Narrative Text

 Legends in Indonesia

Third Meeting

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Narrative Text Kelas 12

  The Story of a Friendly Future

Instruction for 12.1, Monday , July 27 2026

Today we will have Reading Comprehension which every students has to come in front of the class to scoring their reading ability. Whilst you are waiting for your turn you have to do activity 1-3

Narrative Text Worksheet

Reading Comprehension

 

The Teacher Who Could Never Be Replaced

In the year 2150, education had changed dramatically. Every classroom in Green City was equipped with intelligent teaching robots. These robots could explain difficult concepts in seconds, answer thousands of questions at the same time, and create personalized learning programs for every student. They never became tired, forgot a lesson, or made mistakes while grading assignments. As a result, many people believed that human teachers would soon become unnecessary.

One of the oldest teachers in Green City was Mrs. Amelia, an English teacher who had dedicated more than thirty years to educating young people. Although she was not as fast as the robots, her students admired her because she understood their emotions. She noticed when someone looked worried before an examination, encouraged students who had lost confidence, and celebrated even the smallest improvement in their learning.

As robot teachers became more advanced, the city government decided that every school would replace most human teachers with artificial intelligence. Officials argued that robots could teach more efficiently, reduce educational costs, and provide equal learning opportunities for every student. Many parents supported the policy because they believed technology would improve academic achievement.

During the first semester, the new system appeared successful. Students completed lessons more quickly, received immediate feedback on every assignment, and had access to unlimited digital learning materials. Test scores even increased in several subjects. However, teachers and parents gradually noticed unexpected problems. Many students became less interested in discussing ideas, working in groups, or asking creative questions. Although the robots always gave correct answers, they could not truly understand students' fears, dreams, or personal struggles.

One day, a student named Daniel suddenly stopped participating in class. His robot teacher recorded his absence and automatically sent reports to the school system, but it could not recognize that Daniel was experiencing serious family problems. Mrs. Amelia visited his home after school, listened carefully to his concerns, and encouraged him not to give up on his education. Her kindness restored Daniel's confidence, and he slowly became active in class again.

The incident quickly spread throughout Green City. Parents realized that education was more than transferring knowledge. A great teacher also inspired, motivated, and guided students to become responsible and compassionate individuals. Even the most intelligent robot could not replace genuine human care and emotional understanding.

After reviewing the results, the government changed its policy. Instead of replacing teachers, schools adopted a collaborative system in which robots handled routine tasks such as grading, preparing learning materials, and analyzing students' progress. Human teachers focused on mentoring, encouraging creativity, building character, and supporting students' emotional well-being.

From that day forward, classrooms became more balanced. Robots made learning more efficient, while teachers made learning more meaningful. Green City discovered that the best future was not one in which robots replaced teachers, but one in which technology empowered teachers to help every student reach their full potential.

 

Activity 1: Complete Story Structure

The structure of narrative text are orientation, complication, resolution and re-orientation. Write down the structure based on the text.

Orientation (introduction of setting, and characters)

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Complication (main conflict)

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Resolution (problem solve)

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Reorientation (story ends)

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Moral Values

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Activity 2 Answer these questions.

Answer question no 1 based on the text, and 2-4 based on your opinion

1. Why did the government want to replace human teachers?

2. Why were students less interested in discussing ideas after robots replaced teachers?

3. Why couldn't the robot teacher help Daniel effectively?

4. What teaching tasks can robots perform well, and what tasks should remain the responsibility of human teachers?

 

Activity 3 Vocabulary

Complete the sentences using the words from the box.

equipped

dedicated

encouraged

efficiently

compassionate

meaningful

 

1. The classrooms were __________ with intelligent robots.
2. Mrs. Amelia was a __________ teacher who loved helping her students.
3. She always __________ students who lacked confidence.
4. The robots completed their tasks __________.
5. A good teacher should be __________ and understand students' feelings.

 

Narrative Text Kelas 12

 The Story of a Friendly Future

Second Meeting

Listening Comprehension

Aim of the Study

identify specific information from the listening text.

identify the generic structure (Orientation, Complication, Resolution, Reorientation).

infer the moral value of the story.   

Listening Worksheet 🔊

12^th Grade

 

Activity 1

Fill the blanks!

The Story of a Friendly Future

In the year (1) ________, people lived peacefully with intelligent robots in (2) ________. Among them was a special robot named Laurel. She was (3) ________, caring, and always helped people.

