LEMBAR KERJA PESERTA DIDIK (LKPD)

Mata Pelajaran: Bahasa Inggris

Materi: Descriptive Text
Tema: Great Athletes – Cristiano Ronaldo
Kelas/Semester: X / Ganjil

A. Tujuan Pembelajaran

Setelah mengikuti kegiatan ini, peserta didik diharapkan dapat:

1. Memahami struktur dan ciri-ciri descriptive text

2. Mengidentifikasi adjective yang digunakan dalam descriptive text
3. Menggunakan adjective yang tepat untuk mendeskripsikan seseorang
4. Menggabungkan adjective dengan noun dalam kalimat deskriptif

B. Materi Pembelajaran

1. What is Descriptive Text?

Descriptive text is a text that describes a person, place, or thing. Its purpose is to give information by describing the
characteristics of the object.

Generic Structure:

 Identification: Introduces the subject.

 Description: Describes parts, qualities, and characteristics.

Language Features:
 Use of adjectives
 Use of the simple present tense
 Use of specific nouns

2. Example of Descriptive Text: Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi: The Football Magician

Lionel Messi is often called the greatest football player of all time, and it's easy to see why. He's a small man, not
very tall, but on the football field, he's like a giant. Messi has an incredible way of dribbling the ball; it sticks to his foot as if
by magic, allowing him to weave through many defenders easily. His left foot is especially famous for scoring amazing goals,
often bending the ball into the net in ways that surprise everyone. When he plays, the game becomes exciting, and you can
feel the energy of the crowd.
Beyond his amazing skills, Messi is also known for being a very humble and quiet person. He doesn't show off, even
after scoring a brilliant goal or winning a big award. He prefers to let his playing do the talking. This calm personality makes
him even more admired by fans around the world. He always seems to be thinking about the team, passing the ball to help
others score, and working hard even when things are difficult. His dedication to the sport is truly inspiring.
Messi's career is full of incredible achievements, including many league titles, cup wins, and individual awards like
the Ballon d'Or. But perhaps his biggest dream came true when he led Argentina to win the World Cup. This moment showed
his amazing leadership and determination. He has inspired countless young players to chase their dreams and work hard.
Lionel Messi is more than just a football player; he's a true legend who has changed the way we see the beautiful game.

C. Kegiatan Peserta Didik

Exercise 1 – Find the Adjectives!

Underline all adjectives in the text above.

Example:
When he plays, the game becomes exciting, and you can feel the energy of the crowd.

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks with Suitable Adjectives

Choose the appropriate adjective from the box below to complete the sentences.

Word Box: amazing – brilliant – calm – difficult – famous – greatest – humble – incredible-
quiet - small
 1. Lionel Messi is often called the __ ________ football player of all time.
2. He's a _____ ____ man, not very tall, but on the football field, he's like a giant.
3. Messi has an _incredible_________ way of dribbling the ball.
4. His left foot is especially ___famous_______ for scoring amazing goals.
5. Beyond his ____amazing______ skills, Messi is also known for being a very _______quiet___ and
person.
6. He doesn't show off, even after scoring a __________ goal.
7. This __________ personality makes him even more admired by fans.
8. He works hard even when things are ____difficult______.

Exercise 3 – Adjective + Noun Combinations

Match the adjectives in column A with the matching nouns in column B. Then, make a sentence with each pair !

Adjective (A) Noun (B)

strong determination
fast runner
famous freekick
athletic body
confident player
high jump

Example:

 Ronaldo has a strong determination to succeed.

 His famous freekick is admired by many fans.

