Explanation texts are writings based on facts used to explain the sequence of an issue or event, the cause of an issue or event, and / or the effects of an issue or event. The purpose of an explanation is to give reasons/answers regarding how things work and why things happen.

You will be required to write a consequential explanation detailing the consequences of globalisation.

The following Google Doc contains useful information regarding what a consequential explanation is as well as how to write one:

The Google Doc embedded below contains a flowchart that you can use in order to organise your explanations of the consequences of globalisation:

The Google Doc embedded below outlines the TEEL paragraph structure. This tool will be useful in helping you to communicate your ideas clearly and comprehensively:

In order to practice for the upcoming writing sample, write a consequential explanation (approximately 250 - 350 words) responding to the following question:

“How and why does globalisation create negative impacts for some people and places around the world?”