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    • Mata kuliah ini terdiri dari tiga skill utama dari bahasa Inggris yaitu membaca, menyimak dan menulis. Mata kuliah ini membahas beragam teks bacaan dengan beragam topik seperti pendidikan, ekonomi, dan topik umum lainnya; dan membahas susunan ekspresi tertulis dalam beragam jenis teks seperti deskripsi, argumentasi dan lainnya. Secara umum, mata kuliah bahasa Inggris II ini akan menjadi kemampuan dasar untuk memberikan bekal terhadap skill dasar TOEFL untuk Structure and Written Expression dan Reading Comprehension


    • Assalamualaikum Good morning Guys, How are you. Sorry for waiting too long. There a problem with my signal. Oke let's talk about our first material. Have you made the paragraph about On line Shopping?

    • You may write your experience buying some products using on line application. mention the benefits and the lacks using those applications. 

    • Assalamualaikum.. How are you? My students, for our meeting today, You find 10 vocabulary related to your essay talks about On Line Shopping. Then you write a simple sentence based on the vocabulary you wrote. Good Luck.

    • Assalamulaikum wr.wb. Good morning, guys... How are you today? I hope all of you are in good condition. Welcome to my on line class of our third meeting.  Before we discuss I have given the explanation and the video. Could you please to check the explanation and the video. After that we discuss in forum. I am waiting for you, guys...

    • Hai Guy... I changed the video. learn more about video then you may see the explanation on your ENGLISH book. Give your respond  here. 

    • Assalamulaikum wr.wb. Good morning my students. Welcome back to my subject English 2. How are you everyone? I hope all of you are fine so we can continue our subject today. Well... Today we are going to discuss about how to write a good paragraph.  In this part I will show you the explanation how to write a good paragraph the I will relate this one to the narrative paragraph. For the exercise you may see in our second lesson of our English module. Keep on studying and enjoy the lesson.... 

    • Phrasal Verbs

      What are Phrasal Verbs?

      A phrasal verb is a verb like pick upturn on or get on with. These verbs consists of a basic verb + another word or words. The two or three words that make up a phrasal verb form a short "phrase" - which is why we call them "phrasal verbs". But a phrasal verb is still a verb. Look is a verb. Look up is also a verb - a different verb. They do not have the same meaning, and they behave differently grammatically. You should treat each phrasal verb as a separate verb, and learn it like any other verb. Look at these examples. You can see that there are three types of phrasal verb formed from a single-word verb:

       verbdefinitionexample
      single-word verblookdirect your eyes in a certain directionYou must look before you leap.
      phrasal verbverb + adverblook upsearch for and find information in a reference bookYou can look up the word in a dictionary.
      verb + prepositionlook aftertake care ofWho is looking after the baby?
      verb + adverb + prepositionlook forward toanticipate with pleasurelook forward to meeting you.

      Phrasal Verb: VERB + ADVERB

      The structure of this type of phrasal verb is:

      verb+adverb

      These phrasal verbs can be:

      • transitive (direct object)
      • intransitive (no direct object)

      Look at these examples of transitive and intransitive::

        meaningexample sentence
       direct object
      transitiveput offpostponeWe will have to put offthe meeting.
      turn downrefuseThey turned downmy offer.
      intransitiveget uprise from bedI don't like to get up. 
      break downstop workingHe was late because his car broke down. 

      Separable

      When this type of phrasal verb has a direct object, we can usually separate the two parts. For example, "turn down" is separable. We can say: "turn down my offer" or "turn my offer down". Look at these example sentences:

      tickThey turned down my offer.
      tickThey turned my offer down.

      However, if the direct object is a pronoun, we have no choice. We must separate the two parts of the verb and insert the pronoun. Look at these examples with the verb "switch on". Note that the last one is impossible:

      tickJohn switched on the radio.
      tickJohn switched the radio on.
      tickJohn switched it on.
      crossJohn switched on it.
      Separable or inseparable?
      Many dictionaries tell you when a phrasal verb is separable. If a dictionary writes "look (something) up", you know that the phrasal verb "look up" is separable, and you can say "look something up" and "look up something". It's a good idea to write "sthg/sby" as appropriate in your vocabulary book when you learn a new phrasal verb, like this:
      • get up
      • break down
      • break sthg off
      • turn sthg/sby down

      This tells you if the verb needs a direct object (and where to place it).

      Phrasal Verbs reference: hundreds of phrasal verbs with definitions, example sentences, quizzes and answers

      Phrasal Verb: VERB + PREPOSITION

      This type of phrasal verb is also called a "prepositional verb". The structure of a prepositional verb is:

      verb+preposition

      Because a preposition always has an object, all prepositional verbs have direct objects (ie they are transitive).

