GROUP 3

ENGLISH TASK
NEWS ITEM

MEMBER : 1. Annisa Amalia G

2. Indah Nurjanah
3. Sabrina Putrianapwa
4. Shisi Ariani S
5. Siti Aulia R
6. Valisa Nur Ajizah

TUTOR : Ms. Vida Varida S.pd

MADRASAH ALIYAH PINK 03

TAMBUN SELATAN – BEKASI

NEWS ITEM TEXT

A. Definition of News Item:
News item is a text which informs readers about events of the day. The events are
considered newsworthy or important.

B. Generic Structure of News Item:

1. Newsworthy event (Main Event) :

News item text presents the daily newsworthy. In this example of news item text,
the first paragraph is the main event.
2. Background Events (Elaboration) :
The second paragraph of this example of news item gives further explanation about
the main event.
3. Source (Resource of information) :
The last paragraph is the official statement from the expert or the authority which
strengthen the news of the main event.

C. Language Feature of News Item:

1. Using Action Verbs

2. Using Saying Verb
3. Using Passive Sentence

PAIRS IN GROUP
 A. LOOK FOR A NEWS ITEM FROM TV, INTERNET, AND ANSWER
THE QUESTION THE BUBBLES.

What is being talking

about?
Answer : The sudde storm
lunge part state texas at
friday

Any reaction arising Where does it happen

from the problem
Answer : This happen
Answer : many victims in state part Texas in
are due to floods and city beaumond
hurricanes
Problem with
Answer : Disaster World
Sudden storm and flood

Any arguments or unfavorable

situations for people Who are involved
Answer : many house and Answer : people live in Texas and
building damaged along with many animals are victims
vehicle many damaged and
many loss place live
 B. FIND THE DIFFICULT WORDS AND MEANING PUT THEM IN A

SENTENCES

WORDS MEANING SENTENCES

Disaster Bencana A state of disaster in the state of Texas

Average Rata-Rata The average rainfall is about 60 inches

Worsening Memburuk Tropical depressionfor that matter conditions were still

worsening

Tremendous Besar Sekali Did cause flooding tremendous amounts of it in texas

Comparing Perbandingan Some victims are comparing this storm to hurricane

harvey

Considered Dipertimbangkan That storm was considered to be an even bigger rain

Flooding Banjir It certainly caused the worst flooding

Heavier Lebih Deras You'll see heavier rainfall here

Gulf Teluk For people near texas gulf coast

Soaking parts Bagian That is soaking parts of the lone star

Perendaman