Your sentences:

Match the adjective to the correct noun. Then, use the pair in a sentence.
Adjective Noun Your Sentence
strong body ______________________________________
great leader __________________________
sharp eyes ______________________________________
athletic build ______________________________________
generous heart ______________________________________
fast runner ______________________________________

Exercise 4 – Finding detailed information

Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo has very strong determination. He used to train very hard since his childhood. He
knew that a footballer requires good stamina because a football match requires a player to run at least 10 kilometers in a
single match. Sometimes, he even trained himself continuously from morning until evening. He also challenged himself by
playing along with older players.
He becomes so skillful and conident that his opponents cannot igure out how to stop Ronaldo from making a goal.
Normal football players will use their single leg of their dominant side body, i.e. players of righthanded or lefthanded use
their respective legs to score goals but Ronaldo can easily use both of his legs eiciently to make goals. In addition to that, he
can use his head to score goals as well.
He is also one of the fastest football players in football history. Ronaldo can run very fast, he can run with a speed of
33.6 kilometers per hour. That is why he is also known as a rocket man. This helps Ronaldo to do his famous freekick.
Ronaldo's freekick speed is approximately 130 kilometers per hour.
While jumping, Ronaldo's G-force is ive times higher than that of a cheetah. He can jump up to 78 cm in the air; this
jumping height is much more compared to any basketball player. All of these have helped him achieve his success. In his
young age, he has won many trophies and broken records including winning the prestigious FIFA Ballon d’Or award ive
times and created a world record by scoring the most goals in international football in September 2021. Currently his net
worth is around $500 million and this makes him one of the richest athletes.
1. What is the main idea of the text?
2. What makes Cristiano Ronaldo different from other players in scoring a goal?
3. How did he get known as a rocket man?
4. “Ronaldo’s G-force is five times higher than that of a cheetah.”
What can you infer from the sentence above?
5. Do you think Ronaldo’s success is more influenced by his natural talent or his hard work? Why?
6. What lesson can you learn from Cristiano Ronaldo's journey?
7. How does the text organized its idea about Ronaldo?
8. How did Cristiano Ronaldo's qualities as a young person help him become a successful footballer, and how did he show
these qualities in his training?
9. Ronaldo played with older players. How do you think this helped him become a better athlete?
10. Ronaldo has special physical abilities. Which one do you think is most important for a football player, and why?

Exercise 5 - Understanding the Text Structure

Read the text about Cristiano Ronaldo again. Then, answer the following questions.
1. Introduction/Identification:
o What is the main topic of the first paragraph?

o Which part of the first paragraph introduces Cristiano Ronaldo and tells us something general about him?

2. Description (Body Paragraphs):

o Which paragraphs mostly talk about Ronaldo's skills, like how he scores goals or how fast he runs?

o Where can you find details about his special jumping ability?

o In which part of the text does it explain how Ronaldo trains and works hard?

3. Conclusion:
o Which part of the text talks about Ronaldo's achievements (like awards and records) and his wealth?

o What is the main idea of the last part of the text?

Exercise 5 – Identifying language features

5.1: Finding Adverbs

Adverbs are words that describe verbs (actions), adjectives (describing words), or other adverbs. They often
tell us how, when, where, or how much something happens.

Instructions: Read the sentences below from the text. Find the adverb in each sentence.

1. He used to train very hard since his childhood.

o Which word tells us how much he trained hard?
o Adverb: _________________________
2. Sometimes, he even trained himself continuously from morning until evening.
o Which word tells us how he trained?
o Adverb: _________________________
3. Ronaldo can easily use both of his legs efficiently to make goals.
o Which word tells us how he uses his legs?
o Adverb: _________________________
4. He can run very fast.
o Which word tells us how much fast he runs?
o Adverb: _________________________
5. This jumping height is much more compared to any basketball player.
o Which word tells us how much more the height is?
o Adverb: _________________________
5.2: Using Simple Present Tense
Simple Present Tense kita gunakan untuk berbicara tentang:
 Fakta atau kebenaran umum (contoh: "The sun rises in the east.")
 Kebiasaan atau rutinitas (contoh: "She drinks coffee every morning.")
 Sesuatu yang selalu benar (contoh: "Cats like milk.")
Notes:

 Untuk subjek He, She, It, kata kerja (verb) biasanya ditambahkan -s atau -es. (Contoh: He plays, She runs)
 Untuk subjek I, You, We, They, kata kerja tetap dalam bentuk dasarnya (base form). (Contoh: I play, They
run)

Part 1: Identify Simple Present Tense

Instruksi: Read the sentences below taken from the text. Circle the verbs that use the Simple Present Tense.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo has very strong determination.

