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An explanation tells how and why something occurs by providing each step of the process and the reasons behind it. Explanations can be spoken or written and examples include explaining how something happens, why something occurred, why things are alike or different, and how to solve a problem. When constructing a written explanation, it generally involves an introductory statement, paragraphs detailing the hows and whys in a series of steps, and a concluding statement.

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Explanation Text

An explanation tells how and why something occurs by providing each step of the process and the reasons behind it. Explanations can be spoken or written and examples include explaining how something happens, why something occurred, why things are alike or different, and how to solve a problem. When constructing a written explanation, it generally involves an introductory statement, paragraphs detailing the hows and whys in a series of steps, and a concluding statement.

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EXPLANATION TEXT

WHAT IS AN EXPLANATION ?

An explanation tells how or why something occurs.


Explanations can be spoken or written and their
purpose is to tell each step of the process (the how)
and to give reasons (the why) for it.
Examples of explanations texts include:
 how something occurs
 why something happened
 why things are alike or different
 how to solve a problem
EXPLANATION TEXT

Features of AN EXPLANATION

Constructing an explanation
A written explanation usually involves three steps. First, there is
the general statement about the event or thing. Next follows a
series of paragraphs that tell the hows and whys. The final step
is a concluding paragraph.

Grammatical features of an explanation


Explanations usually include the following grammatical features:
• technical language
• words that show cause and effect
• use of timeless present tense

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