Explanation Text meeting 1 The 11th Grade Definition of Explanation Text Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific and cultural 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 Text • General statement General statement; stating the phenomenon issues which are to be explained. • Sequenced of explanation Sequenced explanation; stating a series of steps which explain the phenomena. Purpose of Explanation Text 1. Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific, and cultural phenomena. 2. To explain how or why something happens. According to Mark Anderson and Kathy Anderson (1997: 82) says that the explanation text type is often used to tell how and why thing (phenomena) occur in nature. Language Features of Explanation Text In an explanation text, there are linguistic features as below : – Using simple present tense – Using abstract noun (no visible noun) – Using Passive voice – Using Action verbs – Containing explanation of the process Lunar Eclipse A lunar eclipse occurs when part or all of a lunar cross section is covered by the shadow of the earth. That happens when the earth is between the sun and the moon in the same straight line, so the sun's rays cannot reach the moon because it is blocked by the earth. Act ...
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