      Look at these examples of prepositional verbs:

      prepositional verbmeaningexample sentence
       direct object
      believe inhave faith in the existence ofbelieve inGod.
      look aftertake care ofHe is looking afterthe dog.
      talk aboutdiscussDid you talk aboutme?
      wait forawaitJohn is waiting forMary.

      Prepositional verbs cannot be separated. That means that we cannot put the direct object between the two parts. For example, we must say "look after the baby". We cannot say "look the baby after":

      tickWho is looking after the baby?
      crossWho is looking the baby after?
      It is a good idea to write "something/somebody" in your vocabulary book when you learn a new prepositional verb, like this:
      • believe in something/somebody
      • look after sthg/sby
      This reminds you that the verb needs a direct object (and where to place it).

      Phrasal Verb: VERB + ADVERB + PREPOSITION

      This type of phrasal verb is also called a "phrasal-prepositional verb". The structure of a phrasal-prepositional verb is:

      verb+adverb+preposition

      Look at these examples of phrasal-prepositional verbs:

      phrasal-prepositional verbmeaningexample sentence
       direct object
      get on withhave a friendly relationship withHe doesn't get on withhis wife.
      put up withtolerateI won't put up withyour attitude.
      look forward toanticipate with pleasurelook forward toseeing you.
      run out ofuse up, exhaustWe have run out ofeggs.

      Because phrasal-prepositional verbs end with a preposition, there is always a direct object. And, like prepositional verbs, phrasal-prepositional verbs cannot be separated. Look at these examples:

      tickWe ran out of gas.
      tickWe ran out of it.
      crossWe ran gas out of.
      crossWe ran out gas of.
      It is a good idea to write "something/somebody" in your vocabulary book when you learn a new phrasal-prepositional verb, like this:
      • get on with somebody
      • put up with sthg/sby
      • run out of something
      This reminds you that the verb needs a direct object (and where to place it).


    • Instruction  : 

      1. Open your English module of Lesson 3, page 22 and 23. 

      2. Answer the questions in part A. You must write the correct choice. There are 10 questions.

      3. Answer the question in part B,  by filling the black. There are 10 questions.

      4. You may open the dictionary to help you in answering the questions

      5. Submit your answer into the assignment of LMS. Darmajaya until 17.00 o'clock today.  


    • Compare and Contrast Paragraphs

      In a compare and contrast paragraph, you write about the similarities and differences between two or more people, places, things, or ideas.

      Example:
      Write a paragraph comparing the weather in Vancouver and Halifax.


      The following words can help you to write a good compare and contrast paragraph:


      SimilaritiesExample
        
      is similar toSpring weather in Vancouver is similar to spring weather in Halifax.
      bothBoth Vancouver and Halifax have rain in the spring.
      alsoHalifax also has a rainy spring season.
      tooHalifax has a rainy spring season, too.
      as wellAs well, Halifax has rainy spring season.


      DifferencesExample
        
      on the other handOn the other hand, winter is much colder in Halifax.
      howeverHowever, winter is much colder in Halifax.
      butVancouver has a mild winter, but Halifax has a cold one.
      in contrast toIn contrast to Vancouver, Halifax has a cold winter.
      differs fromHalifax differs from Vancouver by having a cold winter.
      whileWhile Vancouver has a mild winter, Halifax has a cold winter.
      unlikeUnlike Halifax, Vancouver doesn't get much snow

    • Compare and Contrast Structure Words

      Compare and contrast structure words are transition signals which show the similarities or differences. Below are some common examples.


      Compare
      • Similarly
      • Likewise
      • also
      • both... and...
      • not only... but also...
      • neither... nor...
      • just like (+ noun)
      • similar to (+ noun)
      • to be similar (to)
      • to be the same as
      • to be alike
      • to compare (to/with)

      Examples
      • Computers can be used to communicate easily, for example via email. Similarly/Likewise, the mobile phone is a convenient tool for communication.
      • Both computers and mobile phones can be used to communicate easily with other people.
      • Just like the computer, the mobile phone can be used to communicate easily with other people.
      • The computer is similar to the mobile phone in the way it can be used for easy communication.
      Contrast
      • However
      • In contrast
      • In comparison
      • By comparison
      • On the other hand
      • while
      • whereas
      • but
      • to differ from
      • to be different (from)
      • to be dissimilar to
      • to be unlike

      Examples
      • Computers, although increasingly small, are not always easy to carry from one place to another. However, the mobile phone can be carried with ease.
      • Computers are generally not very portable, whereas the mobile phone is.
      • Computers differ from mobile phones in their lack of portability.
      • Computers are unlike mobile phones in their lack of portability.

