Procedure Text Pt.1

 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
• Craft instructions ; 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.

Example of Procedure Text

How To Make Fried Rice

• Goal/aim : The purpose of the procedure is to provide instructions on how to make fried rice.

• Materials/integredients :

               1. a plate of rice ( 1 Piring nasi )

               2. 1 red chili pepper chopped ( 1 Buah cabai merah yang dirajang )

               3. 1 clove garlic chopped fine ( 1 siung bawang putih yang dirajang halus )

               4. 1 clove chopped onion ( 1 siung bawang merah yang dirajang )

               5. pinch of salt ( sedikit garam )

               6. 2 tbsp margarine ( 2 sendok makan mentega )

               7. 2 tbsp soy sauce ( 2 sendok makan kecap )

• Steps :

                1. Crush the red pepper, garlic, and onion until very fine.

                2. Add the salt and saute in margarine over low heat for 2 minutes.

                3. Add the rice and soya sauce.

                4. Stir until well mixed and rice is hot.

                5. Serve hot on a plate.

                6. Garnish with shredded omelet, sliced cucumber, and tomatoes.

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