EXPLANATION

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There are many genre of the texts learned in senior high school.  One of them which is interesting is Explanation Text explaining scientifically how technological and natural phenomena come into being, ie. how or why things occur.  Sequential explanations are concerned with the sequence or phases of a process - how a process occurs ( eg. the life cycle of a butterfly).  Causal explanations are concerned with cause of events - why a process occurs (eg. why tidal waves occur).
Now, let's study this topic in detail 😀.

1.  The definition

     Explanation is used to explain why or how something happens or works.
     It is used in most subjects, like :

• History, eg. How did Aceh War happen?
• Geography, What happens when a volcano erupts?
• Science, eg. How do Rainbows form? 

 Pic. 1. Aceh War

Pic. 2. Volcano eruption

Pic 3. Rainbow

 
    2.   Social Function
           to explain scientifically how  technological and natural phenomena come into being.

    3.   The Generic Structure

• General Statement, identifies and gives general information about the phenomenon.
• Explanation Sequence, states a series of steps which explain about the phenomena.

    4.   Grammatical Features,

                      a.   Action Verbs are verbs that express actions.
                             Eg.  I don't understand why a volcano erupts.
                                    A tsunami can be generated by Earthquakes.

                     b.    Present Passive Voice
                            The pattern of Present Passive Voice:
                             Subject + to be ( is/are) + past participle/ Verb 3
                             Subject + modal (may, might, can, etc.) + be + past participle/Verb 3
                             Examples :
                             -   The movie is called Volcano.
                             -   Many new homes are built for them.
                             -   Rainbows are formed when light and water meet in the sky.

                       C.  Technical Terms and Cause - Effect

Text 1.
                                             Why Volcanic eruptions occur

       Volcanic eruptions often occur at the boundaries of two colliding plates ➨ General State-                      These plate boundaries are called subduction zones.                               ➨  ment

                                                               Technical term

       When the two plates collide, one plate is forced underneath the other.     ⬍ Explanation Sequence

       Because the plate moves downwards, it heats up.  This heating creates magma. ⬍                                 As the heat and pressure continue to build up, the magma burst through the crust.  ⬍

      Cause

      This results in hot lava and gases being released into the atmosphere along with      ⬍

       rocks and smoke.

       Effect

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Quiz Procedure Text

PROCEDURE TEXT

                                                                     PROCEDURE


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You know that Procedure is one of the materials in grade XII of 2013 Curriculum.  I would be glad to share this topic and wish that it can be useful for those who need to learn. 😊😊

Generally, text types have the social function, text organization, and the language features(grammar) in order to achieve the particular purpose for which is written.  Procedure is one of the text types which also has those features.

1.       Social Function

Procedure tells how to make or to do something by giving a set of steps to follow.  They are :

•         Instructions

•         Directions

•        Rules

•         Recipes

2.       Text Structure/Organization

An oral or a written text is organized with some of structural pattern in order to be a good composition.

A  procedure text consists of:

·          Goal

The final purpose of what you are trying to do or make.  It is also found on the title of text.

·         Materials

It is what you need, such as ingredients, utensils, equipment to make or to do something.

·         Steps

It is what you do, a set of steps to achieve the goal.

3.       Language Features

Previously, we have discussed that text types not only have different purpose and structure, but also have different grammar.  Procedure text uses grammar as follows:

·         Use of imperatives

E.g.  cut, don’t mix

·         Use of action verbs

E.g.  pour, put, mix

·         Use of connectives (if not numbered)

E.g.  first, then, next, after that, finally

·         Use of adverbial phrases

·         E.g.  for 5 minutes, 2 centimeters from the top

The following text is the example of procedure text of Aceh traditional cake recipes:

Text 1.

                                                        TIMPHAN    →    Goal

             

Picture 1.

Picture 2.

                                        Ingredients :   →    Materials

                                       

•        ½ kg glutinous flour                                                                                        

•         1 teaspoon salt

•        Water, as needed ( can be omitted)

•       Banana leaves to wrap ( cut for pieces of a medium square)

                                          

       Srikaya jam :                                                              

•       A glass of coconut milk                                 

•        A glass of eggs (5 eggs), whisked             

•      A glass of sugar      

                                       

                                          Steps :   →   Steps

1. Stir coconut milk, eggs, and sugar in a pan.
2. Cook until thick while stirring, then cool it.
3. Mix by kneading glutinous flour, add salt, do it until dull, also add a little water if needed.
4. Take a little of mixture flattened with a piece of banana leaf which spread oily on.
5. Fill srikaya jam in the mixture and wrap with banana leaf.
6. steam 15 minutes or until done.  Timphan is ready to serve ( see picture 1 and 2)

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