We are learning about explanations, here are some hints on the difference between instructions and explanations.

Dictionary.com defines instructions as:

• The act or practice of instructing or teaching; education.
• Knowledge or information imparted.
• An item of such knowledge or information.
• Usually, instructions. orders or directions: The instructions are on the back of the box.
• The act of furnishing with authoritative directions.
• Computers. A command given to a computer to carry out a particular operation.

While, explanations are defined as:

• The act or process of explaining.
• Something that explains; a statement made to clarify something and make it understandable; exposition: an explanation of a poem.
• A meaning or interpretation: to find an explanation for a mystery.
• A mutual declaration of the meaning of words spoken, actions, motives, etc., with a view to adjusting a misunderstanding or reconciling differences: After a long and emotional explanation they were friends again.

For example: He explained the story well, an explanation was required as to what he was taking about, an explanation was required as to why he was here, an explanation was required as to why he didn’t complete his work, an explanation was required as to why he was late, etc.

Remember, when writing an explanation choose a topic you know well.