CHAPTER 4

MY SCHOOL

Picture 5.1 School in Indonesia

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Provocation Question
1. What do you think about your school?
2. What activities do you usually in your school?
3. What kinds of school festival have you participated in?

Learning Objectives
After learning this chapter, students are expected to be able to:
1. Ask for and give directions
2. Talk about extracurricular activities
3. Describe a school festival
 Mind Map

School Building
MY SHOOL

Extracurricular Activities

School Festival

Keywords
 School
 Building
 Direction
 Extracurricular
 Classroom
 Describe
 Activities

Apperception
School is a place where we can study formally and informally. There are
many rooms in our school. Each room has its own place. So, we must know
the exact location of each room. In this chapter, we will learn how to ask
and give direction about school location. Second, we will learn to describe
our extracurricular activities. Third, we will learn about announcement text
about school events and describe events happen in our school.
Learning Material
A. School Buildings
A school is an educational institution and building designed to provide
learning spaces and learning environments for the teaching of students
under the direction of teachers. It has some facilities to support the
teaching and learning process.
1. The schoolyard
An outdoor area on school grounds used for recess, games, or other
activities
2. The principal office
The office of the school’s principal, often used for administrative
tasks, meetings, or disciplinary actions.
3. The Teachers’ room
The place where teachers can relax before or after class, spend
recess, consult with colleagues, plan lessons, discuss educational
issues and socialize.
4. The staffroom
A room where the administrative staffs work to support educational
program of a school.
5. The classroom
A room used for teaching and learning, often with desks, chairs, and
a board or projector.
6. The music rooms
A room used for music classes, often with instruments, sheet music,
and audio equipment.
7. The computer rooms
A room used for computer classes or computer-related activities,
often with computers, software, and peripherals.
8. The library
A room or building used for storing and lending books, often with
tables, chairs, and computers for research.
9. Laboratory
A room with equipment to do scientific test or experiments,
investigations and others
10. School Canteen
A place within a school that provides food and drinks to students
on a daily basis.
11. School Hall
A place which provides a designated space for students, teachers,
and staff to some together for various gatherings and assemblies.
 For examples morning assemblies, school meetings, school events
and others.
12. School Medical Room
A room that provides a safe and supportive environment where
students can receive basic medical care, assistance, and support
during school hours.
13. Parking Area
An area which vehicles such as cars, buses, motorcycles can park
14. Toilet
A toilet is a small room used for privately accessing the sanitation
fixture (toilet) for the students.

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Because of many rooms in a school, there is usually a map to help

the visitors to find their destination place. A school map is a map used to
tell the exact location of rooms in a school. But when we are in a place
where we are not familiar with the locations, there are chances of getting
lost even if we have a map. So, it is required to have knowledge of asking
and giving directions in English so that we can reach our destination.
First of all, you need to know some basic vocabulary related to
directions as follows:
a. Go ahead/ Go straight
b. Go along the road
c. Go down
d. Go up
e. Turn right
f. Turn left
g. Turn back
h. Cross the street
i. Walk to the corner
j. Pass the library
To show the exact location of a certain place, you can use the following
preposition of place

List of Preposition of Place

 In  Between
 On  Among
 At  In front of
 Under  Behind
 Below  Across from
 Above  Opposite
 Over  Inside
 Beside  Outside
 Next to  Near

Tabel 5.1 Preposition of place

We use asking and giving direction expressions when we want to ask

and response about the exact position of a certain place.
No. Asking Directions Giving Directions
Go ahead and turn left. The
Could you tell me where
1. toilet is on the right.
the toilet is?
Go straight the hallway. The
Could you tell me how to
2. library is next to the
get to the library
computer room
Just go along this corridor.
May I ask you the way to
3. The class is in the end of the
class 7B
corridor.
Would you give me Sure. Walk to the corner and
4. direction to the teachers’ turn right. It’s beside the
room? laboratory
5. Can you show me the way Of course. Go along the
to the canteen hallway and turn right.
Tablel 5.2 Expressions of Asking and Giving direction
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B. Extracurricular Activities
Activities play a vital role in student learning. Experience in joining
extracurricular activities can empower students to explore and cultivate
their individual talents and passions. Extracurricular activities program not
only enables students to meet peers from different year groups who share
common interests but also fosters lifelong friendships and valuable
connections. There are many kinds of extracurricular activities that
students can join, from sports to arts, music to technology, language to
leadership and others.
Here are the examples of extracurricular activities:
1. Scout

