Procedure Text Pt. 5

 Procedure Text

Definition of Procedure Text

Procedure Text is text whose contents are related to how to make, do, or operate something sequentially (in regular steps from beginning to end). Sometimes procedure text also mentions various materials or tools needed.

Purpose of Procedure Text

The communicative purpose of procedure text is to describe that something is done according to the rules through clear and regular steps. In other words, this type of text provides instructions on how to do something by taking the right order.

Generic Structure of Procedure Text

• Goal/Aim (Tujuan)
  Goal or aim means a goal in making or operating something.
  
  
• Materials (Bahan-bahan)
  Materials are the materials needed to do something. However, there are also Procedure Texts that do not require materials. For example, “How to use the computer.” (How to use the computer).
  
  
• Steps (Langkah-langkah)
  This section contains the steps or sequences that must be carried out so that the objectives can be achieved. For the record, the Procedure Text in the form of "How to" usually does not mention (include) the material needed.

Notes for Materials.

There are 3 types of Procedure Text that do not use the materials section. Pay attention to the following explanation.

• First, Procedure Text that explains how to work or how to do instructions manually.
  For example : How to use video game, the computer, the tape recorder, the fax, etc.
  
  
• Second, Procedure Text which instructs how to do certain activities and the rules.
  For example : Road safety rules, video game rules, etc.
  
  
• Third, Procedural Text related to human nature or habits.
  For example : How to live happily, atau How to succeed, etc.

Various of Procedure Text

• Recipes/cookbooks ; how to make
• Instructions to use something ; how to use
• Game rules ; how to do
• Science experiments/report ; how to do

Features of Procedure Text

• Using imperative sentence patterns (commands)
  For example : cut, don’t mix, etc.
  
  
• Using action verbs
  For example : turn, put, don’t, mix, etc.
  
  
• Using connectives (connective words) to sequence activities.
  For example : then, while, etc.
  
  
• Using adverbials (adverbs) to state in detail the time, place, and accurate manner.
  For example : for five minutes, 2 hours, etc.
  
  
• Using the simple present tense.
  
  
• Usually use numbering, firstly, secondly, next, then, etc.
  
  
• Explain the ingredients that are available, although not always present.

Soal Latihan :

1) ………lemonade extract and soda water. Stir thoroughly. (procedure)

The word printed in bold means….

A. to make smooth

B. to boil

C. to cut

D. to make dry

E. to move an object in order to mix it

Ans : E

2). Perhatikan susunan acak berikut!

1. Sitting on a bike, make sure you know where the bikes are and how to operate them

2. You have to learn to balance the bike. Find a person who can hold your bike behind you and try to go steady as you pedal it

3. Finally, you have to practice. Once you can balance, pedal, start, and stop, you are bicycle rider. Congratulation!

4. As you gain experience, raise the seat up so that only your toes can touch the ground while you are seated.

5. When you are ready, ride alone. But first, lower the seat until you can sit and put both feet flat on the ground

6. After practicing for a couple minutes, the person can release his or her hands while you try to keep your balance

Arrange these sentences below into a good order

A. 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6

B. 1 – 2 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 3

C. 1 – 2 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3

D. 1 – 2 – 5 – 3 – 6 – 4

E. 1 – 2 – 4 – 6 – 5 – 3

Ans : C

3) Perhatikan susunan acak berikut!

1. You can make instant noodles with the help of a microwave.

2. Finally, add any items that you want and serve the noodles.

3. First, fill the bowl with two cups of water and the noodle.

4. Microwave it for about three to five minutes.

5. Then, take the noodles out of the microwave and pour the seasonings.

6. After the microwave beeps, wait for three minutes in the closed microwave.

7. Next, stir the noodles until the seasonings dissolve.

The best arrangement of the sentences above is:

A. 1-7-5-6-2-4-3

B. 1-3-4-6-5-7-2

C. 1-2-7-3-6-5-4

D. 1-4-7-5-2-6-3

E. 1-4-6-5-2-3-7

Ans : B

4). “The process of copying CD is possible with any computer…” The word “possible” is closest in meaning to…

A. Improbable

B. Probable

C. Unlikely

D. Doubtful

E. Suspicious

Ans : B

5). Perhatikan teks berikut!

Before you start to cook, you have to read the recipe.

Now you can get ready. After you read the recipe, put everything on the counter.

When everything is ready, break the eggs, pour a quarter of the milk in the bowl, then add a small spoon of sugar. Mix the eggs, milk and sugar.

Next, put a piece of bread in the bowl with the eggs, milk and sugar. Turn over the bread.

Now, put some butter in the pan. Turn on the stove. When the pan is hot, take the bread out of the bowl and put it into the pan. After you cook one side of the bread, cook the other side. After you finish the first place of the bread, cook the other pieces. Now you have French toast!

The type of the text above is called …..

A. Recount

B. Narrative

C. Description

D. Procedure

E. Report

Ans : D

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Conclusion :

The Conclusion of this lesson is Procedure Text is text whose contents are related to how to make, do, or operate something sequentially (in regular steps from beginning to end). Sometimes procedure text also mentions various materials or tools needed.

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