TEKS EXPLANATION

DI

OLEH

MAULIA PUTRIANA
KELAS : XI MIA3

SMA NEGERI 1 BUKIT

KABUPATEN BENER MERIAH
TAHUN PELAJARAN 2018/2019
1. Definition of explanatory text
Text is the text that contains explanation about the 'why' and 'how' of events-it
happened natural, social, scientific, cultural, and others may occur. Text explanation is an
article that describes the process of something or the formation of a natural phenomenon
or social events.
Explanatory text is a text that contains the processes associated with natural
phenomena, social, scientific, cultural, and others. In conclusion explanatory text is a text
or an article that contains the "why" and "how" of a phenomenon can occur, either natural
phenomena or social phenomena

2. Objectives of explanatory text

The purpose of writing the text of explanation, namely:
 To explain the phenomena that occur (natural and social)
 To account for why this phenomenon occurs
 To explain how the phenomenon

3. Structure of explanatory text

Explanatory text structure is divided into three parts, namely:
a. General Statement (opening)
Contains a general statement about a topic, which will be explained the process
of its existence, the occurrence, the process of its existence, the occurrence, the
process of formation, etc. Should be concise, interesting, and clear, which is able to
arouse the reader's interest to read the details.
b. Clarifying series (contents)
Filled with detailed explanation of the process of existence, the occurrence.
Relative to answer the question 'how', the answer is in the form of a statement.
Possible given the gradual process needs to be explained, first, second, third, etc.
c. Cover / Interpretation
Contains conclusions or statements on topics / processes described

4. The explanatory text Linguistic Characteristics

Using language that is easily understood, used according to the rules Indonesian EYD
 Focus on common things, not human patisipan
 Using scientific term
 Using technical terminology
  Using a noun phrase and adverbial
 Using conjunctions time / klousal (if, if, so, etc.)
 The language is concise, interesting, and clear
 Using active verbs and the passive voice

5. Example of explanatory text

Example Explanation Text and Explanatory Notes
earthquake image for a full description and examples along with explanation text
How Earthquakes Happen
Earthquake is one of the most destroying natural disasters. Often unluckily it happens
in Several regions. Recently a horrible earthquake has shaken West Sumatra. It has
brought great damages. Why did it occur? Do you know how an earthquake happens?
Earthquakes are usually the caused when the underground rock Suddenly breaks
along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves. It is the make the
ground shake. When two blocks of rock or two plates are rubbing against each other, they
stick a little. They do not just slide smoothly. The rocks are still pushing against each
other, but not moving. After a while, the rocks break because of all the pressure that's
built up. When the rocks break, the earthquake Occurs.
During the earthquake and afterward, the plates or blocks of rock start moving, and
they continue to move until they get stuck again. The spot where the rock breaks
underground is called the focus of the earthquake. The place right above the focus is
called the epicenter of the earthquake
Explanation:
The first paragraph is about General Statement (general statement). Viewed from the
text certainly is an Earthquake GSnya happening.
The second paragraph: Squenced of explanation is an explanation of how the
Earthquake could occur. Earthquakes can occur basically because it "breaks Suddenly
underground rock along a fault". Another explanation is about the chronology of how the
underground rock breaks along a fault.
Third paragraph: closing certifying that the earth's shifting plates have persisted and
explained that the point where the rock beneath the earth experienced a fracture (where
the rock breaks) referred to as the Focus of the eartquake and place on top of the point
called the epicenter of earthquake