Senin, 15 Februari 2010

REPORT TEXT

Tujuannya adalah laporan yang menyajikan informasi tentang hal dan fenomena sebagaimana adanya. Laporan biasanya dibebaskan setelah observasi yang cermat.


Report’s Generic Structure:

1. General classification

2. Description

Report’s Dominant Language Feature:

1. Introducing group or general aspect

2. Using conditional logical connection

3. Using Simple Present Tense

Report Text Sample

Platypus has a flat tail and webbed feet. Its body length is 30 to 45 cm and covered with a thick, and woolly layer of fur. Its bill is detecting prey and stirring up mud. Platypus' eyes and head are small. It has no ears but has ability to sense sound and light.
Platypus lives in streams, rivers, and lakes. Female platypus usually dig burrows in the streams or river banks. The burrows are blocked with soil to protect it from intruders and flooding. In the other hand, male platypus does not need any burrow to stay
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