REPORT TEXT
DEFINITION
Report text is a text that gives clear information about
something.
It tells us about things in general, like animals, plants, or
natural events.
It is based on facts from observation or research.
REPORT TEXT DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
1. Menggambarkan sesuatu secara 1. Menggambarkan sesuatu secara
umum khusus
Eg. Cat, Rose, mobile Phone Eg. My cat, My rose, My HP
2. Use scientific name 2. No scientific name
Eg. Cat is also called Felis Catus Eg. My cat is called Miu
3. Need observation to write 3. Use personal opinin
Eg. Cat is four legged carnivourous Eg. My cat has cute color in his
mammal. legs.
Social Function Social Function
To report something in general To describe certain things
GENERIC STRUCTURE
Report text consist of 2 parts. They are:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CLASSIFICATION
General Classification
> Classify the object you are going to describe
> Klasifikasikan objek yang akan Anda gambarkan
> State the classification of general aspect
> Sebutkan klasifikasi aspek umum
> Paragraph 1
Description
> The part gives important facts or features about
the object you are going to desribe.
> Bagian ini memberikan fakta atau fitur penting
tentang objek yang akan Anda gambarkan.
a. Part/Physical apperanced
b. Quality/characteristic
c. Habits/behaviour
d. Function
> Paragraph 2 - end
Komodo dragon
The Komodo dragon is the world’s largest lizard, belonging to the
monitor lizard family. These reptiles are found only in Indonesia, primarily
on Komodo Island and nearby islands like Flores and Rinca. Locals call
them "ora" or "land crocodiles" due to their fierce appearance.
Komodos have strong legs, rough skin covered in small, hard scales, and
long tails. They can run up to 18 km/h for short distances and are excellent
swimmers. Their sharp, serr
These carnivorous reptiles hunt animals like deer, wild pigs, and even
water buffalo. Younger Komodos eat smaller prey like birds and eggs.
Interestingly, adult Komodos sometimes eat younger ones a behavior called
cannibalism. They are active during the day and shelter in caves at night.
LANGUAGE FEATURES
SIMPLE
GENERAL
NOUN PRESENT
TENSE
RELATING TECHNICAL
VERB TERMS
General Noun
Use general nouns to talk about a group, not one
specific thing.
menggunakan kata benda umum untuk menyebut satu
kelompok, bukan hanya satu benda khusus.
Example:
"Komodos"
"These reptiles"
This means all Komodo dragons, not just one.
Simple Present Tense
Use Simple Present Tense to talk about facts
or general truths.
menggunakan Simple Present Tense untuk menyatakan
fakta atau kebenaran umum.
Example:
"Komodos have strong legs."
"They are active during the day."
Relating Verbs
Relating verbs connect the subject and its description.
Common examples: is, are, has, have
Relating verbs menghubungkan subjek dengan deskripsinya.
Contoh kata: is, are, has, have
Example:
"Komodo dragon is the world’s largest lizard."
"They have rough skin."
Technical Terms
Technical terms are specific words related to the
topic.
Istilah teknis adalah kata-kata khusus yang berhubungan
dengan topik.
Example:
"carnivorous", "monitor lizard family", "cannibalism"
These words help make the report more scientific and accurate.
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