To all passengers of Argolawu train, please get on board now. The train is going to leave in 5 minutes. Thank you.
Definition:
Announcement is something said, written, or printed to make known what has happened or (more often) what will happen.
Structure of Announcement:
1. Title
2. Opening
3. Purpose of announcement
4. Content of announcement
5. Date/time/place
6. Contact person
7. Closing
Examples:
1. Attention, please.
We've found some keys in the hall. If you have lost them, please meet Mr. Erwanto at the teacher room during the break. Thank you.
2. Attention, please.
To celebrate our Independence Day, we will hold some activities. One of them is blood donation. A drop of your blood is very meaningful for those who need it. If you want to donate your blood, please contact Rosil in the OSIS room. Thank you.
3. To: Students of grade X-5
Today, I can't give you a lesson since I have go to Bandung. Please write recount texts telling about your memorable experiences. Then put your work on my desk. We will discuss them on the nent class.
Thank you.
Mrs. Hana
4. Hello guys,
Welcome to football club Senior High School 2 Palangkaraya. I'm Aprinando as captain in the club football. I want give information about the nent match. Next week we will again against Senior High School 5 Palangkaraya in the friendly match. Exactly will be held Wednest, August 17, 2011 at 4 p.m. I hope we can play fairly and make Senior High School 2 Palangkaraya be the best. Thank you.
5. Attention, please.
Good mornhng students. Adinda's mother, Mrs. Harzawan, passed away last night after being hospitalized for a few days. The funeral ceremony will start at 1 p.m. Please do come and express your condolances. Your presence will comfort her. Thank you.
6. Attention, please.
I believe you still remember the powerful earthquake which happened last week. The earthquake also happened in the areas where some students of this school live. Many houses there have destroyed, including the students' houses. To show our sympathy to them, we will visit them next Saturday. We will also donate some money. Anyone who wan ts to donate some money may contact the OSIS chairperson, Kiky. Hopefully our little help will lessen their burden. Thank you.
The texts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) above is an announcement. It is used to give information about something in a public place. An announcement can be spoken or written. An announcement is a simpletext/note to inform something important to the targeted listeners.
7. Listen. This announcement comes from Rosil. She has just lost her purse. It is a brown leather purse with a written initial "SM". Its size is 15-10 cm. Inside the purse are her student card on the name of Ross Shield Renti Bellinda, her ATM card an a hundred thousand note. She probably lost it along Jalan Sriwijaya. If you find it, please call her soon on 788532. There will be a reward to anyone who finds it. Thank you.
8. Attention, please. A biology book was found in the library. There's no name on it, only an initial "TN". If you are the owner, you can go to the library to claim it. Thank you.
The text (7, 8) is an example of lost or found announcements. People make such announcements whenever they have lost or found something valuable. In the announcements, they have to say a clear description about the person/thing they have lost or found.
9. Attention, please.
There will be a swimming contest for Junior High School Students. Those who are interested should enroll themselves to Mr. Sule not later than February the fifteenth. The contest will be held on February the twenty fifth at . Get further information in a brochure attached to the announcement board.
Thank you.
The text above is a spoken contest announcement. It is stated publicly. It usually starts with an expression of gaining attention or salutation and sometimes ends with an expression of thanking. It gives people information or news. It is usually short so that people can remember easily what it is about. The announcement contents depend on the events and the announcer's purpose.
10. Attention, please.
Persada Library Center is proud to announce a call for entries to the Annuak Writing Contest. We seek original short stories from new young talented writers. The stories should be typed and consist
11. ANNOUNCEMENT
SCHOOL TRIP TO GOLDEN SAND BEACH
On 28th August, there will be a school trip to Golden Sand Beach.
Departure : 07.30.am
Program : Swimming, games, Volley Ball, and lunch at the sea. View restaurant.
Afternoon: Walk along the beach to the lagoon and watch the boat festival
Fee : Rp 50.000
Contact persaons: Vita, Zaskia
Chair person
Anne saragih
