Procedure Text

Procedure text is a text that is designed to describe how something is achieved through a sequence of actions or steps.

The Generic Structure :

        a. Aim / Goal :  The title of the text.

b.       :           b. Materials                      ingredients and utensils to do the instructions, but not required for all                  procedure texts.

      

c      C.      Steps           :  A set of instructions to do the activity.

The Characteristics of Procedure Text :

   Using the Simple present tense, often imperative sentence.

   Using the temporal conjunctions, such as first, second, then, next, finally, etc.

   Using actions verbs, such as turn on, stir, hold up, open, etc.

Example :

Epe Banana Ingredients: 1 bunch of “kapok” bananas (not to ripe) 1 liter of water 2 kg brown sugar 50 gr white sugar 10 gr vanilla essence Steps:  Peel the bananas, then roast them over charcoal until somewhat soft and brown.  Flatten them with a special wooden, clamp, or if you don’t own one, use a large flat wooden spoon to flatten the bananas on a cutting board.   Sauce: boil the water with the brown sugar, white sugar and vanilla essence until it dissolves into thick syrup, then pour over the bananas. For 10 portions.