ENGLISH PROGRAM

  Definition of News Item News item text is a text which informs readers about events of the day. The events are considered newsworthy or important. It means if there is an important event that should be known by many people, then this event deserves news. Well, the news text is called the news item text. However, if there are events that people do not deserve, then they are not definitely worth to be news. Generic Structure of News Item # Main Events / Newsworthy event(s): it recounts the event in summary form. # Elaboration / Background event(s): they elaborate what happened, to whom, in what circumstance # Resource of Information (Source) : it contains comments by participants in, witnesses to and authorities expert on the event Purpose of News Item News Item Text is used to inform readers about events of the day which are considered newsworthy or important. Or – To inform the readers about newsworthy or important events of the day – To present information the readers about news...

  Definition of Explanation Text 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. Generic Structure of Explanation Text General statement General statement; stating the phenomenon issues which are to be explained. Sequenced of explanation Sequenced explanation; stating a series of steps which explain the phenomena . Purpose of Explanation Text Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific, and cultural phenomena. To explain how or why something happens. Language Features of Explanation Text In an explanation text, there are linguistic features as below : Using simple present tense Using abstract noun (no visible noun) Using Passive voice Using Action verbs Containing explanation of the process Example General: We all know that ...