Selasa, 31 Maret 2026

Procedure Text : How to Manage Your Money

 



Definition

Procedure text is a text that explains how to do or make something step by step.

Social Function

The purpose of this text is to tell the reader how to manage money properly and wisely.

Generic Structure

  1. Goal
    To explain how to manage your money.
  2. Materials/Tools
    • Notebook or budgeting app
    • Calculator
    • Income record
  3. Steps
    The actions to manage money well.

Example of Procedure Text

How to Manage Your Money

Goal:
To help you manage your money wisely.

Materials:

  • A notebook or smartphone
  • A calculator
  • Your monthly income data

Steps:

  1. Write down your income.
    First, calculate how much money you receive every month.
  2. List your expenses.
    Next, write all your daily, weekly, and monthly expenses.
  3. Separate needs from wants.
    After that, decide which expenses are important and which are not.
  4. Make a budget plan.
    Then, divide your money for food, transport, school needs, savings, and entertainment.
  5. Save some money regularly.
    Put aside at least a small amount of money every month for savings.
  6. Avoid buying unnecessary things.
    Do not spend money on things you do not really need.
  7. Check your spending.
    Finally, review your budget and spending regularly to see if you are managing your money well.

Conclusion:
By following these steps, you can manage your money better and avoid wasteful spending.



How to Manage Your Money

Managing money is very important in our daily life. First, write down how much money you get every week or every month. Next, list all your expenses, such as food, transportation, school supplies, and other needs.

Then, separate your needs from your wants so you can spend wisely. After that, make a simple budget plan and try to follow it carefully. Don’t forget to save some of your money regularly for the future.

Finally, check your spending habits to make sure you do not waste money. By managing your money well, you can become more responsible and financially smart.




Language Features

Procedure text usually uses:

  • Simple Present Tense
    Example: Write down your income.
  • Imperative Sentences
    Example: List your expenses.
  • Sequence Connectors
    Example: First, next, then, after that, finally.

Rabu, 25 Februari 2026

The Simple Present Tense For Grade XI SMK

📘 Simple Present Tense

🌟 Introduction

In this lesson, we will learn about Simple Present Tense.

Simple Present Tense is used to talk about daily activities, habits, and general facts. We use this tense when something happens regularly or is always true.

Before learning the formula, let’s read a short text about students’ habits at school.


📖 Reading Text



Students of SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Gresik

The students of SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Gresik start their day at 7 a.m. They wear neat uniforms and greet their teachers politely.

Every morning, they pray together before the lesson begins. The teachers guide the students with discipline and motivation.

During the break time, the students eat in the canteen and talk with their friends. Some students read books in the library. Others practice their skills in the workshop.

The students respect their teachers and follow the school rules. They study hard to achieve their dreams.


📘 Explanation: Simple Present Tense

✅ Function

Simple Present Tense is used to:

  1. Talk about daily activities

  2. Talk about habits

  3. State general facts

  4. Describe routines

Example from the text:

  • Students start their day at 7 a.m.

  • They wear neat uniforms.

  • The school guides students with discipline.


📝 Formula

1️⃣ Positive Sentence (+)

Subject + Verb 1 (s/es for he, she, it)

Examples:

  • They study hard.

  • The student studies hard.

  • She wears a uniform.

👉 Remember:

  • Add -s / -es for he, she, it.


2️⃣ Negative Sentence (–)

Subject + do/does + not + Verb 1

Examples:

  • They do not (don’t) study late at night.

  • He does not (doesn’t) skip school.


3️⃣ Interrogative Sentence (?)

Do/Does + Subject + Verb 1?

Examples:

  • Do they study every day?

  • Does he wear a uniform?


📝 A. Questions About the Reading Text

1. What time do the students start their day?
A. 6 a.m.
B. 7 a.m.
C. 8 a.m.
D. 9 a.m.

2. What do the students do before the lesson begins?
A. Eat in the canteen
B. Go home
C. Pray together
D. Play games

3. Where do some students read books?
A. In the classroom
B. In the workshop
C. In the library
D. In the yard

4. What do the students do in the workshop?
A. Sleep
B. Practice their skills
C. Watch movies
D. Play football

5. Why do the students study hard?
A. To avoid homework
B. To achieve their dreams
C. To leave school early
D. To skip classes


📝 B. Questions About Simple Present Tense

1. She _____ to school every day.
A. go
B. goes
C. going
D. went

2. They _____ uniforms at school.
A. wears
B. wore
C. wear
D. wearing

3. The teacher _____ the students every morning.
A. guide
B. guided
C. guides
D. guiding

4. He does not _____ late to school.
A. comes
B. came
C. come
D. coming

5. _____ she study English every day?
A. Do
B. Does
C. Did
D. Is



📘 Time Expressions in Simple Past Tense

 

📘 Time Expressions in Simple Past Tense

(Keterangan Waktu dalam Simple Past Tense)

🌟 Introduction

Simple Past Tense digunakan untuk menyatakan kejadian yang sudah selesai di masa lampau.

