English Project XII

  News item is a text which informs readers about events of the day. The events are considered newsworthy or important.  It means if there is an important event that should be known by many people, then this event deserves news. Well, the news text is called the news item text.  Generic Structure of News Item There are three important things in news item text: # Main Events / Newsworthy event(s): it recounts the event in summary form. # Elaboration / Background event(s): they elaborate what happened, to whom, in what circumstance # Resource of Information (Source) : it contains comments by participants in, witnesses to and authorities expert on the event Purpose of News Item News Item Text is used to inform readers about events of the day which are considered newsworthy or important. – To inform the readers about newsworthy or important events of the day – To present information the readers about newsworthy or important events of the day Language Feature of News Item – Fo...

  Definition of Explanation Text Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific and cultural phenomena. Explanation text is to say ‘why’ and ‘how’ of the forming of the phenomena. It is often found in science, geography and history text books. Generic Structure of Explanation Text – General statement General statement; stating the phenomenon issues which are to be explained. – Sequenced of explanation Sequenced explanation; stating a series of steps which explain the phenomena. Purpose of Explanation Text – Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific, and cultural phenomena. – To explain how or why something happens Language Features of Explanation Text In an explanation text, there are linguistic features as below : – Using simple present tense – Using abstract noun (no visible noun) – Using Passive voice – Using Action verbs – Containing explanation of the process .. Examples of Exp...

  Caption text is brief description, heading, or title that identifier or introduces a document, graphic, photograph, or table. Generic structure of caption The title The lead Section Heading Language Features Exclamation Question Adjective Phrase Personal Phrase What is the caption function? Helping readers or viewers to understand more information that might not be in photos or videos. Rule of Writing a caption? Supply specific information (Answering 5W1H Question) User present tense on the first sentence Caption are written in a complete sentences Clearly identify the people and location in the photo Identify the person from left to right How to a write caption text? Observe the picture or video you will give the caption Find out the message that will be sent from the picture before you write caption Write sentence or phrase under the picture Characteristic of Caption: Could be found above, below or beside a picture or photo. Giving information about what is the picture or photo...