      Criteria for comparison/contrast

      When making comparisons or contrasts, it is important to be clear what criteria you are using. Study the following example, which contrasts two people. Here the criteria are unclear.

      • Aaron is tall and strong. In contrast, Bruce is handsome and very intelligent.

      Although this sentence has a contrast transition, the criteria for contrasting are not the same. The criteria used for Aaron are height (tall) and strength (strong). We would expect similar criteria to be used for Bruce (maybe he is short and weak), but instead we have new criteria, namely appearance (handsome) and intelligence (intelligent). This is a common mistake for students when writing this type of paragraph or essay. Compare the following, which has much clearer criteria (contrast structure words shown in bold).

      • Aaron and Bruce differ in four ways. The first difference is height. Aaron is tall, while Bruce is short. A second difference is strength. Aaron is strong. In contrast, Bruce is weak. A third difference is appearance. Aaron, who is average looking, differs from Bruce, who is handsome. The final difference is intelligence. Aaron is of average intelligence. Bruce, on the other hand, is very intelligent.


    • Instruction :

      1. Open your English module of lesson 3, page 21. 

      2. Choose one of five topics and write a compare and contrast paragraph based on the topic you have chosen.  

      3. Submit your paragraph into assignment of lms.darmajaya.

      4. The time limit until next week, Monday, 4 April, 2020, at 12.00 pm

  • Assalamulaikum wr. wb.

    Good morning Guys, How are you? I hope you are all in good condition. Welcome back to our subject, English 2 subject. 

    Today you are in the 7th meetings and  we are going to study and discuss about structure with the topic is Gerund and Infinitive. In this time I shared the material of Gerund and Infinitive. There are the explanations and the exercises for Gerund and Infinitive. I also shared the video to add more your knowledge about this topic. Please pay attention and read first about the explanation after that we will discuss about this topic in discussion forum

    Thank you


    • PERHATIKAN KETENTUAN UTS :

      1. Jangan lupa menulis Nama, NPM dan kelas di lembar jawaban anda.

      2. Berdoalah sebelum mengerjakan soal.

      3. Baca soal baik-baik dan dilarang untuk copy paste jawaban teman atau dari google.

      4. Jawaban soal UTS harus submit ke lms.darmajaya @ac.id

      5. Jika ketahuan mencontek atau memindahkan jawaban dari teman atau dari google, jawaban anda tidak adak di koreksi.

      Terima kasih. Selamat Bekerja Semoga Sukses

       

  • Assalamualaikum wr. wb. 

    Hi guys. How are you all? Everything is ok? I hope so. Well... It is very nice to meet you again with me in online subject. Welcome to our subject with topic Cause and Effect paragraph. In this meeting I shared the explanation about Cause and Effect Paragraph. You can add more by reading the using of cause and effect in your module lesson 4. I also shared the video how to write cause and effect paragraph. Would you like to pay attention to the things that I shared. After that you may join in the discussion forum. Well guys, I am waiting for you in this lms@darmajaya.ac.id  and join with me actively. Thank you.. 


  • Assalamualaikum wr. wb. 

    Hi guys. How are you all? Everything is ok? I hope so. Well... It is very nice to meet you again with me in online subject. Welcome to our subject talking about Structure and the topic is Question Tags. In this meeting I shared the explanation about Question Tags. You can add more by reading the using of Question Tags in your module lesson 5. I also shared the video. Would you like to pay attention to the things that I shared. After that you may join in the discussion forum. Well guys, I am waiting for you in this lms and join with me actively. Thank you.. 


  • Assalamualaikum wr. wb. 

    Hi guys. How are you all? Everything is ok? I hope so. Well... It is very nice to meet you again with me in online subject. Welcome to our subject with topic Persuasive paragraph. In this meeting I shared the explanation about Persuasive paragraph,. You can add more by reading the using of persuasive in your module lesson 5. I also shared the video how to make persuasive paragraph. Would you like to pay attention to the things that I shared. After that you may join in the discussion forum. Well guys, I am waiting for you in this lms and join with me actively. Thank you.. 

    • Tips on Writing a Persuasive Essay

      Tips for Writing a Persuasive Essay

      Parents, does your student need assistance with writing a persuasive essay? Our teachers can help. Sign up for either our Middle School Essay Writing or High School Essay Writing course for 1-to-1 guidance.


      Writing a persuasive essay is like being a lawyer arguing a case before a jury. The writer takes a stand on an issueΓÇöeither ΓÇ£forΓÇ¥ or ΓÇ£againstΓÇ¥ΓÇöand builds the strongest possible argument to win over the reader.

