LESSON PLAN

School
Subject
Grade/Semester
Text Type
Theme

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Material

Time Allotment

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SMP Negeri 1 Delanggu
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English
IX/1
Interpersonal and Transactional Dialogues
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Asking for and showing certainty
Procedure Text
Are you sure about
How does it work ?
6 X 40 minutes

A.

Standard of competence :
To understand the meaning of simple transactional and interpersonal
conversations interactively and non interactively in formal and non formal
situations to communicate in daily life and/ or academic contexts.

B.

Basic Competence :
Listening
1.1. To understand the meanings of simple and short transactional and
interpersonal conversations explicitly using the following language
functions : expressing and showing certainty and uncertainty,
expressing and responding to doubt, asking for repetition, showing
attention, and expressing amazement.
1.2. To understand the meanings of simple and short transactional and
interpersonal conversation implicitly using the following language
functions : expressing and showing certainty, expressing and
responding to doubt, asking for repetition, showing attention, and
expressing amazement.
Speaking
3.1. To express the meaning of transactional and interpersonal
conversations using acceptable simple spoken language accurately
and fluently interactively and non interactively in informal situation to
communicate with surrounding environment and/ or in academic
contexts consisting of:

Expressing and responding to certainty

Expressing and responding to doubt
Asking for repetition
Showing attention
Expressing amazement

3.2. To express the meaning using acceptable simple spoken language

accurately and fluently in transactional and interpersonal
conversation, interactively and non interactively in formal situation to
communicate with surrounding environment and/ or in academic
contexts consisting of:

C.

Expressing and showing certainty

Expressing and responding to doubt
Asking for repetition
Showing attention
Expressing amazement

Indicators :
Listening
1.1.1. To respond verbally to the expressions of certainty, doubt,
repetition, showing attention, and amazement.
1.1.2. To identify the gambits used in the transactional conversations .
1.1.3. To identify the gambits used in the interpersonal conversations.
1.1.4. To answer the questions based on the conversation that has been
listened.
Speaking
3.1.1. To respond orally the expressions of: asking for and giving certainty,
expressing and responding to doubt, asking for repetition, showing
attention, and expressing amazement.

3.1.2. To find the general ideas of the language function of: expressing and
showing certainty, responding to doubt, asking for repetition,
showing attention, and expressing amazement.
3.1.3. To get the detail information of language function of: expressing and
showing certainty, responding to doubt, asking for repetition,
showing attention, and expressing amazement.
D.

Introductional objectives :
At the end of the session the students are able to :
Accurately, efficiently, respond to ask for and showing certainty.

E. Instructional Materials :
a. Transactional and Interpersonal dialogues containing the following
expressions :
Transactional dialogues
Lisa and Tiwi are on the phone. They talk about a plan to visit Andi who
is sick.
Lisa : Hello. Can I talk to Tiwi, please ?
Tiwi : Tiwi is speaking here. Whos this ?
Lisa : Its me, Lisa
Tiwi : Hi, LIs, whats up ?
Lisa : Well, I want to confirm our appointment to visit Andi. Can you
make it this afternoon ?
Tiwi : Sure, I can
Lisa : Well go at 3 oclock, right ?
Tiwi : Certainly
Lisa : Then, Ill pick you up at two forty-five.
Tiwi : Fine.
Lisa : Okay. See you this afternoon. Bye
Tiwi : Bye-bye.
Interpersonal dialogues
Ratih is walking through the living room. There, she finds her father
sitting on the sofa holding something.
Ratih
: Hi, Dad.
Mr. Indra : Hi, sweetie. Where have you been ?
Ratih
: Well, I went to Listys house to study together. And hmm
whats in your hand, Dad? Is that your new mobile phone?
Mr. Indra : Yes, it is.
Ratih
: Can I have a look? Wow, its a good stuff. Dad, do you
mind if I use it to send an SMS ?
Mr. Indra : No problem
Ratih
: Really, Dad ?
Mr. Indra : Sure, its all right. But be careful, its still new.
Ratih
: I will, Dad. Thank you.
b.

The following are some more examples of expressions for showing

certainty, doubt, repetition and surprises. Read aloud and study the
expressions.
Teacher read a text about how to response a question about certainty
and uncertainty.
1. Anna is talking to her brother, Andy about the weather.
Anna
: It is cloudy. Are you sure you will go out ?
Andy
: Why not. Its Saturday night.
Anna
: Its going to rain.
Andy
: Im not sure. There are stars on the sky.
2. Anna is going to her grandfathers house . She is riding her
motorcycle with her brother.
Anna
: Are you sure, its the way to our grandfathers house?
Andy
: Certainly. This way!
Certainty:
Im sure about it.
Im quite sure that he told the truth.
Im absolutely sure about the news.
Im no doubt about it.

Im absolutely certain that he told the truth.

