What are explanation texts?
An Explanation text is a piece of non-fiction writing explaining an action process or event in a detailed but simple way. Some examples include common objects, complex machinery, historical events and natural phenomena. It features numbered points, time connectives, pictures, diagrams, labels and captions to help the receiver understand the process of what’s being delivered.
The purpose of an explanation text is to describe how and why a particular thing works, or how and why a particular event occurs.
TASK 1 and 2 - Reading Charts
- Complete the quiz
- Reading graphs
TASK 3 - Reading Graphs - prepositions
- Complete the quiz
- Reading graphs - prepositions
TASK 4 - Create a Graph
- Click on Create a Graph
- Choose the type of chart
- Click on Data
- Fill in the information
- Click Print/Save
- Choose JPG format
- Download the graph
- Save it
TASK 5 - Writing about Charts BBC
- Complete Preparation task
- Read the text
- Complete the activities given
