Procedure text : How to make

What is Procedure Text?

Purpose of Procedure Text

– To explain/tell (the reader) how to make something through a sequence of actions or steps.

– To explain steps/instruction to make something

Language Features of Procedure Text

In the Procedure Text, we use :

•  Use SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE. 

•  Use of imperatives sentences : Imperative sentences are used to issue a command or instruction, make a request, or offer advice. (e.g.: don’t mix, turn on, cut into slices )

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

•  Use of connective of sequence  (e.g. : first, then, finally) 

•  Use numbering (first, second, third)

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

Generic Structure of Procedure Text

1. Goal : It is containt the purpose of the text. (e.g : How to make spagheti)

2. Material or Ingredient : it is containt of the materials that used in the process. (e.g : the material to cook omelette are egg, onion, vegetable oil, etc)

3.  Step : it is containt of the steps to make something in the goal. (e.g : first, wash the tomatoes, onion, ...., second cut the onions becomes slice. . . )

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