Januari 26,01,20121
Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb
A. Definition of Explanatory Text
Explanatory text is a text that is used to explain the way (process) something happens, especially those related to natural phenomena, the scientific or socio-cultural world. Its purpose is to tell the reader or listener how something happened. An explanatory text usually comes from the author's question about "why" and "how" of an existing phenomenon.
B. Purpose of Explanatory Text
The purpose of the Explanatory Text is to explain the processes that occur in the formation of something or activity related to natural, social, scientific, cultural, and other phenomena that aim to explain why and how it occurs.
C. Characteristics of Explanatory Text
Derived from the author's question about "why" and "how" to existing phenomena
lifted from the phenomenon, the focus of the material is not on objects or people, but on events or events that occur to that person or thing.
Using the Simple Present Tense
Using action verbs
Use the passive voice
Use a noun phrase
Use adverbial phrases
Using technical terms
Using general and abstract nouns
Using the relationship between time and cause and effect.


