REPORT TEXT
Ø DEFINITION :
Report
text is the text which give information a
bout something (animal, plant, event
or incident) based on the facts after the holding of the observation and
accurate investigation.
Ø SOCIAL FUNCTION :
1.Is used to
create the document, because it contains the actual information
2.Is used to
classify and describe the phenomena of the world.
ž When writing report text you will need to :
a.Use technical terms
b.Write in simple present tense
GENERIC STRUCTURE
1.General Classification : Introducing the thing that will be talked
about
2.Description : Elaborating and reporting on the subject in detail
EXAMPLE OF
REPORT TEXT :
THANKSGIVING DAY
Thanksgiving
or Thanksgiving Day is a celebration of harvest, thankfulness for peace, and
the attempt of Native Americans. It is usually celebrated in late autumn.
In
the past, Thanksgiving was celebrated for their rich harvest in New England. In
North America, however, it was originally held to thank God for their survival
in the new land which was not easy for them. However, in Canada, it had been
celebrated as in New England. Thanksgiving now is celebrated in United States
of America and in Canada. Thanksgiving festivals are held every fourth Thursday
of November in the U.S and on the second Monday of October in Canada. It is
usually celebrated in four to five days in the North America and for three days
in Canada.
It
is celebrated through families and friends gathering to eat and give good luck.
Turkey is the main dish in the thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving parades are
also usually held. In Thanksgiving homes are decorated with wreaths, fresh and
dried flowers. Lamps are lighted to brighten the environment. Tables are
decorated with best china and antique silver dishes to mark the occasion.
LANGUAGE FEATURES
ž Use of general nouns
ž Use of relating verbs / Lingking
Verbs
ž Some use of action verbs when
describing behavior/habits
ž Use of timeless present tense to indicate usualness
ž Use of technical terms
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