Chapter 6

Listen to the School Announcement

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 CHAPTER 6
Listen to the School Announcement
Announcement

Grammar

Adverbs of Adverbs of
Conjunctions Time Place
 Announcement
An announcement means
something that someone says
officially, giving information about
something, or when someone
announces something.
• An announcement should be
direct and concise. Your reader
or listener will be able to
understand the information
quickly and can refer back to it
easily.
• Present your information in a
plain and complete way, so your
reader will understand you the
first time (and not ask questions
later).
• If the news you are announcing
is bad, write it in a direct
statement. Add a message of
understanding and optimism to
your announcement, in a
respectful tone.
 Announcement

One of the example of announcement is a school

announcement.
A school announcement usually contains:
• The topic of the announcement (what)
• Day/ date, place/ venue (when, where)
• What/ how to do
• An emphasis on paying attention to the the information
• Closing and thanking
 Grammar In Action
CONJUNCTIONS
Conjuctions join two phrases/ clauses/ parts of speech. The commonly
used are: and, but, so, or.
Example.
• The study tour is cancelled but don’t worry, we will return your
money.
• Would you like to come and join us for regular football training every
Thursday
at 02.00 pm?
• The hall is being renovated, so the drama class will be held on next
week.
 Grammar In Action
ADVERBS OF TIME

Adverbs of time, which tell us when an action happened, as

well as for how long
and how often, are usually placed at the end of the sentence.
Example.
• Please come at 7.00 p.m.
• The audition will be held on 27 January.
 Grammar In Action
ADVERBS OF PLACE

Adverbs of time, which tell us where something happens and

are usually place
after the main verb or after the clause that they modify.
Example.
• The audition will be held in the school auditorium.
• Please come to our office.
 ANNOUNCEMENT
COMMITTEE
SCHOOL TRIP TO MATAHARI ANYER BEACH
On 28  of August, the school will hold a school trip to Matahari Anyer Beach.
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Departure Time     : 08:00 p.m.

Programs                : Morning swimming, games, volley ball, lunch
in the sea view restaurant. Afternoon walk
along the beach to the lagoon, watch the
beach festival.
Fee                           : Rp. 500.000,-
Contact Person      : Rooney, Tom

Chair Person
Alex Ferguson
Question
1. What kind of the text is it?
2. Why did the writer write the text?
3. Who are be able to contact for further information?
4. Who is the announcement for?
5. What will be did by the students during the school
trip?