Definition of Procedure Text According to Cambridge Dictionary, Procedure (noun) is an order or method of doing something. Or it's a set of actions which is the usual or official way of doing something. Which mean Procedure text is a text that contains commands or steps in doing something. In other words, procedure text is made to provide an overview of something that is done through sequential steps.
The Structure
The Procedure Text has structure, there are :
- Goal
This section contains the goal to do something that wants to be taught or given and is the opening statement in the text.
- Material
In this section are the tools and materials that will be used in the process of making or doing something.
- Steps
In this section are instructions for doing or making something right so that the results are as desired.
Types of Procedures
1. Simple Procedure Text
This text contains only two or three steps. For example procedures for operating magic com.
2. Complex Procedure Text
Text consisting of levels for each stage. For example procedures for filling in KRS.
3. Protocol Procedure Text
Text that has simple steps and is easy to understand. For example procedures of shutting down a PC or laptop.
Linguistic Elements
The Linguistic of Procedure text are:
- Imperative
Is a sentence command or request to emphasize the will and forbid that it can happen. For example: Don't rub the rice too long.
- Action Verb
Is a word that describes a person's actions. For example: push, remove, etc.
- Connectives
The use of conjunctions in procedural texts is the conjunction of time. For example, next, then, after that.
- Adverb
Example: Slowly, usually.
How to Make Scrambled Eggs
Let’s learn how to make yummy scrambled eggs at your home with this easy recipe!
Ingredients:
2 eggs
Milk (if desired)
1 teaspoon of butter
A pinch of salt and pepper
Steps:
First, crack the eggs into a small bowl and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until all well blended.
In a frying pan, add butter and let it melt.
Pour the eggs and milk, and for around 20 seconds, do not stir it.
After that, fold the eggs to the center and stir with spatula.
Repeat the previous step until all the eggs are mostly cooked
Remove eggs from heat, and keep continue to fold and stir the eggs for around a minute.
Lift the eggs, put on the serving plate and your scrambled eggs are ready.
Execise
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Answers:
1. C. An electric mixing machine used in food preparation liquefying, chopping, and pureeing ingredients.
2. E. A computer that is portable and suitable for use while traveling.
3. B. An automated kitchen appliance designed to boil or steam rice.
4. D. A device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transforms information to paper.
5. A. An electrical device for making toast.
Practice 3: Read those texts (Text 1 and text 2) one more time then answer these
questions.
a. What are those texts?
Answer: Text 1 is about how to insert a sim card cellphone and Text 2 is about how to cook rice in a rice cooker.
b. Who will probably need to read the texts?
Answer: Everyone who has a cellphone, and everyone who will cook rice with the rice cooker.
c. What is the purpose of the texts?
Answer: To tell how something is done.
d. What is the benefit of reading the texts?
Answer: The readers will know how to insert Simcard and how to cook rice with the rice cooker.
Practice 4:
Text 2
Practice 5: Read the text again then analyze its structure using this table.
Text 2 :
to compose a procedure text, you will need:
* Present Tenses (imperatives)
e.g Rub the rice softly under the running water.
Do not rub the rice too long.
Pay attention to the water ratio.
Place the cooking pot in the rice cooker properly.
* Action Verb
e.g Rinse, cook, select.
* Number to show the sequences
- First
- Next
- Then
- Finally
* Adverb
Softly, usually, and properly.
Practice 6, 7, and 8:
Practice 9:
1. What is a text about?
Answer: The text about is how to use ATMs.
2. who might be interested in reading this text?
Answer: People who use ATMs first time.
3. What is the purpose of writing this text?
Answer: To tell how to use ATMs.
4. What is the benefit of reading this text?
Answer: Gets information to use ATMs.
5. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?
Answer:
6. Mention 3 words from the text that are not familiar to you!
Answer: prompts, amount, exact.
Practice 10:
PART 2
HOW TO DO
In this Part, I will explain the procedure text. How to Do...
First of all, we must know :
1. Imperative
An imperative sentence is a sentence that is used to make orders, requests, or instructions.
example :
1. Add a glass of coconut milk into a pan and then boil it.
2. do not spray water on the control panel of the washing machine.
3. remove the toner cartridge carefully.
4. serve it warmly in the rice bowl.
2. Must and Mustn't
Used to express that we have to do something important, e.g.: you must press the on the button to start the machine.
mustn't is used to express that we are forbidden to do something. e.g. you mustn't refill the ink before it runs out.
3. Sentence Connectors for telling Actions in Order
It is used to combine groups of words, both phrases, and sentences. usually, sentence connectors are written at the beginning of the sentence.
4. Adverbs
Is a word that describes a verb, adjective or other adverbs.
Adjective+ly
eg: slowly, suddenly, strongly.
TIPS FOR WRITING A GREAT PROCEDURAL TEXT
1. Above all else explain what has to be done.
2. Keep everything in order.
3. List all the items that will be required to complete the task.
4. Keep your instructions short, sharp, and to the point.
5. use the correct language and terms.
6. Find or create some labeled diagrams if possible.
7. Use paragraphs effectively. Each new element of your information report should start with a new paragraph. Be sure to check out our own complete guide to writing perfect paragraphs here.
8. Procedural texts are always written in the present tense and from a third-person perspective.
HOW TO CLEAN A REFRIGERATOR
1. Remove all frozen foods and ice cube trays. If you have a second refrigerator, use it to temporarily store these items. If not, put the food in a cardboard box and cover it with newspaper. Dump the ice cubes.
2. Removes all other foodstuff and place it on your kitchen counter or in cardboard boxes.
3. Either turn the temperature control "defrost" or unplug the electricity to the refrigerator (or both).
4. Never scrape or jab at the ice with a sharp instrument. You may cause serious damage to the freezing unit. Allow it to melt.
5. Either put a flat pan under the freezer to catch the drips or put the large towel in the bottom of the refrigerator.
PART 3
HOW TO USE
In this part, we will study the procedure text "how to use"
"How to use" means to make it easier for us to use something that we have never done or the first time we use the item.
usually we will find this text on new electronic devices. for example, how to use a washing machine.
How to use wash machine
1. Put the dirty clothes in the washing machine.
2. Add water until the clothes are submerged.
3. Add one cup of detergent.
4. Connect to mains.
5. Set the washing machine to wash mode.
6. Set the time.
7. Wait for it to stop.
8. After stopping, transfer the clothes to the dryer section of the washing machine.
9. Set the washing machine to drying mode, making sure that the drain hose is removed.
10. Clothes are clean and dry.
PART 4
HOW TO MAKE
Surely you are familiar with the procedure text of this section, right?
yes, we often see it to make food and drink, so that it tastes according to our taste and is delicious.
This "How to Make" text procedure is different from the previous two text procedures. In this section, the text contains the tools and materials used in the work steps.
HOW TO MAKE MEATBALL
Material :
1. 3 cloves of garlic.
2. Salt to taste
3. Instant beef broth
4. Water
5. Meatballs are ready to be
Work steps :
1. Finely chop the garlic.
2. Then, stir-fry until brown.
3. Put the water into the pot.
4. Add salt and instant beef broth to taste.
5. After boiling, add the meatballs. Wait a few minutes for the meatballs to expand.
6. Meatballs are ready to be served.
CONCLUSION
Procedure text is a text that that steps how to make, use or to do.
Procedure text has structure, there are:
-Goal
- Tools/material
- Steps
The Linguistic Elements of Procedure text are :
*Imperative
*Must and Must'nt
*Connective sentence
*Action verb
*Adverb
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