One day, (4) ________ introduced new robots. They were faster and (5) ________ than Laurel. Soon, the government decided to (6) ________ all the old robots.

At first, everyone was (7) ________. However, after a few weeks, people realized something was (8) ________. The new robots could complete every task, but they did not smile, comfort others, or understand human (9) ________.

Laurel knew she would soon (10) ________. Instead of feeling sad, she spent her last days (11) ________ everyone. She visited hospitals, repaired houses, cleaned parks, and planted hundreds of (12) ________.

On Laurel 's final day, thousands of people (13) ________ to thank her. The mayor realized that intelligence without (14) ________ could never create a better future. The scientists redesigned the new robots using Laurel 's (15) ________ programming.

From then on, every robot learned to (16) ________ for people. Green City became the (17) ________ city in the world.

 

Activity 2

Put the Events in Order from 1–6.

Events	Order
Laurel helped people during her last days.	_____
Scientists introduced new robots.	_____
The mayor realized kindness was important.	_____
The government replaced the old robots.	_____
People gathered to thank Laurel.	_____
The new robots learned to care for people.	_____

 

Activity 3

Listen to the story carefully. Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. What is the main idea of the story?

2. Why is Laurel an important character in the story?

3. How does the story show that kindness is as important as intelligence?

4. Write the main message of the story in one sentence.

2150	2510	2105	2550	Clean city
Smart city	Green city	Grey City	fine	find
Kind	kite	scientists	assistants	students
residents	smaller	stronger	smarter	slower
Repair	replace	prepare	surprise	excited
accepted	expected	exhausted	fixing	mixing
missing	messing	feelings	fillings	dealings
ceilings	prepare	disappear	appear	repair
helping	holding	hoping	healing	trees
threes	streets	frees	guided	greeted
guarded	gathered	kindnesses	kids	kindly
kindness	emotional	educational	electrical	exceptional
chair	share	cheer	care	fair
happiest	heaviest	hardest	healthiest	hungriest

Narrative Text

Legends in Indonesia

Second Meeting

Learning Goals (Tujuan Pembelajaran)

At the end of the lesson, students are able to:

1. collaborate with group members to prepare a short role-play script based on an Indonesian legend.
2. practice a role play using appropriate pronunciation, intonation, expression, gestures, and fluency.
3. reflect on the moral values of the legend and relate them to their daily lives.

Direction today you will make a  more or less than 15 minutes role-play script based on an Indonesian legend

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an Example of script

The Legend of Way Kencana

Legend of Lampung Province

A 15-Minute Role-Play Script

Theme: Environmental Conservation
Duration: 15 minutes
Number of Characters: 7 Students

Characters

1. Narrator
2. Kirana – A kind girl who loves nature.
3. Rangga – A wealthy merchant.
4. Village Chief
5. Farmer
6. Fisherman
7. Villager (represents all villagers)

Scene 1 

Narrator

Long ago, in a peaceful village in Lampung, there was a beautiful river called Way Kencana. The villagers depended on the river for clean water, farming, and fishing. Every morning, people gathered by the river to begin their daily activities.

(The Farmer waters crops. The Fisherman catches fish. The Villager fills a bucket with water.)

Farmer
What a beautiful morning! The river gives us enough water to grow healthy rice.

Fisherman
And today I caught plenty of fresh fish!

Villager
We are lucky to live near Way Kencana.

(Kirana enters happily.)

Kirana
Good morning, everyone!

Everyone
Good morning, Kirana!

Kirana
Please remember to protect our river. The river gives us life. If we keep it clean, it will always provide food and water for us.

Village Chief
Kirana is right. We must take care of our environment because it is our greatest treasure.

Everyone
We promise!

(Everyone smiles as the lights fade.)

Scene 2 

(Rangga enters carrying a small treasure box.)

Narrator
One day, a wealthy merchant named Rangga visited the village.

Rangga
Greetings, everyone!

Village Chief
Welcome to our village. How may we help you?

Rangga
I have discovered something amazing. Beneath this river are valuable stones. If you dig them up, you will all become rich!

Villager
Really? We can become wealthy?

Farmer
Then I can buy more farmland!

Fisherman
I can buy a bigger fishing boat!

Kirana
Please don't be tempted by money. Digging beneath the river may destroy it.

Rangga
Don't worry! You'll only dig for a few days. The river will be fine.

Village Chief
What do you think?

Villager
Let's do it!

Farmer
Yes!

Fisherman
We deserve a better life!

(Kirana looks worried.)

Kirana
I hope we're not making a mistake.

Scene 3 

(Everyone pretends to dig with tools.)

Narrator
The villagers dug day and night beneath the river.

Villager
Look! I found some shiny stones!

Farmer
Keep digging!

Fisherman
We'll all become rich!

(After a moment...)

Farmer
Wait... Why is the water turning brown?

Fisherman
The fish are disappearing!

Villager
The river smells terrible!

Farmer
My rice fields are drying up.

Village Chief
This has never happened before.

Kirana
I warned you. Nature is suffering because of our greed.

Rangga
I... I didn't expect this to happen.

(Everyone becomes silent.)

Scene 4

Village Chief

We made a terrible mistake.

Farmer
We thought money would make us happy.

Fisherman
But now we are losing everything.

Villager
Please forgive us, Kirana.

Kirana
I forgive you, but we must also ask forgiveness from nature.

Village Chief
Everyone, let's promise to protect our river.

Everyone
We promise!

(Thunder sound. Everyone looks up.)

Narrator
That night, heavy rain fell across the village. The rain continued until morning.

Scene 5

(Blue cloth representing a clean river is placed on stage.)

Narrator
The next morning, the river became clear again. The fish returned, and the rice fields slowly became green. However, the valuable stones had disappeared forever.

Fisherman
The fish are back!

Farmer
My fields are alive again!

Village Chief
The stones are gone...

Kirana
Nature has protected itself. Some treasures are not meant to be taken.

Rangga
I am truly sorry. I cared more about wealth than the environment.

Villager
From now on, we will protect our river.

Farmer
We will plant more trees.

Fisherman
We will never pollute the river again.

Village Chief
We will teach our children to respect nature.

Ending

Narrator
Since then, the people of Way Kencana have worked together to protect their river. They learned that clean water, healthy land, and a peaceful environment are far more valuable than gold or precious stones.

Kirana
True prosperity comes from living in harmony with nature.

Everyone (together)
"Protect Nature Today for a Better Tomorrow!"

(Everyone bows.)

THE END

Narrative Text

Legends in Indonesia

First meeting

Learning Goals (Tujuan Pembelajaran)

At the end of the lesson, students are able to:

1. identify the social function, generic structure, and language features of an Indonesian legend.
2. identify the characters, setting, conflict, resolution, and moral value of the legend.
3. use appropriate vocabulary and simple past tense expressions found in the narrative.
   

4. Examples of Simple Past Tense

   1. Malin Kundang left his hometown to seek a better life.
   2. His mother prayed for his safety every day.
   3. Malin became a wealthy merchant after many years.
   4. Roro Jonggrang did not marry Bandung Bondowoso.
   5. Jaka Tarub did not tell the truth.
   6. Timun Mas did not give up when the giant chased her.
   7. Did the farmer keep his promise?
   8. Did Sangkuriang finish the boat?
   9. Did Timun Mas defeat the giant?

example of Legend from Sumatra Island (Lampung Province)

Orientation

Long ago, in a peaceful village in Lampung, there was a beautiful river called Way Kencana. The villagers depended on the river for clean water, farming, and fishing. A kind girl named Kirana always reminded everyone to protect the river.

Complication

A wealthy merchant named Rangga persuaded the villagers to dig for valuable stones beneath the river. Although Kirana warned them not to damage nature, many villagers ignored her advice. Soon, the river became polluted, the fish disappeared, and the rice fields dried up.

Resolution

The villagers realized their mistake and asked for forgiveness. After a night of heavy rain, the river became clear again, but the valuable stones had disappeared forever. The villagers understood that nature had protected itself from human greed.

Reorientation

Since then, the villagers have worked together to protect the river. They planted trees, kept the river clean, and taught future generations to respect nature. The story reminds us that caring for the environment brings prosperity, while greed leads to destruction.

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Narrative Text Kelas 12

The Story of a Friendly Future

 Goals of Lesson:

1. Identify the communicative purposes and the schematic structures of narrative text

2. Identify some of the linguistic features of narrative text: the past tenses and action verbs.

3. State explicit and implicit information (main ideas and detailed information) from narrative text

4. Write a narrative text with appropriate schematic structures and linguistic features

5. Retell a narrative text in focus

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Narrative text is not defined by its tense. It is defined by its purpose—to tell a story. Most narratives use the Simple Past Tense because they tell events that have already happened. However, if a story takes place in the future or is told in the present for stylistic reasons, other tenses may be used.