Explanation Text
1. Definition and
purposes of Explanation
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.
2. 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.
3. Language Feature
- Featuring generic participan : sun, rain, etc
- Using chronological connection : to begin with, next, etc
- Using passive voice pattern
- Using simple present tense
4. Examples and
structures of the text
Making Paper
from Woodchips
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A general statement
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Woodchipping is a process used to obtain pulp and paper products from
forest trees.
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The woodchipping process begins when the trees are cut down in a selected
area of the forest called a coupe.
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A sequenced explanation of
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Next the tops and branches of the trees are cut out and then the logs are
taken to the mill.
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why or how something occurs
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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.
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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.
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The pulp is then bleached and the water content is removed.
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Closing
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Finally the pulp is rolled out to make paper.
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