Procedure Text :How To Do

 Definition of ProcedureText

1 .      Text 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 .      Text that instruct how to do a particular activity e.g. recipes, rules for games, science experiments, road safety rules.

   3 .      Text that deal with human behavior, e.g. how to live happily, how to succeed.

Procedure Text Characteristics Procedure text has the following characteristics:

    1.  using the simple present tense Using imperative sentences (command sentences). Example: add two spoons, cook with low heat, blend the spices, etc.

    2.  Using the verbs action. Example: add, put, turn

    3. using  numbering. Example: first, second, third.

    4.  Using conjunctions (conjunctions). Example: next, then, while.

Generic Structure

   1.      Goal/Aim

This text contains about purpose of making or operating of something.

   2.      Materials/Equipment

Materials consist of ingredients that are used in making something. But not all parts of procedure text includes materials, sometimes a procedure text does not have materials section.

   3.      Steps/Methods

Contains the steps or sequences that must be done so that the objectives outlined in the aim/goal to be achieved. Steps or sequences must be a sequence from the first to the last.

How To Operate TV

Instructions :

1.Plug the cable television into electricity

2.After that, press the power button to turn on the television

3.Wait untill the televison show the picture

4.Choose the channel that you want to watch use the button or the remote.

5.Set the volume use the remote or button volume

6.Last, if you want to turn off the television you can use the power button