Great Athletes Chapter 1 Session 2

 Learning Objective

• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to explore the great athletes.
• Communicate simple ideas and opinions in various discussions, collaborative activities, and presentations orally to describe great athletes.
• In the end of the class, student understand and can mention adjective and adverb in descriptive text

What is adjective? 

Adjective is a word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun.

Example:

• He is a passionate runner.
• The swimmer has a tall body.
• He is a very strong soccer player on the field.
• Apriani Rahayu wears red jersey in badminton championship.
• He write on the white board.

What is adverb? 

Adverb is a word that modifies (describes) a verb

Example:

• He participated in the swimming competition yesterday.
• Athlete ran cheered loudly when he became the champion.
• She is a very talented badminton athlete.
• She bravely dived into a deep pool for training.
• He kick the ball quickly.

Reading  self assessment 

•          Read this descriptive text correctly
•          Analyze and understand the adjectives and adverbs in the text
•          Access this link and work on the questions individually

Reading individual assessment

Michael Jordan, the legendary basketball icon, epitomizes excellence both on and off the court. His unparalleled athleticism, showcased through graceful dunks and lightning-fast maneuvers, captivated audiences worldwide. Jordan's unwavering determination and relentless drive propelled him to numerous championships, cementing his status as a trailblazer in sports history. Beyond his athletic prowess, his charismatic demeanor and razor-sharp focus set him apart, inspiring generations with his remarkable achievements and indomitable spirit.

Writing group assessment

• Do this task in groups (4-5 per group)
• Discuss one of your favorite athletes
• Write a descriptive text that discusses the athlete.
• Create a descriptive text that follows the structure (identification, description, and conclusion).
• Access this link to submit the result.

Writing group assessment

Example:

Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is a professional football player from Argentina. He was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, a city in the central part of the country. Messi started playing football at a very young age. His talent was recognized early, and he moved to Spain to join FC Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia. Although he faced health problems as a child, he never gave up on his dream. With strong support from his family, he trained hard to become a professional player. Today, he is known all around the world.

Messi is famous for his amazing dribbling, quick footwork, and powerful shots. He played for FC Barcelona for over 20 years and won many trophies with the team. These include several La Liga titles, Champions League trophies, and Copa del Rey cups. He also won the Ballon d’Or multiple times, proving he is one of the best. In 2021, he joined Paris Saint-Germain in France and later moved to Inter Miami in the United States. Besides his club success, he has had a great international career with Argentina. In 2022, he led his country to win the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

In conclusion, Lionel Messi is a football legend admired by millions of fans. His journey from a small boy in Rosario to a world champion is truly inspiring. He has shown that talent, hard work, and determination can lead to great success. Messi is also known for his humble and kind personality. Many young footballers around the world look up to him. His achievements on and off the field have made him a global icon. Without a doubt, Lionel Messi will always be remembered as one of the greatest players in football history.

Great Athletes Chapter 1 Session 1

Learning Objective

• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to explore the great athletes.
• Communicate simple ideas and opinions in various discussions, collaborative activities, and presentations orally to describe great athletes.
• Understanding a descriptive text about an athlete with an appropriate structure of organization and linguistic features and present it.
• Understanding text with simple present tense.

What is the descriptive text?

Descriptive text is a text that explains and describes a person, place, or thing. It uses adjectives and adverbs. It aims to describe a person, place or thing. It consists of the identification of a person, place or thing and their description.

The purpose of descriptive text is to describe, represent or express a person, object both abstract or concreate.

Structure of descriptive text?

• Identification: An introduction to the object to be described.
• Description: A detailed description or description of the attributes or characteristics of the object.
• Conclusion: A conclusion or overall impression about the object being described.

Listening Assessment : https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=hir8u

Language features of descriptive text

S + Verb 1 + s/es

S + To be (is, am, are) + Noun

The simple present tense is one of the most basic and commonly used tenses in English. It is primarily used to describe actions or states that are habitual, general truths, or regularly occurring events.

Example:

• I am a badminton athlete
• The soccer player kicks the ball with precision during matches.
• She runs marathons to challenge herself physically and mentally.
• They are professional athletes.
• The athlete trains every day to improve performance

Speaking Assessment:https://padlet.com/bennyarsyanda1/great-athletes-speaking-group-task-4fmskoexecdinkoj

Two Digital Writing Tools that Help the Writing Process: ProWritingAid and Padlet

In an educational world that is increasingly influenced by technology, various digital tools can now be utilized to support the development of writing skills, especially for language learners. This paper discusses two different types of digital writing tools, namely ProWritingAid, a writing assistant software, and Padlet, a web-based collaborative platform. Both tools support different stages of writing and are aimed at different levels of students' abilities and needs.

ProWritingAid is a software that analyzes user texts to detect errors in grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and style. It also provides detailed feedback in the form of reports that help improve clarity, coherence, readability, and vocabulary variety in writing. This tool is very effective at the revision and editing stage, especially when students already have a draft of their writing and want to improve it. The sub-skills supported by ProWritingAid include grammatical accuracy, sentence fluency, vocabulary richness, and stylistic consistency. Due to the complexity of its features and analysis, this tool is more suitable for intermediate to advanced learners (B1-C1 positions), especially those who are writing for academic purposes or exam preparation. For example, in a writing class, teachers can ask students to write an essay, and then use ProWritingAid in a peer review session to analyze their own or a friend's draft before submission. In this way, students are encouraged to learn independently but still in a collaborative environment.

In contrast, Padlet is an online platform that allows students to write, share ideas and comment in a shared visual workspace. This tool is particularly useful at the pre-writing and drafting stages, where students can freely express ideas, respond to topics, and work together on writing projects. Padlet encourages creativity, discussion of ideas, and collaborative work, so it is suitable for use by elementary to intermediate level students (A2-B1 position), especially in project or creative writing activities. For example, Padlet's chain story writing task allows each student to add parts of the story to a shared board, thus practicing continuous idea development while strengthening cooperation between students.

Overall, ProWritingAid excels at providing in-depth feedback that helps students improve their writing independently, although the interface can be confusing for beginners and requires a stable internet connection. Nevertheless, this tool is highly recommended for academic writing classes as it supports more structured self-directed learning. On the other hand, Padlet is easily accessible, encourages active participation, and strengthens interaction between students. Although it does not have an auto-correct feature, Padlet is very useful in building ideas collaboratively and improving digital literacy. If used in accordance with the right writing stages, these two tools can complement each other in supporting the improvement of students' writing skills.