A procedure text is to describe how something is achieved through a sequence of actions or steps.
The Purpose of Procedure Text
The purpose of procedure text is to show how something is made/used/done through sequence of steps.
Structure of Procedure Text
The structure of procedure text consists of three parts. There are goals, materials, and steps.
Goal is a procedure text structure that explains the intent or purpose.
Materials is a procedure text structure that describes the tools and materials needed.
The next procedure text structure is steps, which contains steps or instructions for making or doing something.
Language Feature
1. Using Simple Present Tense
2. Using Command Sentences ( Imperative Sentences )
Example :
- Add 3 onions and mix it well . This sentence begins with verb 1, add. There is no subject at the beginning of the sentence.
3. Using Connectives
Connectives are used in a procedure text to connect the steps in it so that the list of instructions is made coherent and easy to understand.
Example : First, secondly, then, after that, and finally.
4. Using adverbs ( adverbs )
Adverbs are used to provide information about time.
- Adverb of time or an adverb of time indicating how long we have to do something.
Example: in 10 minutes, for 1 hour.
Adverb of manner or description of how to do something.
- Example: slowly, well, evenly.
Examples :
Text 1
Making a WhatsApp Account
Material :
- Phone number
- Handphone/Laptop/notebook/PC
Steps :
1. First, install WhatsApp application.
2. Second, Access WA
3. Next, Input your phone number
4. WA sends verification numbers to your HP
5. Input the verification numbers
6. Finally, Type your profile and name
7. Your WA account’s ready to be use
Text 2
How To Make Mango Juice
Materials:
- Some ice pack
- A spoon of sugar
- A mango
- A half glass of water
Steps:
- First, peel the mango and wash it cleanly
- Second, cut the mango into pieces and put them into the blender
- After that, put the sugar, the water, and ice
- The next step, turn on the blender and wait about 15 seconds
- Finally, pour the mango juice into the glass and it is ready to drink.
Text 3
Withdrawing money with an ATM Card
Material:
1.Insert Card into the slot
2.Select your language
3.Enter your PIN (personal identification number)
4.Select Transaction Type ‘withdrawal’
5.Enter the amount of money that you want to withdraw
6.When your money appears, take it
7.When the machine asks if you have finished, press “yes”
8.Take out the receipt
9.Take your card
Text 4
How to Deposit Cash at an ATM
Material:
Steps :
1. Insert your ATM card
2. Enter your PIN
3. Select Cash Deposit
4. Select Deposit
5. If successful, you'll see the message "Transaction successful"
6. Select "No" to remove your card
7. Take your ATM card
8. Take your receipt