Selasa, 26 November 2013
What is Report Text ?
Definition
of Report
Report is a text which presents information about something, as it is. It is as a result of systematic observation and analysis
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
Report is a text which presents information about something, as it is. It is as a result of systematic observation and analysis
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
Learning
Goals
The purpose of a report is to describe and
classify information. Reports have a logical sequence of facts that are stated
without any personal involvement from the writer.
Informative reports are written about living
things like plants and animals and non-living things like cars or oceans. An
information report is used when we talk and write about, eg. Bikes.
(When writing a description we
only talk/write about one specific thing, eg. My
Bike).
Language Features :
Use of general nouns
Use of Relating verbs / Linking verbs
Some action of action verbs when
describing behavior/ habits
Use of timeless present tense to
indicate usualness
Use of technical
terms
Picture of a Leatherback Turtle :
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Picture of a Leatherback Turtle :
General Classification
Leatherback Turtles is an Endangered Animal that are found in
most warm seas, often migrating from one continent to another. They are the
largest of all turtles. Their shells are covered
by a thick layer of smooth leathery skin, instead of scales.
Unlike
other turtles, their ribs and backbones are not joined to the
shell. These turtles have huge strong front flippers which can propel them in
the water at high speeds.
Description
Leatherback Turtles have a
very unique way of laying their
eggs. From August to September, female turtles travel vast distances just to
lay their eggs on the exact spot where they had laid their eggs previously.
They dig a hole for lay the eggs with their big hands.
In this hole, they will lay about
100 to 200 soft rubbery eggs at one time. While they are laying the
eggs, they will start shedding tears to excrete the excess salt from
their bodies while swimming in the sea water.
Once
they are finished, the turtles will cover up the hole with sand
and return to the sea, only coming next year to the
same spot to dig another hole to lay eggs.
The heat of the sun will warm the eggs and
after a period of time, the hatchlings will climb out of
the sand and crawl towards the sea. Even though many turtles are hatched, many do
not survive on the
first few weeks of their lives.
The coming ashore of the Leatherback Turtles
to lay their eggs have become quite a spectacle and have drawn
large crowds to witness this event. Unfortunately, the crowds created a large
amount of noise and drove many turtles away. They also made campfires which
scared them away.
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