CHAPTER 2
CAPTION PART 1,2,3
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I’m Aurora Putri Maheswari, and today I’m excited to share a little story behind a caption š±✨
Sometimes, a picture can say a thousand words — but a caption? That’s where the magic really happens! In this post, I’ll explain the meaning behind caption
Activity 1
Read part 1 (page 8-11) of the module below carefully!
1. Social Function
The social function of a caption is:
➡️ To describe or comment on an image, photo, chart, graph, or table.
So, when you look at a photo or visual, a caption helps explain what’s happening or give extra information.
Example:
A man planting a tree during Earth Day.
2. Text Structure
A good caption usually includes:
Activity or Event:
What is happening in the photo?
"Students are cleaning the school yard."People or Things Involved:
Who or what is in the photo?
"A group of volunteers from SMA 12."Situation or Context:
When or where is it happening?
"During a Saturday community service program."
Activity 2
Watch the video below carefully to make you understand more!
Caption text is brief description,heading,or title that identifier or introduces a document,graphic,photograph,or table
Generic Structure : The title the leaf section heading
Function: Helping readers or viewers to understand more information,that might,not be in photos or videos
Rule of Writing a caption?
Supply specific information (Answering 5W1H Question).
User present tense on the first sentence.
Caption are written in a complete sentences.
Clearly identify the people and location in the photo.
Identify the person from left to right.
How to a write caption text?
Observe the picture or video you will give the caption.
Find out the message that will be sent from the picture before you write caption.
Write sentence or phrase under the picture.
Activity 3
Do the Practice 1,2 (page 8-9) & part E (page 12-13) from the module above and attach the photo in your blog!
Practice 1:
Read out these two captions (text 1 and text 2) loudly and meaningfully and take a note on your notebook if you find some words that you do not understand. Then consult the dictionary.
Text 1:
What a ride: Jakartans enjoy a trial run of the first phase of the Jakarta MRT, which connects Lebak Bulus in South Jakarta to the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta, on Tuesday. City-owned PT MRT Jakarta is carrying out a free trial of its new service until March 24, aiming to attract 285,000 passengers. (The Jakarta Post/Wendra Ajistyatama)
Text 2:
in this Sept. 20, 2018 photo, 5th grade teacher Heather Dalton, center, works with students Julian Ryno, left, and Ma'Kenley Burns, doing math problems on the Dream Box system at Charles Barnum Elementary School in Groton, Conn. A wide array of apps, websites and software used in schools borrow elements from video games to help teachers connect with students living technology-infused lives. -AP Photo/Michael Melia
Bagaimana, pahamkah Anda dengan teks caption yang Anda baca tadi. Good job. Mudahkan memahami teks caption dari gambar karena kita bisa menebaknya berdasarkan gambar yang diberikan selain itu kalimat yang digunakan adalah kalimat fakta.
Contoh:
1. Jakartans enjoy a trial run of the first phase of the Jakarta MRT.
2. City-owned PT MRT Jakarta is carrying out a free trial of its new service until March 24.
3. In this Sept. 20, 2018 photo, 5th grade teacher Heather Dalton, center, works with students Julian Ryno, left, and Ma'Kenley Burns
Perhatikan tiga kalimat yang dikutip dari teks tadi. Ketiga kalimat tersebut merupakan kalimat fakta, bukan? Anda betul sekali, biasa kita menyebutnya kalimat present. Nah sekarang, silahkan dibaca kedua teks caption tadi kemudian kerjakan latihan berikut.
Practice 2:
Read these two captions (text 1 and text 2) one more time. Then answer the following questions for each text. Write your answer with a complete answer on your notebook.
1. What is the text about?
2. Who are in the picture?
3. What do they do based on the picture?
4. Where did the picture publish?
5. Why did the writer write this text?
Answer:
1. What is the text about?
The text is about a trial run of the first phase of the Jakarta MRT.
2. Who are in the picture?
Jakartans are in the picture.
3. What do they do based on the picture?
They enjoy a trial run of the first phase of the Jakarta MRT.
4. Where did the picture publish?
The picture is publish on The Jakarta Post.
5. Why did the writer write the text?
The writer wrote the text because he wanted to describe a picture of Jakartans enjoy a trial run of MRT
CAPTION PART 2
Activity 1
Read part 2 (page 15-16) of the module below carefully!
