M1 LA3 Part 1 Task 1: Getting to Know Analytical
Exposition Texts
Instructions
In this activity, you will have to read two analytical
exposition texts. Make necessary notes of their key features. It may facilitate
you in doing the other tasks. Enjoy it.
Text 1
In Australia
there are three levels of government, federal government, state governments,
and the local governments. All of these levels of government are necessary.
This is so for a number of reasons.
First, the
federal government is necessary for big things. They keep the economy in order
and look after things like defense. International affairs are also important to
handle. For example, they carry out mutual collaboration with other nations in
the world.
Similarly,
the state governments look after the middle sized things. For example, they
look after law and order, preventing things like vandalism in schools. Crimes
occurring in a particular state need quick and instant solution. This will take
long time if they are handled by the federal government.
Finally, the
local governments look after the small things and daily matters. They look
after things like collecting rubbish, otherwise everyone would have diseases.
Thus, for the
reasons above we can conclude that the three levels of government are
necessary.
(Adapted from
(Gerot, L., & Wignell, P. (1994). Making Sense of Functional Grammar).
Text 2.
Learning from Television
Traditionally,
educators have perceived television as not particularly beneficial to literacy
development. Concerns were fueled by findings suggesting that with the
introduction of television people spend less time reading books and reading
scores decline. As our society is striving to make adjustments to the decline
in literacy skills, new ways of learning and teaching are being explored,
educators are becoming interested in exploring the educational potential of
television. Therefore, the interest in television as an educational medium has
increased for several reasons.
First,
existing educational television programs that were developed to enhance the
literacy development of both children and adults have been quite successful in
achieving their intended outcomes. This has been reported in several researches
dealing with such things such as television supported distance learning
programs from the Open University in Great Britain.
Second,
because television is a very accessible medium, it has the potential to reach
learners that have not been able to participate in traditional adult literacy
programs. Television is accessible both in terms of its technology and in terms
of its content. By 1985, 99% of all US households had a least one television
set. Moreover, viewers are intimately familiar with the content of television
and tend to associate it with pleasurable experience because of its power to
entertain
Finally, the
development of new visual technologies makes it possible to provide users with
more control and interactivity and thus to adapt televised instruction to the
needs of a variety of learners and learning styles.
To conclude,
many teachers in UK are recently becoming aware to benefit the potential of
television programs to support the teaching processes.
Answer
Key Features
1.
Text 1
a)
Thesis
In Australia there are
three levels of government, federal government, state governments, and the
local governments
b)
Arguments
First, the federal government is
necessary for big things. They keep the economy in order and look after things
like defense. International affairs are also important to handle. For example,
they carry out mutual collaboration with other nations in the world.
Similarly, the state governments look
after the middle sized things. For example, they look after law and order,
preventing things like vandalism in schools. Crimes occurring in a particular
state need quick and instant solution. This will take long time if they are
handled by the federal government.
Finally, the local governments look
after the small things and daily matters. They look after things like
collecting rubbish, otherwise everyone would have diseases
c)
Conclusion
Thus, for the reasons
above we can conclude that the three levels of government are necessary.
d)
Language features
Ø Using simple present tense
Ø Using internal conjunction that connects arguments
between two clauses ( first, second, for example)
Ø Using casual conjuction (Similarly, finally, thus)
2.
Text 2
a)
Thesis
Traditionally, educators have
perceived television as not particularly beneficial to literacy development
b)
Arguments
Ø
First, existing educational television programs that were
developed to enhance the literacy development of both children and adults have
been quite successful in achieving their intended outcomes. This has been
reported in several researches dealing with such things such as television
supported distance learning programs from the Open University in Great Britain.