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2. Karate

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3. Pencak Silat

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4. English Club

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5. Theater

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6. Traditional Dancing
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7. Flag-Raising Troop

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C. School Festival
School Festival means an activity organized by the school for
celebrations at the school. It may involve a number of stalls, sale of goods
and donated claims and entertainment. The examples of school festival are
book fair, cultural fair, sport day, music festival and others.
To describe school Festival, you use a descriptive text. Descriptive text is
a text that describes a particular object in detail. It can be persons, animals,
things or activities.
The generic structures of descriptive text are as follows;
a. Identification
Identification explains about the topics or identifying what or who
want to be described.
b. Description
Description explains the details of the topic, such as describing
parts, qualities and characteristics.
The language features of descriptive text are as follows;
a. Use specific participant
The text has a certain object, is not common and unique (only one).
Example my house, my school, our garden
b. Use simple present tense
Simple present tense is used to describe facts and habits,
unchanging situation, and general truths.
c. Use action verbs
Action verbs are used to show an activity such as run, walk, clean.
d. Use adjectives
The adjectives are used to clarify the noun. For examples a big
classroom, an interesting activity and a large school.
Here is the example of descriptive text about a school festival

My School Festival
My school holds an annual sport festival. It is usually held on December.
It takes place in some school facilities. At this festival, students participate
in many sport activities such as basketball competition, volley ball
competition and athletics competition. There is also a traditional sport
namely Gobag Sodor.
The basketball competition is usually held in the basketball court which
located in front of the school. The volley ball is also held in front of the
school. The athletics competition and Gobag Sodor is held in the school
yard. Every class should participate in the competitions.
The students who do not participate in the school competitions can
make some stalls. They sell their own products during the events such as
foods and drinks. Many students like this activity because they have
experiences to be entrepreneurs.
 Before the school festival, students can practice sports and prepare the
decorations for the stalls. Every one is happy participating in the school
festival.

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Individual Task
My School Building
My School Building I really love my school. It is one of the best
school in my town. The school has complete facilities. The school also has
many achievements. No wonder that the school is always attracted the new
students every year. My school has a big football field. It is located in front
of the school yard. It is a school parking area next to the field. There are so
many shady trees around the football field. So it make the air around the
school become fresh and clean. My school has many buildings. There is a
school hall in front of the school. Next to this building, there is a teacher’s
room. Behind this room, there are students’ classrooms. My school has
eighteen classrooms. The library is located in front of the classroom of 9F.
Answer the following questions based on the text above.
1. Why do the new students choose to study in the writer’s school?
2. What make the air around the school become fresh?
3. What buildings are there next to the library?
4. How many classrooms and canteens does the school have?
5. If you want to go to take a rest and pick some fruits, where should
you go?

Group Activity
Make a group in pairs. Then, conduct an interview to your five friends. Ask
them the following
Questions:
1. What is your favorite extracurricular?
2. Why do you like that extracurricular?
3. How do you sign up to the extracurricular?
Write the result of the interview in a piece of paper. Then, submit to your
teacher.

Project Activity
Make a group of five. Make a descriptive rext about your school. After that
present the text to your friends and teacher.

