Kurikulum Merdeka Bahasa Inggris Kelas 8 Chapter 4 No Littering

Summary

This video script provides a comprehensive guide to asking about past incidents using various question formats. It covers the use of yes/no interrogative questions with 'did', 'was', and 'were', along with WH-questions to gather detailed information on time, place, reason, and manner. The script also discusses how to sequence past events using 'when' and explains the structure of recount texts, which include orientation, a series of events in chronological order, and reorientation with personal comments. The focus is on using the simple past tense to narrate past experiences effectively.

Takeaways

• 😀 Use **interrogative questions** (yes/no questions) to inquire about past events. These questions are answered with 'yes' or 'no'.
• 😀 To form **yes/no questions**, use **'did'** if there is a main verb and **'was'** or **'were'** if there is no main verb in the question.
• 😀 **'Was'** is used for singular subjects (I, he, she, it), and **'were'** is used for plural subjects (you, we, they) when there is no main verb.
• 😀 **WH-questions** (what, when, where, why, how) help gather specific details about a past event, asking for things like time, place, reasons, and how something happened.
• 😀 If a **WH-question** includes a verb, use **'did'** (e.g., 'How did it happen?'). If there is no verb, use **'was'** or **'were'** (e.g., 'How much plastic was there in the oceans?').
• 😀 **Sequencing events**: Use **'when'** to logically order two related past events that occurred at or around the same time.
• 😀 Example of sequencing: 'A team of scientists helped an injured sea turtle when they were in the ocean near Costa Rica.'
• 😀 **Recount text** structure: Includes an **orientation** (introduces the situation), a **series of events** (chronological order of events), and a **reorientation** (personal comments or conclusions).
• 😀 Recount texts must use **simple past tense** since they describe events that have already happened.
• 😀 The **reorientation** of a recount text provides personal reflections, which can be positive or negative depending on the experience.
• 😀 **Simple past tense** is crucial for recounting past experiences, whether using questions or writing recount texts.

Q & A

What are the two main ways to ask for details of a past incident?

The two main ways are: using interrogative (yes/no) questions and using WH-questions.

How do you form a yes/no question using the auxiliary verb 'did'?

You use the auxiliary verb 'did' when there is a main verb in the question. For example: 'Did you swim in the river?'

When do you use 'was' or 'were' in a yes/no question?

You use 'was' or 'were' when there is no main verb in the question. For example: 'Was the river dirty back then?'

What is the difference between 'did' and 'was/were' in past incident questions?

'Did' is used when there is a main verb in the sentence, while 'was' or 'were' are used when there is no main verb.

What are some examples of WH-questions used to ask about past incidents?

Examples include: 'What happened?', 'When did it happen?', 'Where was it?', 'Why did it happen?', and 'How did it happen?'

How do you form a WH-question when there is a main verb?

When there is a main verb, you add 'did' before the subject. For example: 'How did it happen?'

How do you form a WH-question when there is no main verb?

When there is no main verb, you use 'was' or 'were' depending on the subject. For example: 'How much plastic was there in the ocean?'

What is sequencing in relation to past incidents, and how is it done?

Sequencing involves organizing events logically, often using 'when' to connect events that happened at or around the same time. For example: 'A team of scientists helped an injured sea turtle when they were near Costa Rica.'

What is the structure of a recount text?

A recount text consists of three main parts: orientation (introduction of who, what, when, and where), series of events (chronologically ordered events), and reorientation (personal comments about the experience).

What does the reorientation section of a recount text include?

The reorientation section includes personal comments or reflections about the events, which can be positive or negative depending on the experience.