1. Tegar Raharsenaya Hutami

2. Background Knowledge of The Field
Do you ever read the announcement?
If you say yes, when you read it?
Where have you found the announcement ?
Do you ever write the announcement?

3. 3.1. Mengungkapkan makna dalam teks tulis fungsional pendek sangat sederhana untuk berinteraksi dengan lingkungan terdekat.
Standard Competency
3.1 Mengungkapkan makna dalam yang terdapat dalam text lisan fungsional pendek sederhana secara akurat, lancar, dan berterima, untuk berinteraksi dengan lingkungan sekitar.

4. What is Announcement?
Announcement is something Spoken / written or printed to let one know what has happened or (more often) what will happen.

5. Generic Structure of Announcement
Head (the title or type of event or for who the announcement is) (probabbly)
Body or content (The addressee of the readers, content, date, place, program, etc)
Closing (For more information,….)
Writer (someone or an institution who make the announcement)

6. SCHOOL TRIP TO MATAHARI ANYER BEACH
ANNOUNCEMENT
COMMITTEE
SCHOOL TRIP TO MATAHARI ANYER BEACH
On 28th of August, the school will hold a school trip to Matahari Anyer Beach. Departure Time     : 08:00 p.m. Programs                : Morning swimming, games, volley ball, lunch in the sea view restaurant. Afternoon walk along the beach to the lagoon, watch the beach festival. Fee                           : Rp ,- Contact Person      : Rooney, Tom
Chair Person Alex Ferguson

7. Some points to be considered in announcing something
Be Straightforward
Be brief, inviting, and to the point.
Be clear and complete
Be direct ( no-nonsense statement) If the announcement is about bad news

8. Example Missing Dian, a three-year-old, has been reported
missing. She has short curly hair and dimples
when she smiles. She was last seen wearing a
white shirt and red shorts.
If you see a child who looks like the little girl in the picture please call Mr. Jeckyl at

9. Example
ANNOUNCEMENT
To all students of class 8A The speaking test will be conducted on:
Day : Tuesday
Date : September 4, 2012
Time :
Place: Room 1
Thanks for your attention
Mr. Fadli

10. Example
ANNOUNCEMENT
To all students of class 8A The speaking test will be conducted on:
Day : Tuesday
Date : September 4, 2012
Time :
Place: Room 1
Thanks for your attention
Mr. Fadli

11. Practice
Announcement To : All Department Managers There will be a meeting this afternoon, September 12, 2013 at p.m in the meeting room. The meeting will discuss the customers complaints. Since the topic is very important, presence is a must. Please come on time and don’t forget to bring document needed. Thank you Director

12. Question What kind of the text is it?
Why did the writer write the text?
Who wrote the text?
Who is the announcement for?
What will be discussed in the meeting?

13. Practice WANTED A dangerous robber by name of Raymond Le Page
Also known as “The Handsome Roy”
Appearance : - Tall about 175cm
- Good looking
- usually dressed in leather coat with black glasses
Striking features : - Dark light skin, pointed nose, a mole in the left cheek
His crime : - Stolen a luxurious diamond
- Bank robbery
- Murder
Beware! This man is armed and dangerous!
Contact the nearest police station!

14. Question Who is the announcement for? Who is Raymond Le Page?
What does he look like?
What crime did he involve in?
Why should people be aware to this criminal?
What should people do if they see the man?
Who do you think wrote the announcement?
What is the purpose of writing the text?
Where do people usually find the text?
Who is responsible to the announcement?

15. Practice
CAUTION VOLCANIC FUMES ARE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH AND BE LIFE- THREATENING VISITORS WITH BREATHING AND HEART PROBLEMS, PREGNANT WOMEN AND YOUNG CHILDREN

16. Question What kind of the text is it?
Why did the writer write the text?
Who wrote the text?
Who is the announcement for?
What is the caution about?
Visitors with breathing problems are not allowed to visit the area because?
Where do you usually find such a caution?

17. Practice
To : All Employees Effective date : February 1st, 2010 Subject : Staff uniforms All employees are required to wear a uniform during work hours. This is to make it easier to distinguish them from customers. Women should wear a colorful blouse with black pants or a black knee-length skirt. Men should wear black pants with an orange or red T-Shirt. Manager

18. Question What kind of the text is it?
Why did the writer write the text?
Who wrote the text?
Who is the announcement for?
What should woman employees wear?
Why do all employees have to wear a uniform during work hours?

19. Practice ANNOUNCEMENT
SMP Bunga Bangsa will celebrate its 20th anniversary on:
                                        Day/ Date    : Saturday 14,September 2013
                                        Place   : Sport Hall
                                        Time   : 8.00 am – am
To highlight this event, a special bazaar will be held together with music show featuring the Indonesia x- factor Fatin. All the teachers and students are supposed to attend this celebration. For this reason all sport activities at school such as volleyball, basketball, badminton and ping pong will be cancelled for the time being.
Head Master

20. Question What kind of the text is it?
Why did the writer write the text?
Who wrote the text?
Who is the announcement for?
What will happened in school anniversary?
Who will be held the music?
Why sport activities at school being cancelled?

21. Practice
Announcement To : All Managers There will be a meeting this afternoon, September 13, 2013 at p.m in the meeting room. The meeting will discuss the final month report. Since the topic is very important, presence is a must. Please come on time and don’t forget to bring document needed. Thank you Director

22. Question What kind of the text is it?
Why did the writer write the text?
Who wrote the text?
Who is the announcement for?
What will be discussed in the meeting?

23. Practice ANNOUNCEMENT
SMP 6 Batam will celebrate its 20th anniversary on:
                                        Day/ Date    : Saturday 14, September 2013
                                        Place   : Sport Hall
                                        Time   : 8.00 am – am
To highlight this event, a special bazaar will be held together with music show featuring the Indonesia singer Rossa. All the teachers and students are supposed to attend this celebration. For this reason all sport activities at school such as volleyball, basketball, badminton and ping pong will be cancelled for the time being.
Head Master

24. Question What kind of the text is it?
Why did the writer write the text?
Who wrote the text?
Who is the announcement for?
What will happened in school anniversary?
Who will be held the music?
Why sport activities at school being cancelled?

25. Product
Now! Write down a free announcement to public or your friend!

26. Generic Structure of Announcement
Head (the title or type of event or for who the announcement is) (probabbly)
Body or content (The addressee of the readers, content, date, place, program, etc)
Closing (For more information,….)
Writer (someone or an institution who make the announcement)

27. Is it clear enough???

28. Thank you guys…
You are awesome..