Journey to the Fantasy World
Report text is a type (jenis) of text in English in the form (berupa)
of a report(laporan) that is used to provide (memberikan) clear
factual information about a topic without(tanpa) including
(menyertakan) unnecessary (tidak perlu) information or opinions.
Always: selalu
Usually: biasanya
The content(isi) of the report text itself is usually(biasanya) a
description of an object (deskripsi ttg suatu onjek, living creature
(makhluk hidup), phenomenon, or event(peristiwa) based on
observation(pengamatan) or research (penelitian).
Reading: membaca
Listening: mendengar
Speaking: berbicara
Writing: menulis
Easy: mudah
Writing(menulis) report text uses formal, objective language and
is arranged systematically (disusun secara sistematis),
making(membuat) it easier (memudahkan) for readers to
understand the contents of the report.
Contoh report text dapat ditemukan dalam berbagai bentuk,
seperti laporan ilmiah, artikel edukasi, atau dokumen penelitian.
What is the Purpose of Report Text?
In fact, the purpose of report text is designed to provide
knowledge(pengetahuan) to readers without including subjective
opinions or information.
Apa Ciri-Ciri Report Text?
Content: isi
This: ini These: this fact
That: itu
a. Contains(berisi) scientific(ilmiah) facts (fakta)
Report text presents information based on the
results(hasil) of observations or research, not opinions,
speculation, or imaginative stories. These facts
must(harus) be accurate(akurat) and verifiable(dibuktikan).
Contoh: Dalam report text tentang "Penguin," informasi
seperti habitat, makanan, dan cara berkembang biak
penguin akan dijelaskan secara ilmiah.
b. Simple Present Tense.
This tense is used to convey information that is general,
factual, and valid at all times.
Fungsi Simple Present Tense dalam Report Text:
State General Facts (menyatakan fakta umum)
Used to explain things that are already known to be
true.
Example:
o Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
o Birds have feathers.
Describe Common Habits(kebiasaan) or
Patterns(pola)
Describes activities or behavior commonly carried
out by living creatures(makhluk hidup) or natural
phenomena.
Example:
o Penguins huddle(berkumpul) together to keep
warm(hangat) in cold climates (iklim dingin).
o Bees collect nectar from flowers.
Describe Physical (fisik) Characteristics (ciri ciri)
Conveys a description of the nature or
characteristics of an object or living creature.
Example:
o Lions have sharp(tajam) claws(cakar) and
strong teeth.
o Trees produce oxygen during(selama)
photosynthesis.
c. Using language features general nouns.
Report text uses general nouns to describe objects in
general and not specifically. Nouns such as animals, plants,
vehicles (kendaraan), machines(mesin), are used to
indicate the category or group of objects being discussed.
Example:
o Bear have thick(tebal) fur(bulu) and give birth to
live young.
o Plants produce oxygen through photosynthesis.
d. Using Linking Verbs (kata kerja penghubung) in Report
Text
Linking verbs are verbs that are used(digunakan) to
connect(menghubungkan) a subject with a description or
additional(tambahan) information, without(tanpa)
changing the meaning of the subject. This verb
aims(bertujuan) to explain(menjelaskan) or
provide(memberikan) facts about the object discussed in
the report text.
Characteristics of Linking Verbs in Report Text:
Conveying Facts or Identity
Linking verbs seperti is dan are digunakan untuk
menyatakan fakta yang mendeskripsikan subjek.
Example:
o Tigers are carnivorous animals.
o Whales(paus) are mammals(mamalia) that
live in the ocean.
To Be (kata kerja bantu): Is and are
Is : He, She, It
Are : They, We, You (Dewi Ayu)
Am : I…
Indicates Ownership or Characteristics
Kata kerja has dan have digunakan untuk
menunjukkan kepemilikan atau ciri-ciri tertentu
yang dimiliki subjek.
Example:
o Penguins have waterproof feathers.
o Elephants have large(besar) tusks(gading)
and ears.
Has : He, She, It
Have : They, We, I, You
e. Menggunakan conditional logical conjungtion, seperti
when, so, dan lain sebagainya.
These logical conjunctions are important because they
help explain cause-and-effect relationships, certain
conditions, or reasons behind a phenomenon or fact.
Kata Hubung Logis yang Sering Digunakan dalam Report
Text
1. When
Digunakan untuk menunjukkan waktu atau kondisi
tertentu yang menyebabkan sesuatu terjadi.
Contoh:
o When (waktu) the sun sets, the temperature drops.
(Saat/ketika) matahari terbenam, suhu turun.)
o When it rains, the grass becomes wet.
(Saat hujan turun, rumput menjadi basah.)
2. So
Digunakan untuk menunjukkan akibat atau hasil dari suatu
kondisi atau kejadian.
