it contains description, functions, characteristics, generic structure, language features, example, pictures, and task.

1. Short Funtional Text: Short
Message and Notice
By Astrid Windiana S.
7B/031115049

2. Short Messages and Notice
A.Definition
1. Short Message
Short message is a type of functional text we use to
send important messages to other people.
2. Notice
Notice is a board or piece of paper containing
information, warning or instruction.

3. B. Function
1. Short Message
•Its function is to send an
important message to
other people
2. Notice
•Prohibition notifies people not
to do something.
•Caution or warning warns
people to be careful in
handling something.
•Guidance gives information to
people to do something
appropriately.
•The informational notice
provides information that could
be useful for people.

4. The Characteristics of Short Message
and Notice
• Short Message
• Clear addresses
(someone who
receives the
message)
• Straight forward
• If it is an instruction
state it clearly.
• Notice
• Simple word
• Simple font
• Written in a
placard or notice
board.

5. Generic Structure and Language
Feature of Notice
• Generic Structure of
Notice Text
• Attention gather
(optional)
• Information
• Closure (optional)
• Language Features
• Using Imperative mood
(imperative sentence)
• Using Declarative reference
• Not necessarily sequenced
in time
• Spoken / written language
features
• Kinds of Notice and their
examples

6. Kinds of Notice
• Command
• Example:
Keep The Door Closed
Slow Down
Keep the Room Clean
• Caution
• Example:
CAUTION wet floor
CAUTION Hot Surface
• Information:
• Example:
For Staff Only
Rest Area
Bike Route
• Prohibition
• Example:
Pedestrians Prohibited
No Smoking
No Parking
Don’t littering

7. Kinds of Notice
• Warning
• Example:
Warning High Voltage
Warning Keep Out Of Children Reach
Beware of Pickpockets

8. Example of Short Message

9. Example of Short Message

10. Example of Notice

11. Example of Notice

12. Task
Make a group consist of three.
Create your own short message or
notice. Make it perfect with using
your color-pencils!