      In a persuasive essay, itΓÇÖs the writerΓÇÖs job to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view or take a specific action. Persuasive essays require good research, awareness of the readerΓÇÖs biases, and a solid understanding of both sides of the issue. A good persuasive essay demonstrates not only why the writerΓÇÖs opinion is correct, but also why the opposing view is incorrect.

      Persuasive writing is a fixture of modern lifeΓÇöfound in advertising, newspaper editorials, blogs, and political speeches. Often persuasive writing assignments and test prompts concern contemporary issues, for example: ΓÇ£The school board is debating on whether or not to ban cell phone use in school. Write an essay convincing the board to adopt your position.ΓÇ¥ As shown in this persuasive writing prompt, the main purpose is not to inform, but to ΓÇ£persuadeΓÇ¥ or ΓÇ£convinceΓÇ¥ an audience (the school board) to think or act a certain way.

      The Five-Step Writing Process for Persuasive Essays

      At Time4Writing, we believe the five-step writing process is the best approach to learning how to write a persuasive essay. Here are persuasive essay tips for each phase of the writing process.

      1. Prewriting for the Persuasive Essay

      The prewriting phase of writing a persuasive essay is extremely important. During this phase, students should plan every aspect of the essay:

      • Choose a position. Students should think about the issue and pick the side they wish to advocate.
      • Understand the audience. In order to write an effective persuasive essay, the writer must understand the readerΓÇÖs perspective. Is the reader undecided or inclined to favor one side or the other?
      • Do the research. A persuasive essay depends upon solid, convincing evidence. DonΓÇÖt rely on a single source. Pull information from multiple websites and reference materials. Speak with community experts and teachers. Read and take notes. There is no substitute for knowledge of both sides of the issue.
      • Identify the most convincing evidence, as well as the key points for the opposing view.

      Organizing the Persuasive Essay: Outline and Structure

      Next, create an outline. Organize the evidence to build the strongest possible argument. If the teacher has specified an essay structure, incorporate it into the outline. Typically, the persuasive essay comprises five or six paragraphs:

      Persuasive Essay Outline

      Introductory Paragraph

      • Grab the readerΓÇÖs attention by using a ΓÇ£hook.ΓÇ¥
      • Give an overview of the argument.
      • Close with a thesis statement that reveals the position to be argued.

      Body Paragraphs

      • Each body paragraph should focus on one piece of evidence.
      • Within each paragraph, provide sufficient supporting detail.

      Opposing View Paragraph

      • Describe and then refute the key points of the opposing view.

      Concluding Paragraph

      • Restate and reinforce the thesis and supporting evidence.

      2. Drafting the Persuasive Essay

      When writing the initial draft of a persuasive essay, consider the following suggestions:

      • The introductory paragraph should have a strong ΓÇ£hookΓÇ¥ that grabs the readerΓÇÖs attention. Open with an unusual fact or statistic, a question or quotation, or an emphatic statement. For example: ΓÇ£Driving while talking on a cell phone, even hands-free, is the equivalent of driving drunk.ΓÇ¥
      • The thesis statement should leave no doubts about the writerΓÇÖs position.
      • Each body paragraph should cover a separate point, and the sentences of each paragraph should offer strong evidence in the form of facts, statistics, quotes from experts, and real-life examples.

      The Secret to Good Paragraph Writing

      • Consider various ways to make the argument, including using an analogy, drawing comparisons, or illustrating with hypothetical situation (e.g., what if, suppose thatΓǪ).
      • DonΓÇÖt assume the audience has in-depth knowledge of the issue. Define terms and give background information.
      • The concluding paragraph should summarize the most important evidence and encourage the reader to adopt the position or take action. The closing sentence can be a dramatic plea, a prediction that implies urgent action is needed, a question that provokes readers to think seriously about the issue, or a recommendation that gives readers specific ideas on what they can do.

      3. Revising the Persuasive Essay

      In the revision phase, students review, modify, and reorganize their work with the goal of making it the best it can be. Keep these considerations in mind:

      • Does the essay present a firm position on the issue, supported by relevant facts, statistics, quotes, and examples?
      • Does the essay open with an effective ΓÇ£hookΓÇ¥ that intrigues readers and keeps them reading?
      • Does each paragraph offer compelling evidence focused on a single supporting point?
      • Is the opposing point of view presented and convincingly refuted?
      • Is the sentence structure varied? Is the word choice precise? Do the transitions between sentences and paragraphs help the readerΓÇÖs understanding?
      • Does the concluding paragraph convey the value of the writerΓÇÖs position and urge the reader to think and act?

      If the essay is still missing the mark, take another look the thesis. Does it present the strongest argument? Test it by writing a thesis statement for the opposing viewpoint. In comparison, does the original thesis need strengthening? Once the thesis presents a well-built argument with a clear adversarial viewpoint, the rest of the essay should fall into place more easily.

