TASK 1 (M5 LA1 )

Based on your viewing and reading, decide whether the following statements about explanation texts are TRUE or FALSE. Put a üin the box provided when you think the statements are TRUE, and a X when you think they are FALSE.

STATEMENTS	TRUE	FALSE
1         Explanationsanswer the questions on ‘how’ something works or ‘why’ something happens.	£	£
2         An example of natural explanation text would have a title like ‘How ice flowers are formed’.	£	£
3         An example of mechanical explanation text would be a short text titled ‘How to prepare pancakes’.	£	£
4         An explanation text begins with a general statement that introduces the phenomenon to discuss in the text.	£	£
5         The first paragraph has a general statement that introduces or identifies the scientific or technical phenomenon.	£	£
6         The body of an explanation text consist of a series of sequenced statements about the process explained.	£	£
7         ‘present tense’ is used to describe actions involved in the process.	£	£
8         Connectives such as first, then, after, finally, so, as a consequence are used to show cause and effect relationship in explanations	£	£
9         The use of passive voice is optional in explanations.	£	£
10     Graphic organizers (GO) such as tables, charts and diagrams are commonly used in explanations as decorations.	£	£

ANSWER KEYS

1         True 2         True 3         False 4         True 5         True

6         True 7         True 8         True 9         False 10     False