Ø
Second, because television is a very accessible medium,
it has the potential to reach learners that have not been able to participate
in traditional adult literacy programs. Television is accessible both in terms
of its technology and in terms of its content. By 1985, 99% of all US
households had a least one television set. Moreover, viewers are intimately
familiar with the content of television and tend to associate it with
pleasurable experience because of its power to entertain
Ø Finally, the
development of new visual technologies makes it possible to provide users with
more control and interactivity and thus to adapt televised instruction to the
needs of a variety of learners and learning stylesguments
c)
Conclusion
Many teachers in UK are recently
becoming aware to benefit the potential of television programs to support the
teaching processes
d)
Language features
Ø Using simple present tense
Ø Using internal conjunction that connects arguments
between two clauses ( first, second,)
Ø Using casual conjuction (finally, Traditionally, moreover )
Task 2 KB 3
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Questions:
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Answers:
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1.
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Where can you probably
find the first text to read?
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In a blog, website
,newspaper, magazine, article
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2.
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Where can you probably
find the second text to read?
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In a blog, website
,newspaper, magazine. article
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3.
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Who might be interested in
reading the first text?
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Lecturers, Teachers, State
official, Politician or people who like to get more knowledege
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4.
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In
text 2, which sentence is stating the writer’s position to introduce his
ideas?
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As
our society is striving to make adjustments to the decline in literacy
skills, new ways of learning and teaching are being explored, educators are
becoming interested in exploring the educational potential of television.
Therefore, the interest in television as an educational medium has increased
for several reasons
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5.
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How
does the writer of text 2 arrange his ideas in the text?
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The writer presents
arguments or opinions that support the main idea of the text.
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6.
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Does the writer of text 1 use ‘the present
tenses’ to write his ideas in the text?
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Yes, he does
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7.
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Can
you identify the internal conjunction and causal conjuntion in both texts?
Write them in your answers.
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Text
1 :
Internal
conjunction ( first, second)
casual
conjuction (Similarly, finally, thus )
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Text
2. :
Internal
conjunction (First, Second)
casual
conjuction (Traditionally, moreover, because of, Finally)
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TASK 3 M1 LA3
Part 2: Comparing analytical exposition texts
with other texts
Read the two texts
above once again and compare them with the other two texts below to identify
their differences and similarities. Write your answer in the box provided below
Text 1
In Australia there are three
levels of government, federal government, state governments, and the local
governments. All of these levels of government are necessary. This is so for a
number of reasons.
First, the federal
government is necessary for big things. They keep the economy in order and look
after things like defense. International affairs are also important to handle.
For example, they carry out mutual collaboration with other nations in the
world.
Similarly, the state
governments look after the middle sized things. For example, they look after
law and order, preventing things like vandalism in schools. Crimes occurring in
a particular state need quick and instant solution. This will take long time if
they are handled by the federal government.
Finally, the local
governments look after the small things and daily matters. They look after
things like collecting rubbish, otherwise everyone would have diseases.
Thus, for the reasons above
we can conclude that the three levels of government are necessary.
(Adapted from (Gerot, L.,
& Wignell, P. (1994). Making Sense of Functional Grammar).
Text 2.
Learning from Television
Traditionally, educators have perceived
television as not particularly beneficial to literacy development. Concerns
were fueled by findings suggesting that with the introduction of television
people spend less time reading books and reading scores decline. As our society
is striving to make adjustments to the decline in literacy skills, new ways of
learning and teaching are being explored, educators are becoming interested in
exploring the educational potential of television. Therefore, the interest in
television as an educational medium has increased for several reasons.
First, existing educational television
programs that were developed to enhance the literacy development of both
children and adults have been quite successful in achieving their intended
outcomes. This has been reported in several researches dealing with such things
such as television supported distance learning programs from the Open
University in Great Britain.
Second, because television is a very
accessible medium, it has the potential to reach learners that have not been
able to participate in traditional adult literacy programs. Television is
accessible both in terms of its technology and in terms of its content. By
1985, 99% of all US households had a least one television set. Moreover,
viewers are intimately familiar with the content of television and tend to
associate it with pleasurable experience because of its power to entertain
Finally, the development of new visual
technologies makes it possible to provide users with more control and
interactivity and thus to adapt televised instruction to the needs of a variety
of learners and learning styles.
