What is a Explanation Text ?

The purpose of the text

Explaining the processes that occur in the formation or the activities associated with Natural Phenomena, the Scientific World, Socio Cultural, or Other purpose explained.

Structure of Text

• Overview (A general statement)
• Explanation process (A sequenced explanation of why or how something occurs)
• Closing

Language Feature

Action verbs

Adverbial phrases

Abstract nouns, such as the temperature

Complex sentences

General and abstract nouns, such as word chopping, earthquakes

Noun phrase, such as the large cloud

Passive

Passive voice

Simple present tense

Technical language