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WISWANI
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MEET
NOVITA PANJAITAN

T H E T EAM
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ABIGAIL VALERIA
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ANGELICA EGIASTRI
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 DEFINITIONS
NARRATIVE
Narrative writing is any kind of writing that tells a story. Usually, it categorized as a fiction
(novel, short story, etc). The other category of writing is known as nonfiction (autobiographies
and biographies).

EXPLANATION
Explanation is a text which tells proccesses relating to forming of natural social, scientific, and
cultural phenomena. Explanation text is to say ‘why’ and ‘how’ of the forming of the
phenomena. It is often found in science, geography and history text books.
 PURPOSE
EXPLANATION
Explanation is a text which tells
processes relating to forming of
natural, social, scientific, and
cultural phenomena.
To explain how or why something
happens. According to Mark
Anderson and Kathy Anderson
(1997: 82) says that the
explanation text type is often used
to tell how and why thing
(phenomena) occur in nature
NARRATIVE
Narrative text is a text that has a
purpose to amuse or entertain the
reader what happened in the past and
to amuse or entertain the reader with
actual or imaginary experience in
different ways
The purpose of narrative text is to
entertain the reader with the story
which can be fiction or non-fiction.
The purpose of narration is to amuse or
entertain the readers with actual or
imaginary experiences in different ways.
The main purpose of this fiction is to
amuse, or sometimes to teach moral
lessons.
 STRUCTURES
EXPLANATION NARRATIVES
01 General statement 01 Orientation
General statement; stating the
phenomenon issues which are to be
explained. 02 Complication

02 Sequenced of explanation 03 Resolution

Sequenced explanation; stating a
series of steps which explain the
phenomena 04 Reorientation
 TYPES
Explanation Narrative
Sequential Viewpoint

Causal Narrative

Theoretical Quest narrative

Factorial and Linear Narrative

consequential Non-linear
narrative
 NARRATIVE TEXT

A DAY AT THE BEACH

YESTERDAY WAS A PERFECT SUMMER DAY, SO MY FAMILY AND I DECIDED TO SPEND THE DAY AT
THE BEACH. THE SUN WAS SHINING BRIGHTLY IN THE CLEAR BLUE SKY, AND A GENTLE BREEZE
RUSTLED THROUGH THE PALM TREES. AS SOON AS WE ARRIVED, WE SET UP OUR UMBRELLAS AND
BEACH CHAIRS NEAR THE WATER. I COULD FEEL THE WARM SAND BENEATH MY FEET AS I WALKED
TOWARDS THE SHORELINE. THE WAVES CRASHED AGAINST THE SHORE, CREATING A SOOTHING
SOUND. I COULDN’T RESIST THE TEMPTATION OF THE INVITING WATER. I PLUNGED INTO THE COOL
OCEAN, FEELING THE SALTWATER ENGULFING MY BODY. THE WAVES WERE JUST THE RIGHT SIZE
FOR BOOGIE BOARDING, SO I GRABBED MY BOARD AND RODE THE WAVES WITH EXHILARATION.
AFTER A WHILE, WE DECIDED TO TAKE A BREAK AND ENJOY A PICNIC LUNCH. WE SPREAD OUT A
COLORFUL BEACH TOWEL AND UNPACKED OUR DELICIOUS SANDWICHES, REFRESHING FRUIT
SALAD, AND ICE COLD BEVERAGES. SEAGULLS CIRCLED ABOVE US, HOPING FOR A SNACK. THE
REST OF THE DAY WAS FILLED WITH BUILDING SANDCASTLES, COLLECTING SEASHELLS, AND
SIMPLY BASKING IN THE SUN. AS THE EVENING APPROACHED, WE PACKED UP OUR BELONGINGS
AND RELUCTANTLY LEFT THE BEACH, FEELING TIRED BUT CONTENT. THIS MEMORABLE DAY AT THE
BEACH REMINDED ME OF THE JOY AND RELAXATION THAT CAN BE FOUND IN NATURE’S BEAUTY. I
CAN’T WAIT FOR OUR NEXT BEACH ADVENTURE!
 EXPLANATION TEXT
How Does a Solar Eclipse Occur?
A solar eclipse is a fascinating celestial event that occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the
Sun, casting a shadow on the Earth’s surface. This phenomenon happens due to the alignment of the Sun,
Moon, and Earth. To understand the process, imagine a straight line with the Sun at one end, the Moon in the
middle, and the Earth at the other end. A solar eclipse only occurs during a new moon when the Moon is
positioned directly between the Sun and the Earth. During a solar eclipse, the Moon’s shadow falls on the
Earth, blocking the sunlight from reaching certain regions. However, not everyone on Earth experiences a total
eclipse. There are three types of solar eclipses: total, partial, and annular. In a total solar eclipse, the Moon
completely covers the Sun, and the sky turns dark for a brief period. This occurs when the Moon’s apparent
size is larger than the Sun’s, creating a complete blockage. Total eclipses are a rare and awe-inspiring sight.
During a partial solar eclipse, the Moon partially covers the Sun, creating a crescent-shaped shadow on the
Earth. The amount of coverage depends on the viewer’s location. An annular solar eclipse happens when the
Moon is at its farthest point from the Earth, making it appear smaller. As a result, the Moon doesn’t completely
cover the Sun, leaving a bright ring or ‘annulus’ around the Moon’s silhouette. Solar eclipses are not regular
occurrences because the Moon’s orbit is tilted compared to the Earth’s orbit around the Sun. Thus, the
alignment required for an eclipse to happen is relatively rare. Witnessing a solar eclipse is a remarkable
experience that reminds us of the vastness and intricacy of the universe. It’s essential to take proper
precautions when observing an eclipse to protect your eyes from the intense sunlight.
 FEATURES
Explanation Narrative
Objective Tone
Personal Perspective
Informative
Descriptive
Language
Language
Logical Sequence
Chronological Order
Factual Accuracy
Emotional Appeal
Expository
Narrative Structure
Structure
 COMPARISON:

