Explanation text

Definition and purposes of Explanation

 Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific andcultural phenomena. Explanation text is to say 'why' and 'how' of the forming of the phenomena. It is often found in science, geography and history text books.

Generic structure of Explanation

 General statement; stating the phenomenon issues which are to be explained.Sequenced explanation; stating a series of steps which ex
plain the phenomena.

Language Feature

 Featuring generic participant; sun, rain, etcUsing chronological connection; to begin with, next, etcUsing passive voice patternUsing simple present tens

the difference between procedures and explanations
• The definition:
Explanation = discuss about theory, definition, ideology or socio and cultural phenomena and natural phenomena.
Procedure = give direction or steps or how to make something.
• The purpose:
Explanation = explain the process of something or why something happens
Procedure = give explanation how to do something through the steps.
• Language features:
Explanation = use simple present tense, action verb, passive voice, noun phrase, adverbial phrase, using technical terms, general and abstract nouns, conjunction of time and cause effect.
Procedure = use simple present tense, imperative sentence, adverb, technical

The generic structure of explanation text and procedure text
• Generic structure:
Explantion : general statement, explanation, closing.
Procedure : goal/aim, material/equipment, steps/method