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Descriptive Text: My House Activities

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Descriptive Text: My House Activities

This document is a lesson plan for students focusing on descriptive texts, specifically about houses. It includes activities such as watching a video, reading a descriptive text, and answering questions related to the content. The goal is to help students learn how to write and describe their own houses while practicing relevant vocabulary and grammar.

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LEMBAR KERJA PESERTA DIDIK

(LKPD) 3

Waktu : 4 jp x 40 menit

DOMAIN KONTEN
Descriptive Texts

NAMA :

KELAS :

NUMBER :
Provoking questions:
1. What kind of house you want to have?
2. Why do you want such house?

”Describing Our Houses”


“Feel at home”. Do you know the quotes? We spend most of our time at home. We
do our activities and spend time with our family. It is not about the size and
luxury. We can feel at home because we have our family with us. By learning the
lesson, we will learn to love our surrounding. We love our school, home,
surrounding. When we love it, we will take care of it well.
Activity 4
(60 minutes)

Task 1: Watch the video really carefully. Put a tick on the correct
information you get from the video.
YouTube link to talk about one’s house
[Link]

 The video talks about Jimmy’s new house.


 The living room and the dining room are downstairs.
 Kate’s family always have meal at the dining room.
 The dining room is Kate’s mother favourite room.
 Kate’s parents spend time to work in the study.
 There is not any bathtub at the bathroom downstair.
 Kate has the laundry room to put equipment for washing dirty clothes.
 Kate’s bed room is in the attic.
 Jimmy lives in an apartment,
 Kate’s friend (the girl) has gazebo in her house.
Task 2: Read the text below carefully. Underline the parts of the house
and the activities people do in the room as you read.

My House
I live in a big house. It is an old house with big rooms inside. I live there
with my parents, my little sister, and my little brother.
We have a wide yard in the front and side part of our house. My father
plants some trees in front of the house. My mother opens a small food stall in
the yard, right in front of the terrace.
The first room you see when you enter my house is the living room. It is
very wide. My parents put a set of sofas and some cupboard there. We also
have a television set and DVD player there. We usually spent time together to
chat and relax there.
Next to the living room are my parents’ room and my siblings’ room. There
is a
bed, a wardrobe, a cupboard, and a mirror in each room.
The dining room comes after the living room. We have a wide dining
table to have meal together. Next to the dining room is my bedroom. I
sleep alone there. I put my bed, a wardrobe, a cupboard to put my books
and things. I also have a studying table in my bedroom. My bedroom has
black and blue accent. They are my favorite colors.
On the back part of the house, there is a kitchen and a bathroom.
The kitchen is big because my mother usually makes cakes there. My mother
is a baker so she needs spacious kitchen. My mother has some stoves, ovens,
pans, and other kitchen utensils. The bathroom is next to the kitchen. There is
a washing machine inside the bathroom.
There is a back door from the kitchen heading the yard beside my house.
My father uses it for a garage. He parks our motorcycles and a car there.
I love my house very much. I loved being at home with my family.

Task 3 Complete the label of the Descriptive Text above using the word in
the box.

* Identification * Descriptions * Title

The purple part is called …


The light orange part is called

The light blue part is called …
Task 4 Underline the verbs and to be in the text and put them in the table
below.
Conclude the form of verbs and to be used in the Descriptive Text.
The examples are from the first paragraph.

verb To
s be
live is

The conclusion is, we use …. form of verb.


We use to be such as …, …, and …. in a Descriptive Text.

Students, now you know how to use “There is …” and “There are …” in English.
Practice the examples with your friends and make your own conversation later.
Have a nice study! ●v¨●
Now I Know 
Write down anything you learn at the first time here

I know now

Let’s sum
up!

Let’s write everything we learn today in this box. Work with your
teacher and friends to fill in the box

After learning about the generic structure and linguistic feature of Descriptive Text, we c
Activity
5
(60 minutes)

Task 1: Read the text once more and answer the following questions.
Pay attention to the instruction of each item.

