REPORT TEXT

 

REPORT TEXT

Definition:

Report text is a text which explain something in detail. It is similar to descriptive text but actually it is different. Descriptive text is only described of what we see, not in more detail. Report text usually talks about plant, animal, technology, disaster, etc.

Report text is a factual text that provide or present information about something as a result of systemic observation and analysis.  

Social Function:

The purpose of a report text is to present information about something generally. It generally describes the way things are with reference to arrange of natural, manmade and social phenomenon in our environment, such as: plant, mammals, the planet, rocks, countries of region, cultures, transportation, and so on.

Generic Structure:

1.     Classification/ General Classification

Stating classification of general aspect of thing; animal, public place, plant, etc.

2.    Description

Describing the thing which will be discussed in detail; art by customs, or deed for living creature and usage for living creature and usage for materials.  

Language Feature:

1.       Use of present tense, such a live, are, are, etc.

2.       Use passive voice, such as is eaten, are grown, was written, etc.

3.       Use of words which generalize such as all, many, none, must, etc.

4.       Use of relational words, such as have, consist of, is made up of, creates, indicates, etc.

5.       Use of descriptive but factual language, such as color, shape, size, habits, behavior, etc.

6.       Use of relating verbs, such as is, are, was, etc.

Example:

 

Mangrove Trees

    A mangrove is a tropical marine tree. Mangroves have special aerial roots and salt-filtering tap roots which enable them to thrive in brackish water. Brackish water is salty but not as salty as sea water.

    Mangrove trees are commonly planted and found in coastal areas. Mangroves can serve as walls of protection for natural disaster in coastal area like tsunami. According to BBC News, healthy mangrove forests had helped save lives in the Asia disaster tsunami and people tended to respect these natural barriers even more, especially after the tsunami.

    There are several species of mangrove tree found all over the world. Some prefer more salinity, while others like to be very-close to a large fresh water source such as river. Some prefer areas that are sheltered from waves. Some species have their roots covered with sea water every day during high tide. Other species grow on dry land but are still part of the ecosystem. The Times of India reported that rare species of mangrove had been found and was also known as the looking-glass tree, probably because the leaves are silver-coated.

    Mangroves need to keep their trunk and leave above the surface of the water. Yet they also need to be firmly attached to the ground so they are not moved by waves. Any part of root that appears above the water flows oxygen to the plant under water surface. as the soil begin to build up, these roots procedure additional roots that become embedded in the soil.

Explanation:

Note on Generic Structure of Report Text

The report texts which we find a lot in journal or magazine are organized in the following generic structure.

1. General classification: It is stating classification of general aspect of thing; animal, public place, plant, etc which will be discussed in general.

A mangrove is a tropical marine tree.

2. Description: It is describing the thing which will be discussed in detail; part per part , customs or deed for living creature and usage for materials

Mangrove trees are commonly planted and found in coastal areas.

There are several species of mangrove tree found all over the world.

Mangroves need to keep their trunk and leave above the surface of the water.

Well, that is the example or report text about plant mangrove with generic structure analysis. To get better understanding on this kind of text, you have  studied timeless tense such as  simple present tense. Most of the whole texts are written in that simple present tense.

LION

Lion lives in prairie, bushes, and open forests of Saharan, Africa. Lion is the second biggest feline on the planet. Its size is marginally littler than tiger. Be that as it may, they are nearly related and have fundamentally the same body. Lion is unique in relation to other enormous felines. They are extremely amiable creatures. They live in gatherings. There are around 30 lions in a gathering comprising of three guys, twelve females, and whatever remains of their kids. The quantity of gathering individuals is dictated by the accessibility of nourishment and water.

They thunder one another to track their spot. Male and female lions have a capable thunder that can be heard up to 8 km. Male and female lion have an altogether different part in the gathering. Male lions invest their energy to keep their domain and their youngsters. They keep up their limits. While female lions or lioness is the primary seeker bunch. They are littler and more spry than male lions. Anyway, they cooperate in getting their prey.

They generally chase around evening time. Their prey are gazelle, bison, zebra, rhinos, hippos, wild pig, crocodile, youthful elephants, and giraffe. At the same time, in some cases they likewise eat the littler prey, for example, rodents, flying creatures, rabbits, reptiles, and turtles.

In the wake of getting their prey, all the lions in the gathering impart their prey. However, there is a pecking request. The male lions take the first claim, trailed by lionesses, and the latter is their kids.

LAPTOP

        Laptop, often called a notebook, is a portable personal computer with a clamshell form factor, suitable for mobile use. Although originally there was a distinction between laptops and notebooks, the former being bigger and heavier than the latter, as of 2014, there is often no longer any difference. Laptops are commonly used in a variety of settings, such as at work, in education, and for personal multimedia.

        A laptop combines the components, inputs, outputs, and capabilities of a desktop computer, including the display screen, speakers, a keyboard, and pointing devices (such as a touchpad or trackpad) into a single unit. Most 2016-era laptops also have integrated webcams and built-in microphones. The device can be powered either from a rechargeable battery or by mains electricity from an AC adapter. Laptops are diverse devices and specialized kinds, such as rugged notebooks for use in construction or convertible computers, have been optimized for specific uses. The hardware specifications, such as the processor speed and memory capacity significantly vary between different types, makes, and models.

 A HURRICANES 

    A hurricane is a big tropical storm in the Atlantic Ocean. There are tropical storms in the Pacific and Indian Ocean, too, but here they’re called typhoons or cyclones. Hurricanes start over the ocean, and they happen in late summer when the water is warm.

    When a hurricane is photographed by a satellite, it looks like a giant doughnut. The centre of hurricane is called ‘the eye’. There is no wind here. The strong winds are pulled round the eye by rotation of the earth.

    A hurricane is formed over the ocean, but then it’s blown towards the islands of the Caribbean and the coasts of Central and North America. The winds can reach over 220 km/h, so hurricanes can be very dangerous. Buildings are damaged. Trees, bridges and power lines are blown down. Every year hundreds of people are killed by hurricanes.

    Most of damage is done on islands and along the coast. A lot of damage is caused by the sea because huge waves are created by the strong winds. The waves are blown onto the land, and cities, villages and fields are flooded. However, hurricanes and typhoons also do some good things. Over half the rain in Japan is brought by typhoons.

    Hurricanes are caused by heat. Scientists believe that if global warming increases, we will see many more hurricane each year.