EXPLANATION TEXT

Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific and cultural phenomena. Generally the purpose of an explanation text is explaining how something forms or why the thing happens. So when we read an explanation text, the text will cover the answer of "how" or "why" relating to a thing or a phenomenon. 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 explain the phenomena.

Language Feature of Explanation

• Featuring generic participant; sun, rain, etc.
• Using chronological connection; to begin with, next, etc
• Using passive voice pattern.
• Using simple present tense.
  
   Making Paper From Wood Chips
  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. Finally the pulp is rolled out to make paper.