You are on page 1of 11

Report Text

KELOMPOK 1
Report Text

Report is a text which present information about something. It is as a


result of systematic observation and analyses. The information given in
a report text is very general information
Social Function

The purpose of a report text is presenting information about something.


Generic Structure

General Classification
A general classification is a part that state classification of general aspect of
things, such as: animals, public places, plants, etc. It will be discussed in
general.

Description
This part gives describing of the things which will be discussed in detail, in
terms of: parts, qualities, habits, and behavior.
Language Features

Use of general nouns


An object of a general nature
Example: Use hunting dogs, rather than particular nouns, eg our dog.
Linking Verbs

Use of relating verbs to describe features, the grammar is also called


linking verbs.
Alinking verbconnects the subject with a word that gives information about
the subject, such as a condition or relationship. They do not show any action;
but, they link the subject with the rest of the sentence. For example, in the
sentence "They are a problem," the word "are" is the linking verb that
connects "they" and "problem" to show the relationship between the two
words.
Example: [to be], have, has, get, look, seems, etc
Linking Verbs

Example of linking verb in a sentence


Williamisexcited about his promotion.
Hewentred after tripping on the rug.
Youlookexhausted after studying all night.
Iamputty in his hands.
Mariamight have beenmore forthcoming with the news.
Practice

The eggssmellrotten.
Your plans for the weddingsoundnice.
Sheappearsupset about the announcement.
Action verbs

Use of action verbs when describing behavior


Action verbs are verbs that specifically describe what the subject of the
sentence is doing. These types of verbs carry a great deal of information in a
sentence and can convey emotion and a sense of purpose that extends
beyond the literal meanings of the words.
Sam and Ericridethe bus to school each morning.
Pleasecallyour mom.
Do youthinkit will rain today?
Practice

Billyjumpedout of his bed Friday morning. Heranto the kitchensingingat the top of his lungs. Billy,
you sure sound happy this morning!saidBillys mother. I am! Billyrepliedas hesatat the breakfast
table. Hegobbledhis food down as fast as he could. Then heracedout the door and jumpedon the
school bus. When the buspulledup in front of the school Billy was stillsinking. When it was time for
class, Davidwhispered,You betterstop singing. Youllgetinto trouble. But Billypickedanother song
andcontinuedon. The teacher, Mrs. Grump, wastalkingabout nouns and verbs when Billystartedhis
tenth song of the day. Billys classmatesgiggledand thenlaughed out loud, but Billy kept right
onsinging. Mrs. Grump, however, wasntsingingat all. Shewrotea note to Billys parents and you
know what they decided? No listening to his IPod for two whole days! So Billylearnedtosingonly in the
shower, in choir, outdoors, or with his friends. Just about anywhere but in the classroom!
Language Features

Use of timeless present tense to indicate usualness.


E.g. Tropical cyclones always begin over the sea.
Use of technical terms
E.g Isobars are lines drawn on a weather map.
Use of simple present tense.

You might also like