PROCEDURE TEXT part 1

 

Definition of Procedure Text

There are three definition about procedure text : (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

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

  Structure Procedure Text

  • Goal/Aim : contains the intent and purpose of the related procedure text.
  • Materials : contains the materials needed to perform the steps of a procedure text. 
  • Steps : a sequential list of steps to complete a procedure text. 
  • Result : the result of the steps that have been carried out.

characteristics of procedure text :

  1. Using the simple present tense 
  2. Use imperative sentences (command sentences). Example: add two spoons, cook on low heat, grind the spices, etc.
  3. Use action verbs. Example: add, drop, rotate.
  4. Using numbering. Example: first, second, third.
  5. Use conjunctions (connective words). Example: next, then, while.
  6. Using adverbs (adverbs) to explain the path traversed. Example: right, carefully, slowly, for 2 minutes, etc.
 Procedure Text Types :
  •  Procedure text that explains how to operate/use something. For example, how to use a camera, how to use a rice cooker. 
  •  Procedure texts that provide instructions for performing certain activities. For example, how to play the guitar, how to make brownies. 
  •  Procedure texts related to tips for living life. For example how to be successful in life, how to make yourself happy  
 
Example :


HOW TO MAKE KOLAK
(Cara membuat kolak)
Ingredients:
  • 500 gr bananas (500 gr pisang)
  • 2 cups coconut milk (2 gelas santan)
  • 90 gr brown sugar (90 gr gula merah)
  • Salt (Garam)
  • 4 cups of water (4 gelas air)
Steps:
  • First, peel the bananas and cut them into small circle (Pertama - tama, Kupas pisang dan potong kecil kecil)
  • Second, boil in 4 glass of water for 15 minutes (Kedua, rebus di dalam 4 gelas air selama 15 menit)
  • Third, in other saucepan simmer the coconut milk with a pinch of salt and brown sugar, stir and be careful that the coconut milk doesn’t quite come to the boil. (Ketiga, di panci yang lain, didihkan santan dengan sejumput garam dan gula merah. Aduk dan berhati - hatilah santan jangan sampai tidak cukup matang)
  • After that, when the brown sugar is dissolved, put in the bananas and continue to simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, until bananas are cooked (Setelah itu, ketika gula merah sudah mencair, masukkan pisang yang sudah dipotong-potong dan lanjutkan untuk mendidihkannya selama 10 menit sampai 15 menit, sampai pisangnya matang)
  • Finally kolak is ready to serve. It can be served hot neither you can put ice to make an iced kolak. (Akhirnya kolak siap untuk disajikan. Itu bisa disajikan panas maupun dingin dengan menambahkan es dan membuat kolak dingin)

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