To conclude, many teachers in UK are recently becoming
aware to benefit the potential of television programs to support the teaching
processes
Read the two texts above once again and compare them with
the other two texts below to identify their differences and similarities. Write
your answer in the box provided below
Text 3
In all the discussion over the removal of
lead from petrol there doesn’t seem to have been any mention of difference
between driving in the city and the country.
While I realise my leaded petrol car is
polluting the air wherever I drive, I feel that when you travel through the
country, where you only see another car every five to ten minutes, the problem
is not as severe as when traffic is concentrated on city roads.
Those who want to penalise older, leaded petrol vehicles
and their owners don’t seem to appreciate that, in the country, there is no
public transport to fall back upon and one’s own vehicle is the only way to get
about.
I
feel that country people, who often have to travel huge distances to the
nearest town and who already spend a great deal of money on petrol, should be
treated differently to the people who live in the city.
(Source:
Gerot, L., & Wignell, P. (1994).
Making Sense of Functional Grammar).
Text 4
Iceberg Potential Source of
Water
The supply of fresh water has not been a
major problem for most countries in the world because a rainy season is part of
their yearly climatic conditions. However, in countries where the
rainfall is very sparse scientists
must constantly seek ways to increase supplies of this precious element. One
among other methods being considered is the towing of icebergs. According to
this method large icebergs from Antarctica would be wrapped in cloth or
plastic, tied to powerful tugboats by strong ropes, and towed to the countries
needing fresh water. While this plan may have some potential, there are
certain practical problems that must be solved.
The first
problem is the expense. According to estimates, it would cost between $50 and
$100 million to tow a 'single 100-million-ton iceberg from Antarctica to, for
example, the coast of Saudi Arabia. This is very expensive.
The second
problem is possible risk with the iceberg. It is very possible that the Iceberg
would melt en route. No one knows if an iceberg could be effectively insulated
during such a long journey. At the very least, there is the possibility that it
would break up into smaller pieces, which would create still other problems.
The third
problem is about the environmental effects. There is the danger that a huge
block of Ice floating off an arid coast
could have unexpected environmental effects. The ice could drastically change
the weather along the coast and it would probably affect the fish population.
The last problem is the cost efficiency. According to this, the
cost of providing fresh water from icebergs would be less than the cost of
providing water by desalinization. According to most estimates, it would cost
between 50 cent and 60 cent per cubic meter to get water from an iceberg as
opposed to the 80 cent per cubic meter it costs to get the same amount by
desalinization. In conclusion, before icebergs can become a source of
fresh water in the future, problems involving cost, overall practicality, and
most importantly environmental impact must be solved.
(Adapted from Oshima and Hogue, 3rd edition, 1998).
Write your answer in this box.
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Simmilarties
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Differences
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1. Thesis
The four texts have the thesis
2. Arguments
The four texts have the arguments that
support the main idea of the texts
3. Conclusion
The four text have the conclusion
4. Language features
All the texts use Simple Present Tense
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1. Language Feature
The first
and second text use internal conjunction and
casual conjuction but the third text and fourth text don’t
use.
2. Arguments
The arguments from the first and second text are not based on personal
opinion but the third and fouth texts tell the arguments based on persona
opinion.
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M1 LA3 Task 4 Part
3
Instructions
Before
constructing exposition texts, please open the related links below and watch
the videos of various activities related to the topic we are currently
discussing. Make necessary notes, Then send your answers to the instructor!
1.
Video 1
How to write an analytical essay: What is it?
a.
Objectives
b.
What does
analytical mean?:
Ø How and why?
Ø Pict it to piece to explain and interpret
Ø Discuss central ideas/themes
Ø Piece = techniques
Ø Effect on audience
c.
Why?
d.