Summary
1. A school is an educational institution and building designed to
provide learning spaces and learning environments for the teaching
of students under the direction of teachers.
2. Some facilities at the schools are as follows; the schoolyard, the
principal office, the teachers’ room, the staffroom, the classroom, the
music rooms, the computer rooms, the library, laboratory, school
canteen, school hall, school medical room, parking area, toilet.
3. The extracurricular activities are as follows; scout, karate, pencak
silat, English club, theater, traditional dancing, flag-raising troop.
4. School Festival means an activity organized by the school for
celebrations at the school. It may involve a number of stalls, sale of
goods and donated claims and entertainment. The examples of school
festival are book fair, cultural fair, sport day, music festival and
others.
5. Descriptive text is a text that describes a particular object in detail.
It can be persons, animals, things or activities.
6. The generic structures of descriptive text are identification and
description.
7. The language features of descriptive text are as follows; use specific
participant, use simple present tense, use action verbs, use
adjectives.

Competence Test Chapter 5

A. Choose by crossing (x) the letter a, b, c, or d in front of the most correct
answer.

The following text is for questions number 1 to 5

Our School Library
This is not a classroom. It is our school library. Our library is next to
the principal office. It is the first break now. Many students are in the
library. They are reading books, magazines, novels, or bulletins there.
That young woman is Miss Yolanda. She is our librarian. She is
numbering some books on the desk. All students always keep silent when
they are in the library.
1. The library is located …..
a. Next to the mosque
b. Behind the laboratory
c. Next to the principal office
d. In front of the principal office
2. The students usually go to the library …….
a. When the school is over
b. During the break
c. When they are free
d. During the lesson
3. Miss Yolanda is …….
a. a teacher
b. an author
c. a librarian
d. a principal
4. Miss Yolanda ……….. in the library now?
a. writing a book.
b. reading a book.
c. is operating the computer.
d. is numbering some books.
5. Look at the following activities
(1) Reading books (3) Buying books
(2) Renting books (4) Throwing books
The functions of a library are shown in number ….
a. (1) and (2)
b. (1) and (3)
c. (2) and (3)
d. (3) and (4)
The following text is for questions number 6 to 8

6. The library is ….. the gym.

a. next to
b. beside
c. behind
d. in front of
7. The music room is …. Mr. Grey’s room.
a. across
b. behind
c. next to
d. in front of
8. Nina : I’m in the Cafetaria, I want to go to the Art room.
Could you tell me how to get there?
Dafa : Go straight until you see the gym. After that ….. then
 go straight. You’ll see the Art room on the left.
a. Turn left
b. Turn right
c. Turn back
d. Turn around

The following dialog is for questions number 9 and 10

Rama : Hi, Septi. Where is your school?

Septi : My school is a private school.
Rama : Oh. Are you okay? You look pale. Let’s take a rest.
Septi : I’m okay. I am just sleepy.
Rama : Ow, you need to take some days for resting. I’m sure you
are burdened with so many extracurricular you take. Take
two of them, and then get rid of other extracurricular
activities.
Septi : Do you think so? Okay then, I will try to focus on
basketball team and scout only.
Rama : That’s great decision. You have to pay more attention for
your final exam.
Septi : Thank you.

9. What is Septi feeling?

a. Okay
b. Good
c. Tired
d. Excited
10. What is Rama’s suggestion?
a. To go to the nearest clinic
b. To take a rest
c. Examine her condition to the doctor
d. None of them are true
B. Fill in the blanks with the correct words in the brackets below.
Rudi’s school will hold a school … (11). It is held to celebrate
Indonesian Independence Day. Rudi feels … (12). He is chosen to do …
(13). He plays a tambourine. He … (14) with his friend everyday. He
likes carnival because it’s so … (15).
The school carnival will be held … (16) the school. Besides
marching band, Rudi’s school will … (17) students who wear … (18)
clothes from all of regions in Indonesia. They will walk from school
until the … (19). Marching bands will perform their musical … (20) in
the Town Square. Students will be back to school at 03.00 p.m.

marching band excited festive show Town Square

carnival practices outside traditional ensemble

C. The following text is for questions number 1 to 5.

Library
A library is a place where we can borrow books. Do you think it is
interesting to go to a library? A library has many kinds of books. There
are school books, story books, dictionaries and others. In big libraries
we can go round and choose books we want. Is small libraries we must
ask the man in charge for what we want. Do you know how to borrow a
book from a library? I believe it is not difficult. Don’t forget to write the
number and the name of the author. After we sign the paper, then we
hand it to the person is charge.

