Report Text
Definition of Report
Report is a text which presents information about something, as it is. It is as a result of systematic observation and analysis
Generic Structure of Report
1. General classification: Stating classification of general aspect of thing; animal, public place, plant, etc which will be discussed in general
2. Description: Describing the thing which will be discussed in detail; part per part , customs or deed for living creature and usage for materials
1. General classification: Stating classification of general aspect of thing; animal, public place, plant, etc which will be discussed in general
2. Description: Describing the thing which will be discussed in detail; part per part , customs or deed for living creature and usage for materials
Language Feature of Report
• Introducing group or general aspect
• Using conditional logical connection; when, so, etc
• Using simple present tense
• Introducing group or general aspect
• Using conditional logical connection; when, so, etc
• Using simple present tense
the example
PLATYPUS
Many people call platypus duckbill because this animal has a bill like duckbill. Platypus is a native Tasmania and southern and eastern Australia.
Platypus has a flat tail and webbed feet. Its body length is 30 to 45 cm and covered with a thick and woolly layer of fur. Its bill is detecting prey and stirring up mud. Platypus’ eyes and head are small. It has no ears but has ability to sense sound and light.
Platypus lives in streams, rivers, and lakes. Female platypus usually digs burrows in the streams or river banks. The burrows are blocked with soil to protect it from intruders and flooding. In the other hand, male platypus does not need any burrow to stay.
Analyzing on the Text
Social function
To describe the way things are, with reference to arrange of natural, man-made and social phenomena in our environment.
General classification;
General classification;
Stating general classification: Many people call platypus duckbill because this animal has a bill like duckbill. Platypus is a native Tasmania and southern and eastern Australia.
Description:
Describing in detail characterization of platypus’ body and habitual life
Language Feature Analysis:
Focusing in group: the animal of platypus
Focusing in group: the animal of platypus
Conditional, logical connective; but, in the other hand
Simple present tense pattern; Platypus lives in streams, male platypus does not need any burrow, etc
Some difficult words:
- Duckbill = moncong
- Webbed = selaput pada jari kaki
- Stirring = mengaduk
- Prey = mangsa
- Streams = sungai
- Burrows = liang
- Intruders = penyusup
Key words:
· Platypus
· Duckbill
· Webbed feet
· Streams, rivers, and lakes
By: Abdul Wahid (UMK)
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