BOTH TEXTS ARE WRITTEN IN A DESCRIPTIVE STYLE

THEY BOTH USE SPECIFIC DETAILS AND SENSORY
LANGUAGE
BOTH TEXTS HAVE A CLEAR PURPOSE
BOTH TEXTS USE A NARRATIVE STRUCTURE TO
PRESENT THE INFORMATION.
 CONTRAST
THE NARRATION TEXT FOCUSING ON EMOTIONS, EXPERIENCES, AND
SENSORY DESCRIPTIONS. THE EXPLANATION TEXT FOCUSES ON
PRESENTING FACTUAL INFORMATION
THE NARRATION TEXT USES A FIRST-PERSON PERSPECTIVE, THE
EXPLANATION TEXT USES A MORE DETACHED AND INFORMATIVE TONE
THE NARRATION TEXT IS CENTERED AROUND A SPECIFIC EVENT, THE
EXPLANATION TEXT EXPLORES A BROADER TOPIC AND PROVIDES GENERAL
INFORMATION.
THE NARRATION TEXT IS PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON STORYTELLING AND
CREATING A NARRATIVE ARC.THE EXPLANATION TEXT IS FOCUSED ON
PROVIDING A CLEAR EXPLANATION OF A SCIENTIFIC CONCEPT.
 SIGNAL WORDS
HERE ARE SOME SIGNAL WORDS FOUND IN BOTH TEXTS:
EXPLANATION TEXT: HOWEVER, AS A RESULT, THUS
NARRATIVE TEXT: AS SOON AS, SO, AFTER A WHILE

EXAMPLES OF SIGNAL WORDS AND PHRASES:

TIME: AFTERWARD, LATER, EARLIER, FORMERLY
PLACE: ELSEWHERE, HERE, ABOVE, BELOW, FARTHER ON
EXAMPLE: FOR INSTANCE, FOR EXAMPLE, FOR ONE THING
CONTRAST: HOWEVER, BUT, ON THE OTHER HAND
SEQUENCE: FIRST, SECOND, NEXT, FINALLY
AMPLIFICATION: AGAIN, IN ADDITION, FURTHERMORE
EMPHASIS: IN FACT, YES, NO, INDEED
RESTATEMENT: IN OTHER WORDS, THAT IS, BY WAY OF EXPLANATION
CONCESSION: GRANTED, OF COURSE, TO BE SURE
LIKENESS: SIMILARLY, EQUALLY IMPORTANT
CONSEQUENCE: THUS, THEREFORE, CONSEQUENTLY
SUMMARY: IN SHORT, HENCE, IN SUMMARY
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