Report Text

a.       Definition

Report is a text which presents information about something, as it is. It is as a result of systematic observation and analysis.

b.      Generic Structure

      General classification: Stating classification of general aspect of thing; animal, public place, plant, etc which will be discussed in general

      Description: Describing the thing which will be discussed in detail; part per part , customs or deed for living creature and usage for materials

c.       Language Feature

      Introducing group or general aspect

      Using conditional logical connection; when, so, etc

      Using simple present tense

d.      Example

Razor

A razor is a tool which is found in nearly every bathroom. A man who has thick hair on his face may have to shave twice a day. It is a habit which can be dangerous. For many years, a razor was a handle with a long piece of steel which was sharp and flat at one end. These razors had a long open blade.

But today’s razors are safer and more convenient to use. The thing which makes today’s razor safe is that the blade is small thin sharp piece of steel. The person who invented razor blades was a man called King Gillette. He was a clever man who had many ideas for new inventions. He wanted to make a blade that was safe and which could be used several times. In 1891, he invented a new type of razor blade. It was short and it was held in a special handle. The sharp edge of the blade did not stick out very far. It was a razor which was safe to use. It was more difficult to cut yourself than with the older type of razor.

Gillette’s razor blade became popular. It was an invention which worked well and which everybody need because each blade only lasted 8 to 10 times. Gillette sold many of his new safety blades and soon became a millionaire.