      4. Editing the Persuasive Essay

      Next, proofread and correct errors in grammar and mechanics, and edit to improve style and clarity. Having a friend read the essay helps writers edit with a fresh perspective.

      5. Publishing the Persuasive Essay

      Sharing a persuasive essay with the rest of the class or with family and friends can be both exciting and intimidating. Learn from the experience and use the feedback to make the next essay even better.



  • Assalamulaikum wr. wb.

    Good morning Guys, How are you? I hope you are all in good condition. Welcome back to our subject, English 2 subject. Today you are in the 13th meetings and  we are going to study and discuss about structure with the topic is Conditional Sentence. In this time I shared the material of Conditional sentence type 1, 2 and 3. There are the explanations and the exercises for each of Conditional Sentence. I also shared the video to add more your knowledge about this topic. Please pay attention and read first about the explanation after that we will discuss about this topic in discussion forum

    Thank you

    • Conditional Sentence Type 1

      Often called the "real" conditional because it is used for real or possible situations. These situations take place if a certain condition is met. It is possible and also very likely that the condition will be fulfilled.

      Form:

      If + Simple Present, + Simple Future

      Use

      Conditional Sentences Type 1 refer to the future. An action in the future will only happen if a certain condition is fulfilled by that time. We don't know for sure whether the condition actually will be fulfilled or not, but the conditions seems rather realistic ΓÇô so we think it is likely to happen.

      Example:

      If I have enough time, I'll watch the football match.

      I may have time to watch the match but I'm not sure about it.

      Conditional Sentence Type 2

      Often called the "unreal" conditional because it is used for unreal impossible or improbable situations. This conditional provides an imaginary result for a given situation. It is very unlikely that the condition will be fulfilled.

      Form:

      if + Simple Past, + would + base verb

      Were / Was

      In conditional type 2, we usually use were" instead of "was" in the if clause " even if the pronoun is Iheshe or it. "were" here is a subjunctive form.

      NOTE "was" is also a possible form.

      Example:

      If I were a millionaire, I would buy a castle.

      Use

      Conditional Sentences Type 2 refer to an action in the present that could happen if the present situation were different. I don't really expect the situation to change because it is very unlikely.

      Example:

      If I had a lot of money, I would travel around the world.

      Conditional Sentence Type 3

      It is impossible that the condition will be met because it refers to the past.

      Form:

      if + Past Perfect, + would + have + Past Participle

      Use

      Conditional Sentences Type 3 refer to situations in the past. They express hypothetical results to past given situations.

      Example:

      If he had been careful, he wouldn't have had that terrible accident.

      Sometimes in the past, he was careless. He drove so fast. So he had a terrible accident

      Things to remember

      1. The main clause can also be at the beginning of the sentence. In this case, don't use a comma.

      Examples:

      "Phosphorus burns if you expose it to air."
      " I will send her an invitation if I find her address."
      " I would travel around the world if I had a million dollars."
      "He wouldn't have had that terrible accident if he had been careful."

      2. Main clause and/or if clause might be negative.

      Example:

      If I donΓÇÖt see him this afternoon, I will phone him in the evening.
      If he had been careful, he wouldn't have had an accident.

      Related materials:


  • Assalamualikum wr. wb

    Tabik pun..

    How are you, guys. Welcome back to our subject today still in online teaching learning process.

    I hope it will not reduce your spirit to study our lesson which is talking about process paragraph..

    In this topic we will discuss about how to make the process or procedure to make something. The procedure includes all about

    the steps from the beginning until finishing. You can see the way to make paragraph in the 6th lesson that I shared with the 

    examples. I shared the explanation from other resources. I also shared the video to support and help you make and write paragraph 

    easily. 

    Pay attention with the explanation after that you may do the exercise from the module of lesson 6.

    Thank you....

     



    •   Steps in Writing a Process Paragraph

      1. Planning and Prewriting
      Skimp on the first two steps

      Writers often skimp on the first two steps in writing a process paragraph, but these steps provide the foundation for a successful essay. Planning can be done formally, as an outline, or informally. Decide what process the paragraph will explain and determine your audience; you will use different terminology in writing for beginners and for experts. Prewriting takes different forms; your instructor may have a preferred method. Common methods include brainstorming, list-making and journalistsΓÇÖ questions. You may move between planning and prewriting as you refine the topic. Think of prewriting as the inspiration part of the process, and planning as structuring that inspiration toward a workable paragraph.

      A process paragraph tells how to do something or explains how something happened. For example, it might instruct readers how to sell an item on Ebay, or it might explain how coral atolls form. You must break the process into separate, specific steps and order them logically. A reader should be able to use a correctly written process paragraph to fully understand and, if applicable, recreate the process.

