Explanation text

Explanation

            Explanation tell how and why things occur in scientific and technical fields. They may include visual image, such as flow chrts and diagrams which need to be carefully examine.

·         Social Function

ü  To explain the processes involved in the formation or working of natural phenomena.

·         Generic structur

ü  General statement

ü  A sequence of explanation

Ø  Explanation 1

Ø  Explanation 2

Ø   Ect

ü  Closing

·         Language features

ü  General and abstract noun

ü  Action verb

ü  Simple present tense

ü  Passive voice

ü  Conjunction of time and since

ü  Noun phrase

ü  Adverbial phrase

ü  Complex sentence

ü  Technical language

Example of Explanation text:

How does Rain Happen?

Rain is the primary source of fresh water for most areas of the world, providing suitable conditions for diverse ecosystems, as well as water for hydroelectric power plants and crop irrigation.

The phenomenon of rain is actually a water circle. The concept of the water cycle involves the sun heating the Earth's surface water and causing the surface water to evaporate. The water vapor rises into the Earth's atmosphere. The water in the atmosphere cools and condenses into liquid droplets. The droplets grow until they are heavy and fall to the earth as precipitation which can be in the form of rain or snow.

However, not all rain reaches the surface. Some evaporates while falling through dry air. This is called virga, a phenomenon which is often seen in hot, dry desert regions.