I. Introduction

• Importance of English for MI students
• Scope of the article: focusing on examples for Grade 3
  II. Vocabulary and Spelling



• Examples with pictures (if possible, describe the pictures)
• Exercises focusing on matching, fill-in-the-blanks, and sentence construction
  III. Grammar
• Simple Present Tense: Positive, negative, and interrogative sentences with examples and exercises.
• Plural Nouns: Regular and irregular plural forms with exercises.
• Basic Sentence Structure (Subject-Verb-Object): Examples and exercises focusing on arranging words to form correct sentences.
  IV. Reading Comprehension
• A short, simple story with comprehension questions focusing on recall, inference, and vocabulary.
  V. Writing
• Sentence writing based on given pictures or prompts.
• Short paragraph writing based on a simple topic.
  VI. Listening Comprehension (Not directly assessed through written examples, but suggestions are provided)
  VII. Conclusion
• Recap of covered areas.
• Emphasis on continuous practice for improvement.

Contoh Soal Bahasa Inggris Kelas 3 MI

I. Introduction

Learning English at a young age is crucial for Indonesian elementary school students (MI). It equips them with a valuable life skill, opening doors to future opportunities in education and employment. This article provides a comprehensive set of example questions suitable for Grade 3 MI students, covering key areas of English language learning: vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and writing. The examples aim to be engaging and age-appropriate, focusing on building a strong foundation in the language.

II. Vocabulary and Spelling

This section focuses on building a basic English vocabulary and improving spelling skills. Visual aids, such as pictures, are highly recommended when teaching young learners.

Examples:

1. Matching:

   • Match the pictures to the words: (Provide pictures of a cat, dog, sun, and moon. Below, list the words: cat, sun, dog, moon. Students match the picture to the correct word.)

2. Fill in the blanks:

   • The ____ is yellow. (sun)
   • The ____ barks. (dog)
   • The ____ meows. (cat)
   • The ____ is bright at night. (moon)

3. Sentence Construction:

   • Arrange the words to make a sentence: (Provide word cards or write the words)
     • a / The / is / cat / black. (Answer: The cat is black.)
     • big / The / is / dog / brown. (Answer: The big dog is brown.)

Exercises:

1. Picture Dictionary: Ask students to draw pictures and write the corresponding English words for five different objects.

2. Spelling Test: Test students’ spelling of 10-15 commonly used words (e.g., house, tree, car, book, pen, etc.). Use words introduced in the vocabulary section.

3. Word Search: Create a word search puzzle with vocabulary words from this section.

III. Grammar

This section focuses on fundamental grammar concepts. Simple explanations and plenty of practice are key to effective learning at this level.

A. Simple Present Tense:

• Positive Sentences: I eat an apple. The bird sings. The sun shines.
• Negative Sentences: I do not eat rice. The bird does not fly. The sun does not set.
• Interrogative Sentences: Do you like milk? Does the cat sleep? Does the sun rise?

Examples and Exercises:

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb:

   • I ___ (play) football every day. (play)
   • She ___ (read) a book. (reads)
   • They ___ (go) to school. (go)
   • He ___ (not/like) vegetables. (does not like)
   • Does she ___ (drink) milk? (drink)

2. Write positive, negative and interrogative sentences using the following verbs:

   • Jump, run, sleep, eat

B. Plural Nouns:

• Regular Plurals: Add –s (e.g., cat – cats, dog – dogs, book – books).
• Irregular Plurals: (e.g., child – children, foot – feet, man – men).

Exercises:

1. Write the plural form of the following nouns:

   • cat, dog, book, pen, apple, child, man, woman, tooth, foot.

2. Choose the correct plural form:

   • There are two (child/children) in the park.
   • I have ten (tooth/teeth).
   • There are many (man/men) working.

C. Basic Sentence Structure (Subject-Verb-Object):

• Subject (who or what is doing the action), Verb (the action), Object (what receives the action). Example: The boy (subject) kicks (verb) the ball (object).

Exercises:

1. Identify the subject, verb, and object in the following sentences:

   • The girl eats an orange.
   • The bird sings a song.
   • The dog chases the cat.

2. Rearrange the words to make correct sentences:

   • cat / The / sleeps / mat / on / the. (The cat sleeps on the mat.)
   • plays / boy / The / with / toys / his. (The boy plays with his toys.)

IV. Reading Comprehension

This section assesses students’ understanding of a short, simple story.

Example Story:

The little bird flew high in the sky. It sang a beautiful song. The sun shone brightly. The bird saw a big tree. It landed on the tree and ate a juicy worm.

Comprehension Questions:

1. Where did the bird fly?
2. What did the bird sing?
3. What shone brightly?
4. What did the bird see?
5. What did the bird eat?

V. Writing

This section assesses students’ ability to construct sentences and short paragraphs.

Examples:

1. Sentence Writing:

   • Write a sentence about a cat.
   • Write a sentence about a dog playing.
   • Write a sentence about the sun shining.

2. Short Paragraph Writing:

   • Write a short paragraph about your favorite animal.
   • Write a short paragraph describing your school.
   • Write a short paragraph about what you did yesterday.

VI. Listening Comprehension

While not directly assessed here through written examples, listening comprehension is a vital skill. In the classroom, teachers can use activities such as:

• Following simple instructions: "Touch your nose, clap your hands, stand up."
• Identifying sounds: Playing animal sounds and asking students to identify the animal.
• Listening to short stories and answering simple questions.

VII. Conclusion

This article provided examples of English language exercises suitable for Grade 3 MI students, covering vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing. Consistent practice and engaging activities are essential for building a strong foundation in English. Remember to use visual aids, create a fun learning environment, and provide positive reinforcement to encourage students. Regular revision and the application of learned skills in everyday conversation will significantly aid in their language development.