Agar kalimatnya jelas, kita biasanya menambahkan time expressions (keterangan waktu) yang menunjukkan bahwa peristiwa itu terjadi di masa lalu.

Contoh:

  • Arif planted trees last week.

  • He talked to the village leader yesterday.


🕒 Common Time Expressions in Simple Past




Berikut keterangan waktu yang sering digunakan:

1️⃣ Yesterday (Kemarin)

  • I visited my grandmother yesterday.

  • Arif saw the problem yesterday.


2️⃣ Last + Time

Digunakan untuk waktu yang sudah lewat.

ExpressionMeaning
last nighttadi malam
last weekminggu lalu
last monthbulan lalu
last yeartahun lalu

Contoh:

  • The villagers planted trees last week.

  • We had a meeting last night.


3️⃣ … Ago (yang lalu)

Digunakan untuk menyatakan berapa lama waktu yang lalu.

ExpressionMeaning
two days agodua hari lalu
a week agoseminggu lalu
a year agosetahun lalu

Contoh:

  • Arif talked to the leader two days ago.

  • They started the program a month ago.


4️⃣ In + Past Year

Digunakan untuk menyebutkan tahun tertentu.

Contoh:

  • The program started in 2023.

  • He moved to the village in 2020.


5️⃣ Once upon a time

Biasanya digunakan dalam narrative text (cerita).

Contoh:

  • Once upon a time, there was a brave boy.


📝 Position in the Sentence

Biasanya keterangan waktu diletakkan:

🔹 Di akhir kalimat (paling umum)

  • Arif planted trees last week.

🔹 Di awal kalimat (untuk penekanan)

  • Yesterday, Arif planted trees.


⚠ Important Note

Jika sudah ada keterangan waktu lampau (yesterday, last week, ago, dll.), maka verb harus menggunakan Verb 2.

❌ Arif plant trees yesterday.
✅ Arif planted trees yesterday.


📝 Practice Exercise

Choose the correct answer!

1. Arif visited the forest _____ .
A. tomorrow
B. next week
C. yesterday
D. now

2. They planted trees _____ .
A. two days ago
B. next year
C. every day
D. tonight

3. We had a meeting _____ night.
A. next
B. last
C. tomorrow
D. this

4. The program started _____ 2022.
A. at
B. on
C. in
D. to

5. _____, there was a beautiful forest in the village.
A. Tomorrow
B. Next week
C. Once upon a time
D. Every day

The Simple Past Tense in Narrative Text

 

📘 Simple Past Tense

🌟 Introduction

In the story “The Boy Who Saved the Forest”, we can see that most sentences use the Simple Past Tense.

Simple Past Tense is used to talk about activities or events that happened in the past. The time of the action is finished (yesterday, last week, last year, once upon a time, etc.).



📖 Function of Simple Past Tense

Simple Past Tense is used to:

  1. Talk about events in the past

  2. Tell a story (narrative text)

  3. Describe past experiences

Example from the story:

  • Arif lived near a small forest.

  • He saw some people cutting trees.

  • He talked to the village leader.

  • The villagers planted new trees.


📝 Formula of Simple Past Tense

1️⃣ Positive Sentence (+)

Subject + Verb 2 + Object

Example:

  • Arif lived in the village.

  • The villagers planted new trees.


2️⃣ Negative Sentence (–)

Subject + did not (didn’t) + Verb 1

Example:

  • Arif did not ignore the problem.

  • The villagers did not continue cutting trees.


3️⃣ Interrogative Sentence (?)

Did + Subject + Verb 1?

Example:

  • Did Arif talk to the leader?

  • Did the villagers plant new trees?


📚 Regular and Irregular Verbs

🔹 Regular Verbs (add -ed)

Verb 1Verb 2
PlantPlanted
TalkTalked
WorkWorked
HelpHelped

🔹 Irregular Verbs (change form)

Verb 1Verb 2
SeeSaw
GoWent
FeelFelt
LiveLived

(Note: Live is regular because it adds -d.)


