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Unit 2 - I Am....
UNIT 2
I Am ...
In this unit, you will learn how to:
respond to transactional and interpersonal dialogues about asking for and giving
information.
produce transactional and interpersonal dialogues about asking for and giving information.
make ideational responses to short functional texts (announcement).
create short functional texts (announcement).
• Hi. I’m Diana.
•
What’s your name?
• My name is Putri.
• Putri. How do you spell it?
• P-U-T-R-I
• I’m from Indonesia.
• Are you?
• Yes. I am.
Putri
Diana
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Section One:
Asking for and giving information
Presentation
Activity 1
Listen and repeat after your teacher. Then, answer the questions that follow.
In Joni’s living room
Ani
: How many cars are there in your garage?
Joni
: There are two.
Ani
: Are they new?
Joni
: One is old and one is new.
Questions
1. What are Ani and Joni talking about?
2. Can you describe it/them?
Activity 2
Listen and repeat after your teacher.
Asking for and giving information
Responses
• What’s your name?
• How do you spell it?
• Where are you from?
• When were you born?
• Where do you live?
• What colour is your house?
• Is it big?
• Which one is your bike?
• Is that your new bike?
• How many chairs are there?
• My name is Joni.
• J-O-N-I.
• I am from Jakarta.
• I was born on July 26, 1996.
• I live at Jl. Bintoro 23, Surabaya.
• White.
• No, it isn’t.
• The yellow one.
• No, it isn’t.
• There are four chairs.
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Activity 3
Listen and repeat after your teacher.
In the classroom
1. Mrs. Santosa : Hello. Are you the new student?
Ben
: Yes, Ma’am. I am.
Mrs. Santosa : And your name ...?
Ben : Ben, Ma’am.
Mrs. Santosa : Ben. Is that it?
Ben : Benedict, Ma’am.
Mrs. santosa : How do you spell it?
Ben : B-E-N-E-D-I-C-T.
Mrs. Santosa : Right... Nice to meet you, Benedict.
Ben
: Nice to meet you too, Ma’am.
In the library
2. Anang
: Hi, Ben. I am Anang.
Ben
: Hi, Anang.
Anang
: Where are you from?
Ben
: I am from England.
Anang
: England? That’s very far.
Ben : Indeed.
Activity 4
Listen and repeat after your teacher.
Open your dictionary to
fi
nd the meanings if necessary.
Picture 1
Picture 2
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Picture 3
Picture 4
Picture 5
Picture 6
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To describe something, you say:
The bag is full.
The bag is empty.
So, full is the opposite of empty.
Activity 5: Number, Colour and Things
Look at the following pictures.
What colours are there?
What things are there?
How many things are there?
Read the phrases aloud after your teacher.
One mouse
One black mouse
Ten black mice
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One polar bear
One white polar bear
Two white polar bears
One elephant
One grey elephant
Two grey elephants
One squirrel
One brown squirrel
Three brown squirrels
One
fl
amingo
One pink
fl
amingo
Four pink
fl
amingos
One frog
One green frog
Five green frogs
One carrot
One orange carrot
Seven orange carrots
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One grape
One purple grape
Twenty six purple grapes
One corn
One yellow corn
Five yellow corns
One whale
One blue whale
One strawberry
One red strawberry
Twelve red strawberries
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Based on the pictures above, you can make noun phrase with:
Number + Adjective + Noun.
Number
Adjective
Things
One
Two
red
green
cherry
frogs
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Three
Four
cute
Big
toothbrushes
ducks
Activity 6: Pattern
The following is the pattern of
Number + Adjective + Noun
.
Complete the following chart
Subject
Has / Have
Number + Adjective +
Thing/s
I
have
one blue book.
You
have
ten red grapes.
We
have
...
They
have
...
She
has
...
He
has
...
It
has
a white tail.
Activity 7: There is..... There are...
Look at the pictures.
There are many things in the park.
Everything has colours.
Everything has sizes.
