Procedure text
A procedure text is used to tell someone how
to do or make something. This type of the text comes in many forms, such as
instruction manuals and recipes. The text consist of three part :
Title / Goal : It states the goal to
be achieved.
List of materials :
It lists the materials needed. It often gives detail on the size, color,
number,
shapes, quality and other
material parts.
List of equipment : It
lists the equipment needed. It also often gives detail on the size, color,
number,
shapes, quality and others
equipment parts.
Step/procedure : it describes steps in logical
order to achieve the goal. The step are often marked with number (1,2,3,....) ,
letter (a,b,c,....), or bullet marks(#,*,¨, ...). Sometimes the steps
include caution (s) or warning (s). There are also drawing or picture to make
the steps clear.
Example :
Title / Goal :
Mix it Up Salad
List of materials
:
1/3 cup of orange
juice
1 tablespoon of
honey
1 1/2
cups honeydew melon – cut into cubes
1 pint of
strawberries –cut in half
2 cups of grapes
1 green apple – cut
into cubes
2 oranges – cut in
bite-sized pieces
List of Equipment
:
Measuring cups and
spoons
A large bowl
A whisk or a fork
Step /procedure :
·
First, make the dressing by
putting the orange juice and honey in a large bowl and mix them well.
·
Then, add the fruit.
·
Next, mix until all the
fruit is lightly coated with the dressing.
·
Put it in the refrigerator
for one hour.
·
Finally, serve it cold.
Language features :
Read the text carefully and you will find the
use of :
- Commands or imperative sentences
e.g.:
Make the dressing by putting the
orange juice and honey in a large bowl.
- Action verb
e.g.:
make, mix, add.
- Precise vocabulary
e.g.:
1/3 cup of orange juice
- Adverbials of the express details of time and place, manner, and other adverb.
e.g.:
mix them well (manner), in a
large bowl (place), for one hour (time).
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