Procedure Text

Procedure Text

Purpose of Procedure text is to tell/describe how to make/do/operating something.

Function/goal of Procedure Text :

a.      To give instruction how to......

b.      To give direction how to......

c.       To explain/tell/describe/inform how to......

d.      To explain/tell/describe/inform the steps, the ways, or the methods how to do......

Generic Structure in the Procedure Text :

1.      Purpose/Aim/Goal

This part tells what will be made or done. Usually there on the title.

2.      Materials/Ingredients

This part gives a list of what is needed.

3.      Steps/Ways/Methods/Procedures

This part explains how to do it.

4.      Language Features

a)      Present Tense

b)      Imperatives Sentence (action verb)

Example :

-          V₁ _____ ! Boil eggs!

-          Don’t V₁ _____ ! Don’t add much sugar!

c)      Using sequencing/connective words : First, second, then, after that, finally, etc

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