LEARNING OBJECTIVE
After Learning This unit, Students are able to :
1. Correctly identify expressions for starting, continuing, and ending a transactional conversation.
2. Identify the social function, structure, and language feature of narrative text
LOOK AT THE PICTURE BELOW
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE PICTURE ?
The picture is showing us about deforestation that happened in our region or forest, Deforestation is the permanent removal of trees and forests to make way for other uses. It can be caused by many human activities, including agriculture, mining, and urbanization.
in the way of giving answer about the question above there are several expression that can be used. below are several expression that can be used.
Expressions for starting, continuing, and ending a transactional conversation
Starting
Continuing
Ending
What’s new?
So, how have you been?
What have you been up to?
Keeping busy?
How was your weekend?
Do you have any plans for the weekend?
So, how’s it going with (a project, initiative, etc.)…?
So, what do you think about.…?
So, did you hear that…?
So, I heard that you are/ you’re…?
Before I forget, I wanted to talk to you about…
By the way…
Since you’re here, let me ask you about…
I actually wanted to talk to you about… Do you have a few minutes?
While I have you on the line, let me ask you about… (if speaking on the phone)
Ending small talk and starting a meeting:
Well, let’s get started…
Shall we talk about…?
Anyway, let’s talk about …
I should get going. It was nice talking to you.
Well, I have to go. It was nice talking to you.
Well, it was nice seeing you. Say hello to (name) for me.
Well, I have a class in a few minutes. I better get going.
Okay, I’ll talk with my team and I’ll give you a call tomorrow morning.
So, we’ll wait for Joanna’s response and then go from there.
Okay, I’ll work on the proposal and send it to you by the end of the week.
Work in groups of four. Watch the video then Find starting, continuing, and ending conversation expressions
after watching the video above please fill the questioner that given
AFTER WATCHING THE VIDEO AND ANSWERING THE QUESTION GIVE SOME REFLECTION BASED ON WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED