WORKSHEET 1: ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION
Pre-Activity: Let’s Talk about Movies!
Look at these popular Hollywood movies:
Instructions:
1. Discuss with your partner. Which movies you have watched?
2. Answer these questions in your notebook:
• What do you like about the movie? (story, characters, message, or language?)
• Do you think watching movies can help you learn English? Why or why not?
• If you had to choose one movie as “the best for learning English,” which one would you
choose? Give one reason.
Main -Activity: Let’s Talk about Movies!
A. Reading a text
Watching English Movies Improves Language Skills
Have you ever wondered how watching English movies can actually improve your language skills?
Many students struggle to learn English only from textbooks, which sometimes feel boring and limited.
Movies, on the other hand, offer not only entertainment but also real learning opportunities. They give
learners the chance to listen to authentic English, enjoy meaningful stories, and gain new cultural insights
at the same time.
Firstly, movies expose learners to authentic English used by native speakers in real-life situations.
Unlike classroom dialogues that are often simplified, movies present natural conversations, various
accents, and everyday vocabulary. This exposure helps students improve their listening skills and become
more familiar with how English is used in daily communication.
Secondly, watching movies makes learning fun and engaging. Learning a new language can
sometimes feel boring or stressful, especially when students focus only on grammar and exercises. Movies,
however, allow students to enjoy stories, follow interesting characters, and experience different emotions
while still learning. This combination of entertainment and education keeps students motivated to
continue improving their English.
Thirdly, movies also provide cultural knowledge. Language is not only about words and grammar
but also about culture. Through movies, students can observe customs, traditions, humor, and values of
English-speaking countries. They can also learn how body language, gestures, and social interactions differ
from their own culture. This cultural understanding makes communication more meaningful and helps
students avoid misunderstandings.
Therefore, watching English movies should be considered as an important part of English learning.
It improves listening and vocabulary, keeps learners motivated, and provides cultural insights. By including
movies in their study routine, students can make faster progress and enjoy the process of learning English
at the same time.
B. Comprehension Question
1. What is the text mainly discussing?
2. Mention one reason why textbooks alone may not be enough to learn English.
3. What is the first argument presented in the text?
4. According to the text, how do movies motivate students to keep learning English?
5. What cultural aspects can students learn from movies?
6. What is the author’s intention in writing the text?
7. What part of the generic structure is paragraph one, two, three, four, and five?
8. Give three examples of conjunctions commonly used in the texts.
9. What tense is usually used in the text? Give one example sentence.
10. What is the difference between thesis and reiteration in the structure of Analytical Exposition?