Some of the things are more than one.
If there is only one thing, you say:
There is
one small sandpit in the park.
If there are more than one, you say:
There are
two swings in the park.
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Now, look at the pictures below. Ask and answer about them. For example:
A:
How many
fl
owers are there in the park?
B:
There are three
fl
owers there.
Based on the pictures above, complete the following chart.
There
be
a/an
thing/s
place
There
is
a
pond
in the park.
There
are
_____
fl
owers
in the park.
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Activity 8: Where, When, How
To tell where something is, you use a preposition.
So, a preposition goes with a noun.
Look at the examples below.
Places
On
the wall
In
the classroom
Next
to the TV
Under
the table
Over
t here
Beside
the sofa
On
the tree
At
home
Behind
the table
Look at the following picture. Listen and repeat after the teacher
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
7
8
10
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Now rewrite the sentences above. Underline the preposition.
For example:
The radio is
on
the bookshelf.
Then complete the following chart.
Subject
Be / Be+ Verb+ing
Adverb of Place
1. Jenny
is
behind the table.
2. The pictures
........................
.....................
3. The books
........................
.....................
4. The lamp
........................
.....................
5. Spot
is
on the sofa.
6. Dad
........................
.....................
7. Susan
........................
.....................
8. Queenie
........................
.....................
9. Jack
is
on the carpet.
Activity 9
To tell when things happen, you use time.
A preposition goes with time too.
One preposition goes with certain time expression.
We cannot change it. We can say “in the morning”, but not “at the morning”.
For example:
I play football in the afternoon.
Time
Today
Yesterday
Tomorrow
In the morning
At noon
In the afternoon
In the evening
At night
In May
On the 1st of May
In 2004
At one o’clock
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Now complete the following chart.
Subject
Verb Be / Do
Object
Adverb of time
1. Sandy
eats
lunch
... ...
2. I
......
.......
at night.
3. My birthday
is
.........
... ...
4. We
study
our lesson
... ...
C. Manner: To tell how things happen you use manner
Fast
Closely
Loudly Clearly
Slowly
Quickly
Carefully Quietly
For example:
The boy sings loudly.
Now complete the following chart.
Subject
Verb
Adverb of manner
1. The girl
......
loudly.
2. The dog
... ...
quietly.
3. The old man
... ...
slowly.
Activity 10: Telling Time
When we ask the time, we say “What time is it, please?”
“What’s the time, please? or “Do you have the time?”
Here are the examples of telling time. Your teacher will read each phrase/sentence
below. Repeat after her/him.
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It’s seven o’clock.
It’s ten o’clock.
It’s half past four.
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Practice
Activity 1
Look at the picture. It is Tomy’s bedroom.
What does he have in his room?
Describe the things using noun phrases.
For example: Tomy has one green mat.
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7
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11
10
12
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14
15
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Activity 2
Look at the following things. Suppose they are in your bedroom. Now tell your
friends what you have in your bedroom.
For example: I have a wooden chair
Tomy’s bedroom
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3
4
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Activity 3
Look at the pictures at Activity 7 (presentation). Work in pairs.
Ask and answer about the pictures. Here is the example.
For example:
A: How many sandpits are there in the park?
B: There is one small sandpit in the park.
Activity 4
Read the dialogue and answer the questions. Work in pairs.
At the zoo
Tina: Do you have any pets at home?
Roni: I have a cat and two rabbits.
Tina: Are they cute?
Roni: Yes, of course. I like playing with them.
Questions:
1. What pets does Roni have?
2. How many chickens does Roni have?
3. What does Roni like to do with them?
Activity 5
Complete the dialogues with suitable expressions in the box. Then perform the
dialogues with a partner.
In the classroom
1. Teacher
: Where’s the chalk?
Ella
: ..................................
[Bringing the chalk]
Ella
: Here you are.
Teacher
: Thanks.
In the kitchen
2. Dono
: Let’s cut this
fi
sh.