Contoh:
o The Komodo dragon is a top predator in its
ecosystem, so (sehingga/jadi) it plays an
important(penting) role(peran) in
maintaining(menjaga) the balance (seimbang).
o The weather was cold, so(jadi) we stayed(tetap)
inside (di dalam). Outside: diluar
3. If (jika)
Digunakan untuk menunjukkan kondisi atau syarat yang
menyebabkan sesuatu terjadi.
Contoh:
o If a bird loses(kehilangan) its feathers, it can't fly.
o If the soil(tanah) is rich(subur), plants(tanaman)
will grow well.
4. Because (karena)
Digunakan untuk menunjukkan alasan atau penyebab dari
suatu kejadian.
Contoh:
o Whales(paus) migrate because they
need(membutuhkan) to find warmer(hangat)
waters(air) to reproduce (berkembang biak).
o Frogs(katak) have smooth skin because it
helps(membantu) them(mereka) to stay(tetap)
hydrated(terhidrasi).
Struktur Report Text
1. General classification (klasifikasi umum)
The first structure is the first part which contains various general
information based on the results of observations made by the
author. The results of these observations can include animals,
natural phenomena (fenomena alam), plants and other topics in
detail.
2. Description (mendeskripsikan)
The second structure of the report text is in the second paragraph
and has the same function as descriptive text, namely to describe
in more depth the details (detail) of the author's(penulis) research
(penelitian) results (hasil) in detail.
Komodo Dragon
Ratusan: hundred
Ribuan: thousand
, : point
Komodo dragon is the largest(terbesar) lizard(kadal) on
earth(bumi). It lives within the scrub(Semak belukar) and
land(tanah) of some Indonesian islands (pulau). Komodo dragon is
the world’s heaviest (terberat) lizard(kadal), advising one hundred
fifty(150) pounds or a lot of. The most important Komodo ever
measured was quite ten feet (3 meters) long and weighed berat
366 pounds (166 kg) however(namun), the common size of
Komodo within the wild is about eight feet (2.5 meters) long and
two hundred pounds or 91 kg.
Komodo has gray scale(bersisik) skin, a pointed snout (mulutnya
yg lancip), powerful (kuat) limbs (anggota badan), and a
muscular(berotot) tail (ekor). They (mereka) use(menggunakan)
their keen(penciuman) sense(indra) of smell to find decaying(sisa
sisa) an animal remains from many miles away. They additionally
(juga) hunt(memburu) different lizards(kadal) yet as massive
mammals and generally barbarian. The Komodo dragon’s
teeth(gigi) are nearly utterly(seluruhnya dilapisi) coated by its
gums(gusi). Once it feeds(makan), the gums bleed(berdarah),
making a perfect culture for virulent(mematikan) microorganism.
The microorganism that boards the Komodo dragon’s spit causes
blood disease (penyakit darah), or(atau) septicemia, in its
victims(korbannya). A dragon can bite (menggigit) its
prey(mangsanya), then(lalu) follow it till the animal is simply too
weak to hold on(bertehan). This lizard species is
vulnerable(rentan) by looking)penampilannya), loss(hilangnya) of
prey(mangsa) species, and surrounding(sekitarnya) loss.
Blood(darah)
What is the largest lizard on Earth?
a) Crocodile
b) Komodo Dragon
c) Chameleon
d) Gecko
Where does the Komodo Dragon live?
a) In the jungle of Africa
b) In the scrub and land of Indonesian islands
c) In the deserts of Australia
d) In the forests of Europe
How much can the Komodo Dragon weigh?
a) 150 pounds
b) 200 pounds
c) 366 pounds
d) 500 pounds
What color is the Komodo Dragon’s skin?
a) Red
b) Yellow
c) Gray scale
d) Green
What does the Komodo Dragon use its keen(penciuman)
sense(indra) of smell for?
a) To find food
b) To avoid predators
c) To find decaying animal remains
d) To communicate with others
What happens(apa uang terjadi) to the Komodo Dragon's gums
after it feeds?
a) They turn white
b) They bleed
c) They become dry
d) They disappear
What kind of bacteria does the Komodo Dragon’s saliva(air
liurnya) contain?
a) Bacteria that cause blood disease
b) Bacteria that help digestion
c) Bacteria that cause stomach ulcers
d) Bacteria that prevent infections
How long can a Komodo Dragon grow?
a) 5 feet
b) 8 feet
c) 10 feet
d) 15 feet
What is one of the threats(ancaman) to the Komodo Dragon?
a) Too many predators
b) Loss of prey species
c) Lack of food
d) Overpopulation
What does the Komodo Dragon hunt besides other lizards?
a) Insects
b) Birds
c) Large mammals
d) Fish
