Procedure Text

 


Definition of Procedure Text

There are three definition about procedure text 

(1) Texts that explain how something works or how to use instruction / operation manuals, e.g. how to use the video, the computer, the tape recorder, the photocopier, the fax. 

(2) Texts that instruct how to do a particular activity, e.g. recipes, rules for games, science experiments, road safety rules. 

(3) Texts that deal with human behavior, e.g. how to live happily, how to succeed

Generic Structure of Procedure Text

# Goal : (e.g. : How to make spaghetti)
# Material or Ingredient : (e.g. : the material to cook omelette are egg, onion, vegetable oil, etc. )
# Step : (e.g. : first, wash the tomatoes, onion, …., second cut the onions becomes slice ….)

Purpose of Procedure Text

– To explain / tell (the reader) how to make / operate / do something through a sequence of actions or steps.
– To explain steps / instruction to make / operate / do something

Language Feature of Procedure Text

– Use adverbial of sequence / Using temporal conjunction (e.g. : first, second, third, the last)
– Use command / imperative sentence (e.g. : put the noodles on the …., cut the onion …, wash the tomatoes ….,)
– Using adverbials (Adverbs) to express detail the time, place, manner accurate, for example, for five minutes, 2 hours, etc.
– Using action verbs, e.g. : make, take, boil, cook
– Using Simple Present Tense

Examples of Procedure Text

HOW TO MAKE A CUP Of COFFEE

MATERIALS AND INGREDIENTS :
– 2 spoons of sugar
– one spoon of coffee powder
– hot water
– a cup
– a spoon

PROCEDURE :
1. Prepare two spoons of sugar, a cup, hot water, one spoon of coffee powder, a spoon.
2. Put one spoon of coffee powder into the cup.
3. Pour some hot water into the cup.
4. Add 2 spoons of sugar into a cup of coffee
5. Stir it well and the hot coffee is ready to drink

A. How To Use A Blender

  1. Firstly, make sure the blender is clean and the switch is off.
  2. Put the ingredients into the blender container.
  3. Add some water if needed, then close the lid.
  4. Next, plug in the cable.
  5. Select one of speed buttons as required, then press it to blend the ingredients.
  6. After blending them well, press the switch off and unplug the cable.
  7. Finally, pour the blended ingredients into a glass or bowl
  8. After the usage, clean the blender blades, lid, dan container.

B. How To Make a Pancake

  1. Take a large bowl and mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make sure the ingredients are perfectly mixed.
  2. Pour in milk, beaten egg, and oil. Mix all the ingredients until smooth.
  3. Heat a frying pan with medium high heat.
  4. Add some butter or vegetable oil
  5. Scoop the pancakes batter by using a ladle.
  6. Cook until it is brown on the both sides then put it in a plate.
  7. Continue till all the pancakes batter run out. Just remember to add more butter or vegetable oil.
  8. When all the pancakes are cooked, you can add some topping. I myself prefer chocolate syrup as the topping.

C. How to Do Online Shopping

1: Search for a product using Google shopping

2: Find an item you like using Google shopping

3: Search via Google

4: Searching for and buying a product from a website

5: Adding a product to your basket

6: Continue shopping or buy your product

7: Checkout and pay

8: Create an account before you buy

9: Finalise checking out

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Conclusion:

Procedure text is a texts that explain how something works or how to use instruction / operation manuals. The function is to explain / tell (the reader) how to make / operate / do something through a sequence of actions or steps

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