Hendro
: ................................
Dono
: I will.
At Ratih’s house
3. Budi
: May I borrow this for a week?
Ratih : ...................................................
Budi
: Oh, okay. Never mind.
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While having the school break
4. Galuh
: I am hungry.
Buyung
: ............................................
Galuh
: Thanks. Has it got curry?
Buyung
: I think so.
At home
5. Fajar
: Mum, where’s my hat?
Mrs. Jati : ......................................
Fajar
: And where’s my bag?
Mrs. Jati : .....................................
Fajar
: It’s not here, Mum.
Mrs. Jati : Look at your book shelf.
a. Do it carefully, please.
b. I think it’s near your desk.
c. Sorry, I use it everyday.
d. It’s in your bag.
e. It’s over here.
f.
There’s a canteen over there
Production
Activity 1
Look at the picture about supermarket. Use your dictionary.
Tell your friend where the people are and where things are.
For example:
The old lady needs vegetables. She is in the vegetable section
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2
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Activity 2
Work with your partner. Make dialogues based on the following situations.
Use the model.
Model:
A: Where is.........?
B: It’s in/on/at..........?
1. You need your rubber, but it is not there. You ask your friend. She/he tells
you where it is.
2. You move to a new classroom. You and your friend discuss where to put
classroom equipment in the right place. What do you and your friend say?
3. You have a new friend at school. You want to show him/her around the
school, for example the cafeteria, library, and teachers’ of
fi
ce. What do you
say?
Activity 3
Work individually.
Look at the picture and answer the
following questions.
1. Where are things?
2. What time is it?
3. Where are the people?
For example:
It is about noon. The sun
shines very brightly
Activity 4
Work with your partner. Use the expressions of asking for and giving
information. Make a dialogue based on these situations.
Situation 1
You want to borrow Andy’s cutter. You forgot to bring it.
Situation 2
Rony is a school boy scout. Ask information about how to join the school boy
scout.
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Read the announcement and answer the questions.
1. What is the announcement about?
2. Where do you hear the announcement?
3. Who may read the announcement?
Section Two:
Presentation
Good morning, class.
Join our choir rehearsal every Saturday at
12.30 in the school hall. All are invited.
Thank you.
Activity 1
Activity 2
Based on the above announcement, here is the clue you must follow.
What?
A choir rehearsal
When?
Every Saturday at 12.30.
Where?
In the school hall
Activity 3
Read the announcement and answer the questions
.
Answer these questions.
1. Where do you usually
fi
nd the above announcement?
2. What is it about?
3. Who wrote the announcement?
Announcement
Join the extracurricular programms at school.
Feel free to choose your favourite program.
Don’t miss out. Enjoy yourself.
Head of OSIS
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Practice
Activity 1
Complete the sentences with the expressions in the box.
1. We have just begun ..................................................
2. Every student should know .........................................
3. There are ...............................................................
4. The election of the head of OSIS will be next month. Every student should
.........................................................
5. Students ...................from Monday till Thursday.
6. The ........................... will take in the school hall.
7. ............................. require students to wear black belts and black shoes
only.
a. The school rules
b. vote one of the candidates
c. a new school year
d. should wear a white and blue uniform
e. the new school regulation
f.
a number of extracurricular programs
g. farewell party
h. please, be helpful
Activity 2
Read the announcement in Activity 1 (presentation) aloud in front of the class.
Pay attention to your pronunciation.
Activity 3
Write an announcement based on the data below. Then, read it in front of the
class.
Event
: A try out on the
fi
nal exam.
Time
: Sunday, 16 March, 2008, from 9.00 to 11.00 am.
Place
: In the school hall.
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Production
Activity 1
In pairs, write an announcement on the basis of the following points. Then,
read it aloud.
1. To celebrate the Indonesian Independence day.
2.
A marching competition.
3.
August 5, 2008.
4.
Send representative for each class.
5.
Rehearsal is everyday after school hours.
