The Influence of Heroes

In this sub-chapter, we will explore the people who inspire us—whether they are family members or public figures. We'll learn how to describe the qualities we admire in them and express our likes and dislikes through the simple present tense.

Mission 1. Be Me!

Read the text carefully. Then answer the questions based on what you understand and how the verb be is used. A Day in My Life Hello! My name is Jihan, and I am a student at SMP Pelita Harapan. I am in Grade 7 and I am thirteen years old. My school is big and modern. There are many students and friendly teachers. My classroom is on the second floor, and it is always clean and bright. Every morning, I wake up at 5:30. My parents are already in the kitchen. My mother is a nurse, and my father is a mechanic. They both are very hardworking. My younger sister, Lala, is still sleeping when I wake up. She is six years old and very cute. After breakfast, I go to school. The schoolyard is large, and there are many flowers around it. My best friend's name is Aulia. She is smart and kind. We often study together. Sometimes, our teachers are strict, but they are fair and helpful. At home, I help my mother in the kitchen. Our house is not very big, but it is comfortable. The walls are light blue, and my room is my favorite place. It is quiet, and I can study well there. My family and I are always close and happy. Questions: 1. What grade is Jihan in? 2. Where is Jihan's classroom located? 3. What do Jihan's parents do? 4. How old is Jihan's sister? 5. What is the schoolyard like? 6. What kind of person is Aulia? 7. Are Jihan's teachers always nice? 8. Why does Jihan like her room?

Mission 2. My World in Sentences!

Write at least 5 sentences about yourself, your family, your house, or your school using am, is, or are. Think about what you want others to know about your world. Try to make each sentence different. Example: I am a student. My school is big. My sister is friendly. There are ten classrooms in my school. My parents are kind. Your sentences: ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Mission 3. Transform the Sentence!

Read each sentence carefully. Rewrite it in the opposite form. If it's positive, change it to negative. If it's negative, change it to positive.

Mission 4. Guess Who Am I

Write a short description of a person without saying their name. Use 3–5 clues that include information like their job, physical appearance, nationality, hobbies, or personality. Use "is" or "are" correctly in each sentence. After writing your clues, ask your friend or classmate to guess who you're talking about. Example (Fictional Character): She is a girl. She is very smart. She is from a wizarding school. She is Harry Potter's best friend. She is good at magic. Who is it? Hermione Granger Example (Personal — Classmate or Family): He is my classmate. He is funny and kind. He is good at football. He is not tall. He is my best friend. Who is it? (write your classmate's or family's name) Your turn: Clues: …………………………………….. …………………………………………….. …………………………………………….. Clues: …………………………………….. …………………………………………….. ……………………………………………..

Mission 5. The "S" Rule Challenge!

Read the verbs in the box below. Then, complete the sentences by choosing the correct form of the verb: either add –s, –es, or use the verb without change. 1. She ______ (wash) her hands before dinner. 2. I _____ (study) English every day. 3. He ______ (go) to school at 6 o'clock. 4. We _____ (play) badminton after school. 5. It _____ (catch) mice quickly. 6. They _____ (fix) the computer. 7. He ______ (teach) Math in my school. 8. She ______ (dance) beautifully. 9. You _____ (do) your homework every night. 10. The cat _____ (eat) twice a day.

Mission 6. My Idol's Daily Life

Choose someone you admire—this can be a celebrity, athlete, character from a book or movie, or even a family member. Write a short paragraph (5–7 sentences) describing their daily activities. Since you're writing about he, she, or it, remember to add –s or –es to the verb. Example (My Idol – NCT's Mark): Mark wakes up early in the morning. He eats breakfast and drinks coffee. Then, he practices dancing with his group. He writes songs in the afternoon. He also plays the guitar. In the evening, he goes to the studio to record music. He sleeps late at night. Your idol's daily life: You may write about what time they wake up, what they usually eat, what they do in the morning, afternoon, and evening, or what they do for fun. Be creative and check your verbs carefully! ………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Mission 7. Sentences Identification

Read each sentence carefully. Decide if the verb is correct or incorrect. If the sentence is incorrect, rewrite it using the correct verb form. Remember: use verb + s/es with he, she, it; use verb 1 with I, you, we, they.

Mission 8. Guess from Clues!

Work in pairs. Use the Character Chart below. Choose one character from the list, but don't tell your partner who it is. Your partner will ask Yes/No questions using the simple present tense to guess the character. You must answer using correct short answers like "Yes, she does" or "No, he doesn't." After a maximum of 5 questions, your partner must guess the character. Then switch roles.

Example guessing: Student A: Does she play music? Student B: Yes, she does. Student A: Does she like reading? Student B: Yes, she does. Student A: Does she cook? Student B: Yes, she does. Student A: Is it Taylor? Student B: Yes, it is!