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Understanding how explanations work

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Understanding how explanations work

by nura
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Slide 1: What is an Explanation Text?

Definition: An Explanation Text describes how or why phenomena occur, detailing processes and reasons behind them.

It moves beyond description to explain dynamics and causes.

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Slide 2: Purpose and Social Function

The main purpose is to explain the mechanisms behind natural or socio-cultural phenomena.

Key questions: How does it work? Why does it happen?

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Slide 3: Two Types

Sequential Explanations describe steps or stages in a process.

Causal Explanations explain how elements interact to cause a phenomenon.

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Slide 4: Generic Structure

General Statement: Introduces the topic.

Sequenced Explanation: Step-by-step details.

Concluding Statement (optional): Brief summary.

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Slide 5: Language Focus

Use simple present to state facts, and passive voice to focus on actions.

Include technical terms like evaporation, atmosphere, and photosynthesis.

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Slide 6: Connectors

Chronological connectors: first, then, next, finally.

Causal connectives: because, therefore, as a result, due to.

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Slide 7: Example Topic

How rain is formed: sunlight drives evaporation, condensation forms clouds, and rain results from gravity pulling droplets down.
 
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