Procedure text is a text that is designed to describe how something is achieved through a sequence of actions or steps.
The Generic Structure :
a. Aim / Goal : The title of the text.
b. Materials : The ingredients and utensils to do the instructions, but not required for all procedure texts.
c. Steps : A set of instructions to do the activity.
The Characteristics of Procedure Text :
¯ Using the Simple present tense, often imperative sentence.
¯ Using the temporal conjunctions, such as first, second, then, next, finally, etc.
¯ Using actions verbs, such as turn on, stir, hold up, open, etc.
Example :
Epe Banana Ingredients: 1 bunch of “kapok” bananas (not to ripe) 1 liter of water 2 kg brown sugar 50 gr white sugar 10 gr vanilla essence Steps: ³ Peel the bananas, then roast them over charcoal until somewhat soft and brown. ³ Flatten them with a special wooden, clamp, or if you don’t own one, use a large flat wooden spoon to flatten the bananas on a cutting board. ³ Sauce: boil the water with the brown sugar, white sugar and vanilla essence until it dissolves into thick syrup, then pour over the bananas. For 10 portions. |
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