Definition of Report text

“Report is a text which presents information about something, as it is. It is as a result of systematic
observation and analyses.” (Report adalah sebuah teks yang menghadirkan informasi tentang suatu
hal secara apa adanya. Teks ini adalah sebagai hasil dari observasi dan analisa secara sistematis.)

Generic Structure of Report text

# General Clasification ; Stating classification of general aspect of thing; animal, public place, plant,
etc which will be discussed in general (Menyatakan klasifikasi aspek umum hal; hewan, tempat
umum, tanaman, dll yang akan dibahas secara umum).

# Description : tells what the phenomenon under discussion ; in terms of parts, qualities, habits or
behaviors. (Pada bagian ini biasanya memberikan gambaran fenomena-fenomena yang terjadi; baik
bagian-bagiannya, sifat-sifatnya, kebiasaannya, ataupun tingkah lakunya. Intinya adalah penjabaran
dari klasifikasi yang disajikan dengan ilmiah.)

Purpose of Report text

– Its social purpose is presenting information about something. They generally describe an entire
class of things, whether natural or made: mammals, the planets, rocks, plants, countries of region,
culture, transportation, and so on.

– To presents information about something, as it is

The Characteristics / Language Feature of Report text

– Use of general nouns, eg hunting dogs, rather than particular nouns, eg our dog;

– Use of relating verbs to describe features, eg Molecules are tiny particles;

– Some use of action verbs when describing behaviour, eg Emus cannot fly;

– Use of timeless present tense to indicate usualness, eg Tropical cyclones always begin over the sea;

– Use of technical terms, eg Isobars are lines drawn on a weather map;

– Use of paragraphs with topic sentences to organise bundles of information; repeated naming of
the topic as the beginning focus of the clause.
Keterangan :

– General nouns, maksudnya adalah, suatu benda (baik itu hidup atau mati) yang bersifat umum.
Coba bandingkan : Hunting dogs >< My dog. Hunting dogs bersifat umum; sedangkan my dog
bersifat khusus. – Relating verbs, dalam grammar disebut juga dengan linking verbs. Seperti to be [is,
am, are: present], seem, look, taste dan lain sebagainya. – Timeless present tense adalah salah satu
penanda waktu dalam simple present seperti “often, usually, always” dan lain-lain. – Technical
terms, maksudnya adalah istilah-istilah yang meliputi teks report tersebut. Misalnya tentang “music”
maka, istilah-istilah musik harus ada.

Example of Report text

Example of Report Text – Thanksgiving Day

Read the text below, and see the translation

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is a celebration of harvest, thankfulness for peace, and the
attempt of Native Americans. It is usually celebrated in late autumn.

In the past, Thanksgiving was celebrated for their rich harvest in New England. In North America,
however, it was originally held to thank God for their survival in the new land which was not easy for
them. However, in Canada, it had been celebrated as in New England. Thanksgiving now is
celebrated in United States of America and in Canada. Thanksgiving festivals are held every fourth
Thursday of November in the U.S and on the second Monday of October in Canada. It is usually
celebrated in four to five days in the North America and for three days in Canada.

It is celebrated through families and friends gathering to eat and give good luck. Turkey is the main
dish in the thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving parades are also usually held. In Thanksgiving homes
are decorated with wreaths, fresh and dried flowers. Lamps are lighted to brighten the environment.
Tables are decorated with best china and antique silver dishes to mark the occasion.