Explanation Text Lengkap | Kelas 11 | Social Functions - Types - Structures - Language Features

Summary

This video introduces explanation texts, focusing on their definition, purpose, types, structure, and language features. It explains that explanation texts describe processes related to natural, social, and scientific phenomena, addressing how and why things happen. The script covers the two main types of explanation texts—sequential and causal—and demonstrates how to write them using a clear structure: general statement followed by a sequence of explanations. The language features emphasized include the use of abstract nouns, simple present tense, passive voice, action verbs, and technical terms, all aimed at making the explanation clear and effective.

Takeaways

• 😀 Explanation texts describe how and why natural or social phenomena occur.
• 😀 The primary purpose of an explanation text is to explain the causes, processes, and effects of a phenomenon.
• 😀 Common subjects of explanation texts include science, geography, and history topics.
• 😀 There are two main types of explanation texts: sequencial explanation and causal explanation.
• 😀 Sequencial explanation texts describe events in chronological or logical order (e.g., how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly).
• 😀 Causal explanation texts focus on the causes and effects of a phenomenon (e.g., how a tsunami occurs).
• 😀 Explanation texts have a two-part structure: a general statement and a series of explanation steps.
• 😀 The general statement introduces the phenomenon and provides background information.
• 😀 The series of explanation steps breaks down the process or stages that explain how or why the phenomenon happens.
• 😀 Key language features of explanation texts include the use of abstract nouns, simple present tense, passive voice, action verbs, and technical terms.
• 😀 Example: The process of rain formation is a good illustration of how explanation texts should be structured, with a general statement and a sequence of steps explaining the phenomenon.

Q & A

What is the primary purpose of an explanation text?

The primary purpose of an explanation text is to explain how and why something happens, focusing on the processes and causes of natural, social, or scientific phenomena.

What are some examples of phenomena that can be explained through explanation texts?

Examples include 'Why does glass fog up when we take a shower?' or 'How does a landslide occur?' These are topics that can be clearly explained using an explanation text.

What are the two main types of explanation texts?

The two main types of explanation texts are sequential explanation and causal explanation. Sequential explanation describes step-by-step processes, while causal explanation focuses on the causes of changes or events.

What is the difference between sequential and causal explanation?

Sequential explanation describes the ordered steps of how something happens, such as 'How a caterpillar turns into a butterfly.' Causal explanation, on the other hand, explains the causes behind a phenomenon, like 'How a tsunami occurs.'

What is the generic structure of an explanation text?

An explanation text typically has two main parts: a general statement, which introduces the phenomenon or issue, and a sequence of explanation, which details the steps or causes of how the phenomenon occurs.

Can you provide an example of an explanation text structure?

An example might be: 'How does rain occur?' The general statement could be, 'Rain is the primary source of fresh water.' The sequence of explanation would follow, explaining how rain forms, starting with evaporation and ending with precipitation.

What language features are commonly used in explanation texts?

Explanation texts often use abstract nouns, simple present tense, passive voice, action verbs, and technical terms to describe processes or phenomena in a clear and precise way.

Why is the simple present tense important in explanation texts?

The simple present tense is used in explanation texts to describe general facts or routines that are universally true, such as 'Water boils at 100°C.'

What is the role of passive voice in explanation texts?

Passive voice is used in explanation texts to focus on the action or process rather than the subject performing the action. For example, 'The cactus is used for protection' emphasizes the action rather than who uses the cactus.

What is meant by technical terms in explanation texts?

Technical terms refer to specialized vocabulary related to the phenomenon being explained. For instance, terms like 'evaporation,' 'condensation,' or 'precipitation' are commonly used in explanation texts about weather or natural processes.