      Topic Sentence

      Is writing a topic sentence

      The third step is writing a topic sentence, which is usually the first sentence of a paragraph. The topic sentence names the process in terms your readers will understand. Perhaps more importantly, the topic sentence should make it clear why this process is important or interesting; in other words, why your readers should care about how atolls form, or why they would benefit from learning how to sell items on Ebay.

      A process paragraph tells how to do something or explains how something happened. For example, it might instruct readers how to sell an item on Ebay, or it might explain how coral atolls form. You must break the process into separate, specific steps and order them logically. A reader should be able to use a correctly written process paragraph to fully understand and, if applicable, recreate the process.

      Process Steps

      Follows a series

      Any process paragraph follows a series of stages, and the fourth and fifth steps of writing one require you to divide the process into parts and then to order them appropriately. Each step must be simple enough for your readers to follow. Most process paragraphs show these steps in the order in which the reader should do them. Think of the steps as a recipe that readers can follow. The sixth step in writing a process paragraph is to develop each of these points with enough explanation or examples to make them clear to readers. A recipe, for instance, might instruct readers to cream butter and sugar together until the mixture is pale yellow; this specific detail tells readers what they need to know to successfully accomplish the process.

      A process paragraph tells how to do something or explains how something happened. For example, it might instruct readers how to sell an item on Ebay, or it might explain how coral atolls form. You must break the process into separate, specific steps and order them logically. A reader should be able to use a correctly written process paragraph to fully understand and, if applicable, recreate the process.

      Revision and Editing

      Writing a process paragraph

      The final two steps in writing a process paragraph are easy to overlook, but they can make the difference between a successful paper and a failed one. When you revise the paragraph, examine the content for any illogical breaks in the process, insufficiently explained details or unclear descriptions. Test your work; try to perform the process yourself, following the steps as written, or have a friend do so. When you are confident the content is clear and accurate, then you should edit the paragraph. Read it over carefully, looking for mistakes of style, grammar and punctuation; some writers benefit from reading out loud or having a friend read it out. Fix any errors that you find for a more polished paragraph.


    • WRITING: PROCESS PARAGRAPH (1) 

      A process paragraph is a series of steps that explain how something happens. Or it explains how to make something. It can explain anything from the growth of a malignancy to parallel parking to baking sourdough bread. It gives tips for conquering insomnia or for removing nose hair. Because such explanations must be clear, the process paragraph must be written in chronological order, and it must include a topic sentence that clearly states the paragraphΓÇÖs purpose. It must also include transition words and phrasesΓÇöΓÇ£first,ΓÇ¥ ΓÇ£next,ΓÇ¥ ΓÇ£finally,ΓÇ¥ for exampleΓÇöthat connect each of the steps. 

      There are two kinds of process paragraphs: a process explanation and a set of instructions. A process explanation explains a process without assuming that the reader will afterwards know how to carry out that process. A set of instructions gives the reader step-by-step guidance. 

                                                                         

       The following is an example of a process explanation paragraph: 

      How I Deal With My NephewΓÇÖs Obsessions. 

      Some years ago, my nephew was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), meaning he often becomes fixated on making something happen that is impractical or impossible. Over the years I have learned, through trial and error, that by taking the following steps I can calm him when he gets into one of his OCD jags. First, I calm myself. I have to stay calm because at first sign of troubleΓÇöthat, for instance, he has become stuck on buying a cat we have seen in an animal shelterΓÇöI become irritated, even enraged. So I tell myself, This is not the end of the world. I tell myself, His fixation might go on for an hour, but no longer. After I am calm, I listen with a sympathetic ear to the problem. I ask him to tell me what he wants, and I let him talk as long as he wants. I also make a mental note to give the conversation at least ten minutes, even checking my watch to make sure that I do not interrupt (unless asked) until a full ten minutes has passed. Ten minutes might not seem like a long time, but when I anticipate ten hours devoted to one, apparently-trivial problem, ten hours that could be devoted to his sisterΓÇÖs needs (I sometimes baby-sit both of them), I am bound to be impatient. Sometimes, ten to fifteen minutes of active listening will solve the problem. And while he talks, I make sure to maintain eye contact, which reinforces the idea that my listening is sincere. If this doesnΓÇÖt work, I try to distract him by changing the subject. ΓÇ£Before I forget,ΓÇ¥ I might say, ΓÇ£did you hear the Mets are thinking of trading Reyes?ΓÇ¥ Sometimes this works; sometimes it doesnΓÇÖt. If it doesnΓÇÖt, and he is about to suffer an atomic meltdown, I have one more weapon: candy. 