Questions:
21. What room discussed by the writer?
Answer: ......................................................................................................................
22. What is the definition of library according to the writer?
 Answer: .....................................................................................................................
23. Mention things in the library based on the text above.
Answer: .....................................................................................................................
24. Is it easy to borrow book from the library?
Answer: .....................................................................................................................
25. What must we do after signing our paper?
Answer: .....................................................................................................................

Final Semester Assessment 2

A. Choose by crossing (x) the letter a, b, c, or d in front of the most correct
answer.

The following schedule is for questions number 1 to 5.

1. When do the students must enter the classroom?

 a. A quarter past seven
b. A quarter to seven
c. A half past seven
d. Seven o’clock
2. How long is the break time?
a. Ten minutes
b. Fifteen minutes
c. Twenty minutes
d. Twenty five minutes
3. How many times do the students study Mathematics?
a. Once
b. Twice
c. Three times
d. Four times
4. When do the students study Art?
a. Monday
b. Tuesday
c. Thursday
d. Wednesday
5. How many lessons do the students study each day?
a. 1 lesson
b. 2 lessons
c. 3 lessons
d. 4 lessons
The following infographic is for questions number 6 - 9

6. The infographic consists of ….

a. 5 rules
 b. 6 rules
c. 7 rules
d. 8 rules
7. The students want to ask teacher for help. They …
a. mute the mic
b. raise their hand
c. turn on the camera
d. turn off camera
8. When the students are not talking, they …
a. dress appropriately
b. unmute the mic
c. mute the mic
d. turn on the camera
9. If the online class starts at 07.30 the students must sign in the
online class at …
a. 07.20
b. 07.35
c. 07.40
d. 07.45
10.

Rizki : What time is it?

Devi : It is …..
a. Ten o’clock
b. A half past ten
c. A quarter to ten
d. A quarter past ten

Read the following text to answer No 11-13

Fadli is a seventh-grade student. He likes martial arts very much.
Now, he joins Karate club in his school. He usually practices in the
school hall with his friends. He practices Karate on Wednesday and
Friday at 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Before practicing Fadli and all the members
 of Karate club have some warming up activities. They have a coach
named Rizal. The coach teaches students some basics move in Karate
such as punches, kicks and blocks. They also learn respect and self-
discipline. Fadli enjoys his extracurricular activities because he gets
many friends, and feel healthier. Karate makes him move a lot.
11. Why does Fadli join Karate Club in his school? Because …
a. He likes martial arts
b. He does not have many friends
c. He likes practicing in the school
d. Karate is a popular extracurricular
12. How many times does Fadli practice Karate?
a. Twice a day
b. Twice a week
c. Two hours a day
d. Two hours a week
13. Look at the following activities!
(1) Punch
(2) Serve
(3) Kicks
(4) Blocks
(5) Smash
What are Fadli learn in his Karate class?
a. (1), (2) and (3)
b. (2), (3) and (5)
c. (1), (3) and (4)
d. (2), (4) and (5)
Read the following dialog to answer No. 14-16
Tiara : Excuse me. I’m a new student here. I couldn’t find the
headmaster office. Do you know where it is?
Bobby : Yes. It’s in A building
Tiara : Uhmm.. A building? Could you show me which one it is?
Bobby : Oh, I’m sorry. Do you want me to show you?
Tiara : Sure, if you don’t mind.
Bobby : Not at all. If you go ahead from here, you’ll find a basketball
court on the right. There is a green building on your left side.
That’s A building. The headmaster office is on the third floor
near the stair.
Tiara : Oh, that’s very helpful. Thank you.
Bobby : My pleasure.
14. Where does Tiara want to go?
 a. A building
b. A green building
c. A Headmaster office
d. A Basketball court
15. Where is the headmaster office?
a. Near basketball court
b. On the left side of the green building
c. On the third floor of the green building
d. On the right side of the stair
16. Why does Tiara ask for the headmaster office to Bobby?
Because …
a. She is Bobby’s new classmate.
b. She knows where the A building is.
c. She doesn’t know about Bobby
d. She is a new student in the school
Read the following text to answer No 17-20
My School Festival
My school festival is usually held on June after the final semester
examination. It takes place in some school facilities. There is a big
stage in my school yard for students’ performances. There are several
performances on the stage, including music, drama, and dance
performance. The stage is decorated with musical instruments, sound
system, and beautiful lightings. Before the performance, the students
who perform in the festival do the rehearsal for a month. Besides,
there is book bazaar. It is located in the school hall. It presents many
books from several publishers. The students can buy books in
cheaper price. There are story books, encyclopedias, novels, comics,
worksheet books, and many others. The members of committee bring
out some games on the bazaar. They give some free books for the
lucky students. All students are happy participating in the festival.
17. What is the stage in the school yard for?
a. It is for students’ performances
b. It if for the school bazaar.
c. It is for musical instruments
d. It is a school facility.
18. Where is the book bazar held?
a. In the school yard
b. In the school hall
c. In the library
d. In several publishers
 19. What is the benefit of buying books in the book bazaar?
a. There are various books from the publishers
b. There are many kinds of books in the bazaar.
c. The price is cheaper than bookstores.
d. The committee will give you free books.
20. What should you do to get a free book?
a. Buying many books
b. Joining dance competition
c. Joining some games
d. Performing musical drama

