Identifying features of an explanation text in preparation for writing
I can identify important linguistic features of an explanation text.
Identifying features of an explanation text in preparation for writing
I can identify important linguistic features of an explanation text.
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Key learning points
- An explanation text is a non-fiction text that explains a particular process or subject in detail.
- An explanation text can start with an introduction and then explains a sequenced process in chronological order.
- Vocabulary within an explanation text is subject-specific and factual, creating a formal tone.
- Formal fronted adverbials, ordering fronted adverbials and fronted adverbials of cause are used to enhance text flow.
- Explanation texts are written in the present tense.
Keywords
Explanation - a set of details and reasons given about how a process works
Linguistic feature - a structure of language that uses words
Chronological order - follows the order in which a series of events happens
Subject-specific vocabulary - vocabulary used when writing about a particular subject
Fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma
Common misconception
Explanation texts can be written in any order.
Explanation texts are written in chronological order; they explain a process in the order in which it happens.
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6 Questions
A naming word for people, places or things.
A doing or being word.
A word that describes a noun.
A word that describes a verb.