Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Giving Announcement (Reading)

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GIVING ANNOUNCEMENT


Definition, Purpose, and Type
Announcement is  something said, written, or printed which is containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen. The purpose is informing something to public.  Announcement can be spoken (oral) or written.

 Spoken announcement usually begins with saying “ATTENTION, PLEASE” or anything like that. In spoken announcement, you should speak clearly so that the targeted people can easily understand it. Besides, the information should be short and simple.

 Written announcement usually begins with the tittle or for whom the announcement is written.

Generic Structure of Announcement
1.    Stating Purpose: The text that contains what event will be held
2.    Stating Day and Date: Day and Date realization. The text that contains when the event will be held
3.    Stating Place: The text that contains where the event will be held
4.    Informing Sender: The text that contains name of the person who will be contacted

Language Feature of Announcement

§  Using Simple Present Tense and simple future tense.

This is an example of written announcement.


First Day of School Announcement
Hello, this is Ms. Hilton, Principal of Farmersville Elementary School with
important information about our first day of school.
Students will return to school on Tuesday, August 30th.
Our morning bell rings at 8:55 AM.  The late bell is at 9:05 AM.
I encourage students to ride their assigned school bus, to and from school,                       (5)
whenever possible.
For those parents who must drop off their child, please remember to follow
our Drop Off procedures which can be found on our school website,
the PTA handbook and attached to the email accompanying this call.
Students are dismissed to their buses at 3:40 PM.                                                             (10)
Parents must provide a note to their child’s homeroom teacher if they are not
riding the bus.  Parents picking their children up will enter the gymnasium to
retrieve their child.
Again, it is imperative that parents provide a written note explaining
alternate dismissal procedures.  If no note is provided, students                                       (15)
will be placed on their assigned bus.  If something changes during
the school day, parents must notify the main office by calling 610-868-0471 
and/or faxing a note to 610-807-5980.
To our Kindergarten families, I want to reassure you that your children are
in good hands.  We will have many extra helpers the first week to help                             (20)
your child to and from their classroom, at lunch, and during dismissal. 
They will be fine.  Please remember to put their name tags on!
We have an exciting first week planned! I know the kids will have a great day back!
Here’s to another exciting school year!

See you all soon.

Ms. Hilton

Announcement Reading Quiz

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Announcement (Reading Quiz)



Announcement.

 Hello, this is Ms. Hilton, Principal of Farmersville Elementary School with
important information about our first day of school.
Students will return to school on Tuesday, August 30th.
Our morning bell rings at 8:55 AM.  The late bell is at 9:05 AM.
I encourage students to ride their assigned school bus, to and from school,                       (5)
whenever possible.
For those parents who must drop off their child, please remember to follow
our Drop Off procedures which can be found on our school website,
the PTA handbook and attached to the email accompanying this call.
Students are dismissed to their buses at 3:40 PM.                                                             (10)
Parents must provide a note to their child’s homeroom teacher if they are not
riding the bus.  Parents picking their children up will enter the gymnasium to
retrieve their child.
Again, it is imperative that parents provide a written note explaining
alternate dismissal procedures.  If no note is provided, students                                       (15)
will be placed on their assigned bus.  If something changes during
the school day, parents must notify the main office by calling 610-868-0471 
and/or faxing a note to 610-807-5980.
To our Kindergarten families, I want to reassure you that your children are
in good hands.  We will have many extra helpers the first week to help                             (20)
your child to and from their classroom, at lunch, and during dismissal. 
They will be fine.  Please remember to put their name tags on!
We have an exciting first week planned! I know the kids will have a great day back!
Here’s to another exciting school year!

See you all soon.

Ms. Hilton


Friday, November 23, 2018

Giving Announcement (Listening)

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GIVING ANNOUNCEMENT


People write announcements for many reasons. Just some types of announcements that people write include public service announcements, school announcements, engagement announcements, marriage and wedding announcements, moving announcements, job and promotion announcements, and many more.
By writing an announcement, you will inform people about some news. Here are some tips on how to write an announcement: 
  1. Be direct and concise in your announcement.  Your reader will be able to understand the information quickly and can refer back to it easily.
  2. Write a short, friendly announcement that's to the point when you're sharing positive news.  Written in the right tone, an announcement can show a wish to keep up a business or personal relationship.  It can also build on positive feelings like confidence, allegiance, and helpfulness.
  3. Recognize what others have achieved in your announcement, and motivate your reader to reach similar goals.
  4. Present your information in a plain and complete way so your reader will understand you the first time (and not ask questions later).
  5. If the news you are announcing is bad, write it in a direct statement.  Add a message of understanding and optimism to your announcement, in a respectful tone.
Watch and study the announcement below!


                                                                           https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP9zmsK98FQ


Script:
Good morning school.
Please listen carefully to this announcement about school uniforms. It is important to respect the school uniform. Please remember! Girls shouldn't wear trousers. All girls must wear a purple skirt and you must wear white socks. You shouldn't wear black or grey socks. Boys can wear a pullover under their purple blazer. The pullover must be blue. It can't be grey or purple.
That's the end of this morning announcement.



Present Perfect vs Simple Past

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PRESENT PERFECT and SIMPLE PAST


KOMPETENSI DASAR :
3.6    Menganalisis fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan teks interaksi transaksional lisan dan tulis yang melibatkan tindakan memberi dan meminta informasi terkait keadaan/tindakan/ kegiatan/ kejadian yang dilakukan/terjadi di waktu lampau yang merujuk waktu terjadinya dan kesudahannya, sesuai dengan konteks penggunaannya. (Perhatikan unsur kebahasaan simple past tense vs present perfect tense)
4.6    Menyusun teks interaksi transaksional, lisan dan tulis, pendek dan sederhana, yang melibatkan tindakan unsur dan meminta informasi terkait keadaan/tindakan/ kegiatan/ kejadian yang dilakukan/terjadi di waktu lampau yang merujuk waktu terjadinya dan kesudahannya, dengan memperhatikan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan yang benar dan sesuai konteks


GRAMMAR FOCUS

This section will help you to understand the differences between the Present Perfect Tense and the Simple Past Tense.

1.     Has the time period finished?

Rule
Example
Explanation
The present perfect is used when the time period has NOT finished.
I have seen three movies this week.
(This week has not finished yet.)
The simple past is used when the time period HAS finished.
I saw three movies last week.
(Last week has finished.)

2.     Is it new information or old?

Rule
Example
Explanation
The present perfect is often used when giving recent news.
Martin has crashed his car again.
(This is new information.)
The simple past is used when giving older information.
Martin crashed his car last year.
(This is old information.)

3.     Is it a specific time?

Rule
Example
Explanation
The present perfect is used when the time is not specific.
I have seen that movie already.
(We don't know when.)
The simple past is used when the time is clear.
I saw that movie on Thursday.
(We know exactly when.)

4.     Has the action finished (sentences with “for” or “since”)?

Rule
Example
Explanation
The present perfect is used with for and since when the actions have not finished yet.
I have lived in Victoria for five years.
(I still live in Victoria.)
The simple past is used with for when the actions have already finished.
I lived in Victoria for five years.
(I don't live in Victoria now.)
Source: https://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm


When you are sure that you understand the lesson, you can continue with the Quiz.  





Thursday, November 22, 2018