BAHAN AJAR

ANNOUNCEMENT

 Definition of Announcement
Announcement is a spoken or written statement that informs people about
something.
 Social Function or Purpose
To informs other people about certain events/information.
 Generic Structure
a. Head: Type or title of the event.
b. Content: The information about the target, date, place, and event.
c. Closing: Additional information about the event.
 Type of Announcement
a. Spoken Announcement
Spoken announcement should be delivered loudly and clearly, so listeners
can catch the message very well.
 Opening: to attract listeners, it usually uses the expressions your
attention please, good afternoon, everybody, ladies and gentlemen.
 Content: to mention the details of the events, such as who the
announcement is addressed to and what event it is.
 Closing: to close the announcement. It is usually uses expressions such
as thank you.
b. Written Announcement
- Opening: Usually begins with the words announcement, attention,
important or the name of the event to persuade the target readers read
it, should be clearly written here, such as all students.
- Content: explain the event in detail such as who the announcement is
addressed to, what event is, and when, where will take place.
- Closing: state the contact person of the information.
 Language Features
a. Using simple present tense: Use Verb 1
b. Using present future tense: Use will + Verb 1
c. Imperative Sentence, example; prepare your best, join us, etc.
Example of announcement:

ANNOUNCEMENT

SMA Negeri 5 Palu will celebrate its 20th anniversary on:

Day/Date : Saturday, 28 February 2023

Place : School Field
Time : 8 am – 11 am

All the teachers and students are supposed to attend this celebration. For this
reason, all sport activities at school such as volleyball, basketball, badminton,
ping pong will be cancelled for the time being.

Principal

Mr. Salim
MEDIA AJAR