Report (Type of text)

A.      Definition of Report text;

Report text is a text which presents information about something, as it is. It is as a result of systematic observation and analysis

B. The Social function of Report text;

Its social purpose is to present information about something generally.


C.      Generic Structure of Report

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

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

D.      Language Feature of Report

•         Introducing group or general aspect

•         Using conditional logical connection; when, so, etc

•         Using simple present tense



E.      Examples, structures and sample of questions of the Report text

 General Classification;
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large-sized feline (family felidae, subfamily Felinae) inhabiting most of Africa and parts of the Middle East.
Description;
 It is the only extant member of the genus Acinonyx. The cheetah can run faster than any other land animal— as fast as 112 to 120 km/h (70 to 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m (1,600 ft), and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to over 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds This cat is also notable for modifications in the species' paws. It is one of the few felids with semi-retractable claws.
The word "cheetah" is derived from the Sanskrit word citrakāyaḥ, meaning "variegated", via the Hindi 'चीता' (cītā).

Analyzing on the Text

Generic Structure analysis

General classification; stating general classification, the animal of Cheetah.

Description; describing in detail characterization of  'Cheetah’ body and habitual life

Language Feature Analysis

Focusing in group; the animal of Cheetah

conditional, logical connective; but, in the other hand

Simple present tense pattern; The cheetah is a large size .... , The cheetah can run faster than ..., etc


Read the text carefully then answer the questions correctly by crossing (X) a, b, c, or d.

1. What is the function of paragraph 1?
a. as an identification
b. as an orientation
c. as a classification
d. as a general classification

2. The text above is in form of………….
a. narrative
b. description
c. report
d. procedure

3.What is the social function of the text above?
a. to present information about the cheetah
b. to explain the cheetah
c. to describe the cheetah to the reader
d. to retell the cheetah

4. What language is the word cheetah derived from?
a. Indonesian
b. Indian
c. English
d. Sanskrit