“EXPRESSION OF ASKING ATTENTION, GIVING ATTENTION, ASKING OPINION,

APPRECIATION”
3.1 Menerapkan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan teks interaksi interpersonal lisan dan tulis yang melibatkan
tindakan meminta perhatian, mengecek pemahaman, menghargai kinerja, meminta dan mengungkapkan pendapat, serta
menanggapinya, sesuai dengan konteks penggunaannya
4.1 Menyusun teks interaksi interpersonal lisan dan tulis sangat pendek dan sederhana yang melibatkan tindakan meminta
perhatian, mengecek pemahaman, menghargai kinerja, serta meminta dan mengungkapkan pendapat, dan menanggapinya dengan
memperhatikan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan yang benar dan sesuai konteks

 Expressing of Asking attention in front of the class (meminta perhatian)

When you have to deliver announcement in front of class you need to express the expression to make you become the
centre of attention. Below are some common expression used to make the class listen to your speech or announcement.
1. May I have your attention, please
2. Can I get the attention! Thanks
3. Excuse me!
4. Attention please!
5. Stop talking please…
6. Everybody, may I have your attention, please ?

 Expression of giving attention (memberi perhatian)

OK. I See you.
2. Ok.
3. Yes sir/mam/madam.
4. Really.
5. I know what you mean.
6. How interesting.
7. What’s next.

 Several expressions to check someone’s understanding (mengecek pemahaman)

Do you understand?
Do you know what I mean?
Do you understand the text?
Have you got the point?
Are you with me?

 Showing understanding (Menunjukkan kepahaman)

I see
I understand
I get it
Yes
I understand what you are saying
I know what you mean
I’m with you

 Expressing Lack of Undertanding (Menunjukkan kekurang pahaman/tidak paham)

I don’t get it
I’m sorry. What do you mean?
Excuse me, but I’m not following you
Again, please
I don’t understand
What do you mean?
I don’t quite follow you

 To give and ask opinion (menanyakan pendapat)

What is your opinion about ….?
Do you have any other idea ?
Please say something about my ….?
Please, give your view/ opinion about ….

 Giving opinion (memberikan pendapat)

I think that you are very beautiful with the dress.
I have a view that you are so smart.
I think you should have a louder voice.
You are very … .
I agree with your opinion

 To show appreciation /expression of showing appreciation

You are very kind .
Thanks for the attention.
You are the best.
That is my son. / That’s my boy. / That’s my girl.