My House
I live in a big house. It is an old house with big rooms inside. I live
there with my parents, my little sister, and my little brother.
We have a wide yard in the front and side part of our house. My
father plants some trees and flower plants in front of the house. My
mother opens a small food stall in the yard, right in front of the terrace.
The first room you see when you enter my house is the living room. It
is very wide. My parents put a set of sofas and some cupboard there. We
also have a television set and DVD player there. We usually spent time
together to chat and relax there.
Next to the living room are my parents’ room and my siblings’ room.
There is a bed, a wardrobe, a cupboard, and a mirror in each room. There
are a lot of dolls and toys in my siblings’ bedroom. They like to play in
their bedroom.
The dining room comes after the living room. We have a wide dining
table to have meal together. Next to the dining room is my bedroom. I
sleep alone there. I put my bed, a wardrobe, a cupboard to put my books
and things in my bedroom. I also have a studying table in my bedroom.
My bedroom has black and blue accent. They are my favorite colors.
At the back part of the house, there is a kitchen and a bathroom.
The kitchen is big because my mother usually makes cakes there. My
mother is a baker so she needs spacious kitchen. She has some stoves,
ovens, pans, and other kitchen utensils. The bathroom is next to the
kitchen. There is a washing machine inside it.
There is a back door from the kitchen heading the yard beside my house.
My father uses it for a garage. He parks our motorcycles and a car there.
I love my house very much. I loved being at home with my family.
1. The text tells about …
2. The main idea of paragraph 2 is ….
3. Where is the washing machine?
4. What does the writer’s mother usually do in the kitchen?
5. How bedrooms are there in the writer’s house?
6. Put a thick (√) on the correct statements based on the text.
 The writer has an outdoor garage.
 The writer’s family eat in the kitchen.
 The family usually have a chat in the writer’s parents’ bedroom.
 The food stall is outside the house
 The writer’s bedroom is facilitated for studying.
7. The underlined words in the sentences below refer to ….
a. They like to play in their bedroom. (4th paragraph). “They” refers to ….
b. She has some stoves, ovens, pans, and other kitchen utensils. (6th
paragraph).
“She” refers to ….
c. My father uses it for a garage. (7th paragraph) “It” refers to …
8. Find the word in the text which has the same meaning to:
a. place/ verb (kata kerja)
b. Get into

Task 2 Write a short paragraph about your own house. You can use the task
on Activities 3 to guide you. You can complete the paragraph with
some pictures. Later on, you can post your piece of writing on your
social media.
Students, now you know how to read and write a Descriptive Text in English.
Practice the examples with your friends and
make your own writing Have a nice study! ●¨v

Now I Know 
Write down anything you learn at the first time here

I know now


Let’s sum
up!

Let’s write everything we learn today in this box. Work with your
teacher and friends to fill in the box

After learning about writing a descriptive text, we can say that

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The text uses simple present tense verbs and 'to be' structures efficiently to provide clear descriptions. Examples include 'I live,' 'it is an old house,' and 'there is a washing machine.' These structures contribute to the immediacy and factual tone of the descriptions, allowing for straightforward communication of the house's current state and uses .

The text's linguistic style uses descriptive adjectives and relational clauses to enhance the atmosphere's depiction. Phrases like 'wide yard,' 'very wide living room,' and 'black and blue accent' provide vivid visual cues that help readers imagine each space. Additionally, personal pronouns and possessive adjectives like 'my' create intimacy, emphasizing family significance .

The house's physical features are intricately linked to its functionality as each room's description reveals its intended purpose and use. For instance, the 'wide dining table' indicates family gatherings for meals, while the 'spacious kitchen' with baking equipment suits the mother's profession. The presence of a 'study table' in the bedroom suggests a designated space for studying, emphasizing functional design aligned with the family's needs .

An ideal outdoor space would feature a sprawling garden, abundant with vibrant roses and towering sunflowers under the bright sun. A cobblestone path weaves through verdant lawns, guiding footsteps to a shaded wooden gazebo nestled in one corner, a perfect retreat for peaceful afternoons with a book. Wind chimes hang from a tree, their gentle melodies harmonizing with birdsong, enhancing the serenity of this picturesque escape. This harmonious blend of natural and cultivated beauty forms a tranquil haven reflective of personal taste and a love for nature, similar to how personal touches in the descriptive text illuminate family life [inspired by Source 1 and Source 2].

The kitchen's spacious design is significant because it accommodates the mother's profession as a baker, requiring ample room for her baking activities. The text explicitly mentions the presence of multiple stoves, ovens, and other kitchen utensils necessary for baking, which suggests that the kitchen's layout is tailored specifically to support her work efficiently .

The family's use of living space suggests cultural values of familial bonding and functionality. The communal space, like the 'wide living room' used for family chats, reflects the importance of family gatherings. The allocation of rooms where each family member has a designated space, such as the child's bedroom and the father's garage, underscores the value placed on individual interests within a cohesive family unit .

Personal elements, such as individual family member spaces and activities, enrich the narrative by adding depth and relatability. The description of spaces like the bedroom with 'black and blue accent, my favorite colors,' personalizes the narrative, linking physical space to personal identity and preference. This personalization allows readers to connect emotionally with the narrative, enhancing engagement .

The emotional attachment is depicted through language that conveys affection and belonging, such as 'I love my house very much' and 'I loved being at home with my family.' Such expressions, alongside consistent use of personal pronouns, signify the narrator's deep bond with their home. Descriptive detail about shared family activities further reinforces this emotional link .

The description emphasizes that a home environment is more about the presence and interaction with family members rather than the size or luxury of the house. The text states that 'we can feel at home because we have our family with us,' illustrating that the emotional and familial connections are what make a place truly feel like home .

The text effectively organizes information using spatial descriptions by sequentially describing rooms as one moves through the house. Starting with the living room upon entry, the narrative progresses to other rooms like the dining room and bedrooms, eventually describing the kitchen and bathroom towards the back of the house. This organization helps the reader visually and mentally navigate the house, providing a coherent structure that mirrors a tour .

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