In other word, descriptive text consist of two generic structures, they are identification and description. Identification is defined as phenomenon to be
described. While description describes parts, qualities, characteristics, etc. In addition, there are some language features in descriptive text, they
are: -
Focus on specific participants My English teacher, Andinis cat, My favorite place
- Use of Simple Present Tense My mum is really cool, She has long black
hair -
Use of descriptive adjectives strong legs, white fangs -
Use of detailed Noun Phrase to give information about the subject. a very beautiful scenery, a sweet young lady, very thick fur
- Use of action verbs Material Process It eats grass, It runs fast
- Use of adverbials to give additional information about behavior fast, at tree
house -
Use of Figurative language John is as white as chalk
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C. Mind Mapping Strategy
The famous figure about mind mapping strategy is Tony Buzan. According to him, through mind map, people can write with stress free. Besides, it
can arrange complex and detail plan about the entire thing that people want to write
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. Mind mapping can help poor writer in organizing their ideas effectively before they write, especially for visual learner because they can color the line and
give the pictures there.
1. The Concept of Mind Mapping
According to Michael Michalko in Tony Buzan, mind map is an alternative of entire brain of linear thought
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. Using mind map, people can
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M Mursyid PW, Learning Descriptive Text, Karangdadap: SMPN 1, p. 4.
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Sandra McKey, Loc.cit. p.14.
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Tony Buzan, op. cit., p.2.
scribble down the idea and topic, then develop it and associate those with hisher interest way. Mind Mapping is an effective way for the learner before starting of
learning. The combination of colour, movement, drawing, contrast, and organization decision help the mind in encoded the information. It also can be
employed as a method to take notes, to study before an exam, to brainstorm, or make connections between ideas
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. According to Buzan, mind map is a way of taking note that is not boring and it is a new way of studying that is quick and
works
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. Here are some rules in making mind mapping as follows
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; a A Mind Map is commenced in the center of a page within a multi-colored
image or symbol. b Main themes are attached to the central image on six lines using capital
letters. c Lines are connected to lines
d Words are printed
e Words are printed on lines f Single keywords per line
g Use the color throughout the mind map h
Images throughout mind map i Uses codes and symbols throughout
To sum up, mind map is made up of words, colors, lines, and pictures which are easy to construct that explore the ideas in interesting way with some
branches and organized as same as spider. In addition, it helps the students think creatively. The color, line, code, and picture used in mind mapping can stimulate
the students’ brain in gaining the ideas when they are writing.
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Eric Jensen, Brain-Based Learning, San Dieego: The Brain Store, 2000, p. 84.
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Tony Buzan, Mind Maps for Kids, London: Thorsons, 2003, p. 4.
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Tony Buzan, Super Creativity, Los Angeles: Audio Renaissance Tapes, Inc., 1988, p. 10-11.
