By: 1. Ana Viana 2. Evo Elvaro Readyson 3.

Khotimatul Barki XII IPA 1

EXPLANATION TEXT

I know what it is. Let me show you ..

Hi, Patrick. Do you know what is the explanation text ?

ummm ... I dont know, spongebob. What is that?

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 about the forming of the phenomena.

SOCIAL FUNCTION/ PURPOSE :

1. To explain why things are as they are and how they are formed or made 2. To explain the stages of he process of how certain phenomenon or event happens 3. To explain the processes involved in the evolution of natural and social phenomenon or how something works

Generic structures of explanation text : 1. General Statement it is general statement about the phenomenon issue which is to be explained 2. A Sequenced explanation it consists of sequenced explanation of why/ how something occurs 3. Closing

Significant Lexicogrammatical Features

1. Focus on generic, non-human Participants Example : Butterfly 2. Use mainly of Material Processes and Relational Processes Example : how about going to library and finding more information 3. Use mainly of Temporal and causal Circumstances and Conjunctions Example: First of all, the butterflies will lay eggs After awhile, it will exit from the cocoon of a butterfly is still young.

Spongebob, What is that?

Hmm.. This is called butterfly, Patrick.

Well, let me explain...

Do you know about the metamorphosis of a butterfly, Spongebob?

Metamorphosis of Butterfly
What you know about the metamorphosis of an insect called a butterfly? What makes a butterfly makes it so beautiful? Well, we explanation the process. First of all, the butterflies will lay eggs. The eggs will hatch into larvae (caterpillars), the caterpillar will turn into a long shape. The caterpillars will be attached to trees and foliage to become pupae. After awhile, it will exit from the cocoon of a butterfly is still young. Then do not how long into adult butterflies. Hmm how about going to library and finding more information about metamorphosis of butterfly? See you and good luck.
General Statement

A Sequenced explanation

Closing

Answer the following questions!

1. The first stage of metamorphosis of Butterfly is... 2. The purpose of the text is.... 3. Are there any conjunction used in the text? Write them! 4. The word it in ph 2 refers to... 5. Write general statement of this text !