In this part of the lesson, find a narrative by your own. Then, analyze
the generic structure and linguistics features of the text. Send your
work to yaniir751@gmail.com
I'll be waiting for your great job. See you on the next lesson.
Now, you have already had enough understanding on Narrative text, right?
So, let's move to the next activity.
Read story below.
Timun Mas
One
upon a time, there lived a couple of old farmer. They did not have any
children. They wanted to have one, thus they prayed to God.
One
night, while they were praying, Buto Ijo a giant with supernatural
powers passed their house. He heard they pray. "Don't worry farmers. I
can give you a child. But you have to give me that child when she is 17
years old," said Buto Ijo. The farmers were so happy. They did not think
about the risk of losing their child later and agree to take the offer.
Later, Buto Ijo gave them a bunch of cucumber seeds. The farmers
planted them carefully. Then the seeds changed into plants. No longer
after that, a big golden cucumber grew from plants. After it had ripe,
the farmers picked and cut it. They were very surprised to see beautiful
girl inside the cucumber. They named her Timun Mas or Golden Cucumber.
Years passed by and Timun Mas has changed into a beautiful girl. On her
17th birthday, Timun Mas was very happy.
However,
the parents were very sad. They knew they had to keep their promise to
Buto Ijo the giant but they also did not want to lose their beloved
daughter. "My daughter, take this bag. It can save you from the giant,"
said father. "What do you mean, Father? I don't understand," said Timun
Mas.
After
that, Buto Ijo came into their house. "Run Timun Mas. Save your life!",
said her mother. Buto Ijo was angry. He knew the farmers wanted to
break their promise. He chased Timun Mas away. Buto Ijo was getting
closer and closer. Timun Mas then opened the bag and threw a handful of
salt. It became sea. Buto Ijo had to swim to cross the sea. Later, Timun
Mas threw some chilly. It became a jungle with trees. The trees had
sharp thorns so they hurt Buto Ijo. However, he was still able to chase
Timun Mas. Timun Mas took her third magic stuff. It was cucumber seeds.
She threw them and became cucumber field. But Buto Ijo still could
escape from the field. Then it was the last magic stuff she had in the
bag. It was a shrimp paste or terasi. She threw it and became a big
swamp. Buto Ijo was still trying to swim the swamp but he was very
tired. Then he was drowning and died.
Timun Mas then immediately went home. The farmers were so happy that they finally together again.
After reading the story, check your comprehension of the text by doing the quiz.
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Allright, let's get down to the business.
Match the Pictures with the most Appropriate Phrases.
1. Cinderella
2. Rapunzel
3. Sangkuriang
4. Sleeping Beauty
5. Joko Tarub and Seven Angels
6. Beauty and The Beast
Have you ever read a story? What sort of story do you read?
At this moment, we are going to learn about Narrative text, but before going further, watch the video below. Check it out.
What do you think about the video? It's interesting, isn't it?
What is a Narrative?
A
narrative text is a text focusing specific participants which tells an
interesting story. Its social function is to tell stories or past events
and entertain or amuse the readers.
Generic structure and Linguistics features of Narrative text
Generic Structure:
1. Orientation: Introducing the participants and informing the time and the place
2. Complication: Describing the rising crises which the participants have to do with 3. Evaluation : reaction of the participants to the problem
4. Resolution: Showing the way of participant to solve the crises, better or worse
Linguistics Features:
A narrative focuses on specific participants.
There are many action verbs, verbal and mental processes
Direct and indirect speeches are often used
It usually uses Past Tense
There are sometimes some dialog and the tense can change
Descriptive language is used to create listener’s or reader’s imagination
