Meeting 6
LESSON PLAN READING
LESSON PLAN READING
SCHOOL: SMAN 3 SEMARANG
PHASE: E
CLASS : 10TH GRADE
SEMESTER: 1ST
TOPIC : READING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
TIME ALLOCATION : 2 JP (80 minutes)
Students will identify the characteristics and structure of descriptive texts.
Students will understand and analyze a descriptive text through technology-based activities.
Students will develop 21st-century skills: critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, citizenship, and character.
Printed text: "Stars"
Student worksheet (5W1H questions)
LCD projector / Smartboard
Online Padlet or Google Jamboard (for group collaboration)
Laptops/tablets/smartphones with internet connection (if available)
Dictionary (optional)
Activity:
Greet students and show a short video clip about stars (1–2 minutes) using YouTube or other educational platforms.
Ask students:
➔ “What do you know about descriptive text?”
➔ “Can you describe what you saw in the video?”
Technology Use:
YouTube/Smartboard for showing the video.
Skills Developed:
Character: Show respect by listening attentively to others.
Citizenship: Use technology responsibly.
Critical Thinking: Connect prior knowledge to the video.
Creativity: Describe the video vividly.
Communication: Express ideas clearly.
Activity:
Distribute the printed text "Stars" to students.
Teacher reads the text first while students follow.
Invite volunteers to read aloud and explain difficult words.
Discuss:
➔ What is the topic?
➔ How does the text describe stars?
Technology Use:
Display the text digitally on the Smartboard for highlighting key vocabulary.
Skills Developed:
Character: Practice patience when friends are reading.
Citizenship: Respect the work of writers and scientists.
Critical Thinking: Identify important details.
Creativity: Visualize the scene described.
Collaboration: Work with partners to understand the text.
Communication: Summarize the text in pairs.
Activity:
Form small groups (2-3 students).
Students create 5W1H questions based on the "Stars" text.
Groups write their questions in a shared Padlet or Jamboard.
Teacher monitors groups and gives feedback.
Technology Use:
Students collaborate in real-time using Padlet or Jamboard.
Skills Developed:
Character: Value every team member’s ideas.
Citizenship: Share digital spaces responsibly.
Critical Thinking: Formulate deep and relevant questions.
Creativity: Craft interesting questions, not just basic ones.
Collaboration: Cooperate in making group questions.
Communication: Discuss and explain their choices.
Activity:
Each group presents 2–3 of their best 5W1H questions.
Other groups can give feedback or suggest improvements.
Technology Use:
Present questions directly from the Padlet/Jamboard.
Skills Developed:
Character: Show appreciation for others’ efforts.
Citizenship: Give constructive feedback politely.
Critical Thinking: Evaluate quality of questions.
Creativity: Present questions creatively.
Collaboration: Support teammates during presentation.
Communication: Speak clearly and confidently.
Activity:
Summarize the lesson: what descriptive text is, how to form 5W1H questions, and why they are important.
Remind students about responsible technology use.
Technology Use:
Quick Mentimeter poll: “How confident are you about today’s lesson?” (Students vote anonymously.)
Skills Developed:
Character: Reflect honestly on learning.
Citizenship: Participate respectfully online.
Critical Thinking: Self-assess learning progress.
Communication: Express feelings through voting.
Worksheet
Stars are fascinating celestial objects that illuminate the night sky. When observed from Earth, they appear as small, sparkling points of light.
Stars are actually massive spheres of hot gases, primarily hydrogen and helium, that emit light due to nuclear reactions at their cores. They come in various colors, including white, blue, red, and yellow, each color indicating the temperature of the star. Blue stars are the hottest, while red stars are the coolest.
Some stars, like our Sun, are relatively close to Earth, while others are millions of light-years away. Despite their vast distances, stars have guided sailors, inspired storytellers, and provided humans with a sense of wonder for thousands of years. On a clear night, you can see countless stars shimmering, reminding us of the beauty and mystery of the universe.
Example:
What are stars made of?
Your Questions:
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Task for Remedial Students
Instruction for Remedial Students:
➔ If you need more practice, read the text "Stars" again at home.
➔ Then answer these 5 questions in full sentences:
What are stars mostly made of?
Where can you see stars clearly?
When are stars usually visible?
Why are stars important for sailors?
How can you tell the temperature of a star?
Optional Technology Use:
Students can record themselves reading the answers aloud and send the audio to the teacher.
Goal:
To help remedial students strengthen their understanding of the descriptive text and improve reading comprehension skills.
Glosarium:
Distribute: membagikan
Display: menampilkan
Monitor: mengawasi
Fascinating: memukau
Celestial: sempurna
Massive: berat
Spheres: bola
Vast: luas
Countless: banyak
Shimmering: berkilauan
Source: https://www.ruangguru.com/blog/contoh-descriptive-text-dalam-bahasa-inggris