What is an
Essay?:
Ø A formal piece of writing
Ø Structured
Ø Present a point of view (thesis) with evidence to support
it
e.
Essay Structure :
Ø Introduction
Ø Filling body paragraphs
Ø Bottom bun, conclusion
f.
Example Question
: Single Text
g.
Techniques Central IdeaVideo
Techniques Central IdeaVideo
Video 2
How to write an Analytical Essay
a.
Read the question
b.
Identify the key
words
c.
Identify
direction words
d.
Brainstorm
e.
Organise ideas
M1 LA3 TASK 5 Part
3
Use
your own words to develop the two supporting ideas available in the text below.
Compulsory
Attendance in College
On
my first day of class in an American university, I discovered that there are
many differences between universities in US and in my country. One difference
hit me immediately when the professor walked into the classroom dressed in
casual pants and a sports shirt. Then he sat down, and I received a second
shock. He sat down on the desk, not behind the desk. The biggest shock happened
when he passed out a piece of paper listing the requirements of the class. I
learned that I was not allowed to miss any classes! In my country, professors
do not know or care if students attend lectures, but in the United States,
professors actually call the roll at the beginning of each class meeting. In my
opinion, compulsory attendance in college is completely inappropriate for two
reasons.
College
students are adults, not elementary school children. They have a lot of
knowledge and skills
that are not owned by
elementary students because they are more
independent than Elementary School students. Therefore, students should be able
to think rationally. It means that
students are able to face and solve all kinds of problems logically, and do not
take actions that clearly will only harm themselves and other people. Students
must also be critical where students do not just accept things, but also ask to
what extent is the credibility of something. In fact, not only to the stage of
questioning credibility, but as a student, he must be able to prove the
credibility of a thing in a logical way. In addition, they must think far
ahead. That's what at least students need to do as early as possible. Not only
see the next few days, but at least students are able to plan their actions for
the next year.
Students
often have other obligations such as jobs and family. Students often have other obligations such
as work and family. Even though they are not smart and have mediocre
achievements in school, children who are diligently studying without being told
can make their parents proud. Not only learning school lessons, but also other beneficial
knowledge. Everyone must be able to become an established and independent
person when entering adulthood. It would be much better if you were able to
achieve stability and independence before reaching adulthood. From being
independent and well-established, someone can make his little family happy,
parents, extended family, and even many people outside his family
To
summarize, attendance in college classes should be optional. Students may
already know the material that the professor will cover. Sometimes the
professor lectures on material that is in the textbook, so students can read it
on their own time. Therefore, in my opinion, compulsory attendance in college
classes should be abolished.
(Source:
Oshima and Hogue. 2007. Introduction to Academic Writing).
Choose one prohibition sign below which
attracts you to generate your ideas to write an analytical exposition text. Be
sure to apply the knowledge you have learnt.
The answer
THROW
GARBAGE IN ITS PLACE
Trash is waste
material that is no longer used from an activity or process. From the various
types of human activities, in the end it will produce waste such as
household-generated waste, unused electronic goods waste, industrial waste and
much more. There is solid waste such as plastic and paper, as well as liquid
waste such as water from clothes and urine.
The accumulated
rubbish will certainly disturb us a lot, besides causing unpleasant odors. Even
this garbage will cause many diseases. As garbage that contains a lot of rotten
food, it is definitely a nest of life for Coli Bacteria. Therefore, if this
garbage accumulates during the rainy season, of course it will cause an
outbreak of vomiting or diarrhea. Dengue Fever, etc.
Garbage can also
invite the arrival of rats and insects that can cause various digestive
diseases, jaundice, stomach worm disease, malaria and so on. As garbage can
contaminate surface water, ground water, agricultural land and can also pollute
the air which causes problems in humans and ecosystems. It will pose a more
serious threat, because entering rainy season will certainly increase sharply.
Therefore, It is our
duty to keep the environment clean and away from waste. So, Don't forget to put
trash in its place
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