PENGIMBASAN GURU BELAJAR SERI AKM

MEMO

 

Definition of Memo

            A memo is a letter form that is written in a succinct, crisp and clear way that is addressed to a person. Usually the Memo content directly states the intent of the sender, without using parts of the contents of other letters such as, opening greetings, and greetings cover.

 

The Purpose of Memo

       The purpose of Memo is to communicate important things such as a policy change, instruction to conduct a meeting, instruction to do something, direction about something to get done immediately crucial message etc.

 

Generic Structure of Memo

The Memo consists of several parts (structures) of memo, among others, as follows:  

·         Addressee (Receiver)

Recipient of the message, the part to whom we write the memo.

·         Content

The contents of the message, the core part of the message regarding things that should be known and done immediately by the receiver.

·         Sender

The sender of the message, the part that explains who the sender of the memo message is.

 

Characteristics of Memo

Memos have some features, here are the characteristics of memo features:

• Notes delivered should be clear and continuous to the intent Please complete with reference number, date, case, signature and so on.
• In general, the characteristics that exist in writing an official letter can also be applied in writing memos. It is different from the official letter because it is less formal, more concise and has a copy to it
• The memo is also not bound by any form such as an official letter. The memo may be written in form and may also be in the form of a letter.

 

TASK 1

Choose the correct answer based 0n the following memo

MEMO

To : All employees
From : Teddy Mcbrian The Peronnel Manager
Date : June 23, 2010
Sub : Company Travel

Effective July 1, all personell officers travelling on company business must use the most economical means possible. No flight under five hours can be booked in business class. No flight regardless of duration can be booked in first class or on the Concorde

1. Who is affected by this memo?
a. all personnel officers
b. only the personnel manager
c. only the board of directors
d. Teddy Mcbrian
e. only frequent travelers

2. Why was the memo written?
a. to save money
b. to save time
c. to reward the employees
d. to increase company travel
e. technical problems

3. If a fligh over five hours, what clas can be booked?
a. first
b. business
c. concorde
d. executive
e. economy

4. When  will the rule be effective?
a. in five month
b. at the first of year
c. at the end of summer
d. in two months
e. in about a week

NEWS ITEM

 Definition of News Item

News item text is a text which informs readers about events of the day. The events are considered newsworthy or important.

It means if there is an important event that should be known by many people, then this event deserves news. Well, the news text is called the news item text. However, if there are events that people do not deserve, then they are not definitely worth to be news.

Generic Structure of News Item

# Main Events / Newsworthy event(s): it recountSs the event in summary form.
# Elaboration / Background event(s): they elaborate what happened, to whom, in what circumstance
# Resource of Information (Source) : it contains comments by participants in, witnesses to and authorities expert on the event

Purpose of News Item

News Item Text is used to inform readers about events of the day which are considered newsworthy or important.
Or
– To inform the readers about newsworthy or important events of the day
– To present information the readers about newsworthy or important events of the day

Language Feature of News Item

– Focusing on circumstances (using a simple language in writing the text)
– Using saying verbs: “….”, She said, informed, told, reported.
– Sometimes at the beginning of news, the scene is mentioned : Jakarta – … .. / Kuala Lumpur – …
– Using Past tense in explaining news events. But if it is a fact that until now still happen or still in the form of fact, then can use simple present tense.
– Short, telegraphic information about story captured in headline
– Using adverbs: time, place and manner.
– Uses of material processes to retell the event

Example of News Items Text

The Biggest Insect was Found

An explorer has found the biggest insect ever on record – so large it can scoff a carrot. The insect is called a Weta Bug and has a huge wing span of seven inches and weighs as much as three mice.

An entomologist Mark Moffett, 55, discovered the cricket-like creature up a tree on New Zealand’s Little Barrier Island. He spent two days searching for the creepy crawly which were thought to be extinct after Europeans brought rats to the island many years ago.

“This became all the more amazing when we realized that this was the largest insect recorded.” Mark said.

 

TASK 1

Choose the correct answer

 

Patient’s Medication Errors

(Reuters Health) - Half of all heart patients made at least one medication-related mistake after leaving the hospital, and guidance from a pharmacist didn't seem to reduce those errors, in a new study.

