LAMPIRAN

A . Related Material

MEETING 1

Pre Activity

Source: Kemendikbud (Mahrukh Bashir, 2017)

This is an overview of some materials to give you little understanding about asking and
giving suggestions and offers. Please try to practice this conversation with your pairs!
Conversation 1
Jane : Hi John.
John : Hi, Jane. What are you doing?
Jane : Nothing much. Would you like to go to
movies?
John : I would love to, but not right now.
Jane : How about in the afternoon?
John : Great! What movie do you want to watch?
Jane : Let’s watch “Ring”.
John : I would rather not. I am not much into horror
movies. How about Peanuts?
Jane : Ok. Let’s go. When do you want to go?
John : 4 o’clock show.
Jane : It sounds good. Okay, see you then!
John : Okay, see you!

From the conversation above, what kind of interactional transaction done between
those people? Write your answer below

…………………………………………………..

Conversation 2
Practice this conversation with your pair!

siti : Hello, Jane.

jane : Hi, Siti.
Jane : You look tired. What is going on to you?
Siti : I am working on my project paper. It is due tomorrow. I don’t think I will be
able to finish it.
Jane : Would you like any help?
Siti : Yes, please. I would really appreciate it.
Jane : Tell me what I can do for you and I will start right
away. Siti : Thank you! You are an angel.

From the conversation above, what kind of interpersonal transaction is going on in the
conversation? Write your answer below

…………………………………………………..

After practicing two interpersonal transactions above, you have known and understood
which conversation talks about suggestion and which another talks about offers.

SUGGESTING AND OFFERING

LET’S SEE HOW SUGGESTIONS ARE MEANT TO BE FOR!
Social function: to facilitate interpersonal
communication between different people

Suggestions are abstract and can be in

form of solutions, advice, plan, and idea.
It can be accepted or refused
 Expression/Gambits

When making suggestions, we often use the following expressions

Let’s …..

Why don’t we …..?

We could ….. What about …..? How about …..? I suggest that …..

You might want to change ….. I think …..

I don’t think ….

Let’s take a look at the sentence structure to suggest something!

Sentence structure to suggest something
Subject Verb That Object
I suggest that he cleans his room.
We recommend she reads “The Hunger
Games”.
I propose that a report should be sent in.

I put forward that we work together on this.

We advise that he works hard.

I advocate that we support them in every way
possible
 Let’s take a look at responding suggestion!

Responding to
Suggestion
Making Suggestions Accepting Suggestions Declining Suggestions
Let’s go to movies. Yes, let’s go. No, thank you. I do not feel like
going.
Why don’t you do your Ok, I will. Sorry, I think I will go out first
homework before and then do my
going out? homework.
How about going to Yes, let’s go. It is a good No, let’s just go to the
Sam’s place first idea. supermarket.
and then to the
supermarket?
I think you should go and Ok, If you say so. Sorry, I can’t. I have previous
meet her. engagement.
MATERIALS UNDERSTADING

This is the example of suggestion poster about saving world to be clean and healthy.

Answer this question based on your understanding of the poster beside. What is suggested to
us according to the poster?

………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………….
According to the poster, what is
suggested to do?

…………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………

….
 LET’S SEE HOW OFFERS ARE MEANT TO BE FOR!
Social function: to facilitate interpersonal
communication between different people

Suggestions can be given in terms of food,

money, solutions, friendship or a bargain. It can
be taken or refused.

Expression/Gambits

When making offers, we often use the following expressions

May I …..?

Can I …..? Shall I …..” Would you …..?

How about I…..?

Responding to Offers
Making Offers Accepting Offers Declining Offers
Can I help you? Yes, please. Its okay, I can do it myself.
I really appreciate it.
Shall I bring you some tea? Thank you, it is very kind No, thank you.
of you.
Would you like another Yes, please. That would be No, thanks. I don’t want
helping of cake? lovely. another helping.
How about I help you with Yes, please, that would be Don’t worry, I will do it
this? very kind of you. myself.
Can I take you home? Thank you, I appreciate That’s alright, I will
your help. manage on my own.