B. Complete the sentences with the words on the left.

A. Scout 21. I have Science on ….
B. The library 22. …. the microphone when you
are not talking.
C. The canteen 23. She has Art on Monday at …
past seven.
D. Right 24. …. is my favorite lesson.
E. Tuesday 25. Do not …. during the online
class.
F. A half 26. One of the most popular
extracurricular is …
G. Skills 27. The students borrow the book
in ….
H. Eat 28. The teachers’ room is on the …
side of principal office.
I. Civics 29. The students buy food and
drink in ..
J. Mute 30. I can improve my self-defence
…. by joining Pencak Silat.

C. Read the following text to answer No 31-35

“My Junior High school”

My Junior High School is in SMP N 01 Tahunan.The place where I get
many knowledge and experiences. The location in Amarta III Griyo
Tahunan Indah street and it’s beside SMA N 01 Tahunan. My school
near from my house, I and my friends go to school by bicycle. My school
is large enough and has many rooms. My school are beautiful, green
and clean, So that’s why many students feel comfortable in the school.
There are many kinds of plants around the school who makes the air is
free from pollution.
My school has many facilities who can makes us more comfortable
with that facilities. First facilities, there are classroom for study, library,
science lab, computer lab and language lab. for second facilities there
are mosque, canteen, medical clinic, playground, gym, parking area and
rest room. also has another facilities are internet, wi-fi and air
conditioner. My school also has many extracurriculars such as volley
ball, football, basketball, art and drawing, computer learning, scout, etc.
Teachers in my school are friendly and they always help us when we
find a difficulties thing for studying.
They are very good to their students. I also like borrow many books
in the library who can helps me for studying or just read the interesting
books with my friends when we have a leisure time. In the library I
usually share what have I studied with the librarian because the
librarian so friendly. In my school all of students must keep cleaning of
their class. So, if after class is finished, all of students in my school
always clean their classroom before they go home or continue their
extracurricular activities.

Questions.

31. What does the writer want to tell us?

Answer:______________________________________________________________
32. What can we infer from the text above?
Answer:______________________________________________________________
33. What are the facilities in writer’s classroom?
Answer:______________________________________________________________
34. How does the writer feel about his school?
Answer:______________________________________________________________
35. Why does the writer study with the librarian?
Answer:______________________________________________________________