SHORT FUNCTIONAL TEXT
Name : Reyvina Nofaro K.
Class/ Absen number : XII MIPA 6/ 24
A. Short Functional Text Description
Short Functional Text is a short text that has particular meaning and purpose, and
can be used in our daily life. The characteristic features of short functional text is
short and easy to understand, written interestingly, sometimes with pictures, packed
with interesting.
B. Types of Short Functional Text
1) Notice
a. Description
Notice is a notice / warning in the form of writing / pictures / signs to
provide information, instructions or warnings to the public.
b. Generic Structure
Orientation : containing plot and characters
Evalution : evaluating the plight of story
Complication : crisis of story
Resolution : problem solving
c. Purpose of the text
To give instruction/to instruct people
To give direction
To ask people to
To advice/to suggest/to recommend people to
To remaind people to
To ban/to forbid/to prohibit people to
Notice is divided into :
- Command
Notice command means a commanding notice. This command
notice usually tells the person / reader to do what is written in the
notice.
Example :
Question :
1. What the notice mean?
* The notice mean is we have to close the door
2. To whomever this warning?
* For everyone
- Caution
Caution is simple and brief information addressed to others to
avoid danger or risk of careful attitude or manner of behaving. Notice
can also take the form of signs, in order to be easily understood.
Caution (notice) is usually placed in certain strategic places.
Example :
Question :
1. What does the above caution mean?
*Be careful because children usually play.
2. Where will we find such notice?
*In the playground
- Warning
Warning are signs that are usually installed in certain places to
attract the attention of the reader. This warning is made for the
salvation of the reader. Purpose of this text is to give a warning that it
is dangerous, to give direction through the warning.
Example :
Question :
1. What is meant by the warning?
*We must stay away from that place because of high and
dangerous electrical voltage
2. Where will we find such notice?
*In the state electricity company or the electric tower
- Information
Notice Information means informational notification. The
function of this information notice is to provide information to the
reader for what is stated in the notice.
Example :
Question :
1. What is meant by the above notice?
* Information on opening hours / closed tourist attractions.
2. What time the store will open on Sunday?
*At 08.00 o’clock.
d. Linguistic (Language) feature of Notice Text
Using Imperative mood (imperative sentence)
Using Declarative reference
Not necessarily sequenced in time
Spoken / written language features
Kinds of Notice and their example
2) Short Message
a. Description
Short Message is a short text form that serves to tell someone about
certain information. Message delivered because unable to meet directly with
the person. This can be done by writing a short message on a piece of paper or
through a hand phone.
b. Purpose
To send an important message or information to other people, friend or family
c. Generic Structure
Receiver : It is the purpose of the message that we will convey
Contain/ Body : The contents of the message will be delivered.
Sender : Who sent the message
d. Example
Dear Sony
Can you do me a favour, please? Sorry, I couldn't attend our study
club this afternoon because I attended my uncle's house warming
party. However I have summarized materials for our group
assignment and I gave it to your mother. Please check it out with
the others. Please pass my appologies to Randy and Bryan. Thank
you.
Romy
Question :
1. Why did Romy send the message?
*To tell he couldn’t attend study club
2. Why did Romy hand over his work to Sony's mother?
* Sony was out of the house and Romy couldn't wait for him
3) Letter
a. Description
Letter is a written tool written in writing to a party that is usually sent
through the post office. In general, to send letters in need stamps and
envelopes as a tool to pay for delivery services. The farther the destination of
mailing, the value dictum in the stamp must be greater.
b. Purpose
Purpose of the text is depends on the text
c. Generic Structure
Heading
Greeting
Body
Closing
Signature
d. Languange Features
- Using Simple Present Tense.
- Sometimes also using Simple Past Tense if the information submitted
happened in the past.
e. Example
Dear Ratih,
Hey it's been a while How's life going for you? I do hope you are all safe
and sound last holiday my family and I spent a night in a countryside
cottage. It has a beautiful scenery and warm people. At night, we made a
small fire in fronmt of the house and grilled some sausages and potatoes.
