1. TYPES Explanation texts are cote gorized according to the type of process they describe 1. Sequential Explanation Explanations that describe natural & non-natural pheno mena, for example life cycles २. Cause Effect Explanation. Explanation text that links cause and effect in explaining how and why on event occurred For example volcanoes
2. DEFINITION Explanation is a text wich tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific, and au itural phenomena.
3. FUNCTION Social function of explanation text is to explain the formation po cess of such natural phenomenon, An explanation text is used to describe how or why a certain phenomenon happens.
4. LANGUAGE FEATURES 1. Focuser en general group ra ther than specific. 2 Using nimple present tense 3. Using time relation 4 Using passive voice 5. Uning noun phrases 6. Using action verbs 7. Using linking words
5. GENERIC STRUCTURE 1 General Statement Introducing the matter of the natural phenomenon 2. Process initiating the existing pro cess in the formation 3 Closing Reinforcing that something is the case. This part is an optional
