BAHASA INGGRIS (WAJIB)

Aliya Nurul Zahra

Anadia Izdhaharra
Faradilla Dwi Anggrainie
Ira Susan
Nadya Petria
Yuli Ermanda Putri

XI IPA 5
Explanation
Text
The Defination 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.
Purpose of Explanation Text

– Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of

natural, social, scientific, and cultural phenomena.

– To explain how or why something happens.

Generic Structure of Explanation Text
General Statement

About a general explanation of the phenomenon to be discussed, can be an introduction to

the phenomenon or an explanation.

Squenced of Explanation

Contains an explanation of the process why this phenomenon can occur or be created. A
squenced of explanation in the form of an answer to the author's 'why' and 'how' questions
when making an explanation text. In squenced of explanation may consist of more than one
paragraph.

Closing

In fact, closing is not listed in the generic structure of the Explanation text, but most people
assume that the last paragraph of an Explanation text is closing.
 Analytic Text

Making Paper from Woodchips

General statement

Woodchipping is a process used to obtain pulp

and paper products from forest trees. The
woodchipping process begins when the trees are
cut down in a selected area of the forest called a
coupe.
Squence of explanation

Next the tops and branches of the trees are cut

out and then the logs are taken to the mill. At
the mill the bark of the logs is removed and
the logs are taken to a chipper which cuts
them into small pieces called woodchips. The
woodchips are then screened to remove dirt
and other impurities. At this stage they are
either exported in this form or changed into
pulp by chemicals and heat. The pulp is then
bleached and the water content is removed.
Closing

Finally the pulp is rolled out to make paper.

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