters in a story have relationships and emotions. We use adjectives like ‘pleased’, ‘angry’, ‘worried’, and ‘sorry’ to describe how they feel.
Tokoh dalam sebuah cerita memiliki hubungan dan emosi. Kita menggunakan kata sifat seperti ‘senang’, ‘marah’, ‘khawatir’, dan ‘menyesal’ untuk menggambarkan perasaan mereka.
Using To Be (was/were) with adjectives
Menggunakan ‘To Be’ (was/were) dengan Kata Sifat
The Ugly Duckling was sad. (showing sadness)
Si Bebek Buruk Rupa sedang sedih. (menunjukkan kesedihan)
The yellow ducklings were not happy to see the Ugly Duckling.
Si Bebek kuning tidak senang melihat Si Bebek Buruk Rupa.
Using Feel and Become with Adjectives
Menggunakan Feel dan Become dengan Kata Sifat
The Ugly Duckling felt heartbroken.
Si Bebek Buruk Rupa merasa patah hati.
Mother Duck became worried about the Ugly Duckling.
Ibu Bebek menjadi khawatir terhadap si Bebek Buruk Rupa.
The Ugly Duckling became happy to live with the white swans.
Si Bebek Buruk Rupa menjadi senang tinggal bersama angsa-angsa putih.
Using Direct Speech in a Story
When characters speak, their dialogue is placed inside quotation marks (" "). This is called direct speech.
Ketika tokoh berbicara, dialog mereka ditempatkan di dalam tanda kutip (" "). Ini disebut ucapan langsung.
Example
“Why do I look so different?” asked the Ugly Duckling.
“Mengapa penampilanku begitu berbeda?” tanya si Itik Buruk Rupa.
“You are the most beautiful swan!” said the white swan.
“Kamu angsa yang paling cantik!” kata si angsa putih.
Describing Characters' Traits and Behavior
When we describe a character, we don't just talk about their feelings. We also use adjectives to show their personality and behavior.
Saat kita menggambarkan suatu karakter, kita tidak hanya berbicara tentang perasaan mereka. Kita juga menggunakan kata sifat untuk menunjukkan kepribadian dan perilaku mereka.
Traits Describing Braveness
Ciri-ciri yang Menggambarkan Keberanian
The Ugly Duckling was shy. (shy)
Bebek Buruk Rupa itu pemalu. (pemalu)
The lion was ferocious in the jungle. (ferocious)
Singa itu ganas di hutan. (ganas)
Traits Describing Intelligence
Ciri-ciri yang Menggambarkan Kecerdasan
The fox was clever and tricked the chicken. (clever)
Rubah itu pintar dan menipu ayam. (pintar)
The foolish rabbit was easily tricked. (foolish)
Kelinci yang bodoh itu mudah ditipu. (bodoh)
Traits Describing Morality
Ciri-ciri yang Menggambarkan Moralitas
The two grown-up chickens were mean to the Ugly Duckling. (mean)
Kedua ayam dewasa itu jahat kepada si Bebek Buruk Rupa. (jahat)
The white swans were friendly and honest with the Ugly Duckling. (friendly, honest)
Angsa putih itu ramah dan jujur kepada si Bebek Buruk Rupa. (ramah, jujur)
All the animals in the forest became rude to the elephant. (rude)
Semua binatang di hutan menjadi kasar kepada gajah. (kasar)
The Clever Deer and the Crocodiles
Once upon a time in a thick forest, there lived a young deer who was often ignored by the other animals. The deer was smaller, quieter, and didn’t look strong or brave. Many animals thought he was weak and not important.
One day, the deer heard about a beautiful grass field on the other side of the river. He was excited and hungry. But there was a problem: the river was full of dangerous crocodiles. No animal ever dared to cross.
The deer sat under a tree, thinking hard. “If I go into the river, I will be eaten. But if I stay, I will stay hungry and small forever.” Then, he had an idea.
He walked to the riverbank and shouted, “Crocodiles! I have a message from the king of the forest! He wants to know how many crocodiles live here.” The crocodiles were curious and proud. “Line up across the river,” said the deer. “I will count you by stepping on your backs.”
The crocodiles followed his instructions. The deer carefully stepped from one crocodile to the next, counting loudly. “One, two, three…” Until he reached the other side.
He jumped to the land and laughed. “Thank you, crocodiles! I didn’t come to count you. I only wanted to cross the river!”
The crocodiles roared angrily, but the deer was already safe. He ate the sweet grass and felt stronger and more confident.
Later, the other animals heard the story. They couldn’t believe it. “That small deer tricked the crocodiles?” they said. “He must be clever and brave after all!”
From that day on, the deer was no longer seen as weak. He was respected and admired by the animals of the forest — not because of strength, but because of his smart thinking and courage.
Read the story The Clever Deer and the Crocodiles and complete these activities.
Reading Comprehension on Story
Complete the following questions.
What is the main problem faced by the deer?
List the events in the order they occurred.
How did the deer's journey change him?
What did the other animals think of the deer at first?
How did the story resolve?
Character Analysis
Complete the following questions.
– Describe the deer's feelings at different points in the story.
– How did the deer’s perception of himself change?
– What actions did the crocodiles take that affected the deer?
– How did the ending reflect the growth of the deer?
– What adjectives would you use to describe the characters? Why?
Story Sequencing
Students will practice speaking skills by retelling the story of Timun Mas in their own words using proper sequencing words.
Instructions:
Work with a partner.
Take turns retelling the story of Timun Mas in your own words.
Use sequencing words to organize the story clearly:
First: to introduce the beginning of the story
Then: to describe the next event
Next: to explain what happens after
After that: to continue the sequence
Finally: to conclude the story
Try to speak fluently and clearly without reading.
Your partner should listen carefully and help if needed.
Once finished, switch roles and let your partner retell the story.
Example of How to Start:
First, there was an old woman who wished for a child.
Then, a giant gave her a golden cucumber seed.
Next, the cucumber grew, and she found a baby inside.
After that, the giant returned to take Timun Mas, but she ran away.
Finally, she used magical items to defeat the giant and lived happily ever after.
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Students will practice writing skills by composing a short paragraph about another Indonesian folktale they know.
Instructions:
Choose an Indonesian folktale that you are familiar with.
Write a short paragraph (5–7 sentences) including the following details:
The title of the folktale.
The main characters in the story.
The problem faced by the main character(s).
How the problem was solved and the ending of the story.
Make sure your sentences are clear and use the past tense correctly.
Check your writing for grammar and spelling errors before submitting.
Example:
The Legend of Malin Kundang
Malin Kundang was a poor boy who lived with his mother. One day, he left home to seek a better life and became rich. However, when he returned, he refused to recognize his mother because she was poor. His mother was heartbroken and cursed him. Suddenly, a storm came, and Malin Kundang turned into stone as a punishment for his arrogance. The story teaches us to always respect and love our parents.
