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Information!
a. Definition
a text which presents
Do you know what is information about
a report text? something
b. Social Function
Its social purpose is presenting information about something. They generally describe
an entire class of things, whether natural or made: mammals, the planets, rocks, plants,
countries of region, culture, transportation, and so on.
c. Generic Structure of Report Text
General Classification: Description:
Stating classification of Tells what the phenomenon
general aspect of thing: under discussion: In terms of
animal, public place, plant, parts, qualities, habits or
etc. behaviors.
Source:http://britishcourse.com/report-text-definition-purposes-generic-structures-
language-features.php
Instructions!
a. Working in pairs. Ask your friend to read the passage for you and try to understand as
much as you can at the first hearing.
b. Individually, read the text above silently and try to understand the complete story.
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