LK 1.1 Modul 6 Prof
LK 1.1 Modul 6 Prof
LK 1.1 Modul 6 Prof
Generic Structure
1. Thesis: Introducing the topic and indicating the writer‘s
point of view.
2. Argument: Explaining the argument to support the
writer‘s position. The number of arguments may vary,
but each argument must be supported by evidence and
explanation.
3. Reiteration: Restating the writer‘s point of view / to
strengthen the thesis. We can make conclusion in
reiteration.
Social Function
An Analytical Exposition is intended by the writer/speaker:
To convince the audience that his/her idea is an important
matter
Language Features
Grammar
- Internal and causal conjunction
- Simple present tense
- Relational process
- Compound and complex sentence
- Argument link word
Learning Activity 2
Hortatory Exposition Texts
Generic Structure
1. Thesis: Statement or announcement of concerned issue.
2. Arguments: Reasons for concern that will lead to
recommendation.
3. Recommendation: Statement of what should or should
not happen or be done based on the given arguments.
Social Function
Hortatory Exposition: To persuade the audience that
something should or should not be the case or be done.
Language Features
Grammar
- Simple present tense
- Passive sentence
- Modals and adverb
- Subject pronoun
- Temporal and causal connective
- Evaluative language
Vocabullary
Common Expression
Learning Activity 3
Explanation Texts
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
1. General statement; stating the phenomenon issues
which are to be explained.
2. Sequenced explanation; stating a series of steps which
explain the phenomena.
3. Concluding statement
Social Function
To explain the audience how and why something works or
happens
Language Features
Grammar
- Passive voice pattern
- Simple present tense
- Technical term
- Show cause and effect word
- Abstract noun
- Action Verb
- Noun phrase
Vocabulary
Common Expression
Learning Activity 4
Discussion Texts
Discussion Text: text which presents a problematic
discourse. This problem is discussed from different points of
view. It presents pro and contra opinion on certain issue.
The purpose of this text type is to present to the audience
different opinions on a topic and, at the end, the
writer/speaker‘s own opinion.
Generic structure
1. General statement: to introduce the audience to
the topic of discussion – it can include a question
and the view of the author can be expressed
here (called the discussion‘s thesis)
2. A series of paragraph that have points for and
against the topic – the text may have paragraphs
on the for side followed by paragraphs on the
against side, and within the paragraphs there
should be evidence to support the point of view.
3. Concluding paragraph that sums up the
discussion and gives the opinion of the author of
the text.
Social Function
A Discussion Text is intended by the writer/speaker to
present (at least) two points of view about issue or
problem; to present arguments from differing points of
view about issue or problem
Language Features
The grammatical points that are typical of this text type:
Use of the Simple Present Tense
Use of medium to high degrees of modality.
Use of quoted and reported speech to support arguments
Use of passive voice to change focus of sentences.
Focus on beginning of sentences.
Use of complex combination of clauses.
Use of complex sentences.