This document provides information about explanation texts. It defines explanation texts as texts that explain the processes involved in natural, social, scientific, and cultural phenomena by answering "why" and "how" questions. The social function is to explain how things form or work. Explanation texts typically have a general statement, sequenced explanation of steps, and optional closing conclusion. They use simple present tense, passive voice, action verbs, and chronological connectors. The document then provides an example of an explanation text about how wadi is made and highlights its general statement, sequenced explanation in steps, and closing.

1. Explanation Text
By
Wahyutami Dewi
XI-Busana 2
SMK-N 3 Palangka Raya

2. Definition
Explanation is a text which tell 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.
Social function of explanation text is to explain the
processes involved in the formation or workings of
natural or socio-cultural phenomena.

3. ● General statement: stating the phenomenon issues which
are to be explained.
● Sequenced explanation: stating a series of steps which
explain the phenomena.
● Closing, a conclusion (optional).
Generic structure of explanation text

4. - Using simple present tense
- Using passive voice
- Using action verbs; grow, wide, knock, jump, run, etc.
- Chronological Connectors; First, second, after that,
finally, then, etc.
- Abstract Noun; Beginning, happiness, courage,
displeasure, love, etc.
Language Features of Explanation Text

5. Passive Voice
The passive voice is used when we want to emphasize the
action (the verb) and the object of a sentence rather than
subject.
Passive Voice
S + is/am/are + V3/past
participle

6. Example of Explanation Text
How Wadi is Made?
Wadi is a fermented food made from fish, Wadi is the result of fermentation
of fish using seasonings made from white glutinous rice or can also corn seeds
roasted until browned then mashed manually or blended.
In the Dayak Maanyan language, this spice is called Sa'mu, while in the
Dayak Ngaju language it is called Kenta. The method of making wadi is that
the fish that will be processed are cleaned first, then soaked for 5-10 hours in
saltwater. After that, the fish is dried. After it's dry enough, the fish is mixed
with Sa'mu until it evenly distributed, Then the fish are stored in airtight sealed
glass, a jar, or a plastic box for about 3 to 5 days.
General statement
Sequenced explanation
Closing

7. Example of Explanation Text
After the process is complete, wadi cannot be eaten immediately and need to
be cooked first, although it seems easy to make wadi you need to be careful
because if there is a slight error in adding spices or in soaking process then it
will made the wadi unpleasant and even inedible.
Therefore, not everyone have a knack to make a good wadi there is only
certain people who have the skills to make good wadi.
General statement
Sequenced explanation
Closing
General Statement
Sequenced Explanation
Closing
Chronological Connectors
Passive Voice

8. REMEMBER!

9. Thank You!