Im sure/certain about ..
Ive no doubt about
Im sure/certain about ..
Ive no doubt about

Doubt:
Sorry, Im not sure about it.
Im not really sure that he told the truth.
Im not really sure about it.
Im not too sure about the news.
Responses to expressions of doubt which show concern as well:
I think you dont need to be worried about it.
Everything will be fine.
Its all going to be okay.
Dont be worried too much. Next time better
Repetition:
I am sorry. What did you say?
I am sorry. Would you repeat what you just said?
I am sorry. Would you mind repeating what you just said?
What?. Could you repeat what you just said?
Surprises:
What a diligent student she is!
How diligent she is!
What a big surprise!
How surprising it is!
F. Teaching Method/Technique :
Three phase technique (pre listening, whilst listening, post listening).
G. Teaching learning activities :
1. Introduction.
Brainstorming of on greeting and personal introduction.
Introducing instructional objectives (basic competence) to learn.
2.
Main activities.
Dealing with difficult words used in the text.
Listening to the teacher modeling expressions.
Determining the meaning and function of the expression modeled by the
teacher
Repeating the teachers modeled expressions
Listening the dialogues containing ask for and showing certainty.
Answering and completing questions about the dialogues accurately
Responding to the expressions ask for ask for and showing certainty in
formal and informal situation
3. Closing.
Asking the students problems.
Summarizing what has been discussed.
Assigning the students to use the expressions already learned.
H. Tasks Giving
Group task
Complete the following short dialogues with appropriate
expressions and then act them out.
1. You and your friend are discussing a football match before watching it
on television.
Your friend : Are you sure that Arsenal will win the game?
You
:

2. You and your friend have arranged to meet a guest, but he has not
arrived.
Your friend : Do you think hes forgotten to come?
You
:
3. Your friend has invited you to go and see a horror film. You only rarely
like such films.
Your friend : Would you like to come?
You
:
4. Your mother has been taken to hospital.
Your friend rings him for news.
Your friend : Sorry to hear about your mother. Is it serious?
You
:
5. Your friend is asking for your opinion that
Indonesian will be an international language in the future. You are sure
about it.
Your friend : Do you think that Indonesian will be an international
language in the near future.
You
: ..
6. Your classmate is informing that he has just informed you happy news;
he has just got a good grade on TOEFL. You did not hear clearly the last
word.
Your classmate
: Its a surprise. I got a good grade on my TOEFL.
You
: .
Individual Task
What would you most probably say in each of the following
situations?
1. Budi has been in the hospital for three days. The doctor said that he is
getting much better now.
2. Taufik Hidayat, one of our best badminton players, has been preparing
himself very well for the Thomas cup final match against China. He is
scheduled to play Lin Dan in the first party.
3. Anton breaks promises very often. He said that he is going to pick you
up for school tomorrow.
4. You have just seen a very touching film and unconsciously got your eyes
wet. You tell your friend about it.
5. The sun is shining very brightly on Monday morning after three rainy
days. You are much exited and have decided to take a walk.
6. You could not hear what your teacher has just said because the class has
been very noisy.
I.

Learning Resources.
New Lets Talk English for students of grade IX; Bachtiar Bima M. Pakar
Raya 2007, page 10 - 12
BSE book, page 3 - 4
English Worksheet grade IX

J.

Assessment.
1. Indicator, technique, types, and example.
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b.
c.
d.

Indicator
Technique
Types
Examples

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Respond to ask for and showing certainty

Oral
Oral responds
Listen to the expressions and give responds

2. Instrument
A. Give responses orally to the following situations as
requested !
a. Hi guys. I have good news. We are going to have an English native
speaker next week.
1) What will you say if you are not sure you are going to have an
English native speaker next week?
Your response:
2) What will you say if you want to check whether your friend is
sure about it?
Your response:
3) What will you say if you are surprised of the good news?

Your response:
4) What will you say if you want the speaker repeat what he has
just said?
You response : .
b. Your classmate says: You know what? Next Wednesday is
Satriyos birthday. He will treat us all.
1) What will you say if you are doubtful that
Satriyo will treat you?
Your response:
2) What will you say if you want to ask whether your classmate is
sure that next
Wednesday is Satriyos birthday party?
Your response: ..
3) What will you say if you are surprised of the news?
Your response: .
B. Listen to the expressions and give your response !
1. A : Mr. Agung has four large houses.
B : .................................................... !
2. A : ................................................... ?
B : Ok, I repeat. Id like you to bring me some food.
3. A : ................................................... !
B : Right. Caroline is a very smart students.
4. A : It is delicious cake. I made it myself.
B : .....................................................
5. A : ......................? I didnt get your address.
B : Ok. Write it down. Jl. Sudirman number 86 Semarang
Listen to the expressions and choose the best response a, b, c, or
d !

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: The basketball player is 190 centimeters .

: ................................
What tall player !
C. What is a player ?
What a tall player !
D. What player is he ?
: The red car runs 120 km / hours.
: ...............................
What a long car !
C. What an expensive car !
What a fast car !
D. What a beautiful car !
: Beni, clean the blackboard, please !
: Excuse me , Sir ?
: Would you please ........................... ?
: OK.
come here
C. write on the blackboard
stand near the blackboard
D. clean the blackboard
: Tanti, please sweep the floor !
:
......................................... ?
: Sweep the floor, please !
: A few minutes, mom.
Pardon me
C. What do you sweep
Why me
D. what did you order
: Randy, Ive got good news for you.
: ......................................
: Ok, now listen to me.
Thank you
C. Dont bother
Tell me, please
D. No problem

B. Scoring guide :
C. Scoring rubrics :
a. Accurate grammar and content score : 3
b. Accurate content, inaccurate grammar score
:2
c. Inaccurate grammar and content score
:1
d. No response score
:0
II . a. Correct answer score
:1
b. Incorrect answer / no response
:0

The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who
never does anything
( Orang yang tidak pernah melakukan kesalahan adalah orang
yang tidak pernah berbuat apapun )