KD 9

INFORMATION REPORT TEXT

An information report is a factual text that provides information about different
phenomena in our life. It is used as a way to gain better understanding of
different phenomena.
An information report :
1. Gives details about a topic
2. Does not contain personal views
3. Is usually written, but can also be presented orally
4. Uses facts to explain something
5. Based on systematic observation.

Report text
The Komodo

The komodo dragon is a vulnerable species of lizard that inhabits the

islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Elili Motang in Indonesia. It is the
largest living species of lizard, growing to an average length of 2 to 3 meters
and weighing approximately 70 kilograms. The largest verified komodo was
3.13 meters (10.3 ft) long. As a result of their large size, these lizards
dominate the ecosystems in which they live.
In the wild, an adult komodo dragon usually weighs around 70
kilograms. In contrast, the captive specimen often weighs much more,
around 166 kilograms. The komodo dragon has a tail as long as its body.
Their bodies are covered in hard scales. Its saliva is frequently blood-tinged
because its teeth are almost completely covered by gingival tissue that is
naturally lacerated during feeding.
Referred to as ora by natives of Komodo Island, the lizard does not
have an acute sense of hearing. The komodo dragon is only able to hear
sounds between 400 and 2000 hertz.

DIKERJAKAN
Task 1
Answer the questions.
1. What does the text mainly talk about?
2. How long is the komodo dragon?
3. According to the text , what makes the komodo dragon dominate the
ecosystem in which they live?
4. Where does the blood in the komodo dragons saliva come from?
5. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the text?
6. What do you think about the komodo dragon? Is it a beautiful animal?
Is it a ferocious animal? Explain your answer?
 7. The komodo dragon is protected by Indonesian law. Do you think the
animal is worth being protected? Give reasons for your answer.
8. Many natives of Komodo Island believe that komodo dragons are
actually the reincarnation of fellow kinspeople. What is the benefit of
this belief?
9. In the wild, an adult komodo dragon usually weighs around 70
kilograms. In contrast, the captive specimen often weighs much more,
around 166 kilograms (paragraph 2)
In your opinion, which one is better for the komodo dragon:
a. Putting the komodo dragons in captivity
Or
b. Letting the komodo dragons live in the wild?
Explain your answer.
10. What other facts can you find about the komodo dragon?

DIKERJAKAN
Task 2
Find the meaning of the words below.
Words Meanings
1. Vulnerable
2. Lizard
3. Species
4. Average
5. Approximately
6. Verified
7. Captive
8. Scales
9. Saliva
10. Tissue
11. Natives
12. Acute
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Task 3
Make a report text and place it into the diagram below.

Title: _______________

Description (1) Description (2)

General classification

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