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Short Functional Text
Short Functional Text
What is functional
Text?
Definition
Functional text is used for everyday
information. Or it’s kind of text which
has specific function/purpose
SHORT FUNCTIONAL TEXT
SIGN
NOTICE
LETTER
INVITATION
POSTCARD
SHOPPING LIST
ANNOUNCEMENT
CONGRATULATION CARD
NOTE / MEMO / SHORT MESSAGE
1. Procedure
Purpose : to describe how
something is done
through some steps.
Generic Str : * Goal
* materials/ingredients
* steps
Language Features : Simple resent tense
Imperatives
Example : how to make fried rice
2. Announcement
A text used to inform / to
announce the readers
about recent events.
Audience, I'm Aliando with breaking news
for you. Simpang Lima is flooded and the
vehicles is congested every street.
Please avoid the area to save your journey.
*Job Vacancy
*Brochure
An advertisement usually consists of:
o Interesting design
Some expressions used in advertisement:
Generic Part:
Opening segment
Purpose
Closing segment
Dear Panjul,
Please, don`t forget to return my English
book. I really need it.
Mukidi
NOTICE
NO ENTRANCE
CAUTION !
Wet Floor DO NOT ENTER