< Previous121Chapter 9about group activities. Next, we divided ourselves into groups based on our personal interests. Then, each group followed the assigned teacher. We spent the rest of the day with our groups doing a lot of activities. It was really a fun day for us. TEXT 2 Head lice can be treated by wet combing. For it to be effective, wet combing needs to be regular and thorough. These are the steps of wet combing. First, wash the hair using ordinary shampoo and apply plenty of conditioner, before using a wide-toothed comb to straighten and untangle the hair. Second, switch to the louse detection comb. Third, draw the comb down to the ends of the hair with every stroke, and check the comb for lice. Next, remove lice by wiping or rinsing the comb. Then, work methodically through the hair, section by section, so that the whole head is combed through. Finally, rinse out conditioner and repeat the combing procedure. Repeat the procedure on days 5, 9, and 13, so that you clear young lice as they hatch, before they have time to reach maturity. (Adapted from: www.nhs.uk)Questions:1. Do the texts contain time sequencers (e.g., first, second, next, then, etc.)? What are their functions? 2. Do you think the two texts have the same purpose in society? Why do you think so?Task 2: Observe the adverbial phrases.Notice the words printed in bold in Text 1 of Task 1. They are called adverbials. In procedural texts, adverbials are commonly found. Discuss with your teacher what adverbials are. Then, identify the adverbials in Text 2.122Bahasa Inggris1. Have you ever seen leopard geckos or their pictures?2. Have you ever read anything about leopard geckos?3. What information about leopard geckos did you get from reading?How to Breed Leopard GeckosLeopard geckos could be easy to breed for some, but difficult for others. In this article, you will see the simplest way to breed leopard geckos.Examples of Adverbials:Last Saturday to the botanical garden with us in front of the school yard about two hoursvery early in the morning by busfrom our schoolTask 3: Think about it.Before you read the following text about how to breed leopard geckos, talk about these things in small groups.Task 4: Read and skim the text.Read and skim each paragraph in the reading text about how to breed leopard geckos below. Then, answer the following questions.123Chapter 9Steps:1. Get a male and female leopard gecko. The males have hemipenal bulges below the vent whereas females do not. Males and females both have a V-shaped row of scales above the vent but only the male's scales here are hollow and produce wax. This wax is for scent marking their territory.2. Prepare a large cage for the male and female to live in together. Geckos can be kept together without the need to separate themunless you see major aggression. It is sometimes normal when first introducing a male and female for there to be a little squabbling, but this usually stops within the first week. Breeding should occur within a week.For a pair you will need at least a 20 gallon long tank. You may also choose to house one male with 4-5 females; add 10 gallons of space for each additional gecko.If you see major drama/fighting, separate the pair. You'll want to confirm they are not both males. If one male and one female, you can reintroduce them again later.Things you'll need:1. Cage for Geckos (20 gallon for two, 10 gallon more for each additional female)2. Laying box (A plastic container filled with damp moss for the female to lay in.)3. Incubation Medium (usually Perlite)4. Lots of crickets dusted with calcium for egg growth5. Very small crickets for the babies124Bahasa Inggris3. Get the incubator ready for the eggs and provide a lay box. You can use a plastic sandwich container with a lid for this purpose. Cut an entry hole on one side and fill it with damp moss (This can be used as the moist hide too).4. Ready the laying box to put in the cage. Females dig to lay their eggs, so you will provide a place for them to dig. In about 4 to 5 weeks, the female will lay her eggs. Normally, you will see her digging in the laying box and laying the eggs in pairs. It will be easy to tell she has laid the eggs, particularly since she will be much thinner.5. Place the eggs in the incubation medium. Remove them from the laying box and be careful not to rotate or jiggle the eggs. After 24 hours of being laid, the embryo inside attaches itself to the side wall of the egg. Rotating or jiggling this egg could cause the embryo to come loose and drown inside, killing it. If you want girls, set the incubation temperature 80 to 85 degrees; if you want males, set the temperature 90 to 95 degrees, and if you want a mix, set the temperature in the middle!6. Observe the developing embryos.After a few weeks you will be able to "candle" the eggs using a small flashlight. You don't have to touch the eggs, just take them into a dark room and shine the light as close to the shell as you can. You should see pink inside with red blood vessels. The further along the eggs are, the more you will also see the baby inside as a dark mass. After around 60 days, give or take depending on the incubation temperature, the eggs should hatch. Source: www.clipartbest.125Chapter 97. Have tiny crickets readily available.Babies will start eating insects within a day or two of being hatched. (Adapted from: m.wikihow.com)1. What is the text talking about?2. What is the purpose of the text?3. What parts does the text have?4. How many materials are needed to make?5. How many steps are there?6. What are they?7. Do you think the steps have to be put in order? Why do you think so?8. What should we do if we want to have male or female leopard geckos?If you watch people bathing dogs in movies and TV shows, most of the time it seems like a joyous, fun-filled time for all involved. Unfortunately, bathing your dog in real life isn’t always such a positive experience.Dogs do not mind being dirty and stinky — in fact, they like it quite a bit — and many are not afraid to put up a fight if they think that Task 5: Do the comprehension questions.Answer the questions briefly based on the text above.Task 6: Read the text carefully.Here is another example of procedure text. Read it carefully and then answer the following questions.126Bahasa