Comparing Report Texts Understanding Differences and Similarities (Your Name / Class / Date)
What is a Report Text? Definition: A report text is a type of text that describes something in general. Purpose: To provide factual information. Examples: Texts about tigers, volcanoes, or the solar system.
Structure of a Report Text General Classification: States the general information or introduction of the topic. Description: Provides detailed information, facts, and characteristics.
Language Features Use of general nouns (e.g., lions, water). Use of present tense. Use of technical terms (e.g., habitat, ecosystem). Use of linking verbs (is, are).
Why Compare Report Texts? To understand differences in topics and structures. To analyze how information is presented. To identify writing style and language features.
Example 1: Tigers General Classification: Tigers are the largest cats in the world. Description: Habitat, physical characteristics, diet.
Example 2: Lions General Classification: Lions are known as the 'king of the jungle.' Description: Habitat, group behavior (pride), hunting methods.
Comparing Both Texts Aspects | Tigers | Lions ------------------|------------------|------------------ Habitat | Forests, Asia | Savannas, Africa Social Behavior | Solitary | Live in groups (pride) Physical Traits | Stripes | Mane on male lions
Key Takeaways Both are wild cats but have different habitats and behaviors. Structure of report texts remains the same, but content differs.
Practice Activity Read two report texts about animals. Identify similarities and differences in their structure, language features, and content. Create a comparison table.
Closing Report texts describe facts objectively. Comparing texts helps us understand content and language features better. "Learning by comparing makes understanding deeper."