Procedure Text Vs Explanation

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A.Procedure TextA. Definition Procedure is a text that show a process in order. Its social function is to describe how something is completely done through a sequence of series.

B. PurposeTo help us do a task something. They can be set of instractions or direction.

C. Generic Structure1.Goal.2.Material Needed.3.Steps/Methods.

D. Language Features1. Use of imperative; cut, don’t miss it!2. Use of action verb; turn, put, mix, etc3. Use of connectives; first, secondly, finally, then, etc4. Use of adverbial phrase; for five minute, 2 centimeters from, etc

E. Example of Text Procedure

How To Make Kite Flying

Materials :Butcher cordScotch tape or glue1 Sheet of strong paper2 Strong, straight wooden sticks of bambooMarkers, paint or crayons

After the materials have been prepared, the directions bellow is easy instruction on how to make a kite:1. Make a cross with the two sticks, with the shorter stick placed horizontally across the longer stick.2. Tie the two sticks together with the string in such a way as to make sure that they are at right angles to each other.3. Cut a notch at each end of the sticks. Make it deep enough for the type of string you are using to fit in to. Cut a piece of string long enough to stretch all around the kite frame.4. Lay the sail material flat and place the stick frame face down on top. Cut around it, leaving about 2-3cm for a margin. Fold these edges over and glue it down so that the material is tight.5. Make a tail by tying a small ribbon roughly every 10cm along the length of string.6. Decorate your kite with the markers!

B.Explanation TextA. DefinitionExplanation 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.

B. Purpose purpose of the text is to explain the processes that occur in the formation or activity associated with natural phenomena, social, scientific, cultural, and others aimed at explaining.

C. Generic Structure• General statement; stating the phenomenon issues which are to be explained.• Sequenced explanation; stating a series of steps which explain the

phenomena.

D. Language Features1.Focusing generic participant; daylight.2.Using chronological connection; then, so, but.3.Using pasive voice; you would be forgiven.4.Using present tense; the earth is actually closer to the sun.

E. Example of Text Explanation

How does Rain Happen?

Rain is the primary source of fresh water for most areas of the world, providing suitable conditions for diverse ecosystems, as well as water for hydroelectric power plants and crop irrigation. The phenomenon of rain is actually a water circle. The concept of the water cycle involves the sun heating the Earth's surface water and causing the surface water to evaporate. The water vapor rises into the Earth's atmosphere. The water in the atmosphere cools and condenses into liquid droplets. The droplets grow until they are heavy and fall to the earth as precipitation which can be in the form of rain or snow. However, not all rain reaches the surface. Some evaporates while falling through dry air. This is called virga, a phenomenon which is often seen in hot, dry desert regions.

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