Procedure text

Definition of procedure text

Procedure text is a type of text that is written to explain how to
do something. It’s a step-by-step explanation of a process or a set of
instructions for completing a specific task. Procedure text is used in
many contexts, such as manuals, recipes, scientific experiments, or
instructions for assembling products.

The purpose procedure text

The purpose of procedure text is to tell the reader how to do or
make something. The information is presented in a logical sequence
of events which is broken up into small sequenced steps. These texts
are usually written in the present tense. The most common example of
a procedural text is a recipe.

Generic Structure of precedure text

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.
language features of a procedure text

1. Simple present tense

The simple present tense in a procedure text makes the action
immediate and relevant. It’s as if the procedure is happening right now, in
real time, guiding the reader as they perform the task.
Example:
 Pour the water into the glass
 Mix the ingredients until well combined

2. Imperative sentences
Imperative sentences are command forms that tell someone to do
something. They are direct and to the point, which is essential in
instructions.
Example:
 Knead the dough until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 30
minutes
 Apply the paint evenly across the canvas, using broad strokes for a
textured effect

3. Connectives
Connectives (or conjunctions) are words or phrases that link different
parts of a text. They can show the order of steps, the relationship between
different parts, or add additional information.
Examples of connectives in procedure texts include words like then, next,
after that, before, or finally. These words help guide the reader through
the process in a logical and coherent way.
Example:
 First, wash the rice; then, soak it for 20 minutes
 Measure the ingredients carefully. After that, mix them in a bowl

4. Adverbs
 Adverbs can provide additional detail about how an action is to be
performed, adding precision and clarity to the instructions. They can
describe how, when, where, or to what extent something is done.
Example:
 Slowly add water to the flour, stirring constantly
 Thoroughly wash the vegetables to remove any dirt or pesticides

The adverbs ‘slowly’ and ‘thoroughly’ in these examples add nuance to

the action, guiding the reader on how exactly to perform the task.

Type of procedur text

1. Texts that instruct how to do a particular activitu : recipes, rules for
games, science experiments, road safety rules
2. texts that instruct how to operate things: how to operate an appliance, a
machinr, the photocopier, the computer
3. the most common example of a procedural text is a recipe

How to Make Perkedel

Ingredients :
-1kg potatoes
-Shallots 1.5 ounces
-Garlic 1 ounce
-Pepper to taste
-1 nutmeg
-Salt to taste
-Soup leaves 3 stalks
-3 spring onions
-Royco is enough
-Salt to taste
-Egg 2
-Half a kilo of vegetable oil

Steps :
1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into pieces
2. peel and slice the shallots
3. chop spring onions and small soup leaves
4. Puree the pepper and nutmeg
5. Fry the potatoes until soft
6. fry the shallots and garlic
7. Put the fried potatoes in a container to mash/mash
8. Add the fried red and white onions to the potatoes
9. Add the soup leaves which have been cut into small pieces into the pota-
toes
10. add the seasoning spices to taste
11. stir and mash until smooth
12. shape the potatoes as desired
13. Prepare 2 eggs and stir
14. Prepare the frying tools and add cooking oil
15. . Put the shaped cakes into the egg mixture
16. then fry in hot oil
17. Remove when the fritters are brownish yellow
18. The cakes are ready to be served