2. A football match requires a player to run at least 10 kilometers.
3. He becomes so skillful and confident.
4. He also challenges himself by playing along with older players.
5. This helps Ronaldo to do his famous freekick.
6. Ronaldo's G-force is five times higher than that of a cheetah.
7. His net worth is around $500 million.

Part 2: Complete the sentences with Simple Present Tense

Instruction: Complete the sentences below with the correct Simple Present Tense form of the verbs in brackets.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (have) ________________ very strong determination.

2. A footballer (require) ________________ good stamina.
3. He (become) ________________ very skillful.
4. His opponents (cannot / figure out) ________________ how to stop him.
5. Ronaldo (can use) ________________ both of his legs efficiently.
6. He also (use) ________________ his head to score goals.
7. Ronaldo (is) ________________ one of the fastest football players.
8. He (can run) ________________ with a speed of 33.6 kilometers per hour.
9. This (help) ________________ Ronaldo to do his famous freekick.
10. Ronaldo's freekick speed (be) ________________ approximately 130 kilometers per hour.
11. While jumping, Ronaldo's G-force (be) ________________ five times higher than that of a cheetah.
12. He (can jump) ________________ up to 78 cm in the air.
13. His jumping height (be) ________________ much more compared to any basketball player.
14. He (win) ________________ many trophies and (break) ________________ records. (Perhatikan kata "win" dan
"break" merujuk pada masa lalu, sehingga bukan Simple Present, kecuali konteksnya adalah fakta umum tentang
kemampuannya untuk menang dan memecahkan rekor secara berulang)

o Revisi untuk Simple Present: He (often / win) ________________ many trophies. (jika ini kebiasaan)
o Revisi untuk Simple Present: He (often / break) ________________ records. (jika ini kebiasaan)

15. His net worth (make) ________________ him one of the richest athletes.

Part 3 : Sentence Transformation

Instruction : For each of the following sentences about Cristiano Ronaldo, please perform two tasks:
1.Transform the sentence into a question.
2. Transform the sentence into a negative statement.
Example:
 Original Sentence: He plays football.
 Question: Does he play football?
 Negative Statement: He does not play football.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (have) ________________ very strong determination.

2. A footballer (require) ________________ good stamina.
3. He (become) ________________ very skillful.
4. His opponents (cannot / figure out) ________________ how to stop him.
5. Ronaldo (can use) ________________ both of his legs efficiently.
6. He also (use) ________________ his head to score goals.
7. Ronaldo (is) ________________ one of the fastest football players.
8. He (can run) ________________ with a speed of 33.6 kilometers per hour.
 9. This (help) ________________ Ronaldo to do his famous freekick.
10. Ronaldo's freekick speed (be) ________________ approximately 130 kilometers per hour.
11. While jumping, Ronaldo's G-force (be) ________________ five times higher than that of a cheetah.
12. He (can jump) ________________ up to 78 cm in the air.
13. His jumping height (be) ________________ much more compared to any basketball player.
14. He (often / win) ________________ many trophies.
15. His net worth (make) ________________ him one of the richest athletes.

Part 4: Write your sentence (Simple Present Tense)

Instructions: Write five sentences about Cristiano Ronaldo or another athlete using the Simple Present Tense. Make
sure your sentences are facts or habits.

1. ___________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________
4. …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

D. Penutup

Jawablah pertanyaan refleksi berikut:

1. Apa yang kamu pelajari hari ini?

2. Bagaimana kamu bisa menggunakan adjective dalam mendeskripsikan orang?
3. Sebutkan 3 adjective yang menggambarkan Cristiano Ronaldo menurutmu!