PROCEDURE TEXT part 3

 

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 
  

  How To Make Pancake

   

  Ingredients:

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• ½ teaspoons of salt
• 1 cup full cream milk
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter or vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• toppings such as maple syrup, honey, strawberry jam or chocolate syrup

How To Make:

• Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a small bowl. Whisk them together.
• After that, pour into a medium bowl.
• Add milk, butter or oil, and egg. Mix the dry ingredients. Whisk until just moistened. Remember, do not overmix.
• Heat a cast-iron or non-stick pan. add oil. you can rub the pan with oiled paper towel.
• Pour two to three tablespoons of batter onto the pan. You can use the back of the spoon to spread the batter.
• Let it cook until the surface has bubbles and a few bursts.
• After that, flip the pancake carefully and wait until browned.
• Serve warm and add some toppings. 

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