Procedure Text :How To Make

 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 Make Orange Juice

Ingredients:

-Oranges

-sugar

-ice cubes

Directions:

-First, Rinse the oranges 

-Second, Peel the oranges and slice them 

-third, Place the sliced oranges into the blender or grinder 

-next, add sugar and ice cubes.

-next, Grind or blend until they become smooth. 

-then, Sieve the juice over a mesh strainer. Collect the juice in a vessel.

-last, Pour the collected orange juice into tall glasses and Serve it