Discussion text analysis

• Social Function:

To present (at least) two point of view about an issue.

• Generic Stucture:

Thesis Discussion

Argument For

Argument Against

Conclusion

• Significant Grammatical Features:

Focus on generic human and non human participant:

Ø  Material process (action verb)

Ø  Relational process

Ø  Mental process (thinking/ feeling/ perceptional verb)

Ø  The use of contrastive, causal and consequentialconjunctions.

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Example of Recaunt text

RECOUNT TEXT

Social Function of Recount Text
To retell past event or experience which happened in the past.

Generic Structure of Recount Text
1. Orientation: Introducing the participants, place and time
2. Events: Describing series of event that happened in the past
3. Reorientation: It is optional. Stating personal comment of the writer to the story

Language Features of Recount Text
• Introducing personal participant: I, my group, etc
• Using chronological connection: then, first, etc
• Using linking verb: was, were, saw, heard, etc
• Using action verb: look, go, change, etc
• Using simple past tense

Example of Discussion text

Discussion text analysis

• Social Function:

To present (at least) two point of view about an issue.

• Generic Stucture:

Thesis Discussion

Argument For

Argument Against

Conclusion

• Significant Grammatical Features:

Focus on generic human and non human participant:

Ø  Material process (action verb)

Ø  Relational process

Ø  Mental process (thinking/ feeling/ perceptional verb)

Ø  The use of contrastive, causal and consequentialconjunctions

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Example of Report Text

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

Language Feature of Report
• Introducing group or general aspect
• Using conditional logical connection; when, so, etc
• Using simple present tense

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Example of Hortatory exposition text

HORTATORY EXPOSITION

Sosial function of Exposition Hortatory

• To persuade the reader or listener that something should or should not be the case
• The reader or listener is persuaded to agree with the writer’s or speaker’s point of view/thesis
• Examples: letters to the editor, newspaper editorials, political speeches

Generic Structure of Hortatory Exposition

• Thesis
- announcement of issue concern

• Arguments
- reasons why there is concern leading to recommendation

• Recommendation
- statement of what ought or ought not to happen

Language Feature of Hortatory Exposition
 Focusing on the writer
 Using abstract noun; policy, advantage, etc
 Using action verb
 Using thinking verb
 Using modal adverb; certainly, surely, etc
 Using temporal connective; firstly, secondly, etc
 Using evaluative words; important, valuable, trustworthy, etc
 Using passive voice
 Using simple present tense

Example of Procedure text

How to make banana French

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe black-skinned plantain or 4 small finger banana (make sure that the banana is sweet)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 6 Tbs. flour
• water
• a pinch of salt
• vegetable oil for deep frying