Materi Bahasa Inggris: News Item Text

News Item Text is a type of text that reports newsworthy events or important issues happening around us. It aims to provide factual information about events that are considered interesting and significant to the public.

1. Definition

A News Item Text is a piece of writing that informs readers about daily newsworthy events. It tells what happened, where, when, and who was involved.

2. Purpose

The purpose of a news item text is to inform readers about recent events or issues objectively and concisely.

3. Generic Structure

Newsworthy Event: The main event being reported.
Background Events: Details explaining the event — what, where, when, who, and why.
Source: Comments or statements from authorities or witnesses.

4. Language Features

Use of past tense (e.g., happened, occurred, reported).
Use of action verbs (e.g., hit, caused, injured).
Use of saying verbs (e.g., said, told, reported).
Focus on specific participants and factual details.
Use of passive voice to emphasize events.

5. Example of News Item Text

Floods Hit Several Areas in Central Java

Newsworthy Event: Heavy rains have caused floods in several districts of Central Java since Monday.

Background Events: More than 500 houses were flooded, and hundreds of people were evacuated. Several main roads were blocked due to high water levels.

Source: The Head of BPBD Central Java stated, “Rescue teams are still working to reach isolated villages.”

6. Writing Activity

Write your own short news item text about a recent event in your school or community, such as School Anniversary, Sports Competition, or Charity Event.