Procedure Text Part 1

 

Hello everyone! Back again on my blog, i want to explain about procedure text. SO LET'S GOOO!

 

Definition of Procedure Text

Procedure text is text designed to describe how something is done/achieved through a sequence of actions or steps.

Social Function of Procedure Text

Procedure text has a social function to describe an order or instructions on how something is done/achieved in order or the correct steps.

Structure of Procedure Text

The structure of the procedure text consists of

Goal : provide information about the intent and purpose of the procedure text

Material : provide information about materials and tools needed

Step : contains a list of sequences of instructions for making or operating something

Linguistic Elements of Procedure Text

The linguistic elements contained in the procedure text include:

- Simple present tense

Procedure Text must be written using the Simple Present Tense. This is because in the Procedure Text there are fact sentences about the manufacture or use of something.

- Imperative Sentences

An example is add 3 onions and mix it well with the dough. Command sentences must begin with a verb (verb). Examples are heat, stir, mix, add, boil, plug in, and so on.

- Action Verb

The verbs used in this text are action verbs or activities. Examples of action verbs include: put, cut, slice, remove, heat, stir, pour, place, and take.

- Connectives

Connectives are used as a liaison between one activity and another, for example first, secondly, then, after that, finally, last, and so on.

- Adverbs

Adverbs are used to give adverbs of time, such as: in 10 minutes, for 1 hour, during the first half hour. In addition, it can also be used to provide information on how to (manner), for example slowly, thoroughly, well, fast, and so on.

Types of Procedure Text

- How to do is Inform or instruct the readers to do something. The purpose is to tell the reader how to do something. The information is presented in logical sequence of events that are broken into steps. Example : step of activities, tips or tricks, treatments, etc.

- How to use is Inform or instruct the readers to use something. The purpose is to tell the reader how to use something. The information is presented in logical sequence of events that are broken into steps. Example : use shopee app.

- How to make is Inform or instruct the readers to make something. The purpose is to tell the reader how to make something. The information is presented in logical sequence of events that are broken into steps. Example : How to make pudding, how to make orange juice.

 

Example How To Make

 

HOW TO MAKE AN OMELETTE

 

Omelette is a variation of an omelet dish that is whipped together with various ingredients.

Materials/Ingredients:

1. Two eggs
2. Onions
3. Garlics
4. Chilli (if you like spicy)
5. Salt
6. Vegetable oil

 Steps:

1. Firstly, cut into pieces the garlic, onions, and chilli
2. Second, break the egg into a bowl
3. Third, put the garlics, onions, chilli, and salt into the bowl
4. Then, mix them gradually
5. The next step, heat a frying pan
6. After that, pour the dough into the frying pan, wait until it looks yellowish
7. Next, lift using spatula and put it in a plate
8. Finally, omellete is ready to serve

- Social Function : To describe an order or instructions on how to make an omelette in the correct order or steps.

- Structure :

Goal : How to make an omelette

Materials :

1. Two eggs
2. Onions
3. Garlics
4. Chilli (if you like spicy)
5. Salt
6. Vegetable oil

 Steps:

1. Firstly, cut into pieces the garlic, onions, and chilli
2. Second, break the egg into a bowl
3. Third, put the garlics, onions, chilli, and salt into the bowl
4. Then, mix them gradually
5. The next step, heat a frying pan
6. After that, pour the dough into the frying pan, wait until it looks yellowish
7. Next, lift using spatula and put it in a plate
8. Finally, omellete is ready to serve
   

 -  Linguistic elements

 Simple present tense

 Imperative Sentences : mix, 

 Action Verb : cut, pour, put

 Connectives : firstly, second, third, then, after that, finally

 Adverbs: gradually

 

Activity 3

Do practice 1-10 in part 1 from the module above! Attach the exercises in your blog!

Practice 1: Name the following tools. Then, match the description (function) of each.

Picture Number	Sentence Number
1. Blender	c. An electric mixing machine used in food preparationlequefying, chooping and pureeing ingridients.
2. Laptop	e. A computer that is portable and suitable for use while traveling.
3. Rice Cooker	b. An automated kitchen appliance designed to boil or steam rice.
4. Printer	d. A device that accepts text and graphic output rom a computer and transform information to paper.
5. Toaster	a. An electrical device for making toast.

Practice 2:

1) First, you will read silently to understand the procedure texts below. Make sure that you know the meaning of every word. If you find some words that you do not understand their meaning yet. Then, consult the dictionary. (Baca dalam hati untuk memahami makna dari teks prosedur berikut).

: - Align : Meluruskan

  - Rinse : Membilas

2) Second, read each text (text 1 and 2) loudly as if you are giving the instructions and take a note on your book. If possible, record your voice. (Baca dengan nyaring seolah- olah kalian sedang memberikan instruksi dan jika memungkinkan rekamlah suara kalian).

 

Practice 3: Read those texts (Text1 and 2) one more time then answer these questions.

a. What are those texts about?

: The text is about the information on how to insert simcard cellphone and how to cook rice in a rice cooker.

b. Who will probably need to read read the texts?

: Everyone who has cellphone and everyone who will cook rice in rice cooker will need to read this text.

c. What are the purpose of the texts?

