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G. TEXT STRUCTURE

Task 1: Observe the text structure.
What do you know about a news item text? Read the
explanation below to know more about news item text and
its text structure. Then, reread the texts in this chapter and
identify their text structures. Do it in a table like the following.

The previous text about tenants of apartments is called a news
item. The function of a news item is to inform readers or listeners
about events of the day that are considered important or newsworthy.
How are news items written? They usually start with an eye-catching

title (the headline). The headline needs to be very interesting to attract
readers’ attention. The first paragraph in the news item is called the
lead paragraph, which usually contains the details about who, where,
what, and why. They summarize the events. Supporting paragraphs
elaborate the summary of the events in more details.

Parts of the Text Information from the Text

Headline

Who?

Where?
Summary of Events
What?

Why?

Any quote from authorities or people involved?

Quotes

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