English Student Module for SMK DKV
Report Text
Topic: Social Media Visual Content
1. Introduction
Today, social media has become one of the most important platforms for communication and marketing. Designers create visual content such as Instagram posts, stories, reels, banners, and advertisements to attract audiences and deliver information effectively.
To understand this topic, students can use Report Text. A report text explains general facts about something, including its characteristics, functions, and types. Unlike a descriptive text that focuses on one specific object, a report text discusses a subject in general.
By learning this topic, students will be able to understand the characteristics of social media visual content while improving their English reading skills and their knowledge of graphic design.
2. Example of Report Text
Social Media Visual Content
Social media visual content is any graphic, image, video, or illustration created for social media platforms. It is designed to communicate information, promote products, entertain audiences, or build brand identity.
There are many types of social media visual content, such as promotional posters, Instagram feeds, stories, carousels, infographics, and short videos. Each type has its own purpose and design style depending on the target audience.
Good social media visual content usually has attractive colors, readable typography, balanced layouts, and high-quality images. These elements help people understand the message quickly and make the content more engaging.
3. Understanding Report Text
A. Definition
A Report Text is a text that presents factual information about a general subject. It explains what something is, its characteristics, functions, or classifications.
B. Social Function
The purpose of a report text is:
To present factual information.
To describe something in general.
To classify objects, animals, places, or concepts.
To provide knowledge based on facts.
C. Generic Structure
1. General Classification
Introduces the topic in general.
Example
Social media visual content is any graphic, image, video, or illustration created for social media platforms.
2. Description
Explains the characteristics, types, functions, or features.
Example
Types of content
Functions
Design elements
Purpose
D. Language Features
Report texts usually use:
Simple Present Tense
Social media helps businesses.
Designers create visual content.
General Nouns
Designers
Posters
Infographics
Images
Technical Vocabulary
Typography
Layout
Branding
Carousel
Illustration
Audience
Action Verbs
Create
Promote
Display
Share
Inform
E. Vocabulary List
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Audience | Penonton / Audiens |
| Brand | Merek |
| Layout | Tata letak |
| Typography | Tipografi |
| Illustration | Ilustrasi |
| Carousel | Konten geser |
| Promote | Mempromosikan |
| Platform | Platform |
| Graphic | Grafis |
| Content | Konten |
| Visual | Visual |
| Design | Desain |
| Attractive | Menarik |
| Readable | Mudah dibaca |
| Message | Pesan |
4. Exercises
A. Essay Questions
Answer the questions based on the text.
1. What is social media visual content?
2. Mention four examples of social media visual content.
3. Why is typography important in social media design?
4. What tense is mostly used in Report Text?
5. Why should designers create attractive visual content?
B. Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer.
1. The purpose of a Report Text is to....
A. tell a funny story
B. describe a specific person
C. present factual information
D. express feelings
2. Social media visual content is designed to....
A. destroy products
B. communicate messages
C. reduce information
D. make newspapers
3. Which is NOT social media visual content?
A. Infographic
B. Instagram Story
C. Poster
D. Classroom Schedule Book
4. A Report Text mainly uses....
A. Past Tense
B. Future Tense
C. Simple Present Tense
D. Present Perfect
5. The first paragraph of a Report Text is called....
A. Orientation
B. Resolution
C. General Classification
D. Reorientation
6. Which word is a technical vocabulary in graphic design?
A. Dog
B. Typography
C. Water
D. Banana
7. A balanced layout helps readers....
A. become sleepy
B. understand information easily
C. forget the message
D. avoid social media
8. Designers usually create visual content for....
A. social media platforms
B. hospitals only
C. libraries only
D. factories only
9. Which platform commonly uses visual content?
A. Instagram
B. WhatsApp
C. Facebook
D. All of the above
10. Which element makes content easy to read?
A. Small unreadable text
B. Good typography
C. Dark background only
D. Random colors
5. Conclusion
Social media visual content plays an important role in digital communication. Designers use various visual elements such as colors, typography, layouts, and images to deliver messages effectively.
Through Report Text, students learn factual information about this topic using the Simple Present Tense, General Classification, and Description structure. Understanding report texts helps DKV students improve their English skills while strengthening their knowledge of visual communication and preparing them to create professional digital content.
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