Farhat Erlangga

  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. The purpose of explanation text : – Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific, and cultural phenomena. – To explain how or why something happens. Generic structure of Explanation : 1. General statement; stating the phenomenon issues which are to be explained. 2. Sequenced explanation; stating a series of steps which explain the phenomena. 3. (Closing); atually this is not mentioned in explanation text, however, many people think that the last of paragraph is clossing, in which it is actually part of sequenced explanation In an explanation text, there are linguistic features as below : – Using simple present tense – Using abstract noun (no visible noun) – Using Passive voice...

  GENERIC STRUCTURE EXPLANATION TEXT 1. General statement, stating the phenomenon issues which are to be explained. 2. Sequenced explanation: stating a series of steps which explain the phenomena. 3. Concluding statement; closing the explanation Explanation text is a piece of non-fiction writing explaining an action process or event in a detailed but simple way. It features numbered points, time connectives, pictures, diagrams, labels and captions to help the receiver understand the process of what’s being delivered. Examples of How to Write an Explanation Text How is Ice Cream Made? “Ice cream is made with milk, cream and sugar. All of the ingredients are mixed together. Then, the mixed ingredients are heated up to kill off any germs. Flavours and colours are added next, strawberry flavoured ice cream is usually pink.The mixture is then frozen and whipped at the same time. This makes it softer.” What are the Key Features of an Explanation Text? - Explanation text is typically writ...

    EXPLANATION TEXT Explanation texts can be said as one of the most complicated types as they could be at combination of other text types such us descriptive text procedure text, and argumentative texts. An Explanation text is a kind of text which tells he or why something occurs. It looks at the process rather than the things itself (Talk Active Grade 2). Explanation details and logically describe the stages in a process, such as the rainbow, or how a cur engine works. Quite often, especially in its written vendon, this text type appears with a picture. complement to support clarity. Definition of Explanation Text 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. Generic Structure of Explanation Text – General statement General statement; stating the phenomenon issues ...

  CAPTIONS The definition of caption: Caption is brief description, heading, or title that identify or introduce a document, graphic, photograph, or table. It is consist of additional information which available in the pictures/photos. Usually it’s located below the picture itself.   The purpose of the caption is to help readers or viewers to understand more information that might not be in photos or videos. Rule of Writing a caption -Supply specific information (Answering 5W1H Question) -Use present tense on the first sentence -Captions are written in a complete sentences -Clearly identify the people and location in the photo -Identify the person from left to right Kinds of Caption :  -Identification bar: This type of caption only says who is in the picture -Cutline: This type of caption says who is being drawn and what they are doing. -Summary: Contains a complete explanation of who is pictured, what was done, when it happened, where it happened, and why it was don...

  Rule of Writing a caption -Supply specific information (Answering 5W1H Question) -Use present tense on the first sentence -Captions are written in a complete sentences -Clearly identify the people and location in the photo -Identify the person from left to right Kinds of Caption :  -Identification bar: This type of caption only says who is in the picture -Cutline: This type of caption says who is being drawn and what they are doing. -Summary: Contains a complete explanation of who is pictured, what was done, when it happened, where it happened, and why it was done. -Expanded: A more complete form of summary, this type of caption also includes how it happened and quotes. -Group identification: Same as the type of caption identification bar, only this type is used when the image contains more than one person. Quote: Contains a quote from someone related to the image.

  CAPTIONS The definition of caption: Caption is brief description, heading, or title that identify or introduce a document, graphic, photograph, or table. It is consist of additional information which available in the pictures/photos. Usually it’s located below the picture itself.   The purpose of the caption is to help readers or viewers to understand more information that might not be in photos or videos. The Structure of Caption  : -The title   -The lead   -Section Heading   The Language Features  : -Exclamation   -Question   -Adjective Phrase   -Personal Phrase   Vid :