STUDENT MODULE ENGLISH
Descriptive Text
Theme: My Safe Laboratory
Learning Objective
After completing this lesson, students are able to:
identify the social function of descriptive text.
identify the generic structure of descriptive text.
identify the language features of descriptive text.
understand vocabulary related to laboratory safety.
write a simple descriptive text about a safe laboratory.
1. Introduction
Have you ever been in a laboratory?
A laboratory is a place where students and scientists conduct experiments. Because many experiments involve chemicals, glassware, and electrical equipment, everyone must follow safety rules.
A safe laboratory has many safety facilities such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, emergency exits, and safety signs. Students also wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as laboratory coats, gloves, and safety goggles.
In this lesson, you will learn how to describe a laboratory using a descriptive text while also understanding the importance of workplace safety.
2. Reading Text
My Safe Laboratory
My school laboratory is a clean, bright, and safe place for learning science. It is quite large and has many tables, chairs, and laboratory equipment.
Every student wears a laboratory coat, safety goggles, and gloves before starting an experiment. These personal protective equipment help protect students from dangerous chemicals and accidents.
There is a fire extinguisher near the entrance. A first aid kit is attached to the wall, and an emergency exit is located at the back of the laboratory. There are also safety signs that remind everyone to work carefully and follow the laboratory rules.
The chemical storage cabinet is locked and clearly labeled. Waste is separated into different bins to keep the laboratory clean and safe.
I enjoy studying in this laboratory because it is comfortable, well-organized, and safe. It is an excellent place to learn while practicing good safety habits.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|
| laboratory | laboratorium |
| experiment | percobaan |
| laboratory coat | jas laboratorium |
| safety goggles | kacamata pelindung |
| gloves | sarung tangan |
| fire extinguisher | APAR |
| first aid kit | kotak P3K |
| emergency exit | pintu darurat |
| safety sign | rambu keselamatan |
| chemical cabinet | lemari bahan kimia |
| equipment | peralatan |
| dangerous | berbahaya |
| comfortable | nyaman |
| organized | tertata |
| protect | melindungi |
3. Learning Material
What is a Descriptive Text?
A descriptive text is a text that describes a particular person, place, animal, or thing. It gives detailed information so the reader can imagine the object clearly.
Social Function
The purpose of a descriptive text is:
To describe a particular person, place, animal, or thing.
Generic Structure
A descriptive text has two parts.
A. Identification
This part introduces the object.
Example:
My school laboratory is a clean, bright, and safe place for learning science.
B. Description
This part describes the characteristics, appearance, location, and functions of the object.
Examples:
It is large and clean.
There is a fire extinguisher near the entrance.
Students wear safety goggles.
The chemical cabinet is locked.
Language Features
1. Simple Present Tense
We use the Simple Present Tense to describe facts.
Examples:
2. Adjectives
Adjectives describe nouns.
Examples:
clean
safe
bright
large
organized
comfortable
modern
Example sentence:
The laboratory is clean and comfortable.
3. There is / There are
Use There is for one object.
Example:
There is a fire extinguisher near the door.
Use There are for more than one object.
Example:
There are many safety signs in the laboratory.
4. Action Verbs
Some common verbs used in this topic:
wear
protect
use
clean
store
follow
keep
work
Text Analysis
Identification
My school laboratory is a clean, bright, and safe place for learning science.
This sentence introduces the object.
Description
The following sentences describe the laboratory.
It is large.
Students wear PPE.
There is a fire extinguisher.
The chemical cabinet is locked.
The laboratory is comfortable and safe.
Language Focus
Adjectives
Find the adjectives in the text.
Example:
clean
bright
safe
comfortable
organized
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Examples:
laboratory coat
gloves
safety goggles
4. Exercises
A. Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer.
1. What is the text mainly about?
A. A classroom
B. A library
C. A safe laboratory
D. A school canteen
2. Why do students wear safety goggles?
A. To look fashionable
B. To protect their eyes
C. To clean the tables
D. To carry chemicals
3. Where is the fire extinguisher located?
A. In the teacher's office
B. Near the entrance
C. Under the table
D. Beside the window
4. Which sentence is correct?
A. There are a fire extinguisher.
B. There is many tables.
C. There is a first aid kit on the wall.
D. There are a laboratory coat.
5. What is the purpose of a descriptive text?
A. To entertain readers
B. To tell a story
C. To describe a person, place, animal, or thing
D. To explain how to do something
Reading Comprehension Questions
A. Multiple Choice
1. Why is good ventilation important in a laboratory?
A. To make the laboratory look bigger.
B. To reduce the risk of inhaling harmful fumes.
C. To keep the laboratory warmer.
D. To store laboratory equipment.
2. Which of the following is NOT an example of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
A. Safety goggles
B. Laboratory coat
C. Gloves
D. Fire extinguisher
3. What should students do before using chemicals in the laboratory?
A. Mix different chemicals immediately.
B. Read labels and follow instructions.
C. Remove their safety goggles.
D. Leave the chemical containers open.
4. What is the purpose of safety signs in a laboratory?
A. To decorate the laboratory.
B. To advertise laboratory equipment.
C. To remind people about safety rules and hazards.
D. To identify students.
5. According to the infographic, what should happen to laboratory waste?
A. It should be burned immediately.
B. It should be thrown into one large bin.
C. It should be separated and disposed of in the correct containers.
D. It should be kept inside the laboratory.
B. Essay Questions
Answer the questions in complete sentences.
What is the laboratory like?
Mention three safety equipment found in the laboratory.
Why should students wear personal protective equipment?
Why is it important to keep the laboratory clean?
Write 5 sentences to describe your own school laboratory.
Reflection
Answer these questions honestly.
What new vocabulary did you learn today?
Why is laboratory safety important?
Which safety equipment do you think is the most important? Why?
Can you write a descriptive text about your laboratory? Explain your answer.
