Modul Ajar & RPP Bahasa Inggris Kelas XI
Descriptive Texts

Tujuan: Peserta didik dapat menyusun dan mempresentasikan descriptive text tentang tempat wisata lokal.

Alat & bahan: laptop/tablet, koneksi internet, alat tulis, kertas HVS

Langkah kerja:

1. 1. Choose a local tourist attraction in your area. (Pilihlah satu objek wisata lokal di daerahmu.)

2. 2. Research information about the place (history, unique features, activities, etc.). (Carilah informasi tentang tempat tersebut (sejarah, fitur unik, aktivitas, dll.).)
3. 3. Write down keywords and phrases to describe the place. (Tuliskan kata kunci dan frasa untuk mendeskripsikan tempat itu.)
4. 4. Organize your ideas into an outline: Identification (what is it?) and Description (what does it look like, feel like, what can you do there?). (Susun idemu menjadi kerangka: Identifikasi (apa itu?) dan Deskripsi (seperti apa, bagaimana rasanya, apa yang bisa kamu lakukan di sana?).)
5. 5. Write your descriptive text based on your outline. Use simple present tense, adjectives, and action verbs. (Tulislah descriptive text-mu berdasarkan kerangka. Gunakan simple present tense, kata sifat, dan kata kerja aksi.)
6. 6. Practice presenting your text to your group members. (Berlatihlah mempresentasikan teksmu kepada anggota kelompokmu.)

🔒 Tabel kerja dan lembar refleksi murid tidak ditampilkan di pratinjau — keduanya ada di berkas unduhan.

Asesmen awal (diagnostik):

1. Can you name three famous tourist attractions in Indonesia?
2. What kind of words do we use to describe things?
3. Give an example of a sentence that describes a beautiful place.

Formatif (proses): Observasi kinerja kelompok saat menyusun kerangka dan menulis draf descriptive text, serta partisipasi dalam diskusi.

Sumatif (akhir): Penilaian descriptive text yang telah direvisi dan presentasi kelompok berdasarkan rubrik yang telah ditentukan.

🔒 Rubrik KKTP dan kunci jawaban tidak ditampilkan di pratinjau — rubrik ada di berkas unduhan, kunci jawaban khusus member Paket Lengkap.

Selamat datang di modul Descriptive Texts! Dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, kita seringkali perlu menggambarkan sesuatu agar orang lain bisa memahaminya, baik itu orang, tempat, atau benda. Modul ini akan membimbingmu untuk menguasai cara menulis teks deskriptif yang efektif dan menarik, sehingga pembaca atau pendengarmu dapat merasakan seolah-olah mereka melihat atau mengalami apa yang kamu deskripsikan.

1. What is a Descriptive Text?
A descriptive text is a type of text that aims to describe a particular person, place, or thing in such detail that the reader can form a clear mental picture of it. The main purpose is to make the reader feel, see, or hear what the writer is describing. It focuses on sensory details and specific characteristics rather than general information. For example, describing 'a tall, ancient banyan tree with roots like giant anacondas' is more effective than just 'a tree'.

2. Generic Structure of Descriptive Text
Descriptive texts typically have two main parts: Identification and Description. The Identification part introduces the subject being described. It answers the question 'What is it?' or 'Who is it?'. For example: 'Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches, and coral reefs.' The Description part then provides detailed information about the subject's features, qualities, and characteristics. It answers 'What does it look like?' or 'What are its special qualities?'. This section uses vivid language to paint a picture for the reader.

3. Language Features of Descriptive Text
Several language features are commonly found in descriptive texts. First, the Simple Present Tense is frequently used because descriptive texts often state facts or general truths about the subject. Second, the extensive use of Adjectives (kata sifat) is crucial to provide specific details about nouns (e.g., 'beautiful beach', 'ancient temple', 'friendly people'). Third, Action Verbs (kata kerja aksi) are used to show the activities or characteristics of the subject (e.g., 'the waves crash', 'tourists explore', 'the sun shines'). Finally, Adverbs (kata keterangan) can be used to add more detail to verbs or adjectives (e.g., 'shines brightly', 'very beautiful').

4. Steps to Write a Descriptive Text
Writing an effective descriptive text involves several steps. First, choose a specific subject (person, place, or thing) that you want to describe. Second, observe or research your subject thoroughly to gather as many details as possible, focusing on sensory information (what you see, hear, smell, taste, touch). Third, organize your ideas into an outline, starting with an identification statement and then listing various descriptive points. Fourth, write your first draft, focusing on using vivid adjectives, action verbs, and simple present tense. Finally, revise and edit your text for clarity, coherence, grammar, and spelling, ensuring it paints a clear picture for the reader.

Rangkuman: Descriptive text adalah teks yang menggambarkan seseorang, tempat, atau benda secara detail agar pembaca dapat membayangkannya. Strukturnya terdiri dari Identifikasi dan Deskripsi. Ciri kebahasaannya meliputi penggunaan Simple Present Tense, kata sifat (adjectives) yang kaya, dan kata kerja aksi (action verbs). Menulis teks ini memerlukan observasi detail, pengorganisasian ide, dan revisi untuk mencapai deskripsi yang jelas dan menarik.

🔒 Daftar pustaka tidak ditampilkan di pratinjau — ada di berkas unduhan.

Modul ajar "Descriptive Texts" mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris Kelas XI ini disusun sesuai ketentuan Kurikulum Merdeka · Pembelajaran Mendalam dan dinyatakan dapat digunakan dalam pembelajaran Tahun Pelajaran 2026/2027.

Rujukan: Permendikdasmen No. 13 Tahun 2025 (Pembelajaran Mendalam) · Permendikdasmen No. 1 Tahun 2026 (Standar Proses) · CP: Kepka BSKAP No. 046/H/KR/2025