Procedure Text - Part 2

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Today still discuss about Procedure Text but in Chapter 5 Part 2. The material is the same as before. 

Definition

Procedure text is a text that explains or helps us how to make or use something. Its social function is to describe how something is completely done through a sequence of steps. 

Purpose

The purpose of the procedure text is to explain the steps in carrying out a particular activity. 

Generic Structure of Procedure Text

1. Aim/goal (goal)

It is located in the title of the text and is used to indicate the purpose of the text.

Example: How to Make Noodle. 

2. Ingredients

Contains materials or tools needed in the steps to carry out the process.

Example: The materials to make an omelette are egg, onion, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. 

3. Steps/methods

Contains methods, methods, or steps taken to achieve the objectives in the text. 

Characteristics of procedure text

• Usually Uses Simple Present Tense with the formula (S+V1)
• imperative form / command form
• Using action verbs, for example: make, take, boil, cook
• Using temporal conjunctions, for example: First, then, next, after that, last
• Using conjunctions to sequence activities, for example, then, while, etc.
• Using adverbs (adverbs) to express detailed time, place, accurate ways, for example for five minutes, 2 hours, etc.
• Using adverbs (adverbs) to express stages or sequences, for example the first, the second, the third, the last, etc.