Procedure Text

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

Goal is a procedure text structure that explains the intent or purpose.

• Materials

Materials is a procedure text structure that describes the tools and materials needed.

• Steps

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:

1. First, peel the mango and wash it cleanly
2. Second, cut the mango into pieces and put them into the blender
3. After that, put the sugar, the water, and ice
4. The next step, turn on the blender and wait about 15 seconds
5. Finally, pour the mango juice into the glass and it is ready to drink.

Text 3

Withdrawing  money with an ATM Card

Material:

• ATM Card

Steps :

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: 

• ATM Card

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