Unit Kegiatan Belajar Bahasa Inggris, Pasangan KD 3.2/4.

UNIT KEGIATAN BELAJAR

(UKBM BIG- 3.2/4.2/5/2-1)

1. IDENTITAS

A. Judul : Application Letter

B. Nama Mata Pelajaran : BAHASA INGGRIS XII (Wajib)
C. Semester :5
D. Alokasi waktu : 2 JP X 4 pertemuan
E. Kompetensi Dasar :

3.2 Membedakan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan beberapa teks
khusus dalam bentuk surat lamaran kerja, dengan memberi dan meminta
informasi terkait jati diri, latar belakang pendidikan/pengalaman kerja, sesuai
dengan konteks penggunaannya
4.2 Surat lamaran kerja
4.2.1 Menangkap makna secara kontekstual terkait fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan
unsur kebahasaan teks khusus dalam bentuk surat lamaran kerja, yang
memberikan informasi antara lain jati diri, latar belakang
pendidikan/pengalaman kerja
4.2.2 Menyusun teks khusus surat lamaran kerja, yang memberikan informasi antara
lain jati diri, latar belakang pendidikan/pengalaman kerja, dengan memperhatikan
fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan, secara benar dan sesuai konteks

F. Tujuan Pembelajaran :

Melalui pembelajaran problem based learning, diskusi, tanya jawab, penugasan,

presentasi dan analisis teks dengan menggunakan teknik membaca visual literacy
peserta didik mampu membedakan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur
kebahasaan, serta menangkap makna secara kontekstual dari teks khusus dalam
bentuk surat lamaran kerja, dengan memberi dan meminta informasi terkait jati
diri, latar belakang pendidikan/pengalaman kerja serta menyusun surat lamaran
kerja dengan benar sesuai konteks.

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2. PETA KONSEP

APPLICATION LETTER

Definition

Social Function

Text Structures

Language Features

Kinds of application letter

Implicit & Explicit Information

3. PROSES BELAJAR

a. Petunjuk Umum Penggunaan UKBM

1. Baca dan pahami materi pada Buku Teks Pelajaran [Buku Bahasa Inggris
SMA/MA/SMK Kelas XII /halaman 53-60]
2. Kerjakan UKBM ini di buku kerja atau langsung mengisikan pada bagian yang telah
disediakan.
3. Kalian dapat belajar bertahap dan berlanjut melalui kegiatan Ayo Berlatih, apabila
kalian yakin sudah paham dan mampu menyelesaikan permasalahan-permasalahan
dalam kegiatan belajar Teks Surat Lamaran Kerja.
4. Kerjakan UKBM ini dibuku kerja atau langsung mengisikan pada bagian yang telah
disediakan. Anda bisa bekerja sendiri, namun akan lebih baik apabila bekerjasama
dengan teman lain sekaligus berlatih untuk berkolaborasi dan berkomunikasi dengan
baik.
5. Jika kalian telah menuntaskan materi yang ada dan mampu menyelesaikan
permasalahan-permasalahan dalam kegiatan belajar 1, 2, dan 3, bersiap untuk
mengikuti tes formatif agar kalian dapat belajar ke UKBM berikutnya.

b. Pendahuluan.

Sebelum belajar pada materi ini, silahkan Anda mengamati gambar dan menjawab
pertanyaan berikut ini.

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Before having the material in this section, try to complete this picture with what a profession
usually does.

1. AN ENGINEER

2. A LIBRARIAN

3. AN ANIMATOR

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c. Kegiatan Inti

Let’s start to learn

more about
APPLICATION LETTER

KEGIATAN BELAJAR 1
Pada kegiatan belajar pertama ini anda akan melakukan identifikasi dan mengklasifikasikan fungsi
sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan dari teks teks khusus dalam bentuk surat lamaran kerja,
dengan memberi dan meminta informasi terkait jati diri, latar belakang pendidikan/pengalaman
kerja serta menyusun surat lamaran kerja yang dibaca.

Read the text carefully.

As you read, try to figure out the answers to the following questions. What is the type of the
following text? Why do people write such text? Do you think that someday you will write a text
like that? Do you know the names of the parts of the text marked by the numbers and the meaning
of the words in italics in the text?

