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Features of an
Explanation Text
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What is an explanation text?
Explanation texts are writings based onfacts used to explain the sequence,
causeand effect of an event.
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What is an explanation text?
The purpose of an explanation is to give
explanations how things work and whythings happen.
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Who can give examples of explanation text?
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•1. Sequential- details the stages in an eventFor example: The Life Cycle of a MosquitoFrom a Seed to a Tree
Common Explanation Texts:
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Life Cycle of a Frog
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From a Seed to a Tree
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•2. Causal- details what causes the change from one stage to the nextFor example: How Digestion OccursWhy Earthquakes Occur
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How Digestion Occurs
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How Earthquake Occurs
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•3. Consequential- explains effects and outcomes of processes For example: In Science: Explain the causes of climate changeIn History: Explain the effects of the Spanish colonization
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Tsunamis occur when there is a large-scale disturbanceof the sea. The most common causes are earthquakes,but volcanic eruptions or landslides can also have thesame effect, forcing a vast amount of water suddenlyupwards, creating enormous waves which can hit landat up to 45mph, often with devastating effect.
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1.Explanation text answers the questions “how” and “why”.
For example:
How does an IPod work?
Why do things float or sink?
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2. They have a clear title. For example:
The Water CycleThe Life Cycle of a FrogHow do CCTVs work?
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The Water Cycle
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3. Ideas are grouped in paragraphs.
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4. The first paragraph introduces the subject.
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5. There are at least 3 sentences in a paragraph.
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6. Explanation text uses cause/effect signal words such as:then, as a result, so, if, because, therefore
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7. It uses time signal words such as: first, then, next, after, finally
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8. They are written in present tense. For example: are, turns, happens
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9. They use action words (verbs). For example: falls, rises, changes