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REPORT TEXT LENGKAP - TANPA BACA TEXT LANGSUNG BISA NGGEH.

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Educational

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Report text (English writing)

A report text is a text that describes the way things are in general.

  • It describes common objects (many exist), such as animals, plants, technology, and natural phenomena—not just one specific thing.
  • It often comes from observation and systematic analysis (linked to research results).

Key characteristics of report text

  1. Uses scientific names
    • This is a distinctive feature compared to descriptive text.
    • Examples: Loxodonta africana (elephant), Phoenix dactylifera (date palm).
  2. Discusses categories in general
    • For example: elephants in general, tigers in general.
  3. Common language features
    • Simple present tense (for general truths)
    • Time/frequency words such as usually, often, always
    • Linking verbs such as is/are/has
    • Passive voice sometimes (e.g., “is used/… is protected”)
    • Specific/technical vocabulary (including scientific terms)
    • Mentions patterns such as “presence” as part of the language feature discussion
    • Generic nouns and general statements

Types of report text

  • Animals
  • Plants
  • Technology
  • Natural phenomena

Report text vs descriptive text

Both can describe objects, but:

  • Descriptive text: focuses on a specific object that exists in the world (often “special objects”).
  • Report text: focuses on common/general objects.

Clues from title/wording

  • If the title/wording uses a general “plural/general” meaning (e.g., no “specific” article) → likely report text.
  • If the title emphasizes a specific example (the video contrasts forms using “mi/may” terminology) → likely descriptive text.

Clues from language

  • Report text typically includes scientific terms.
  • Descriptive text usually does not rely on scientific terminology; it focuses on physical characteristics.

Purpose (social function) of report text (as stated in the video)

The purpose is generally to inform readers by describing things in general.

Depending on the topic:

  • Natural phenomena (e.g., tsunami, earthquake, flood)
    • To help people know the phenomenon and how/when it occurs
    • To provide an overview of what to do when a disaster happens
    • To warn/educate about dangers
  • Animals / plants (e.g., blue whale, rafflesia arnoldii)
    • To describe how life works (in general)
    • To highlight special characteristics
    • To help people protect and care for the organism
    • To inform about decline/population decrease (conservation awareness)
    • To encourage protective action

Generic structure of report text (explicitly outlined)

Report text has two main parts:

  • 1) General classification
    • States the category/overview of the topic (often in the first paragraph).
    • Example idea: naming/classifying the organism in general (e.g., “Cactus is…”).
  • 2) Description
    • Provides details about the topic in general.
    • Can include:
      • Physical appearance
      • Characteristics
      • Behavior
      • Area/habitat
      • Function
      • Other relevant descriptions
    • Usually placed in the second paragraph to the last.

Method / step-by-step approach the video uses to analyze report text

  • Step 1: Check the topic from the title
    • Determine whether it refers to a general category (report text) rather than a single specific thing (descriptive text).
  • Step 2: Look for scientific names/technical vocabulary
    • If the text contains scientific names, it is strong evidence it is report text.
  • Step 3: Identify the generic structure
    • Verify:
      • Paragraph 1 = general classification
      • Later paragraphs = description
  • Step 4: Check language features
    • Confirm use of:
      • Simple present tense
      • Linking verbs (is/are/has)
      • Frequency/time words (usually, often, etc.)
      • presence of scientific terms
      • occasional passive voice (if present)

Example analysis mentioned: “Cactus”

Why it’s report text

  • The title/topic is general (cactus as a common object/category).
  • The text includes scientific names (e.g., Caryophyllales mentioned, plus other scientific terms).

Generic structure in the cactus text

  • Paragraph 1: general classification (name/origin/category)
  • Paragraph 2 & 3: description (details about cactus)

Language features highlighted

  • Linking verbs (e.g., “is/are/has”)
  • Scientific terms
  • Simple present tense
  • Frequency/time expressions (e.g., “often/usually”)
  • Mentions of characteristics such as photosynthesis/jobs and other general traits (as described in the video)

Speakers / sources featured

  • Speaker/Presenter: The video narrator/teacher (named “nebel” in the transcript; no verified real name is provided beyond that).
  • Sources/citations: No external sources, websites, or formal citations are clearly identified in the subtitles beyond general references to examples (e.g., “Animal Planet,” and general example organisms).

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