Materi Teks Berita SMA/SMK kelas 11

Summary

This video script provides an introduction to news texts as part of an Indonesian language curriculum for high school students. It explains the definition, purpose, and characteristics of news texts, emphasizing factual reporting, relevance, and clarity. Key concepts include the 5W + 1H elements (what, where, when, who, why, and how) and the structure of news articles, which includes the headline, body, and tail. The script also covers the importance of using standard language, mental verbs, and conjunctions in news writing, as well as different types of news, including straight, opinion, interpretative, and investigative news.

Takeaways

• 😀 News text is a written form of discourse that reports events or information, aiming to provide current updates and aid in decision-making.
• 😀 The main characteristics of a news text include being factual, actual, unique, influential, and objective.
• 😀 News texts must be written in standard, formal language, using simple and communicative terms for clarity.
• 😀 The structure of a news text consists of three main parts: the headline (Kepala Berita), the body (Tubuh Berita), and the tail (Ekor Berita).
• 😀 The headline answers essential questions like who, what, where, and when, and serves to grab attention.
• 😀 The body of the news text answers the questions 'why' and 'how', providing deeper context and details of the event.
• 😀 The tail includes additional, optional information that adds to the news but is not critical to its core message.
• 😀 News texts must answer the 5W + 1H: What, Where, When, Who, Why, and How to provide a complete and understandable report.
• 😀 Mental verbs, temporal conjunctions, and explanatory conjunctions are commonly used in news texts to convey thought processes, time, and clarification.
• 😀 There are different types of news articles: hard news (urgent and important), soft news (light and human interest), opinion pieces, interpretative news, in-depth news, and investigative news, each serving a unique journalistic purpose.

Q & A

What is the primary purpose of a news article?

The primary purpose of a news article is to inform the public about recent or ongoing events and help in decision-making.

What are the key characteristics of a news article?

The key characteristics of a news article include being factual, current, engaging, influential, clear in structure, objective, and using formal and clear language.

What are the three main parts of a news article structure?

The three main parts of a news article structure are the headline (kepala berita), the body (tubuh berita), and the tail (ekor berita).

What does the headline (kepala berita) of a news article contain?

The headline contains essential information such as the 'what', 'who', 'where', and 'when' of the event.

What information does the body (tubuh berita) of a news article provide?

The body provides details answering the questions 'why' and 'how' the event occurred.

What is the role of the tail (ekor berita) in a news article?

The tail provides additional, optional information that may not be essential to the main story.

What is meant by 5W+1H in news writing?

5W+1H refers to the six key questions a news article should answer: What, Where, When, Who, Why, and How.

What are mental verbs in news writing, and can you provide an example?

Mental verbs describe feelings, thoughts, or actions that are not physically observable. For example, 'worried' in the sentence 'The residents are worried about the condition of their homes.'

What is the difference between hard news and soft news?

Hard news refers to urgent, important stories that need to be reported immediately, while soft news covers lighter, human interest stories.

What is the purpose of direct quotes in a news article?

Direct quotes are used to convey information from sources verbatim, ensuring accuracy and enhancing the credibility of the article.