HANDOUT MEETING II – IV (PROCEDURE)

What is Procedure?
A procedure is a piece of text that tells the reader or listener how to do something. Its purpose is to provide instructions for making
something, doing something, or getting somewhere.
Examples of procedure texts include: recipes, itineraries, instruction manual, directions.
Features of Procedure
Construction a procedure
A procedure text usually has three sections. There is an introductory statement or title that gives the aim or goal of the procedure,
followed by a list of materials that will be needed to complete the procedure. The final section is a sequence or steps, in the order
they need to be completed, to achieve this goal.
Some procedures have other stages such as explaining why each step is necessary.
Grammatical features of Procedure
Procedure texts usually include the following grammatical features:
- Sentences that begins with verbs and are started as commands.
- Time words or numbers that show the order for carrying out the procedure
- Adverbs to describe how the action should be performed
- Precise terms and technical language
The Procedure scaffold
1. An introductory statement giving the aim or goal
- This may be the title of the text
- This may be an introductory paragraph
2. Materials needed for completing the procedure
- This may be a list
- This may be a paragraph
- This step may be left out in some procedures
3. A sequence of steps in the correct order
- Numbers can be used to show first, second, third, and so on.
- The order is usually important
- Words such as now, next, and after this can be used.
- The steps usually begin with the command such as add, stir, or push.

Models of Procedure
Grammatical features
Structure
Anzac biscuits
1. Goal
You will need :
2. List of 2 cups of rolled oats
1 1/2 cups of caster sugar
materials
4 tablespoons golden syrup
required to
2 tablespoons boiling water
complete the
I cup plain flour
procedure
250 grams butter
I teaspoon baking soda
1. Turn over to 160oC.
2. Lightly grease oven tray. Sentences beginning with verbs
3. Sequence 3. Mix oats, flour, and sugar in a large bowl.
4. Melt butter and golden syrup in a pan Sentences written as commands
of steps in
5. Mix baking soda and boiling water in a cup.
the order
6. Add this mixture to melted butter and golden syrup
they need to 7. Add this to the oats mixture in the large bowl, mix together well.
be completed 8. Roll tablespoon of the mixture into balls. Put on tray 5 cm apart
9. Press lightly on top of each with a fork
10. Bake for 20 minutes.
 How to reduce the risk of heart attack
Today, I will tell you how to reduce the risk of having a heart attack.
Firstly, be a non-smoker. Secondly, see your doctor regularly for tests to
check your cholesterol levels. Thirdly, eat a low-fat diet and keep to a
healthy weight. Finally, exercise regularly.

Structure Grammatical
Features
Title gives goals
How to reduce the risk of heart attack Adverbs showing
Today, I will tell you how to reduce the risk of having a heart attack. order
Sequences of Firstly, be a non-smoker. Secondly, see your doctor regularly
steps to achieve for tests to check your cholesterol levels. Thirdly, eat a low-fat diet Verbs as
the goal and keep to a healthy weight. Finally, exercise regularly.
commands

How to reduce the risk of heart attack

Today, I will tell you how to reduce the risk of having a heart attack.
Firstly, be a non-smoker. Secondly, see your doctor regularly for tests to
check your cholesterol levels. Thirdly, eat a low-fat diet and keep to a
healthy weight. Finally, exercise regularly.

Structure Grammatical
Features
Title gives goals
How to reduce the risk of heart attack Adverbs showing
Today, I will tell you how to reduce the risk of having a heart attack. order
Sequences of Firstly, be a non-smoker. Secondly, see your doctor regularly
steps to achieve for tests to check your cholesterol levels. Thirdly, eat a low-fat diet Verbs as
the goal and keep to a healthy weight. Finally, exercise regularly.
commands

How to reduce the risk of heart attack

Today, I will tell you how to reduce the risk of having a heart attack.
Firstly, be a non-smoker. Secondly, see your doctor regularly for tests to
check your cholesterol levels. Thirdly, eat a low-fat diet and keep to a
healthy weight. Finally, exercise regularly.

Structure Grammatical
Features
Title gives goals
How to reduce the risk of heart attack Adverbs showing
Today, I will tell you how to reduce the risk of having a heart attack. order
Sequences of Firstly, be a non-smoker. Secondly, see your doctor regularly
steps to achieve for tests to check your cholesterol levels. Thirdly, eat a low-fat diet Verbs as
the goal and keep to a healthy weight. Finally, exercise regularly.
commands
 HANDOUT MEETING II – IV (PROCEDURE)
What is Procedure?
A procedure is a piece of text that tells the reader or listener how to do something. Its purpose is to provide instructions for making
something, doing something, or getting somewhere.
Examples of procedure texts include: recipes, itineraries, instruction manual, directions.
Features of Procedure
Construction a procedure
A procedure text usually has three sections. There is an introductory statement or title that gives the aim or goal of the procedure,
followed by a list of materials that will be needed to complete the procedure. The final section is a sequence or steps, in the order
they need to be completed, to achieve this goal.
Some procedures have other stages such as explaining why each step is necessary.
Grammatical features of Procedure
Procedure texts usually include the following grammatical features:
- Sentences that begins with verbs and are started as commands.
- Time words or numbers that show the order for carrying out the procedure
- Adverbs to describe how the action should be performed
- Precise terms and technical language
The Procedure scaffold
4. An introductory statement giving the aim or goal
- This may be the title of the text
- This may be an introductory paragraph
5. Materials needed for completing the procedure
- This may be a list
- This may be a paragraph
- This step may be left out in some procedures
6. A sequence of steps in the correct order
- Numbers can be used to show first, second, third, and so on.
- The order is usually important
- Words such as now, next, and after this can be used.
- The steps usually begin with the command such as add, stir, or push.

Models of Procedure
Grammatical features
Structure
Anzac biscuits
2. Goal
You will need :
2. List of 2 cups of rolled oats
1 1/2 cups of caster sugar
materials
4 tablespoons golden syrup
required to
2 tablespoons boiling water
complete the
I cup plain flour
procedure
250 grams butter
I teaspoon baking soda
11. Turn over to 160oC.
12. Lightly grease oven tray. Sentences beginning with verbs
3. Sequence 13. Mix oats, flout, and sugar in a large bowl.
14. Melt butter and golden syrup in a pan Sentences written as commands
of steps in
15. Mix baking soda and boiling water in a cup.
the order
16. Add this mixture to melted butter and golden syrup
they need to 17. Add this to the oats mixture in the large bowl, mix together well.
be completed 18. Roll tablespoon of the mixture into balls. Put on tray 5 cm apart
19. Press lightly on top of each with a fork
20. Bake for 20 minutes.