Sentence structure to offer something

Modal Verb Subject Object
Would you care for another cup of tea?
Shall we take you there?
Could I offer you something?
Will you have tea with me?
 MEETING 2

Pre Activity
Asking for and giving opinion and its responses are very common expression. Do you
know what is meant to be an opinion?
Let’s take a look a conversation between 2 friends below. Read aloud so you are able to
train how to read a text by good intonation and clear pronunciation.
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Bima : Do you like watching ‘Indonesian
Idol’?
Sadewa : Right. I never miss this reality show.
I think it is the best reality show and it has fascinated
many fans around the nation.
Bima : I think so. No one can deny that Indonesian Idol is the one of the many
talent search show. I believe it becomes one of the most popular shows in the history of
Indonesian television. What’s your view?
Sadewa : I suppose this reality show has not fully succeeded in reaching its main
goal. If you take an objective look at a number of the winners, you’ll see that some of
them are not yet able to survive in the Indonesian music industry.
Bima : I know what you mean. Some of them are not able to fill the most basic
requirement which is to sing properly. Well, what do you think about it?
Sadewa : Are they?
Bima : Actually I don’t know much about music industry so I’d rather not to say
anything about it.
Sadewa : Well, neither do I.

An opinion is the way you feel or think about something. Our opinions about
something or someone are based on our perspective. Whenever we give or express our
opinion, it is important to give reasoning or an example to support our opinion.
 From the dialogue above, we are able to get attention at how to ask and give
information related to opinions and thoughts. These are some expressions used above.
Look at table below!

Asking for Giving your opinion Saying you Avoiding giving

someone's opinion have no an opinion
opinion
What's your view? I think it is the best I really don’t Actually I don’t
reality show that has have opinion know much
fascinated many fans about it about music
around the nation industry so I'd
rather not say
anything about it
What's your I believe it becomes I don’t know Do you think so?
opinion? one of the most what to say
popular shows in the
history of Indonesian
television
Do you have any I suppose this reality No opinion That's your
opinion on show has not fully opinion, is it?
Indonesian Idol? succeeded in reaching
its main objective
What do you think In my opinion, some I really Are they?
of Indonesian Idol? of the winners are no couldn’t say
able to fill the most anything about
basic requirement it
which is to sing
properly
Let’s look at the sentence structure to express opinions

Sentence structure to offer something

Subject Verb Object
I agree with what you are saying.
We believe this is not the right way to
handle things.
I reckon this could be right
considering the reasons
you have provided.
I agree that I didn’t look at it from
this perspective.
I doubt that this is possible
We assume you are biased on this
issue.
I don’t agree with you
I think you are mistaken
I think so too.
 Expressions (Personal
Point of View)

I think …..

Personally, I think …..

By this I mean .. As I understand …..

What I mean is …..

In my experience …..

I strongly believe that .. In my opinion …..

As far as I am concerned

From my point of view …..

I reckon …..

As I see it …..
To my mind …..

I’d like to point out that I am compelled to say …..

In my humble opinion …..

 Expressions (Personal
Point of View)

Most people do not agree .. Generally it is accepted ..

believe
While some people

Almost everyone .. The majority disagree with ..

Some people say that .. The majority agree with ..

Some people believe .. It is sometimes argued ..

Of course, many argue .. It is considered ..

Agreeing with an opinion

I agree with what you are saying but have you ever …

I couldn’t agree more.

I agree with this opinion.

This is absolutely right.

Of course.

I agree, I never thought of that.

Neither do I.

That’s a good point.

I think so too.
 Disagreeing with an opinion

By this I mean …

I do not believe that.

I am afraid I have to disagree with you.

I don’t agree with you.

I am not sure I agree with you.

I’m sorry, I don’t agree with you.

I disagree with you.

I think you are wrong.

That’s not the same thing at all.

It is not justified to say so.

I’m not convinced that ..

I can’t say I agree with this, and here’s why ..

A. Exercises

MEETING 1

Let’s practice
1. Hello Nura, Is there anything ….. do for you?
a. I
b. We

c. Can I
 d. would I
2. Nadia: I need to sleep earlier since my eyes will be more minus to see at night.
Fara : Oh no. So ….. just go to your bed?
a. What about
b. Why don’t you
c. Shall I
d. Let’s
3. Nayra: what I am thinking about now is what I will do when my mother comes here
seeing his vase is broken!
Vena: Please, not to overthink to move on. Let me think , ….. saying that your cat has
just been chased by the dog? And the cat is the suspect.
a. I suggest that
b. How about you
c. How about
d. I suggest
4.to run over 20 minutes. It will make you feel better.
a. You need
b. I advise
c. You could
d. I think
5. Verly : I have done my cleaning just now. But I have still got anger from my
dad. Renata..................ask him the reason?
a. I propose
b. Shall us
c. I’ll do
d. Why don’t you
6.like me to pick your cat up from pet shop?
a. Let’s
b. I think
c. Would you
d. How about
7. Jeni : Today, in the evening. My crush will go here to ask me for dating. What will I
wear to meet him?
Sonia : ……. that you are more beautiful to wear pinky girl outfit.
a. I don’t think

