The document discusses the skill of explaining and providing effective explanations. It outlines important characteristics of explanations such as being explicit, formal or informal, and problem-centered. It also discusses establishing rapport with students, preparing lectures, controlling length, motivating students, establishing structure, using graphic organizers, and summarizing content. Examples of explanations are provided from religious texts. The document also discusses characteristics of effective teaching, including relating lesson content to its complexity, providing an advance organizer, checking prior learning, presenting information at the appropriate pace and level, and reviewing key points.