      (Source:https://professortashman.wordpress.com/2007/10/01/process-paragraphs/) 

      Exercise 1: 

      Answer these questions briefly! 

      1. In the above paragraph, what is the topic sentence? 

      2. Is this an explanation paragraph or a set of instructions or a combination of both? 

      3. Below, list each of the steps in the process: 

      a. _________________________________________ 

      b. _________________________________________ 

      c. _________________________________________ 

      d. _________________________________________ 

      c. _________________________________________ 

      Exercise 2: 

      Choose one of these topics and then write a process  paragraph based on the topic you have chosen. 

      a) How to start your own business.  

      b) How to upgrade your smartphone.  

      c) How to be hired for the job of your dreams.  

      d) How to write an e-email.  

                                                                                  

      e) How to achieve straight A grades.  

      f) How to start making a movie.  

      g) How to impress employers in a job interview


  • Assalamualikum wr. wb

    Tabik pun..

    How are you, guys. Welcome back to our subject today still in online teaching learning process.

    I hope it will not reduce your spirit to study our lesson which is talking about structure

    In this topic we will discuss about how to make a sentence using passive voice.

    I shared the explanation from other resources. I also shared the video to support and help you to 

    understand and make some sentences using passive voice easily. 

    Pay attention with the explanation after that you may do the exercise from the module of lesson 7.

    Thank you....


    • Passive voice

      Functions of the passive voice

      The passive voice is used to show interest in the person or object that experiences an action rather than the person or object that performs the action. In other words, the most important thing or person becomes the subject of the sentence.

      Examples
      • The passive voice is used frequently. (= we are interested in the passive voice, not in who uses it.)
      • The house was built in 1654. (= we are interested in the house, not in who built it.)
      • The road is being repaired. (= we are interested in the road, not in the people who are doing the repairs.)

      Sometimes we use the passive voice because we don't know or do not want to express who performed the action.

      Examples
      • I noticed that a window had been left open.
      • Every year thousands of people are killed on our roads.
      • All the cookies have been eaten.
      • My car has been stolen!

      The passive voice is often used in formal texts. Switching to the active voice will make your writing clearer and easier to read.

      PassiveActive
      A great deal of meaning is conveyed by a few well-chosen words.A few well-chosen words convey a great deal of meaning.
      Our planet is wrapped in a mass of gases.A mass of gases wrap around our planet.
      Waste materials are disposed of in a variety of ways.The city disposes of waste materials in a variety of ways.

      If we want to say who or what performs the action while using the passive voice, we use the preposition by. When we know who performed the action and are interested in him, it is always better to switch to the active voice instead.

      PassiveActive
      "A Hard Day's Night" was written by the Beatles.The Beatles wrote "A Hard Day's Night".
      The movie ET was directed by Spielberg.Spielberg directed the movie ET.
      This house was built by my father.My father built this house.

      Forming the passive voice

      The passive voice in English is composed of two elements:
      the appropriate form of the verb 'to be' + past participle

      AffirmativeNegativeInterrogativeNegative interrogative
      The house was built in 1899.The house wasn't built in 1899.Was the house built in 1899?Wasn't the house built in 1899?
      These houses were built in 1899.These houses weren't built in 1899.Were these houses built in 1899?Weren't these houses built in 1899?
      To clean, passive voice
      Subject+ to be (conjugated)+ past participle+ rest of sentence
      Simple present
      The houseiscleanedevery day.
      Present continuous
      The houseis beingcleanedat the moment.
      Simple past
      The housewascleanedyesterday.
      Past continuous
      The housewas beingcleanedlast week.
      Present perfect
      The househas beencleanedsince you left.
      Past perfect
      The househad beencleanedbefore they arrived.
      Future
      The housewill becleanednext week.
      Future continuous
      The housewill be beingcleanedtomorrow.
      Present conditional
      The housewould becleanedif they had visitors.
      Past conditional
      The housewould have beencleanedif it had been dirty.
      Inifinitive
      The housemust becleanedbefore we arrive.

    • Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.

      1. John collects money. - 
      2. Anna opened the window. - 
      3. We have done our homework. - 
      4. I will ask a question. - 
      5. He can cut out the picture. - 
      6. The sheep ate a lot. - 
      7. We do not clean our rooms. - 
      8. William will not repair the car. - 
      9. Did Sue draw this circle? - 
      10. Could you feed the dog? - 
      please do these exercises and write your answer in this forum.

  • Assalamualaikum wr. wb

    Tabik pun....

