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Functional Text What is Functional Text? FUNCTIONAL TEXT is writing meant to help the reader accomplish an everyday task. Examples of functional text might include a recipe for cooking; directions to a location; a memo notifying of a change in a company's address, or a store's opening time; a schedule of event times and locations during a seminar; a directory of addresses, phone numbers or e-mail addresses; directions on a test; a menu from a restaurant; a pamphlet notifying the public of a grand opening, store closing, or a foreclosure; or a how-to manual just to name a few. Functional text is used for everyday information. It is called functional because it helps you function in your day-to-day life. For example, if I wanted to make chocolate chip cookies, I would read a recipe. If I wanted to know my friend's phone number, I would look in a phone book. If my English teacher gave a test, I would need to read the directions. Some examples of functional texts are : A. Announcements B. ments C. Greeting cards D. Short messages E. Notices F. Cautions G. Invitation cards H. Postcards I.

Shopping lists

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Food labels

A. Announcement 1. Announcement is an important or official statement that informs people about something. 2. Examples of announcements: a.

School announcements ANNOUNCEMENT There will be a flag ceremony next Monday. All students must wear white uniforms. Do not be late. Principal To : All grade IX Students From : Heaster Please choose one of the activities : swimming, painting or singing. Report to your class teacher or class captain the activity you choose. Another example :

b. A Wedding Announcement Mr Lowrence James Fox And Miss Eleanor Rebecca Smith Announce their marriage on Saturday, the sixth of November two thousand and ten Chesterfield, Derbyshire

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Outdoor Program Announcement Weekend Outbound Let’s have weekend outbound! If you’re the nature lovers, please us on our program. It will be held on Sunday, 26 September 2010 in Puncak Campsite. The opening ceremony will be held at 7 a.m. If you are interested, please come and us. us and your group of four. Wear your blue jeans and white T-shirt. Don’t forget to bring necessary equipments, foods and drinks are provided by the committee. The chairman, Seconda Althaf Person: Firsta Ahnaf (085814143801) Jl. Kintamani 75, Bekasi.

B. ment 1. ment is a picture and/or set of words used to persuade people to buy a product or use of service, or that gives information about a job that is available. 2. Examples of ments.

Grand Opening Special offer

Happy-Happy Mall All items 50% off Start from 28 November until “8th December 2010 th

URGENTLY REQUIRED AN ENGLISH TEACHER 

Male max 35 years old

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S1 in English Education program

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3 to 5 years working experience Send your application not later than October 31st, 2010 to : SMAN 101 Bekasi, Jalan Bekasi Raya No. 12

Another example :

C. Greeting Cards 1. A greeting card is a card, with a picture in front and a message inside, that you send to someone on their birthday or on a special occasion/holiday.

2. An example of a greeting card:

Happy Birthday may your wish come true D. Short messages 1. A short message is a written piece of information that you send/leave to another person. 2. Examples of short messages

E. Notices 1. A notice is a sign or printed statement that gives information or a warning to people. 2. Examples of notices:

F. Cautions 1. A caution is a warning or piece of advice telling you to be careful. 2. Examples of cautions:

G. Invitation cards 1. An invitation card is used to invite someone to attend the event like birthday party, wedding ceremony, informal dinner, etc. 2. An invitation card should give information about: 

The name of the event

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When the event will be held

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Where the event will take place

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Additional information (e.g., dress code, RSVP)

Examples of invitation cards:

H. Postcards 1. A postcard is a card that can be sent in the post without an envelope, especially with a picture on it. It is used for sending a short message. 2. The message in a postcard usually consists of several parts: a. b. c. d.

Opening (greeting/salutation) Body (the message) Pre-closing (it may be the conclusion of the message) Closing (the writer’s regard and signature)

example of postcard:

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Shopping lists

1. A shopping list is a list that you make of all the things you want to buy when you go shopping. An example of a shopping list:

J. Food label 1. A food label can be found on the back of most food products. This label gives information about the products, and can be useful if one is trying to eat healthy or one needs to avoid anything one is allergic to.

An example of food label: SILVER QUEEN NUTRITION INFORMATION Serving per package: Avg.2 / serving

Ingredients: Sugar,

size: 30g Average quantity Per serving Energy 709kj Protein 3.6g At total 10.5g Saturated 4.8g Carbohydrate 14.4g Sugars 11.9g Sodium 45mg

Cashew, Milk Average Solids, Cocoa quantity Mass, Cocoa butter, Per 100g Vegetable at, 2360kj Emulsifier 12.0g (322: Soy), 35.9g Salt, Flavor. 15.9g 47.6g 39.6g 148mg