Lilis Handayani (1)

Jl. A. Yani 389
Surabaya, 65151
April 19, 2015
Mr. Frank Peterson, Personnel Manager (2)
Jeans and Co.
Jl. Raya Pandaan 186
Pandaan Pasuruan, Jawa Timur, 98502
Dear Mr. Peterson: (3)

(4) I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for a local branch manager newspaper
appeared in the Jawa Pos on Sunday, June 15. As you can see from my enclosed resume, my
experience and qualifications match this position's requirements.

(5) My current position, managing the local branch of a national shoe retailer, has provided the
opportunity to work under a high-pressure, team environment, where it is essential to be able to
work closely with my colleagues in order to meet sales deadlines. In addition to my
responsibilities as manager, I also developed time management tools for staff using Access and
Excel from Microsoft's Office Suite.

(6) Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to personally
discuss why I am particularly suited for this position. Please call me after 4.00 p.m. to suggest a
time we may meet. I can be reached via telephone number 031-858564 or by email at lilish@
yahoo.com.

Sincerely, (7)
Lilis Handayani

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1. To whom is the letter sent?

2. Who wrote the application letter?
3. What is the purpose of writing the letter?
4. What position is being advertised?
5. How did Lilis Handayani know the vacancy?
6. What is Lilis’ current position?
7. What has her current position provided with?
8. What other responsibilities does she have at the moment?
9. Do you think that Lilis is confident about her competence? How do you know?
10. Does Lilis indicate her willingness for an interview? Find the evidence from the text.

January 23, 2014

George Sebastian
Prosperous Company
25 Saint John Court
Hatfield, CA 08065
Dear Mr. Sebastian,
I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the
Times Union. As requested, I am enclosing a completed job
application, my certification, my resume and three references.
The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and
I believe that my strong technical experience and education will make
me a very competitive candidate for this position. The key strengths
that I possess for success in this position include: I have successfully
designed, developed, and supported live use applications. I strive for
continued excellence, and I provide exceptional contributions to
customer service for all customers. With a BS degree in Computer
Programming, I have a full understanding of the full life cycle of
a software development project. I also have experience in learning and
excelling at new technologies as needed.
Please see my resume for additional information on my experience. I can
be reached anytime via email at john.donaldsonemailexample.com or
my cell phone, 909-555-5555.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to
speaking with you about this employment opportunity.
Sincerely,
Signature (for hard copy letter)
John Donaldson
Guiding questions:
1. Which part indicates the address of the job applicant?
2. Which part indicates the address of the company the letter
is sent to?
3. Which part indicates the person in charge?
4. Which part indicates the opening of the letter? What
information is provided?
5. Which part contains any information that matches the
position? What specific information is highlighted?
6. Which paragraph closes the application letter? What
information is written in this part?
7. Where do you put your signature?
8. What do you need to consider in writing an application
letter?

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Setelah kalian menjawab pertanyan di atas, maka kalian simpulkan fungsi social, struktur teks
dan unsure kebahasaan teks surat lamaran kerja dengan melengkapi table berikut.
Social Function

Text Structure

Language Features

Bila kalian telah selesai mengerjakan soal latihan di atas, maka kalian bias melanjutkan ke
kegiatan belajar 2.

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KEGIATAN BELAJAR 2

Bacalah BTP Bahasa Inggris Kelas XII Kemendikbud hal 53!Setelah itu cobalah kalian
simpulkan pola kalimat “Passive Voice” dengan melengkapi table berikut!
A.

Active Voice Passive Voice

Simple Present Tense

Present Continuous Tense

Simple Past Tense

Past Continuous Tense

Present Perfect Tense

Past Perfect Tense

Future Tense

B. Ubahlah kalimat berikut menjadi bentuk pasif!

1. He manages the local branch of a national shoe retailer.
_____________________________________________
2. The company has advertised the job opportunity in the national newspaper.

___________________________________________
3. He developed time management tools for staff.
_____________________________________________
4. She will enclose her resume in the application letter.
_____________________________________________
5. Linda is writing an application letter for the position as a secretary.