Consequences of mistakes - such as forgetting to take certain drugs or taking the wrong dose - can range from side effectss like constipation to more serious drops in blood pressure. Two percent of errors were life-threatening.

Hospitals involved in the study were already taking steps to prevent medication mistakes in addition to the extra pharmacist intervention, said Dr. Sunil Kripalani, the study's lead author from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

"We were surprised to see that in spite of these efforts that 50 percent (of patients) were still having these medication errors," he told Reuters Health.

Although the pharmacist visits didn't help the average patient, he added, certain ones seemed to benefit - such as patients who were on multiple drugs or had trouble understanding health information.

As for traditionally lower-risk patients, he said other strategies to prevent errors may be needed.

1. What does the text tell us about?
a. The patient’s medication errors
b. The hospital’s medical treatments
c. The doctor’s medical treatment
d. The uncontrolled medical treatment
e. The pharmacist’s medication mistakes

2. What is the effect of medication errors?
a. Bleeding on heart
b. Health information
c. Problem in healing
d. Life—long time
e. Life –threatening

3. “… and guidance from a pharmacist didn't seem to reduce those errors ….” (part 1)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ….
a. Improve
b. Upgrade
c. Decrease
d. Degrade
e. Increase


Indonesia put in an impressive performance in their 2-0 defeat of Singapore, but still failed to qualify for next year's AFC U-22 soccer championship after finishing a third place at the end of Group E matches in Pekanbaru, Riau on Sunday.

The two goals for the home side, which welcomed Coach Aji Santoso back the sidelines from a four matches suspension, both came in the second half from Agung Supriyanto.

He scored his first goal from the penalty box before finding his second several minutes later. He beat a defender with a swift maneuver from the right flank and had the goalkeeper gasping as his thunderous goal blasted into the far post.

The young Indonesians collected 9 points, or just one point behind runner-up Australia, out of a six strong field of competitors. Japan topped the standing with a perfect collection 20-2 goal margin.

Singapore came in fourth with 7 points followed by Timor Leste with 3 points and Macau with no points.

In earlier matches in the day, favorite Japan continued their dominant form with a 5-0 drubbing of another tournament favorite Australia, while Timor Leste chalked up their first victory, a 4-1 over last-placed Macau.

1. Why did Indonesia fail to qualify for next year's AAFC U-22?
A. They defeated Singapore.
B. They got disqualified.
C. They finished in the third place.
D. They did not have the chance.
E. They showed impressive performance.

2. How did Agung Supriyanto get his second goal?
A. He let the goalkeeper keep the ball.
B. He beat a goalkeeper with a maneuver.
C. He welcomed Coach Aji Santoso back.
D. He kicked the ball from the penalty box.
E. He beat a defender with a swift maneuver.

3. What is the main idea of paragraph 1 ?
A. Indonesia failed to qualify next year's AFC U-22 despite their winning over Singapore.
B. Indonesia and Singapore participated in the AFC U-22 in Pekanbaru, Riau.
C. Indonesia's impressive performance has trounced Singapore by 2-0.
D. Indonesia did not perform well but could defeat Singapore by 2-0.
E. Indonesia could defeat Singapore by 2-0.

Passive Voice

PROCEDURE TEXT

PERSONAL LETTER

 

A personal letter is a type of letter(or informal composition) that usually concerns personal matters (rather than professional concerns) and is sent from one individual to another.

Social function of personal letter:

1. To give information
2. To tell experience
3. To express personal feeling

Generic structure of personal letter

1. The heading

            Include writer address, line by line, with the last line being the date

2. The greeting

            The greeting always ends with a comma. The greeting may be formal with the word ‘’dear’’ and             using the person’s given name or realationship

3. he body/main text/ content

            This include the message you want to write

4. The complimentary closure

            The short expression is laways a few words for example ‘’sincerely’’, ‘’love’’

5. The signature line

            Type or print your name. The handwritten signature goes above the name

6. Postscript

            If your letter contain postscript, begin with P.S. and end it with your initials. Skip a line after the             signature line to begin postscript.

Language feature of personal letter

1. Using present tense
2. Language use maybe personal.
3. Allowed to use construction she’s, he’s, haven’t

Sample of personal letter

PERSONAL LETTER