Mata Pelajaran : BAHASA INGGRIS Materi Pokok : Analytical Text

TEXT Bullying: A cancer that must be eradicated

A tragic end to an education that had barely begun 13-year-old Kiki stopped schooling
because her classmates used to make fun of her relentlessly. They had accidentally discovered
her humble background, her father being a street vendor. In another case, 15 year old Dinda
could not take it anymore. She became depressed, left school and stayed at home because she
was constantly teased by her classmates for failing in junior high school.
And in yet another, more recent case, some senior students of a junior high school took
seven junior students, and subjected them to violent beatings. Sherry, one of the junior students,
was rushed to hospital with bruises on his abdomen. He is extremely scared to go to school.
Julie, a 10 year old, fifth grade student, states that her first two years of elementary school were
a traumatic experience. She sadly remembers being cruelly bullied by her male classmates
because she was overweight. They used to call her Sumatran elephant, baboon, gentong and
many other names.These are few cases out of hundreds of similar cases and the number is
increasing over the time. In Indonesia bullying exists in every form, from teasing to extreme
abuse. Even though incidents of bullying are common, unfortunately it is not seen as a major
problem. A recent survey conducted by National Child Protection Commission has shown that
more than half of bullying incidents go unreported due to the fact that it is considered normal in
some parts of the society. Also the people who get bullied are either unwilling to report it because
they feel it will “make a big deal”. Or worse, they are so scared that they don't trust anyone and
do not want to share their plight with anyone (http://www.asianewsnet.net/news-34263.html).
The issue of bullying has been a problem for years but recently it got limelight from news
media when few cases were reported. Bullying affects the children both psychologically and
physically. It is estimated that hundreds of children miss school every day due to the fear of
being mistreated by other students and in some extreme cases they choose to home school, or in
severe circumstances they stop studying altogether
(http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/facts-on-bullying.html).
Children should not be living in constant fear. They shouldn't be afraid. On the contrary, they
should look forward to every day of school and enjoy school life. According to a research bullying
has always existed in Indonesian society, but it has come to surface due to the recent
proliferation of media technologies (Craig, 2009).
Since bullying is prevalent in our society it is important that everyone should be made
aware of this social evil. There should be campaigns to increase awareness. Everyone should be
working together, against it, to stop it. It is distressing to see our children being isolated from
society because they are treated badly. I am of opinion that no one has any right to harass or
make people feel inferior. No one should have that kind of power. These children are our future
and we should make every possible effort to stop bullying.
I would like to point out that bullying is everyone's problem and responsibility. If you condone
bullying in any way, shape or form it means you are taking part in it whether it is directly or
indirectly by being silent. Majority of people agree that we have to work together towards
eliminating this problem.
Some people may consider taunting someone as funny, even though it is anything but funny to
the person who is at the receiving end. Minor taunts can create a lot of pain and suffering. While
it may seem innocent but the cumulative effect could be highly damaging. In addition to that, as
the pain increases, each instance cuts a little deeper which eventually becomes a sore.
It is highly possible that bullying might happen in your school so it is the liability of every
student to protect their classmates and try to stop bullying. If it doesn't work then you should
inform your teachers or parents.
Not many of us think of stopping it. As long as it doesn't happen to us why should we get
involved, why should we bother? But the time has come for us to be actively involved in
eradicating bullying (Farrington, 1993).
So next time if you see someone getting bullied, would you try to stop it or let it happen?
Remember, bullying is everyone's problem; therefore everyone has to be the part of the solution.

RPP Bahasa Inggris SMA Kelas XI Tahun Ajaran 2019/2020

TASK 1 Read the text and write down 10 new vocabularies as well as the synonym / meaning

ENGLISH SYNONYM/MEANING
1 her classmates used to make fun of her relentlessly =
2 They had accidentally discovered her humble … =
3 Sherry was rushed to hospital with … =
4 A recent survey conducted by National Child … =
5 Bullying affects the children both psychologically … =
6 it has come to surface due to the recent … =
7 Since bullying is prevalent in our society it is … =
8 There should be campaigns to increase awareness =
9 If you condone bullying in any way, =
10 Some may consider taunting someone as fun… =

TASK 2 Answer the following questions based on your background knowledge

1. Do you think bullying is a serious issue in your school? Give reasons to support your opinion.
2. Did this opinion article raise/change your awareness about bullying? Please explain.
3. Do you think it is necessary to educate people on issue of bullying? Why?
Give reasons to support your opinion.
4. Do you think bullying should be declared as punishable crime? Why? Give reasons.
5. Discuss the article on bullying in a group using the following questions:
a. Does it change your perspective on bullying or not? Why? Give reasons. b. Are you aware of
cyber bullying? What do you think about it? Why? c. What can young people like you do to
prevent or stop bullying? Mention.

TASK 3 Practice this exercise (write down on your book) as the instruction given
Choose 5 words below and use them each in a sentence.

1 What I mean is… 6 From my point of view

2 I'd like to point out… 7 As I understand…
3 To my mind… 8 To be honest…
4 As I see it… 9 I couldn't agree more.
5 As far as I'm concerned 10 I strongly diagree…

Write your answers here.

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5

TASK 4 Think of one best activity you can do related to this Unit.
; Interview, Play, Poster, A movie, Power Point Presentation, Debate, Essay, TV Program

RPP Bahasa Inggris SMA Kelas XI Tahun Ajaran 2019/2020

QUIZ Write the question on your book and write the answer on a piece of paper
Fill in the blanks using the opinion expressions given in the box below

1 I ________________ with you.

2 It is all right if you don't agree with me but I have every right to my _________________

3 As far as I ________________, I will not support bullying in my school.

4 I am ________________ that medical care should be free for everyone.

5 Some people_________eating fish and yogurt at the same time causes severe skin disease.

6 I feel quite___________________ about this issue.

7 ____________ I will never come here again. The service was not so good.

8 The graphics were absolutely awesome. Don't you _______ with me?

9 A: Children below 16 should be given right to drive a car.

B: I think it _____ to allow children below age of 16 to drive. They are careless.
10 A: Online gaming should be banned.
B: _________, it should be as it distracts the students from studying.
totally agree, opinion, am concerned, strongly believe, believe that, doubtful
Absolutely right, As far as I am concerned, agree, would be wrong,
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