📝 Practice Questions

A. Choose the correct answer!

1. Arif _____ near the forest.
A. live
B. lives
C. lived
D. living

2. The villagers _____ new trees last week.
A. plant
B. planted
C. planting
D. plants

3. Arif _____ some people cutting trees.
A. see
B. saw
C. sees
D. seeing

4. The villagers did not _____ the trees again.
A. cut
B. cutted
C. cuts
D. cutting

5. _____ Arif talk to the village leader?
A. Do
B. Does
C. Did
D. Doing

Narrative Text (Story of Environmental Conservation)

 Hello, students!

In this lesson, we will learn about Narrative Text through a story about environmental conservation. A narrative text is a story that tells events in the past to entertain readers and deliver a moral message.

By reading this story, you will not only improve your English skills, but also understand the importance of protecting nature. Let’s read the story carefully and find the moral value inside it!


The Boy Who Saved the Forest

Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Arif who lived near a small forest in his village. The forest was beautiful and full of animals.

One day, Arif saw some people cutting down many trees. He felt sad and worried because the animals would lose their homes.

Arif decided to talk to the village leader. He explained that the forest was important for clean air and water. The village leader listened to him and agreed to stop cutting the trees.

After that, the villagers worked together to plant new trees. The forest became green and beautiful again. Arif was happy because he helped save the forest.

📚 Vocabulary List

Berikut kosakata penting dari teks di atas:

  1. Forest = Hutan

  2. Village = Desa

  3. Cut down = Menebang

  4. Worried = Khawatir

  5. Lose = Kehilangan

  6. Leader = Pemimpin

  7. Important = Penting

  8. Plant = Menanam

  9. Protect = Melindungi

  10. Nature = Alam


📝 Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Arif live?
A. In the city
B. Near a small forest
C. Near a river
D. In the mountains

2. Why was Arif worried?
A. Because the forest was dirty
B. Because animals would lose their homes
C. Because he lost his house
D. Because he was sick

3. What was the main problem in the story?
A. Arif wanted to move to another village.
B. The villagers did not like the forest.
C. Some people were cutting down the trees in the forest.
D. The animals attacked the villagers.

4. What might happen if the villagers continued cutting down the trees?
A. The forest would grow faster.
B. The animals would find better homes.
C. The village might experience environmental problems.
D. The air would become fresher.

5. The sentence ‘One day, Arif saw some people cutting down many trees’ belongs to which part of the narrative structure?
A. Orientation
B. Resolution
C. Re-orientation
D. Complication

6. The word “cut down” in the story is closest in meaning to…
A. Plant
B. Destroy
C. Build
D. Climb

7. In the sentence “He felt sad and worried…”, the word “worried” means…
A. Happy
B. Angry
C. Anxious
D. Excited

Kamis, 06 November 2025

Commands and Prohibitions in the Design Studio

 


Introduction

In the design studio, students often work with tools, computers, and creative equipment.
It is important to follow instructions and safety rules to keep the workspace organized and productive.
In English, we use imperative sentences to give commands (what to do) and prohibitions (what not to do).
This worksheet will help you understand and practice how to give instructions and warnings in the context of design activities.


A. Imperative Sentences (Commands and Prohibitions)

Commands are sentences that tell someone to do something.
They usually begin with a verb.
For example:

  • Save your design file before closing the program.

  • Clean your desk after finishing your work.

  • Use the correct brush for digital painting.

Prohibitions are sentences that tell someone not to do something.
They begin with Don’t + Verb.
For example:

  • Don’t use other people’s design without permission.

  • Don’t leave your drawing tools on the floor.

  • Don’t eat or drink near the computer.

💡 Remember:
Commands help keep your work efficient.
Prohibitions help keep your studio safe and professional.


B. Vocabulary: Common Design Tools and Equipment

Tools / EquipmentMeaning (in Bahasa)
Drawing tabletTablet gambar digital
Stylus penPena digital
SketchbookBuku sketsa
Graphic softwarePerangkat lunak desain grafis
Color palettePalet warna
RulerPenggaris
EraserPenghapus
CameraKamera
ComputerKomputer
USB driveFlashdisk

C. Practice 1 – Identify Commands or Prohibitions

Write C if it is a Command and P if it is a Prohibition.

NoSentenceType
1Don’t forget to save your artwork.___
2Use the correct color palette for your project.___
3Don’t draw on the table.___
4Turn off the computer after use.___
5Don’t delete your friend’s design.___
6Arrange the tools neatly after class.___

D. Practice 2 – Complete the Sentences

Fill in the blanks using the correct command or prohibition.
Use the words in the box.

