KOMPETENSI PROFESIONAL: LEARNING TASK M1 LA3 PART 2

Learning Task M1 LA3 Part 2: Comparing Analytical Exposition Texts with Other Texts

TASK 3

Read the two texts in the Part 1 above once again and compare them with the other two texts in the attachment below to identify their differences and similarities. Write your answer in the box provided below Text 4.

Text 3

In all the discussion over the removal of lead from petrol there doesn’t seem to have been any mention of difference between driving in the city and the country.

While I realize my leaded petrol car is polluting the air wherever I drive, I feel that when you travel through the country, where you only see another car every five to ten minutes, the problem is not as severe as when traffic is concentrated on city roads.

Those who want to penalize older, leaded petrol vehicles and their owners don’t seem to appreciate that, in the country, there is no public transport to fall back upon and one’s own vehicle is the only way to get about.

I feel that country people, who often have to travel huge distances to the nearest town and who already spend a great deal of money on petrol, should be treated differently to the people who live in the city.

(Source: Gerot,L., & Wignell, P. (1994). Making Sense of Functional Grammar)

Text 4

Iceberg Potential Source of Water

The supply of fresh water has not been a major problem for most countries in the world because a rainy season is part of their yearly climatic conditions. However, in countries where the rainfall is very sparse scientists must constantly seek ways to increase supplies of this precious element. One among other methods being considered is the towing of icebergs. According to this method large icebergs from Antarctica would be wrapped in cloth or plastic, tied to powerful tugboats by strong ropes, and towed to the countries needing fresh water. While this plan may have some potential, there are certain practical problems that must be solved.

The first problem is the expense. According to estimates, it would cost between $50 and $100 million to tow a 'single 100-million-ton iceberg from Antarctica to, for example, the coast of Saudi Arabia. This is very expensive.

The second problem is possible risk with the iceberg. It is very possible that the Iceberg would melt in route. No one knows if an iceberg could be effectively insulated during such a long journey. At the very least, there is the possibility that it would break up into smaller pieces, which would create still other problems.

The third problem is about the environmental effects. There is the danger that a huge block of Ice floating off an arid coast could have unexpected environmental effects. The ice could drastically change the weather along the coast and it would probably affect the fish population.

The last problem is the cost efficiency. According to this, the cost of providing fresh water from icebergs would be less than the cost of providing water by desalinization. According to most estimates, it would cost between 50 cent and 60 cent per cubic meter to get water from an iceberg as opposed to the 80 cent per cubic meter it costs to get the same amount by desalinization. In conclusion, before icebergs can become a source of fresh water in the future, problems involving cost, overall practicality, and most importantly environmental impact must be solved.

(Adapted from Oshima and Hogue, 3rd edition, 1998)

Write your answer in this box.

Simmilarties	Differences
-          All the theses in the texts indicates the writer’s position -          all the texts give arguments to support the thesis of the text -          all the texts use simple present tense in constructing the text	-          Text 1 and 3 supports the thesis using personal opinions -          Text 2 and 4 provide some facts and data to support the main idea or the thesis of the text

Task 4.

Before constructing exposition texts, please open the related links below and watch the videos of various activities related to the topic we are currently talking. Make necessary notes, and submit your answer.



Note for Task 4

Video 1:

-          Analytical Essay Definition

Analytical essay is a formal piece of writing that presents thesis or point of view with evidence to support it.

-          Essay Structure

Introduction

Body Paragraph

Conclusion

Video 2: How to write Analytical Essay

In writing analytical essay, planning is very important. Failing to plan in writing is planning to fail. Here are steps of planning:

-          Reading the questions

-          Identifying the key words

-          Identifying the direction words

-          Brainstorming the ideas

-          Organizing ideas

 

TASK 5
Developing the two supporting ideas that are available in the text

Compulsory Attendance in College

On my first day of class in an American university, I discovered that there are many differences between universities in US and in my country. One difference hit me immediately when the professor walked into the classroom dressed in casual pants and a sports shirt. Then he sat down, and I received a second shock. He sat down on the desk, not behind the desk. The biggest shock happened when he passed out a piece of paper listing the requirements of the class. I learned that I was not allowed to miss any classes! In my country, professors do not know or care if students attend lectures, but in the United States, professors actually call the roll at the beginning of each class meeting. In my opinion, compulsory attendance in college is completely inappropriate for two reasons.

The first, college students are adult learners and independent learners. They are not elementary school children who always depend on teachers in learning subjects and having good behaviors. College students also have already matured in thinking. They are responsible for their own decisions in learning such as making planning, doing the job sheets and the assignments that are given by lecturers. As long as they can gain the good grades and achieve the learning goals in the class, and accomplish all the assignments excellently, their attendances are not really needed in college.

The second, since college students are adults, they have other obligations such as work and family. Some students who study at college are not from high economic level. However, they have high interests in continuing their education to the higher level. They make efforts to work for fulfilling the tuition fees and other needs. Some of them also have already married and they need to support their family too. They have to be given free decision in managing time for self studying, working, and doing other activities.

To summarize, attendance in college classes should be optional. Students may already know the material that the professor will cover. Sometimes the professor lectures on material that is in the textbook, so students can read it on their own time. Therefore, in my opinion, compulsory attendance in college classes should be abolished.

Task 6

Writing analytical exposition text by choosing one of the given signs

I chose this sign:

Source: http://www.health-safety-signs.uk.com/prohibition-signs.shtml

Eating is Prohibited during the Class

Eating is an activity of daily living for human. But at school, it is not allowed to eat while the class begins. There are some reasons why eating should not be allowed during the class. 

First, eating during the class serves a distraction to other students. Thinking and learning are focus and intensive activities. Students should totally concentrate to the lesson and shouldn’t pay attention to chewing and swallowing food. The smell of food can distract those who are hungry. Alternately, it can also be disgust for those who dislike the food being eaten. 

Second, spills and crumbs are inevitable. Students who are eating in the class might spill the food on their books or on the floor. Spills that don’t get cleaned up can cause serious accidents. Eating during the class could cause some problems and disrupt the class because they need to clean the things up. Students have to keep the class clean so they can focus on the lesson well. 

Eating while the class begins has no advantages since students have time before and after the school and have two sessions for break during the school time. It is a distraction to the teaching and learning process and usually results messy classroom.