Exploring Fauna Of Indonesia

Exploring Fauna of Indonesia

By HERU HARIYADI

Descriptive Text
9th Grade

1. What animal is it?

2. What do you know about this animal?

3. Can you describe its physical appearance??

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Learning Objective


You are able to make a draft of descriptive text about fauna in Indonesia

Flash Card activity

What is Descriptive Text?

A descriptive text is a type of text that aims to describe a particular person, place, or thing in detail.

• It creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind by appealing to their senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste).

• It focuses on specific characteristics and qualities of the subject.

• It answers the question: "What does it look like? What does it feel like? What does it sound like?"

Social Function of Descriptive Text

The main social function of a descriptive text is:

• To describe a particular person, place, or thing clearly and in detail, so that the reader can visualize or understand it better.

• It helps the reader to experience the subject as if they were seeing or experiencing it themselves.

• It's like taking someone on a virtual tour or letting them meet someone through words!

Generic Structure of Descriptive Text

A typical descriptive text usually has two main parts:

1. Identification:

   • This section introduces the subject that is going to be described.

   • Example: "The Komodo dragon is a large species of lizard found in the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang."

2. Description:

   • This is the main body of the text where the subject is described in detail.

   • It includes information about its characteristics, qualities, appearance, habits, behavior, etc.

   • Example: "It has a long, muscular tail, strong claws, and a forked tongue..."

Language Features of Descriptive Text

• Specific Participants: It focuses on one specific subject, not general things.

  • Example: "The Orangutan" (not "apes in general")

• Use of Adjectives: To provide detailed descriptions of nouns.

  • Example: long tail, sharp claws, bright feathers.

• Use of Simple Present Tense: Since the descriptions are often about facts or permanent characteristics.

  • Example: "It has a unique call," "They live in tropical forests."

Language Features of Descriptive Text

• Use of Action Verbs: To describe the actions or behaviors of the subject.

  • Example: It swings from tree to tree, it eats fruits.

• Use of Adverbs: To provide more information about verbs or adjectives.

  • Example: It moves slowly, it sings beautifully.

Example Text: The Komodo Dragon

(Identification)
The Komodo dragon is a large lizard found on the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang in Indonesia. It is the heaviest and largest living lizard in the world, with an average length of 2 to 3 meters. They are powerful predators, known for their size and deadly bite.

(Description)
Komodo dragons have long, flat heads with round snouts and a large, muscular body. Their skin is covered with rough, scaly armor that is brownish-red in color. They have strong, sharp claws that help them hunt and dig holes. Komodo dragons also have a long, forked tongue that they use to taste the air, helping them to find food.

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