Margareta Wiwik

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Narrative Text

What is a Narrative Text ?

Text which contains about story (fiction/non fiction/tales/folktales/fables/myths/epic) and its plot consists of climax of the story (complication) then followed by the resolution. And the purpose of narrative text is to amuse, entertain and deal the reader with actual or vicarious experience in different ways.

Generic Structure of Narrative Text

Orientation It is about the opening paragraph where the characters of the story are introduced. Complication Where the problems in the story developed. Resolution Where the problems in the story is solved.

Language Features
Using Past Tense Using action verb
Example: Jess napped at his desk.

Chronologically arranged
Example: Once upon a time

The Honest Woodcutter

Once there lived a wood-cutter on the bank of river. He was an honest man. He was kind to every one. One day he was cutting

wood with his axe. Suddenly his axe fell into the river. It went
down. The wood-cutter was sorry. He prayed to God, O God! Get my axe back to me. The God stood before him. The woodcutter told him about his axe. He prayed to him to get him back the axe. The God went into

the water. He came back with an axe made of gold in his hand. He
asked the poor wood cutter, is this your axe? He replied, No, God ! It is not mine.

The god went again into the water. This time he came up with an
axe made of silver. He asked the man, Is this you axe? The man replied, Oh, no! This too is not mine. My axe is made

of Iron. I want only my axe.

This time the God went in and came up with the iron axe. The wood cutter said in joy, Oh God! This is mine, please give this to

me. The God said, you are an honest man. You speak the truth.
You shall have all the three axes. Be kind to all and be happy. He gave the wood cutter the three axes and went out of sight. The honest

wood cutter was very happy.

Explanation Text

What is an Explanation Text ?

Explanation text is a text which explain how or why something happens. Beside that, 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. And the purpose of explanation text is to explain the processes involved in the formation or working of natural or socio-cultural phenomena.

Generic Structure of Explanation Text

General statement stating the phenomenon issues which are to be explained. Sequenced explanation stating a series of steps which explain the phenomena.

Language Feature
Featuring generic participant; sun, rain, etc Using chronological connection; to begin with, next, etc Using passive voice pattern Using simple present tense

Why Summer Daylight is Longer than Winter Daylight

In the summer, the amount of daylight that we get is more than we get in winter. This is not because as much people think we are closer to the sun but because of the tilt of the earth. The earth is actually closer to the sun in winter than it is in summer but you would before given for thinking that this can not be true after looking out of your window on a cold and frosty morning. It seems strange that as the earth get closer to the sun during its orbit then the amount of daylight that we get decrease. But that is the case. It is the tilt of the earth that determine the amount of daylight that we get and so the length of time that for us the sun is above the horizon

Discussion Text

What is a Discussion Text?

Discussion text is a text which to find the meet point between two different ideas. The purpose of discussion text is to present arguments and information from differing viewpoints.

Generic Structure of Discussion Text

Statement of the issue, often plus a preview of the main arguments Arguments for, plus supporting evidence (alternatively, argument/counter argument one point at a time) Arguments against, plus supportive evidence (alternatively, argument/counter argument one point at a time) Recommendation- summary and conclusion

Discussion texts are usually written in the present tense. Points to check Have you been fair to both sides? Have you supported your views with reasons and evidence? In your conclusion, have you given a reason for what you have decided?

Here are some words and phrases you might find useful:
Therefore In addition However Including But On the other hand Consequently Whatever Although Certainly Also Except

The Advantage and Disadvantage of Nuclear Power

Nuclear power is generated by using uranium which is a metal mined in various part of the world. The first large scale of nuclear power station was opened at Calder Hall in Cumbria, England in 1956. Some military ships and submarines have nuclear power plant for engine. Nuclear power produces around 11% of the world's energy needed, and produces huge amounts of energy. It cause no pollution as we would get when burning fossil fuels.

The advantages of nuclear plant are as follow: It costs about the same coal, so it is not expansive to make. It does not produce smoke or carbon dioxide, so it does not contribute to the greenhouse effect. It produces huge amounts of energy from small amount of uranium. It produces small amount of waste. It is reliable. On the other hand, nuclear power is very, very dangerous. It must be sealed up and buried for many years to allow the radioactivity to die away. Furthermore, although it is reliable, a lot of money has to be spent on safety because if it does go wrong, a nuclear accident ca be a major accident. People are increasingly concerned about this matter. In the 1990's nuclear power was the fastest growing source of power in many parts of the world.