TIPS TO WRITE CAPTIONS
Do not begin with the words a, an, or the
Use present tense to describe action in a photo.
Give readers information they cannot get from just looking at a photo.
A caption should complete the photo. The reader should not have to look at the story, but should want to look at the story.
Write captions so they go from specific to general or general to specific.
Do not begin a caption with names.
When identifying members of a group, write "from left," not "from left to right."
"Above" and "pictured here" are unnecessary.
Captions should not repeat information contained in the lead.
Name people only if they are important to the picture
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1. Social Function
Describe or command on a picture, photograph, graph, chart
2. Text Structure
Can be:action/event/activity
people/thing that involved
condition
3. Language Features
Noun Phrase for a thing, a person, an animal, a location, etc. which is focused on, with or without a, the, this, those, my, their, etc.
Verb Phrase dealing picture/photograph/graph/chart spelling, punctuation, and handwriting
Activity 2
Watch the video below carefully to make you understand more!
Video 1:
What a Caption
A caption (cutline) is an explanation for a picture or an illustration, especially in magazine or newspaper.
Generic Structure of Caption Text
1) The lead
2) Description
Language Features of Caption Text
1. Use Simple Present Tense
Menggunakan Verb 1 (Verbal) & Is, am, are (Nominal)E.g
1. Erin Laurie is student of Oxford University
2. She poses in front of her college
2. Do not begin with the word a, an, or the
3. Use direct speech atau quoted speech
Adalah sebuah kutipan langsung dari ucapan seseorang yang ditandai dengan quotation mark (")
contoh: "Erin Lourie won international speech competition", said Steve Jobs
Activity 3
Do the Practice 1 (page 15) & part D (page 17) from the module above and attach the photo in your blog!
Part E (Page 12-13)
Answer
1.The text is about the first quarter sales performance of various salespersons in USD, specifically from January to March 2013.
2.The data on the right represents the sales figures in USD for each salesperson, ranging from $2.6K to $13K.
3.The data given on the bottom lists the names of the salespersons: Gerry, Harry, James, Rita, Jenny, Cheryl, and Mary.
4.This data would likely be of interest to sales managers, company executives, the salespersons themselves, and potentially investors or analysts interested in the company's performance.
5.The writer likely wrote this text to present and analyze the sales performance of the sales team during the first quarter of 2013, possibly for performance review, strategic planning, or reporting purposes.
Answer
-The text is about the "7 Benefits of Mobile Learning Over Traditional eLearning".
-There are 7 benefits of mobile learning listed in the text.
-The benefit of reading this text is to understand the advantages of mobile learning compared to traditional e-learning, such as performance support, multi-device support, better completion rates and higher retention, learning path updates, higher engagement, collaborative learning, and flexibility for learners.
-Individuals or organizations involved in education, training, e-learning development, or those considering implementing mobile learning solutions would be interested in this data. The purpose of this text is to inform and persuade readers about the benefits and advantages of adopting mobile learning.
Activity 1 (Part 2)
Read part 2 (page 15-16) of the module below carefully.
After reading Practice 1, we learn how to match a picture with the correct caption. We also understand how to write a simple caption in English using 2–3 clear and informative sentences. This activity shows that a good caption explains what isn’t obvious just by looking at the image and should be written in present tense. It helps us improve our skills in writing accurate and creative captions.
Activity 2 (Part 2)
Watch the video below carefully to make you understand more.
The video explains what a caption text is and how to use it properly. A caption is a short text placed near a photo or image to give extra information or explain what is happening in the picture. The purpose of a caption is to help readers understand the context of the image better.
It also introduces the structure of a caption, which may include a headline, lead, and body. Captions usually use present tense and active sentences to make the description clear and engaging. The video provides helpful tips and examples to make it easier for students to write their own captions effectively.
Activity 3 (Part 2)
Practice 1 and part D
A group of students are playing tug of war during a school event. They are divided into two teams and are pulling the rope with great effort and enthusiasm. The atmosphere looks lively and cheerful, with other students cheering in the background.
Activity 4
Upload a caption text in your social media, screen shot the caption and attach it in your blog!
Write an explanation about your caption and complete your blog with the video about it!
M BELOW CORRECTLY AND SUBMIT IT RIGHT AWAY!
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