To do Chapter 8 for XI in group!
1. Consider your member in group 4 students
2. Discuss and write about “Explanation Text”
a. Definition of Explanation text
An Explanation text is a piece of non-fiction writing explaining an action process or event
in a detailed but simple way. It features numbered points, time connectives, pictures,
diagrams, labels and captions to help the receiver understand the process of what’s
being delivered.
b. Structure of Explanation Text
1)General statement
The first paragraph has a general statement
that introduces or identifies the scientific or
technical phenomenon. It gives the audience
a brief introduction to the event or thing and
an understanding of the type of text that is
to follow.
2)Sequenced statements
At this stage students’ explanations are
developing causal relationships as well as
sequential ones.The logically sequenced
paragraphs explain why or how something
happens rather than focusing on an object.The
explanation sequence should consist of a series
of happenings,actions, causes or processes that
are the focus of the text type.This chain of
actions, causes or events results in the
phenomenon about which the explanation is
written. Events may be related according to
time or cause or through both and should be
detailed and accurate, ensuring that all elements
have been included. Sequences often develop by
explaining how the events happen over a period
of time: first this happens and then this is
followed by the next event. It is important that
in addition to researching the facts, students
understand the reasons behind them.Attention
should be focused on writing these reasons in
their explanations.
It is important that students realise that they
will need to make thoughtful decisions about
what to write and the order in which the
information should be presented. Generally
there is no human involved in the process
of events.
3)Concluding statement
An optional concluding statement can tie up
the explanation.
c. Language Features of Explanation Text
Language Features of Explanation Text
- Clarity and Precision: Explanation text employs clear and precise language to convey
information accurately.
- Definition: Terms and concepts are defined to ensure understanding.
- Cause and Effect Analysis: Relationships between factors are explained to provide
insight into why things happen.
- Comparison: Similarities and differences between related topics may be highlighted.
- Examples: Real-life examples are used to illustrate abstract concepts or principles.
d. An example of Natural Explanation Text, Cultural Explanation Text, Social Explanation
Text, and Scientific Explanation Text as follows:
(This is an example to do)
Generic Structure Title: Language Features
How does Earthquake Happen? and
Communicative Purpose
General Statement Earthquake is one of the most destroying 1. Simple Present Tense: (one
natural disasters. Unluckily it often happens sentence)
in several regions. Recently a horrible
earthquake has shaken West Sumatra. It Unluckily it often happens in
has brought great damages. Why did it several regions.
occur? Do you know how an earthquake
happens?
2. Noun Phrase: (one)
An earthquake
Sequences of Earthquakes are usually caused when rock
event/explanation underground suddenly breaks along a fault.
This sudden release of energy causes the 3. Adverbial Phrase: (one)
seismic waves. It makes the ground shake. In several regions
When two plates of rock are rubbing against
each other, they stick a little. They don't just
4. Abstract Noun: (one)
slide smoothly. The rocks are still pushing
Earthquake
against each other, but not moving.
5. Action Verb: (three)
Closing (optional) After a while, the rock plates break because
of all the pressure that's built up. When the Shake, push, move
rocks break, the earthquake occurs.
6. Passive voice: (one sentence)
That’s built up
7. Conjunction of time: (one
sentence)
After a while, ....
8. Connection of Time: (one
sentence)
..... (there is no in the text)
9. Cause –effect: (one sentence)
...the rock plates break because of
all the pressure that's built up.
10. Subject and Verb Agreement:
(one sentence)
... the earthquake occurs.
The purpose of the text is to explain
us about the process of occuring the
earthquake.
Questions in option (A, B, C, D, E)
Text 1: Natural phenomenon
GENERIC STRUCTURE TITLE LANGUAGE FEATURE
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The communicative purpose of
the text is ......
Questions in options (A, B, C, D, E)
Text 2: Scientific phenomenon
GENERIC STRUCTURE TITLE LANGUAGE FEATURE
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The communicative purpose of
the text is ......
Questions in options (A, B, C, D, E)
Text 3: Cultural phenomenon
GENERIC STRUCTURE TITLE LANGUAGE FEATURE
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The communicative purpose of
the text is ......
Questions in options (A, B, C, D, E)
Text 4: Social phenomenon
GENERIC STRUCTURE TITLE LANGUAGE FEATURE
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The communicative purpose of
the text is ......
Questions in options (A, B, C, D, E)
3. You can put it in canvew/PPT or paper
4. Collect before May 18th, 2024.