b. I think
c. How about
d. Let’s
8. Aura : I am so hungry
Celine.................get you something to eat?
a. Can I
b. Why don’t
c. How about
d. What about
9. Kayla: I am studying at school right now. I must call my mom. But I don’t think I can
do it.
Fera..............like any help?
a. Can I
b. Would you
c. How about
d. Will you
10.Do the washing. If you like.
a. Can I

b. I’ll do
c. Would you
d. Let’s
 Formative Assessment

Exercise

Oral Practical Assignment

Choose one of the following activities for your project

(Cooking Cookies) (Cleaning Jobs at Home)

(Weekdays Activities)
1. With a partner. Construct interpersonal transaction using the pictures containing
asking and giving information related to suggestions and offers based on each of the
pictures; picture 1 (what shape cookies will be made), picture 2 (dividing cleaning job
at home), and picture 3 (activities done in weekdays). Present your work to be spoken
and expressed in front of class with your pair.
2. Work in your pair to exchange experience during COVID 19, give suggestions what
activities good to be done at home. Draw a poster to be presented in class with your
information got in the form of dialogue with your pair.

I can do this
Complete these statements
1. The most interesting thing I learned in this chapter was …..
2. The part I enjoyed most was …..
3. I would like to find more about …..
4. The hardest part in this chapter was …..
5. I need to work harder at ……

Read the statements below and tick (√ ) the option that is most applicable to you.

Definitely Yes Maybe No Not at all

The interpersonal
transactions were
easy to understand

I can tell the

difference between
offer and suggestion

I could write a
dialogue between
two people

My plan to overcome the difficulties of this chapter

 MEETING 2

Let’s Practice

A. Fill in the blanks using the opinion given in the box below
Totally agree, opinion, am concerned, strongly believe, believe that, strongly

1. I ……… with you using masker doesn’t need to be obeyed by people who
are healthy.
2. I feel...........about this issue.
3. Most people...........drinking ice while sweating at the same time causes hypothermia.
4. As far as I........., I will not support vaccinating in my school.
5. I..........the cost of cooking oil must be as same as before now.
6. It is all right if you don’t agree with me but I have every right to my ………

What to do

Formative Assessment

1. Take a look some issues below! Give your idea and write down here!
1st Issue
Crimes in Cities

Crime is a serious problem in big cities and it is

getting worse every year. This is what police
departments around the country said in their reports last
week. The streets are more dangerous. You may not
even be safe in your own house.
I think so too. I believe the
government………………………………………………………..
I agree. I think it is not easy to overcome the problem
but……………………………….
I don’t think so. I believe it is only in some big cities
because……………………………
I can’t say agree with that. I think police…………………………………….
 2nd Issue

The Use of Mobile Phones by Students

In the last few years, there has been an explosion in

the use of new communication technologies,
including mobile phones; it is estimated that over
70% of young people aged 10 to 14 now own mobile
phones. Considerable debate has taken place in the
press recently as to whether pupils should be allowed
to take their mobile phones to school.

By this I mean ……………………………………………………

To my mind ………………………………………………..
In my humble opinion ………………………………….
I strongly believe that ……………………………………………
I can do this
Complete these statements
2. The most interesting thing I learned in this chapter was …..
3. The part I enjoyed most was …..
4. I would like to find more about …..
5. The hardest part in this chapter was …..
6. I need to work harder at ……

Read the statements below and tick (√ ) the option that is most applicable to you.
Definitely Yes Maybe No Not at all

The interpersonal
transactions were
easy to understand

I know how to
express opinions.
I could write a
dialoge

My plan to overcome the difficulties of this chapter

B. Glosarium

Offer : Tawaran

Suggest : Saran

Recommend : Merekomendasikan

Propose : Mengusulkan

Put forward

Advise

Advocate : Menganjurkan

Opinion : Pendapat

Agree

Don’t agree

Believe

Reckon : Menganggap

Doubt : Ragu

Assume : Menganggap

Think

Don’t think