    Good morning guys? How are you today? I hope all of you are fine. Alhamdulilah, finally we are in the last meeting of our on line teaching learning process. You are going to have final exam of English 2 subject next Monday. I hope you can prepare all the materials that we have already discussed. The materials for Final exam are the materials after Mid Term topics. There will be reading text, Vocabulary, Structure and Writing. All right.. for today we are discussing about writing. The topic is still about a process paragraph. In this case, I share the explanation about a process paragraph. there is a discussion forum for you to share about what is a process paragraph. There is a last task that you must submit the process paragraph. You may take the topic in social media. Submit into assignment of lms, due today at 12.00 pm.  Thank you. Good luck.

    Wassalamualikum wr. wb

    • What is a process paragraph. Give detail explanation about it. Share and mention here.

      Thank you.

    • Instruction :

      1. Write your a process paragraph with your own topic.

      2. The paragraph must consists of topic sentence, supporting sentence and concluding sentence.

      3. Submit your essay in pdf form into assignment of lms@darmajaya.ac.id due 13 July 2020 at 12.00 pm.

    • A process paragraph is a series of steps that explain how something happens. Or it explains how to make something. It can explain anything from the growth of a malignancy to parallel parking to baking sourdough bread. It gives tips for conquering insomnia or for removing nose hair. Because such explanations must be clear, the process paragraph must be written in chronological order, and it must include a topic sentence that clearly states the paragraphΓÇÖs purpose. It must also include transition words and phrasesΓÇöΓÇ£first,ΓÇ¥ ΓÇ£next,ΓÇ¥ ΓÇ£finally,ΓÇ¥ for exampleΓÇöthat connect each of the steps.

      There are two kinds of process paragraphs: a process explanation and a set of instructions. A process explanation explains a process without assuming that the reader will afterwards know how to carry out that process. A set of instructions gives the reader step-by-step guidance.

      The following is an example of a process explanation paragraph:

      How I Deal With My NephewΓÇÖs Obsessions.

      Some years ago, my nephew was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), meaning he often becomes fixated on making something happen that is impractical or impossible. Over the years I have learned, through trial and error, that by taking the following steps I can calm him when he gets into one of his OCD jags. First, I calm myself. I have to stay calm because at first sign of troubleΓÇöthat, for instance, he has become stuck on buying a cat we have seen in an animal shelterΓÇöI become irritated, even enraged. So I tell myself, This is not the end of the world. I tell myself, His fixation might go on for an hour, but no longer. After I am calm, I listen with a sympathetic ear to the problem. I ask him to tell me what he wants, and I let him talk as long as he wants. I also make a mental note to give the conversation at least ten minutes, even checking my watch to make sure that I do not interrupt (unless asked) until a full ten minutes has passed. Ten minutes might not seem like a long time, but when I anticipate ten hours devoted to one, apparently-trivial problem, ten hours that could be devoted to his sisterΓÇÖs needs (I sometimes baby-sit both of them), I am bound to be impatient. Sometimes, ten to fifteen minutes of active listening will solve the problem. And while he talks, I make sure to maintain eye contact, which reinforces the idea that my listening is sincere. If this doesnΓÇÖt work, I try to distract him by changing the subject. ΓÇ£Before I forget,ΓÇ¥ I might say, ΓÇ£did you hear the Mets are thinking of trading Reyes?ΓÇ¥ Sometimes this works; sometimes it doesnΓÇÖt. If it doesnΓÇÖt, and he is about to suffer an atomic meltdown, I have one more weapon: candy.

      1. In the above paragraph, what is the topic sentence?

      2. Is this an explanation paragraph or a set of instructions or a combination of both?

      3. Below, list each of the steps in the process:
      a. _________________________________________

      b. _________________________________________

      c. _________________________________________

      d. _________________________________________

      c. _________________________________________

      Choose one of the following topics and write a process paragraph

      How to choose a gift for a new boyfriend or girlfriend
      How to use a word-processing program to insert footnotes
      How to develop a powerful tennis serve.
      How to clean a bathroom
      How to make friends
      How to find a boyfriend or a girlfriend
      How to make the perfect tunafish sandwich
      How to change an o-ring on a leaky faucet
      How to make turkey stuffing


    • PERHATIKAN KETENTUAN UAS:

      1. Jangan lupa menulis Nama, NPM dan kelas di lembar jawaban anda.

      2. Berdoalah sebelum mengerjakan soal.

      3. Baca soal baik-baik dan dilarang untuk copy paste jawaban teman atau dari google.

      4. Jawaban UAS dalam bentuk pdf dan submit ke Assignment lms.darmajaya @ac.id

      5. Jika ketahuan mencontek atau memindahkan jawaban dari teman atau dari google, jawaban anda tidak adak di koreksi.

      Terima kasih. Selamat Bekerja Semoga Sukses