__________________________________________

KEGIATAN BELAJAR 3

LET’S GET STARTED

 What do you understand about application letter so far?

 What information do you usually read in application letter?
 Can you mention information that usually appear in an application letter?
 Can you write an application letter on your own?

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Here is a job vacancy appeared in a local newspaper today.

Read the vacancy and consider whether you meet the
qualifi cation or not.

VACANCY
Apika Plaza, a reputed and well-established showroom, is
seeking to fulfill job vacancy from qualified, motivated, and
experienced individuals.
If you think you have the confidence and the capability in you,
then you are more than welcome to apply.
Position: Sales Executive
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position
• Proficiency in both English and Indonesian
• Basic computer skills
• Charming personality and good interpersonal skills
Chapter 4 59
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Deal and negotiate with customers
• Respond to customers’ queries about various
products and services
Interested candidates should send their CV and scanned
photograph to: Apika Plaza Ltd., Jl. A. Yani 25, Sukamakmur
65126
(Attn. Mr. Feliks Diansyah, Manager)

Let's apply for a job.

Write an application letter to respond to the above job vacancy. Use these points about
parts of application letters to help you

1. Write your address.

2. Write the address of the company your application letter is sent to.
3. Write down the name of the person in charge.
4. Write down any necessary information in the opening of the letter.
5. Write down specific information to indicate that your capability matches the position.
6. Write down any necessary information in the closing.
7. Sign your application letter.

Penutup
Bagaimana Anda sekarang?
Setelah Anda belajar bertahap dan berlanjut melalui kegiatan belajar 1, 2, dan 3, berikut
diberikan Tabel untuk mengukur diri Anda terhadap materi yang sudah Anda

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pelajari.Jawablah sejujurnya terkait dengan penguasaan materi pada UKBM ini di Tabel
berikut.

Tabel Refleksi Diri Pemahaman Materi

No Pertanyaan Ya Tidak
1. Apakah Anda telah memahami definisi teks surat lamaran
pekerjaan?
2. Dapatkah Anda menjelaskan fungsi sosial, struktur teks,
dan unsur kebahasaan dari teks surat lamaran pekerjaan?
3. Apakah Anda memahami informasi apa saja yang terdapat
dalam teks surat lamaran pekerjaan?
4. Dapatkah Anda menyebutkan informasi apa saja yang
terdapat dalam teks surat lamaran pekerjaan?
5. Dapatkah Anda menyusun sendiri teks surat lamaran
pekerjaan?

Jika menjawab “TIDAK” pada salah satu pertanyaan di atas, maka pelajarilah kembali
materi tersebut dalam Buku Teks Pelajaran (BTP) dan pelajari ulang kegiatan belajar 1, 2,
3, yang sekiranya perlu Anda ulang dengan bimbingan Guru atau teman sejawat. Jangan
putus asa untuk mengulang lagi!.Dan apabila Anda menjawab “YA” pada semua
pertanyaan, maka lanjutkan berikut.

Dimana posisimu?
Ukurlah diri Anda dalam menguasai materi teks pemberitahuan (announcement) dalam
rentang 0 – 100, tuliskan ke dalam kotak yang tersedia.

Setelah menyelesaikan soal di atas dan mengikuti kegiatan belajar 1, 2, 3

,bagaimanamenurut pendapat Anda tentang penyelesaian permasalahan pada soal dengan
empat contoh teks pemberitahuan (announcement) yang terdapat di bagian awal
pembelajaran tadi?Apakah ada alternatiflainuntuk menyelesaikannya?. Silahkan Anda
berdiskusi dengan teman sebangku atau teman lain, dan tuliskan hasil kerja Anda di buku
kerja masing-masing. Tuliskan juga dalam buku kerja tersebut refleksi Anda dengan
menggunakan cara dan bahasa Anda sendiri sebagai bagian dari pengakuan terhadap apa
yang sudah Anda kuasai.

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Ini adalah bagian akhir dari UKB materi teks pemberitahuan (announcement), mintalah tes
formatif kepada GuruAndasebelum belajar ke UKBM berikutnya.

Great Students

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