Explanation Text - Materi Bahasa Inggris Kelas 11

Summary

In this video, the concept of explanation texts is explored, focusing on how and why phenomena occur. Explanation texts describe processes behind natural, social, and cultural phenomena, such as the water cycle and earthquakes. The video covers key components of an explanation text, including its title, general statement, sequence of explanations, closing, and visuals. It also delves into language features like simple present tense, action verbs, passive voice, conjunctions, and technical terms. The video aims to clarify how these elements come together to create clear, informative texts on various phenomena.

Takeaways

• 😀 Explanation text explains how or why things happen, focusing on describing processes behind natural, social, or cultural phenomena.
• 😀 Examples of explanation text topics include the water cycle, rainfall, and earthquakes.
• 😀 The social function of explanation text is to describe how or why a phenomenon occurs.
• 😀 There are five main structures in explanation text: Title, General Statement, Sequence of Explanation, Closing, and Visual.
• 😀 The title identifies the topic that will be explained in the text.
• 😀 The General Statement provides an introduction to the phenomenon being explained.
• 😀 The Sequence of Explanation details the process or steps that lead to the phenomenon occurring.
• 😀 The Closing section summarizes and connects all the information presented in the text.
• 😀 Visual elements like images, diagrams, and photos can be used to support and clarify the explanation.
• 😀 Key language features of explanation text include: simple present tense, action verbs, passive voice, conjunctions, and technical terms specific to the phenomenon discussed.

Q & A

What is the purpose of an explanation text?

An explanation text is designed to explain how or why something happens, often describing the process behind natural, social, or cultural phenomena.

Can you give examples of phenomena that explanation texts describe?

Examples include the water cycle, how rain occurs, or natural events like earthquakes.

What is the social function of an explanation text?

The social function of an explanation text is to describe how or why a phenomenon occurs.

What are the five general structures of an explanation text?

The five general structures are: title, general statement, sequence of explanation, closing, and visual.

What is the purpose of the title in an explanation text?

The title identifies the topic that will be explained in the text.

What does the general statement in an explanation text contain?

The general statement provides an overview or introduction to the phenomenon being explained.

What is the role of the sequence of explanation in an explanation text?

The sequence of explanation describes how or why a phenomenon occurs, often detailing the steps or process involved.

What is included in the closing of an explanation text?

The closing summarizes the information and ties together the main points of the explanation.

What type of visuals can be included in an explanation text?

Visuals can include images, diagrams, photos, or other visual aids that help explain the phenomenon.

What are some key language features used in an explanation text?

Key language features include simple present tense, action verbs, passive voice, conjunctions, and technical terms related to the phenomenon.