English Lesson

What is Report? 1.       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 2.       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 3.       Language Feature of Report •          Introducing group or general aspect •          Using conditional logical connection; when, so, etc •          Using simple present tense ...

What is Hortatory Exposition ? 1.       Definition of Hortatory Exposition Hortatory exposition is a text which represent the attempt of the writer to have the addressee do something or act in certain way. 2.       Generic Structure of Hortatory Exposition 1. Thesis 2. Arguments 3. Recommendation 3.       Language Feature of Hortatory Exposition 1. Focusing on the writer 2. Using abstract noun; policy, advantage, etc 3. Using action verb 4. Using thinking verb 5. Using modal adverb; certainly, surely, etc 6. Using temporal connective; firstly, secondly, etc 7. Using evaluative words; important, valuable, trustworthy, etc 8. Using passive voice 9. Using simple present tense 4.       Examples and structures of the text Thesis In all discussion over the removal of lead from petrol ( and the atmosphere), there doesn’t seem to have been any men...

1.       Explanation Text What is Explanation? 1.       Definition and purposes of Explanation Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific and cultural phenomena. Explanation text is to say 'why' and 'how' of the forming of the phenomena. It is often found in science, geography and history text books. 2.       Generic structure of Explanation ·          General statement; stating the phenomenon issues which are to be explained. ·          Sequenced explanation; stating a series of steps which explain the phenomena. 3.       Language Feature ·          Featuring generic participant; sun, rain, etc ·          Using chronological connection; to begin with, next, etc ·   ...

1.       Discussion Text What is Discussion? 1.       Definition of Discussion Discussion is a text which present a problematic discourse. This problem will be discussed from different viewpoints. Discussion is commonly found in philosophical, historic, and social text. 2.       Generic Structure of Discussion ·          Statement of issue; stating the issue which is to discussed ·          List of supporting points; presenting the point in in supporting the presented issue ·          List of contrastive point; presenting other points which disagree to the supporting point ·          Recommendation; stating the writer' recommendation of the discourse 3.       Language Feature of Discussion ·      ...