A Paragraph of Describing ObjectsHow to Describe an ObjectA paragraph to describe an object usually consists of 5 parts as follows:Function/ Use: fungsi/kegunaanComponents/ Parts: bagian-bagianCharacteristics: ciri-ciriMaterial: bahan pembuatshape/ figure: bentukdimensions: ukuranproperty: sifatcolour: warnaPosition: letakConnection between parts: hubungan antar bagian-bagianFunction/Useto be + used to + V1.to be + used for + VingA drum is used for making music.A drum is used to make music.Components/PartsCharacteristics :A chair is made of wood.Bread is made from wheat.This kind of car is made by a big company in JapanShape or figureA coin is shaped like a circle.A coin is circular in shape.A coin is circular.NounAdjectiveSquaresquareRectanglerectangularTriangletriangularEllipseellipticalSemicirclesemicircularCirclecircularCubecubicPyramidpyramidalConeconicalHemispherehemisphericalCylindercylindricalPropertyProperty is a special quality that belongs to the object.The interior of a Ping-Pong ball is hollow.This book is thick.The glass bottle is fragile.The edge of a table is straight.The sides of a car are flat.The middle of a bottle is curved.ColourExample of color: black, white, green, etc.The car is redThe book is reddish PositionIf the objects to be described are complicated, consisting of many parts, or appearing in a set, positions must be given.Example: inside, outside, at the top, on the left/ right, in the middle, to the right/ left (of), at the bottom, above, over, between, below, beside, at the end of, behind, in front of, near, by, etc.The engine is inside the scooter with a headlight at the top. The spare wheel is at the back. There is a petrol cap under the seat.A car has four headlights at the _ front. At the top of the engine is the radiator and at the top is an oil cap.Connection between PartsConnection is a relationship between two things or more. If the object has more than one part, we have to describe them part by part with a connection between them.Verbs that signal the connection are: attach, detach, join, connect, support, fix, fit, lead, link, etc.The head of a hammer is_ fixed to the handle.The rubber tube is _ fitted over the glass tube.The glass tube is fitted into the rubber tube.The wire leads from the switch to the bulb.The wire links between the switch and the bulb.The wheels of a car are detached from the body of a car.The wheels of a car are connected by the axles.Examples of a Paragraph to Describe ObjectsA mixer is used for mixing food. The mixer is made of metal and plastic. It consists of 5 parts: a base, a stand, a motor housing, beaters, and a bowl. The base is rectangular in shape. It is 12 cm wide and 15 cm long. The stand which is supported by the base is 30 cm in height. The motor housing which contains a motor is joined to the stand. The steel beaters are very hard and tough. They are fitted in the gearbox. The glass bowl is hard and brittle. The edge of the bowl is circular. The glass bowl is detached from the base.A kettle is a metal container which is used for boiling water. It consists of 4 main parts: a vessel, a lid, a spout, and a handle. The vessel is 7 inches high. It is hollow and spherical in shape. The base is flat and circular. It has a diameter of 6 inches. On the top of the vessel, there is a convex lid with a plastic knob in the middle. The lid is 5 inches in diameter. Above the lid is as curved handle which is covered with plastic at the middle part. At the side of the vessel is a conical spout for pouring water out of the vessel.Practice:Practice the sentences below with your friend:How to Ask for DetailsWhat does it look like?How big is it? (What size is it?)How much does it weigh?What color is it?Whats it made out of?What is it?What does it do?What the purpose of (...a refrigerator)?What do you use a (... peeler) for?How does a (... water heater) work?Sample ResponseIt is small, with eight hairy legs.It is 3 meters, by 4 meters, by 5 meters.It weighs 25 kilograms.Its bright yellow, brighter than a banana.Its made of plastic and aluminum.It's a musical instrument.It puts a sharp point on wooden pencils.The purpose of a refrigerator is to keep food cold so it does not spoil.A peeler is used to remove the skin of fruits or vegetables.Water is collected in a large tank and heated by either gas or electricity.Pattern in Describing the Objects Used for Leisure ActivitiesIn my free time, I like to __________________ (activity you like to do).To _________________ (activity you like to do), you need (1) ____________, (2) ____________, and (3) _____________ (list three objects that are required for the activity).Give at least three details for each object.It is used for _______________________ (describe the purpose of the object).Example about our property:GuitarIn my free time, I like toplay the guitar.Toplay the guitar, you needa guitar, a pick, and a tuner. A guitaris a musical instrument. It is usually made out of wood. It is about one meter tall. It has a large, eggplant shaped body with a long, thin neck. It has six strings that you pluck to make sounds. It can be the color of wood or can be painted any color.A pickis small. It is about the size of your thumb. It is triangular. It is made out of plastic. You use it to play the strings of a guitar. A tuneris a tool that that helps you ensure the strings of the guitar are in tune. One model is 10cm long, 6cm wide, and 1cm tall. It is electronic and requires batteries. It is made out of plastic. It is sold in the colors black and silver.My backpackI have a new backpack. Its color is soft green. I always bring it whenever I go to school. It is made of strong fabric.My backpack has several different parts. The first part is the pocket where I put my money and library card. The second part is the main part. I always put my books and pencil case in it. The third part is a small pocket at the left side of the backpack. I keep a bottle of plain water in this pocket.Example about tourism object:Samas BeachSamas Beach is located at the west of Parangtritis beach, at Srigading village. District of Sanden, about 14 kilometres south of Bantul. From downtown Yogyakarta, you could travel to the southwest for 35 kilometres to get to the beach. Samas Beach is easy to visit with private or public vehicles.In the beach there are many estuaries which form into lake and used as a place for cultivating fresh-water fish and shrimp. Besides its beauty, the specialty of this beach is sea turtles. Samas beach is a beach often visited by sea turtles of many kinds like the Hawksbills sea turtle, the leatherbacks sea turtle, and the green sea turtle. Those sea turtles come at a certain time and during the egg-laying season.In this beach you will find a conservation area of sea turtle as a concern from the society and the government toward this endangered species. In the conservation area, you will find a pool for the sea turtles' babies. The babies will be kept in the conservation to avoid them from the predators, until it reached certain age and ready to be released to the sea.Besides seeing the sea turtles in the conservation, you can also go to the lake which is formed from the rivers estuaries to fishing, or perhaps to ride boat in the lagoon. This beach is suitable as a natural tourist object where you can enjoy the nature's beauty, learn about the sea turtle or simply refresh your mind with your friends or family.Exercise:Make a description about your houseMake description about your motorcycleMake a description about your Source:Direktorat PSP. 2013.Pengayaan UN SMP. Jakarta: Kemendikbudhttp://eoec.weebly.com/describing-objects.htmlKMUUT.2014. Fundamental English III. School of Liberal Artswww.DescribingObjects-Elizabeth'sOralEnglishClass.html