Word box: save – don’t touch – clean – don’t eat – use – turn off

  1. __________ your design file before closing Photoshop.

  2. __________ the tablet if it’s not yours.

  3. __________ or drink near the drawing tools.

  4. __________ the projector after the presentation.

  5. __________ your workspace after finishing your sketch.

  6. __________ the correct font for your poster design.


E. Speaking Practice

Practice these short dialogues with your partner.

Dialogue 1 – Saving Work
A: Don’t forget to save your design file!
B: Thanks! I almost closed it.

Dialogue 2 – Studio Cleanliness
A: Clean your table after class, please.
B: Okay, I’ll put everything back in the toolbox.

Dialogue 3 – Respecting Others’ Work
A: Don’t change my layout without asking.
B: Oh, sorry! I thought it was a sample file.


F. Evaluation – Write Your Own Sentences

Write three commands and three prohibitions related to design activities in the studio.

Example:

  • Command: Use a ruler to draw straight lines.

  • Prohibition: Don’t leave your tools on the desk.

  1. Command: ____________________________

  2. Command: ____________________________

  3. Command: ____________________________

  4. Prohibition: ____________________________

  5. Prohibition: ____________________________

  6. Prohibition: ____________________________


G. Reflection

Why are commands and prohibitions important in a design studio?
Write your short answer below (2–3 sentences).


Commands and Prohibitions in the Workshop


🧰 Introduction

In a mechanical workshop, it is very important to follow instructions and safety rules. We use commands to tell someone what to do, and prohibitions to tell someone what not to do.
Learning these sentences will help you communicate clearly and safely when operating mechanical tools or machines.


A. Imperative Sentences (Commands and Prohibitions)

Commands are used to give instructions or tell someone to do something.
They usually start with the base form of a verb.
For example:

  • Wear your safety gloves.

  • Check the oil level.

  • Turn off the machine after use.

Prohibitions are used to tell someone not to do something.
They usually start with Don’t + Verb.
For example:

  • Don’t touch the hot surface.

  • Don’t run in the workshop.

  • Don’t use the grinder without goggles.

💡 Remember:
Commands = do something.
Prohibitions = don’t do something.
Both are very important to keep everyone safe in the workshop.


B. Vocabulary: Common Workshop Tools and Safety Items

Tools / EquipmentMeaning (in Bahasa)
WrenchKunci pas
ScrewdriverObeng
HammerPalu
GrinderMesin gerinda
Welding machineMesin las
Measuring tapeMeteran
Safety glovesSarung tangan keselamatan
HelmetHelm
GogglesKacamata pelindung
ToolboxKotak peralatan

C. Practice 1 – Identify Commands or Prohibitions

Write C if it is a Command and P if it is a Prohibition.

NoSentenceType
1Don’t forget to turn off the welding machine.___
2Check the air pressure before using the compressor.___
3Don’t use the hammer without gloves.___
4Tighten the bolts with a wrench.___
5Don’t touch the electrical cables.___
6Clean the workbench after finishing your job.___

D. Practice 2 – Complete the Sentences

Fill in the blanks with the correct command or prohibition.
Use the words in the box.

Word box: wear – check – don’t run – don’t touch – use – clean

  1. __________ your safety helmet before starting work.

  2. __________ the hot engine. It’s dangerous!

  3. __________ your tools after finishing the job.

  4. __________ the oil level before turning on the machine.

  5. __________ in the workshop area.

  6. __________ the right tool for the job.


E. Speaking Practice

Practice these short dialogues with your partner.

Dialogue 1 – Safety Reminder
A: Don’t use the grinder without goggles.
B: Okay, I’ll wear them now.

Dialogue 2 – Work Instruction
A: Tighten the bolts using a wrench.
B: Sure. Should I check the alignment too?
A: Yes, please.

Dialogue 3 – Warning
A: Don’t stand near the welding area.
B: Why not?
A: It’s not safe without protective clothes.


F. Evaluation – Write Your Own Sentences

Write three commands and three prohibitions related to workshop activities.

Example:

  • Command: Turn off the machine after use.

  • Prohibition: Don’t play with the tools.

  1. Command: ____________________________

  2. Command: ____________________________

  3. Command: ____________________________

  4. Prohibition: ____________________________

  5. Prohibition: ____________________________

  6. Prohibition: ____________________________


G. Reflection

Why are commands and prohibitions important in the workshop?
Write your short answer below (2–3 sentences).