Sequence

 Sequences  This text structure gives readers a chronological of events or a list

of steps in a procedure.

Structure

Body 1: Event/Step 1
Introduction
Thesis Statement Body 2: Event/Step 2 Conclusion
(a brief overview of
setting)

Body 3: Event/Step 3

Sequence Essay Topics

 How to mow your lawn
 How to win at Texas hold 'em
 How to lose weight without losing your mind
 How to find the perfect roommate
 How to succeed in (or flunk out of) college
 How to plan the perfect party
 How to survive a night of babysitting
 How to pitch a tent in the rain
 How to housebreak your dog
 How to kick a bad habit
 How to overcome insomnia
 How to stay sober on a Saturday night
 How to rent your first apartment
Below is given the example of introduction in sequence passage.
Cooking rice does not seem that complicated. There are so many different ways to prepare
it. Each culinary tradition has varying methods on how to cook rice to perfection. For this
process essay, we will focus on three ways of preparing the best rice possible. The
differences between the methods might seem minuscule, but the taste is vastly different
with each method. We will explore Gordon Ramsay’s style of preparing rice, the magazine
Fine Cooking’s method, and Martha Stewart’s way of preparing it.
As the introduction, this paragraph explains the product which its procedure is explained. It is
important to give the reader a brief explanation

This is the sample of body paragraph in sequence essay

Body paragraph elaborates the detail and ordered procedure to cook a rice.

Gordon Ramsay is one of the most famous chefs in the world. He is popular on television
and for his restaurants. Ramsay is also known for being a great teacher. He makes videos
on how to prepare relatively simple dishes, such as rice. His method of cooking is as
follows: 1) Get 400 grams of rice (preferably basmati). 2) Use cold water to rinse the dust
and starch from the rice. 3) Place the rice in a pan. Add some cardamom pods (broken
open), star anise, salt, and pepper. 4) Add one and a half cold water. 5) Get the lid on, bring
to a boil, then turn the heat down to let it steam for about 8-10 minutes. 6) Keep the lid on
throughout the steaming process. 7) Get the cardamom pods and star anise out, and use a
fork to separate the rice a bit by running the fork through the rice a few times. 8) The rice
is ready to be served (Shukla, Pragati). This recipe makes for a fragrant and downright
delicious basmati rice dish. Serving curry on top of this rice adds to its tastiness.
The sample of conclusion in sequence essay is shown below.
In the conclusion, the body paragraphs are summarized and restated.
To summarize, three different methods of cooking rice was examined: Gordon Ramsay’s
fragrant basmati rice, Fine Cooking’s scientific way of preparing white rice, and Martha
Stewart’s simple method of cooking white rice. Each way has its own merits and only
self-experimentation will determine your favorite.

This is the full version of the sequence essay.

Cooking rice does not seem that complicated. However, there are so many different ways to
prepare it. Each culinary tradition has varying methods on how to cook rice to perfection. For this
process essay, we will focus on three ways of preparing the best rice possible. The differences
between the methods might seem minuscule, but the taste is vastly different with each method. We
will explore Gordon Ramsay’s style of preparing rice, the magazine Fine Cooking’s method, and
Martha Stewart’s way of preparing it.
 Gordon Ramsay is one of the most famous chefs in the world. He is popular on television
and for his restaurants. Ramsay is also known for being a great teacher. He makes videos on how
to prepare relatively simple dishes, such as rice. His method of cooking is as follows: 1) Get 400
grams of rice (preferably basmati). 2) Use cold water to rinse the dust and starch from the rice. 3)
Place the rice in a pan. Add some cardamom pods (broken open), star anise, salt, and pepper. 4)
Add one and a half part cold water. 5) Get the lid on, bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to let
it steam for about 8-10 minutes. 6) Keep the lid on throughout the steaming process. 7) Get the
cardamom pods and star anise out, and use a fork to separate the rice a bit by running the fork
through the rice a few times. 8) The rice is ready to be served (Shukla, Pragati). This recipe makes
for a fragrant and downright delicious basmati rice dish. Serving curry on top of this rice
adds to its tastiness.
Next up, the magazine Fine Cooking has its own take on cooking white rice. Though basmati
is the king of rice, white rice can be tasty as well. According to Fine Cooking, to prepare the perfect
white rice, these are the steps: 1) Rinse the rice a few times in cold water to remove starch, talc,
and to make it less sticky. You can also opt for soaking the rice for 30 minutes. 2) Add water to
the rice in a pan. “As a general rule, use 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 cups of water per cup of long-grain white
rice, but you may need to experiment a little to find the amount you like best. Keep in mind that
more water gives you softer, stickier rice—great for stir-fries. Less water results in firmer rice, a
good style for rice salads” (King, Niloufer). 3) Put the pan of rice on gentle heat with a tight-fitting
pot lid. 4) Let the rice cook and steam for about 12 minutes. By this time, the water should have
been absorbed into the rice and the rice should be firm. 5) Have the rice sit off the heat with the
lid on for 5-30 minutes. This allows all the layers of the rice to be as fluffy as the rest, as the
moisture redistributes. This may not be as tasty Ramsay’s rice, but it ensures that the rice is uniform
and fluffy (King, Niloufer).
Lastly, we have Martha Stewart’s recommended method of cooking rice. She also has a
recipe for cooking white rice. Her style of making rice is quite simple. It also does not have much
seasoning, besides salt. The process of making this variety of rice does not have many steps: 1)
Bring 1/ ½ cups of water to a boil in an average pan. 2) Stir in 1 cup of long-grain white rice and
½ teaspoon of salt, and bring it to a boil again on medium-high heat. 3) Take down the heat to
make the rice simmer. Cover the pan. 4) Cook the rice for about 16 to 18 minutes, until the rice is
tender and all the water is gone. 5) Take it away from the heat and allow it to steam while covered
for 10 minutes. 6) Run a fork through the rice to fluff it up. 7) Now it is ready to be served (“Perfect
White Rice”).
To summarize, three different methods of cooking rice was examined: Gordon Ramsay’s
fragrant basmati rice, Fine Cooking’s scientific way of preparing white rice, and Martha Stewart’s
simple method of cooking white rice. Each way has its own merits and only self-experimentation
will determine your favorite.

EXERCISE:
Brainstorm your own mind map or outline and write down your essay.
a. Suggestion Topics for sequence essay
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b. Brainstorming (Mind map/Outline)