What
is Explanation?
1. Definition
and purposes of Explanation
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.
2. Generic
structure of Explanation
·
General
statement; stating the phenomenon issues which are to be explained.
·
Sequenced
explanation; stating a series of steps which explain the phenomena.
3. Language
Feature
·
Featuring
generic participant; sun, rain, etc
·
Using
chronological connection; to begin with, next, etc
·
Using
passive voice pattern
·
Using
simple present tense
4. Examples
and structures of the text
Making Paper from
Woodchips
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A general statement
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Woodchipping is a process
used to obtain pulp and paper products from forest trees.
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The woodchipping process
begins when the trees are cut down in a selected area of the forest called a
coupe.
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A sequenced
explanation of
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Next the tops and branches
of the trees are cut out and then the logs are taken to the mill.
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why or how something occurs
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At the mill the bark of
the logs is removed and the logs are taken to a chipper which cuts them into
small pieces called woodchips.
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The woodchips are then
screened to remove dirt and other impurities.
At this stage they are
either exported in this form or changed into pulp by chemicals and heat.
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The pulp is then bleached
and the water content is removed.
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Closing
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Finally the pulp is rolled
out to make paper.
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