Procedure Text

A. Purpose

A procedure text is defined as a text used to describe how something is accomplished through a sequence of actions or steps. Basically a procedure text is a part of our daily life. It tells us how something is done through steps or actions. It is often used, even though we rarely realize it. The example is when we follow the instruction of a recipe.

B. Generic Structure

The Generic structure of a procedure text consists of three parts. They are:

1.      Goal/aim

It contains the purpose of the text.

2.      Materials or Ingredients

It contains of the materials that used in the process.

3.      Steps

They contains of the actions must be taken to achieve the goal/ a series steps oriented to achieving the goal.

C. Language Features

There are some language features used in Procedure texts, such as:

1.    Use Imperative sentence

An imperative sentence is a type of sentences that gives advice or expresses request or command.

The examples of imperative sentences are:

Cut a carrot into pieces!

Don’t put some salt!

2.    Use Action verbs

An action verb is a verb that shows the performance of an action. It uses a dynamic verb that shows something happens.

The examples of action verbs are: make, put, mix, pour, etc.

Pour some flour into mixer.

Mix chocolate with milk or fruit.

3.  Use Connective/conjunction

Connective/conjunction is a word or phrase that links clauses or sentences. The examples of connective are while, then, and, etc.

4.   Use adverbial of sequence

An adverbial is a word, phrase or clause that performs the function of an adverb. The example of adverbial of sequences are first, second, the last etc.

5.  Use simple present tense

Simple present tense is a tense which express the activity in the present.

The example of simple present tense is:

Pour it into the water. It makes the jelly more elastic.

Example of a procedure text

How to Make a Diamond Kite

Materials:

1. Cord or thin garden twin (string)

2. Tape or glue

3. 1 sheet of strong paper (102cm x 102 cm)

4. 2 strong and straight wooden stick of bamboo (90 cm x 102 cm)

5. Markers paint or crayon to decorate your kite

Steps:

1.    Make across with the two sticks. The shorter stick placed horizontally across the longer stick. Make sure that both sides of the across piece are equal in width.

2.    Tie the two sticks together with the string in such a way as to make sure that they are right angels to each other. A good way to ensure that the joint is strong to put a dab of glue to stick it in place.

3.    Cut a notch at each and of both sticks. Make it deep enough for the type of string you are using to fit in to. Cut a piece of string long enough to stretch all around the kite frame. Make o loop in the top notch and fasten it by wrapping the string around the stick. Stretch the string through the notch at the one end of the cross-piece and make another loop at the bottom. Finished by wrapping the string a few times around the top of the stick and cutting off what be taut but not so tight as to wrap the stick.

4.    Lay the sail material flat and place the stick frame face down on top. Cut around it, leaving about 2-3 cm for a margin. Fold these edges over the string frame and tape or glue it down so that the material is tight.

5.    Cut a piece of string about 122 cm long. Tie one end to the loop at the other end of the string and the other end to loop at the bottom tie another small loop in the string just above the intersection of the two cross pieces. This will be kite’s bridle, the string to which the flying line is attached.

6.    Make a tail by tying a small ribbon roughly every 10 cm along the length of string. Attach the tail to the loop at the bottom of the kite.

7.    Decorate your kite as beautiful as you want. Finally, your kite is ready to fly.