We sang together, we shared stories, That was all about my holiday, how
about you ? I'd like to hear more about you. I hope you would reply thus
mail A.S.A.P
Your best friend
Dhien
Question :
1. The above letter mainly tells us about ?
*Dhien holiday in the countryside
2. What did Dhien do in the cottage at night ?
* She grilled meats Sang, and share stories
4) Greeting Card
a. Description
A short text form that contains the hope or utterance sent to a person at
certain moments. For example birthday greetings, Lebaran, New Year, and
others.
b. Purpose
The purpose of greeting card is to congratulate, to wish or to show
sympathy for someone’s achievement.
c. Generic Structure
Receiver
To whom the greeting is sent for. Write down the name of receiver if it
is needed.
Body
The body of greeting card usually consists of interesting words added
by substance as the following:
- Quote : these words related to the activity.
- Picture : the greeting is inserted with interesting picture.
- Expression : using Congratulation Expression or Sympathy
Expression.
Sender
It is better to write down the sender of the greeting card.
d. Example
Happy Mother's Day
Your smile brightens each day just as the morning rays shines on the hills
and it’s with doubt that this gives us the courage to face the new day with
joy.
Question :
1. To whom the card is sent?
*Mother
2. "... with doubt that this gives us ..." The underlined word has similar
meaning to ....
*Uncertainty
5) Announcement
a. Description
Announcement text is statement (official notice) in oral or written form
that contains something for everyone to know.
b. Purpose
The purpose is to inform the announcement text information about an
event, job vacancies, new enrollment, new admissions, and so on.
c. Generic Structure
Title: This is the most important part as it represents the overall content
of the announcement. Even so sometimes not mentioned clearly.
Explanation: Further explanation of the announcement. Usually
consists of basic information that includes: type of activity, time, place,
and participant.
d. Languange Features
Using Future Tense.
e. Example
ANNOUNCEMENT
To: all employees
There will be a blackout each Saturday during this month. Consequently,
we will use the generator as the electric source. So, please do not use air
conditioners on Saturdays.
Please don’t forget to turn off the lights, computers, printers during the
break as usual.
Question :
1. Where can you read the announcement?
*In a company
2. According to the text, what should the employees turn off each Saturday?
*Air conditioners
6) Advertisement
a. Description
Advertisement ( iklan ) is a text that has the objective to announce a
something that appeals to many poeple and that adds a well known product in
all public.
b. Purpose
The purpose of the advertisement is to announce/advert about a case or
a public, or in other words to introduce a product to the public in order to buy
and attracted to the product being advertised.
c. Generic Structure
Title : Part of the advertisement which is the main topic / title.
Explanation : Contains an explanation of the ad.
d. Languange Features
Advertisement Text uses Persuasive Language Style.
e. Example
SUPER SALE TO MARK CROSSROAD SUPERMARKET'S 10TH
ANNIVERSARY
In the whole month of July
Come and visit us this July to celeberate our 10th anniversary and enjoy a
lot of surprises. We offer:
• Up to 50% discount on dairy products, bakery and fresh meat.
• Free food samples, free ice cream, and free gifts.
• Trivia Contests to win 10 mobile phones, 10 microwaves, and 10 dekstop
computer sets.
• Daily live music from 5 to 9 pm.
• Weekend suprises.
Visit our website [Link] to get more
information on all special events in July, or contact us at 7994352.
See you at Crossroad Supermarket at no. 45 Washington Avenue. Bring
this flyer and get a free gift at the Customer Service Counter.
Question :
1. What is advertised in the flyer?
*Weekend surprises
2. What will a shopper who brings this flyer get?
*Free gift
7) Invitation
a. Description
An invitation is a request, a solicitation, or an attempt to get another
person to join you at a specific event.
b. Purpose
The purpose is invite or invite someone to attend a particular event.
c. Generic Structure
Invitee: Who is invited
Body of invitation: The contents of invitations are usually the
following:
- Occasion: This invitation was created for what event
- Day or Date: Day and date
- Time: Time set
- Place: The place where the invited guests are expected to attend
Inviter: Who invites
d. Languange Features
Using future tense.
e. Example
Mr and Mrs. Joseph Sembiring Invite you to share the joy of the
marriage uniting their daughter Alice Sembiring To Jeffry Sitorus
Friday, the thirthteenth of June two thousand and eight At three o'clock
in the afternoon Gajah Wong Restaurant JI. Affandi Yogyakarta
Question :
1. The purpose of the text is to invite you ....
*To attend Alice and Jeffry’s wedding party
2. Where the event took place?
*In the Gajah Wong Restaurant Jl. Affandi Yogyakarta