Activity 2
Write a simple announcement on a school bazaar. It is in the school yard on
Sunday, March 16, 2008, 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. All students are invited.
Homework
1. Work with your partner. Prepare a dialogue with the owner of the school
canteen. You want some information about the kinds of food in the canteen.
2.
Write a simple announcement for a school activity, for example, a news
reading contest or an English speech contest
Summary
1. In this unit, you have learned:
•
how to ask for information.
• how to give information.
2. You have also learned:
• how a short functional text (announcement) is organised.
• how to write a short functional text (announcement).
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Cultural Notes
What do people around the world eat?
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Look at the above foods. Answer the following questions.
1. Are they the same as the foods that you usually eat?
2. What do you usually have for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?
3. Have you ever eaten the above foods?
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Evaluation
A. Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. Monik
: How many (pen/pens) do you have?
Ali
: I have only one (pen/pens).
2. Mamik : How many (seat/seats) in the classroom?
Andy
: There are about 40 (seat/seats)
3. Rany
: Do you have pets? I have two (bird/birds) at home.
Dan
: I have a (rabbit/rabbits)
4. Dyah
: How many big (tree/trees) are there in the school yard?
Reza
: I think there are four (tree/trees).
B. Write the following time in verbal forms.
1. It is 7 o’clock = ..........................
2. It is 12.15
= ..........................
3. It is 8.30
= ..........................
4. It is 2.56
= ..........................
5. It is 4.10
= ..........................
C. Write a dialogue based on the chart below.
You and Candra are talking about your new mountain bike.
You
Candra
D. Write an announcement based on the following clue.
Event : Prom night.
When : On Saturday, 22 March 2008.
Where : In the school hall
Greet Candra.
Tell him you have a new
bike.
Answer that it is ’polygon’.
Show that you agree.
Answer the greeting.
Ask what brand it is.
Tell you that it must be great.
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Fun Page
I Have Two Hands
Read the following poem loudly. Pay attention to your pronunciation.
I have two hands
The left and the right
Hold them up high
So clean and bright
Clap them softly
1 2 3
My face is bright
My teeth all white
My dress is clean
And all of me
So dear play mates
Follow me
So that our mother will be happy
I have two hands
The left and the right
Hold them up high
So clean and bright
Clap them softly
1 2 3
My face is bright
My teeth all white
My dress is clean
And all of me
So dear play mates
Follow me
So that our mother will be happy
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Re
fl
ection
1. This unit gives me (put a tick):
new experiences.
useful learning experiences.
no useful learning experiences.
useful learning strategy.
no useful learning strategy.
2.
The most interesting part in this unit is...........
3. Things that I want to study more are..................
4. Read the statements. Then, give a tick (
√
) to yes, no, some.
Statements
Yes
Some
No
a. I can make responses to asking for and giving
information.
b. I can make a talk on asking for and giving
information.
c. I can ask and answer factual information about
descriptive adjectives, noun phrases, adverbs of
places, time and manner.
d. I can write an announcement.
Now, write the adjectives and the adverbs that you
fi
nd in the poem above.
Adjectives
Adverbs
1. _________________
2. _________________
3. _________________
4. _________________
5. _________________
6. _________________
7. _________________
8. _________________
9. _________________
10. _________________
1. ________________
2. ________________
3. ________________
4.
________________
5. ________________
6. ________________
7. ________________
8. ________________
9. ________________
10. ________________
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Vocabulary List
Words
Parts of
Speech
Phonetic
Transcriptions
Indonesian
Equivalents
boy scout
n
[
]
pramuka
candidate
n
[
]
calon
garage
n
[
]
garasi
representative
n
[
]
perwakilan
sandpit
n
[
]
kotak yang diisi pasir
untuk tempat anak-
anak bermain
staple diet
n
[
]
makanan pokok
rehearsal
n
latihan
scissors
n
gunting
see-saw
n
jungkat-jungkit
choir
n
paduan suara