PROCEDURE TEXT part 4

 

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  

 

1. How To Make Porridge

Sumber: kompas.com

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of white rice
• ¼ chicken or use any amount you want
• 8 cups of water
• 150 gr ginger
• 2 pieces green onion
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoon chicken stock

Steps:

• Fill the bowl with water to wash the rice. Massage and mix the rice with your hands. Drain the water. Repeat this step 2 or 3 times.
• Boil 8 cups of water. chop the ginger into thin slices and chop the green onion into small pieces.
• After that, cut the chicken into thin slices. Place into a bowl to marinate. Add oyster sauce, cornstarch, chicken stock and two tablespoons of water. Add  two tablespoons of vegetable oil and mix it for 30 seconds.
• Add the rice into the boiled water from earlier. Stir the rice around a bit. Cover the pot and wait until it’s boiling again.
• Let it cook at medium heat for 30 minutes.
• While waiting for rice to cook, set the stove to high heat. Add the chicken slowly. Stir constantly around 1-2 minutes.
• Add the ginger and one tablespoon of salt, and chicken stock. Stir it for around 30 seconds.
• Last but not least, turn off the heat and pour the jook into the bowl. You can garnish it with green onions, peanuts or whatever you like.

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