The document explains the structure and features of explanation texts, detailing their purpose to describe processes behind natural or socio-cultural phenomena. It outlines a typical format including a general statement, sequenced explanations, and optional closing, while emphasizing the use of simple present tense and passive voice. An example illustrates the process of making wadi, a fermented food from fish, highlighting the importance of precise techniques to ensure quality.

1. Explanation
Text
By
Nailatun Mubarokah
IX MAN 3 Buntet Pesantren
Cirebon

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!