Teaching Writing: Short Functional Text (Short Message and Notice)
- 1. Short Funtional Text: Short Message and Notice By Astrid Windiana S. 7B/031115049
- 2. Short Messages and Notice A.Definition 1. Short Message Short message is a type of functional text we use to send important messages to other people. 2. Notice Notice is a board or piece of paper containing information, warning or instruction.
- 3. B. Function 1. Short Message •Its function is to send an important message to other people 2. Notice •Prohibition notifies people not to do something. •Caution or warning warns people to be careful in handling something. •Guidance gives information to people to do something appropriately. •The informational notice provides information that could be useful for people.
- 4. The Characteristics of Short Message and Notice • Short Message • Clear addresses (someone who receives the message) • Straight forward • If it is an instruction state it clearly. • Notice • Simple word • Simple font • Written in a placard or notice board.
- 5. Generic Structure and Language Feature of Notice • Generic Structure of Notice Text • Attention gather (optional) • Information • Closure (optional) • Language Features • Using Imperative mood (imperative sentence) • Using Declarative reference • Not necessarily sequenced in time • Spoken / written language features • Kinds of Notice and their examples
- 6. Kinds of Notice • Command • Example: Keep The Door Closed Slow Down Keep the Room Clean • Caution • Example: CAUTION wet floor CAUTION Hot Surface • Information: • Example: For Staff Only Rest Area Bike Route • Prohibition • Example: Pedestrians Prohibited No Smoking No Parking Don’t littering
- 7. Kinds of Notice • Warning • Example: Warning High Voltage Warning Keep Out Of Children Reach Beware of Pickpockets
- 8. Example of Short Message
- 9. Example of Short Message
- 12. Task Make a group consist of three. Create your own short message or notice. Make it perfect with using your color-pencils!