1. Definition: (1)Texts that explain how something works or how to use instruction / operation manuals e.g. how to use the video, the computer, the tape recorder, the photocopier, the fax. (2) Texts that instruct how to do a particular activity e.g. recipes, rules for games, science experiments, road safety rules. (3) Texts that deal with human behavior, e.g how to live happily, how to succeed
2. The generic structure
# Goal : (e.g : How to make spaghetti)
# Material or Ingredient : (e.g : the material to cook omelette are egg, onion, vegetable oil, etc. )
# Step : (e.g : first, wash the tomatoes, onion, …., second cut the onions becomes slice. . . )
But sometimes procedure text also employ Goal and Step only
3. Purpose of Procedure Text
– To explain/tell (the reader) how to make/operate/do something through a sequence of actions or steps.
– To explain steps/instruction to make/operate/do something
3. Language Feature of Procedure Text:
– Use adverbial of sequence / Using temporal conjunction (e.g: first, second, third, the last)
– Use command / imperative sentence (e.g : put the noodles on the . . ., cut the onion. . ., wash the tomatoes. . . )
– Using adverbials (Adverbs) to express detail the time, place, manner accurate, for example, for five minutes, 2 hours, etc.
– Using action verbs, e.g : make, take, boil, cook
– Using Simple Present Tense
Here is an example of procedure text about my favorite food.
How to make spicy shrimp
Material:
1. Sambal/ indonesian chilli souce
2. Spring onion
3. Potatoes
4. Shrimps
5. Vegetable oil
6. Salt
How to cook:
1. Heat the oil in medium low
2. Fry the potatoes then drain them well
3. Pour sambal then saute in 3 mins
4. Pour the spring onion
5. Mix with shrimps until the they cooked
6. The last is mix with the fried potatoes
7. Ready to serve
Tips. Enjoy it with plain rice
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