Explanation

Purpose 

To explain the processes involved in the formation or working of natural or socio-cultural phenomena.

Generic Structures

• General statement
• Explanation
• Closing 
  

Language Features 

• Use of simple present tense
• Use of action verbs
• Use of passive voice
• Use of noun phrase
• Use of adverbial phrase
• Use of technical terms
• Use of general and abstract noun
• Use conjunction of time and cause-effect   

Examples of Explanation Text

• Irrigation