#proceduretext

Definition of Procedure Text

Procedure text  is a text that is designed to describe how something is achieved through a sequence of actions or steps. It explains how people perform different processes in a sequence of steps. This text uses simple present tense, often imperative sentences. It also uses the temporal conjunction such as first, second, then, next, finally, etc.

 The generic structures of procedure text are  :

•    Goal/aim ( or title)

•    Materials (not required for all procedural texts)

•    Steps (the actions that must be taken)

 Language Features of Procedure Text

In the Procedure Text, we use 

•    SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE. And:

•    Use of imperatives (e.g.: cut, don’t mix)

•    Use of action verbs (e.g.: turn, put, mix)

•    Use of connectives (e.g. : first, then, finally, …) 

•    Use of adverbial phrases (e.g. : for five minutes, 2 centimeters from the top)

 Purpose of a Procedure Text

An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions. A particular course of action intended to achieve a result. Or To help us do a task or make something. They can be a set of instructions or directions.

 Example of Procedure :

How to make a sandwich (aim/goal)

You need (materials)

*     2 slices of bread

*     peanut butter

*     a banana

*     honey

 What you should do are : (steps)

*     Take two slices of bread

*     Spread peanut butter

*     Cut up a banana onto small slices and put them on one of the slices

*     Pour some honey over the bananas