Inggrisit will help them get out of bath time. And while watching a favorite actor run after a dog covered in soap suds may seem hilarious, it’s a lot less fun when you have to do it — or your dog is wrestling and clawing to get as far away as possible from you.Here are our tips for how to wash a dog that will make it a much more friendly experience for both you and your pup.Power of positive associationThe first thing you want to do, as is true with almost anything new you introduce to your dog, is to tie the bath to something positive. In other words, offer treats, toys, and affection to get your dog to come to the bath, and every time they behave in a way that is helpful during bath time.Start by getting them used to hopping into an empty tub and just spending time there while you give them treats or toys, and work your way up to adding warm (not hot) water.Do not be afraid to repeat actions until they truly seem to get it. For example, if you have a dog bathtub or a specific area where you bathe your dog, get them to come to you there and offer a treat every time they obey until they come even without a treat.Protect the earsYou want to be very careful not to get water into your dog’s ears during the bath. Not only is it uncomfortable for them, it’s something that can actually cause health problems.If your dog will let you do it, stuff cotton balls into his ears; if not, simply do your best to avoid spraying water into them. 127Chapter 9Start youngIf you have a puppy, start bathing her as soon as possible. She’ll be less opposed to the experience when she’s younger because she won’t have any negative associations toward it. By getting her used to it early on, you will encounter less trouble later.Use the right shampooOne way to make a bath even more unpleasant for your dog is to pick a shampoo that causes them to scratch or dries their skin out. Ideally you want a mild soap that cleans and removes unwanted odors without stripping away important oils. What is the best way to ensure you are getting the right shampoo for your dog? Talk to your vet.Work from the neck downYou not only want to keep your dog’s ears safe, but also her eyes and mouth. How do you do this? By washing from the neck down. You can accomplish this by using a bucket or cup to wet your dog or using a sprayer. You can even find sprayers specifically designed for bathing a dog. So what do you do to wash your pup’s face? Use a damp washcloth.Dry rightMany people swear by dog blow dryers, but the noise and feel is definitely something that you have to get him used to. Be careful to avoid burning his skin.The other way to go is to simply towel her off. If you are going to do this, use one of the more absorbent dog towels that can be found at most pet stores. And, of course, be prepared for the inevitable “shake” as your dog dries herself off.128Bahasa InggrisBy making pleasant associations with bath time and remaining calm and assertive while you are washing your dog, you can make it another opportunity for bonding and to share affection. Just be patient.Adapted from: www.cesarsway.comC. VOCABULARY BUILDERD. PRONUNCIATION PRACTICEbreed : /briː d/leopard geckos : /ˈ lepərd ˈ ɡekoʊ/ cage : /keɪdʒ/seperate : /ˈ sep ə rɪt/aggression : /əˈ ɡreʃ ə n/Questions:1. What is the text discussing about?2. What is the purpose of the text?3. How many parts does the text have?4. How many steps are there? What are they?5. Do you think the steps have to be put in order? Why do you think so?Task: Find the meaning of words.After reading the text about how to breed leopard geckos, individually guess the meaning of each word below. Then, check them with your friends. When necessary, consult your dictionary. After that, practice pronouncing the words.Task: Listen and repeat after your teacher.Listen to your teacher pronounce these words and repeat after him/her.129Chapter 9lid : /lɪd/lay : /leɪ/temperature : /ˈ temprətʃər/hatch : /hætʃ/E. GRAMMAR REVIEW1. ____________ the floor please. It looks so dirty because of the muddy spots.2. ____________ the scissors; they are on my desk. We need to cut the paper into smaller pieces.3. All the dishes seem to be ready to serve for dinner except the crackers. ____________ them with the olive oil. 4. ____________ the hot water into the cup. ____________ some sugar and then ___________ it. 5. ____________ the lamb for tomorrow barbeque.6. You do not have to see the teacher for submitting this assignment. Just ____________ your work in her mailbox.Task 1: Observe the commands (imperatives) and the adverbials.The texts of "how to breed leopard geckos" and "how to bathe the dogs" contain a lot of commands (imperative sentences) and adverbial phrases. Circle all the commands in those texts and underline the adverbial phrases.Task 2: Do the exercise individually.Use the appropriate verbs indicating commands (imperative sentences) to fill in the blanks. When you finish, read all the items again and circle the adverbials you can identify.130Bahasa InggrisF. TEXT STRUCTUREDo you still remember how procedures are written? In the model text, the title shows the goal, that is, the name of the procedure to be carried out (How to breed leopard geckos). This is then followed with a list of materials, that is, a list of things which are needed in breeding leopard geckos. The next part refers to the procedure, that is the steps to be followed in breeding leopard geckos. A procedure text contains a lot of commands (imperative sentences) such as Get, Prepare, etc. and time sequencers such as first, second, etc.Parts of the TextDifficulties GoalHow to breed leopard geckos7. ____________ dressed soon. We are running out of time for the party.8. ____________ your dirty clothes today, please; otherwise, you do not have anything to wear tomorrow.9. ____________ the onion to be fried and then put into the vegetable soup.10. ______________ a bath now if you do not want to be in a long queue.Task 1: Observe the text structure.The text about leopard geckos above is called a procedure. A procedure text aims at describing how something is done or made through a sequence of actions or steps.Task 2: Complete the table.Read the model text again, and then write in the table below the appropriate parts of the procedure text.Next >