: The purpose of each text is to tell how something is done/accomplished through the sequence of steps.

d. What is the benefit of reading the texts?

: The benefit of reading this text is the readers will know how to insert simcard cellphone and how to cook using rice cooker.

 

Practice 4: Read text 1 then analize its structure using this table.

Parts of the Text	Functions of the Parts
Goal : To tell how to insert sim card cellphone	Showing the purpose of the text
Materials/tools (not required for all prosedurs text) :-	Telling the material needed
Step : 1. First of all, press the locking catch and slide the cover then lift it off the phone. 2. After that, push two catches in the opposite directions and remove the battery. 3. Next, slide the SIM card carefully into the slot and make sure that the golden connect arson are facing to the connector of the phone. 4. Then, put the battery and align it until snaps into its place. 5. Finally, insert the two catches of the back cover corresponding slot in the phone and slide the cover forward button of the phone until locks into place	Describing the steps to achieve the purpose

Text 2

Parts of the Text	Functions of the Parts
Goal : To tell how to cook rice in a rice cooker	Showing the purpose of the text
Materials/tools (not required for all prosedurs text) :-	Telling the material needed
Step : 1. First, rinse a cup of rice in cold water. Rub the rice softly under the running water. Do not rub the rice too long, because it will lose the nutrients. Wash the rice once again. Then drain the water from the rice. 2. Next, add a cup of water. If you cook rice using an electronic rice cooker, pay attention to the water ratio. The rice and the water ratio is usually 1 part rice to 1 part water. 3. Then, place the cooking pot in the rice cooker properly. Cover the pot. Select the cooking button right after the light on the rice cook cook turns. 4. Finally, when the rice has been cooked and is resilent , flip through the rice very gently using a rice spatula	Describing the steps to achieve the purpose

 

Practice 5: Read text again then analize its structure using this table.

Example:

Text 1

To compose a prosedur text , you will need :

• Present Tenses (imperatives)

e.g Press the locking catch

Put the battery

Slide the cover forward button of the phone

Do not use ammonia in the same wash.

• Action Verbs

e.g Push, insert, remove

• Number to show the sequences

e.g First, second, third, ...

1. 2.3,4,5, ...

At first, then, next, finally,...

• Adverb

e.g slowly, usually, warmly.

 

Text 2

To compose a prosedur text , you will need :

• Present Tenses (imperatives)

e.g rinse a cup of rice in cold water

add a cup of water

place the cooking pot in the rice cooker properly

flip through the rice very gently using a rice spatula

• Action Verbs

e.g rince, add, flip, cook

• Number to show the sequences

e.g 1,2,3,4, ....

first, then, next, finally, ...

• Adverb

e.g softly, usually, properly, gently

 

 

How to Use Glue Gun

1. First, check and clean the glue gun from any old glue clogging in the nozzle.

2. Second, put the glue stick into the gun nozzle.

3. Third, insert the plug into the electricity socket.

4. Fourth, prepare a sheet of paper and put the glue gun on it.

5. Fifth, wait until the gun get warmer.

6. Sixth, squeeze the trigger gently to check if the glue stick has changed into liquid form.

7. Finaly, you can apply it on any surface that you want to stick by using this glue gun.

 

Practice 6: Read text above carefully. Then, complete the following table.

Questions	Text: How to Use Glue Gun
Topic	how to use glue gun
Target reader	people who will use glue gun
Purpose	telling how to use glue gun through a sequence of actions
Benefit	the readres get information to use glue gun.

 

Practice 7: Read the text once more. Then, analize its structure by completing this table.

Parts of the text	Functions of the parts
Goal : how to use glue gun.	Showing the purpose of the text
Materials/tools needed: glue sticks and glue gun	Telling the material needed
Step : 1. First, check and clean the glue gun from any old glue clogging in the nozzle. 2. Second, put the glue stick into the gun nozzle. 3. Third, insert the plug into the electricity socket. 4. Fourth, prepare a sheet of paper and put the glue gun on it. 5. Fifth, wait until the gun get warmer. 6. Sixth, squeeze the trigger gently to check if the glue stick has changed into liquid form. 7. Finaly, you can apply it on any surface that you want to stick by using this glue gun.	Describing the steps to achieve the purpose

 

Practice 8: Read the text. Then, analize its grammatical feautres using this table.

Grammatical Features
Imperative	check and clean the glue gun, put the glue stick into the gun nozzle
Action Verb	check, clean, put
Connective	first, finally
Adverb	gently.

 

Practice 9: Read Text 3 below then answer following the questions. Handwrite your complete answers on your notebook.

Questions:

a. What is the text about?

: The text is about how to operate ATM

b. Who might be interested in reading this text?

: Yes, i interested

c. What is the purpose of writing this text?

: The purpose of the text is to tell how to operate ATM

d. What is the benefit of reading this text?

: We will know how to operate ATM

e. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?

: Step to operate ATM

f. Mention 3 words from the text that are not familiar for you!

: frequently, regardless, associated

 

Practice 10: Compare the two texts (Text 1 and 2) above by telling their similarities and the differences in the following grid.

	Similarities	Differences
Social Function	To inform the way how to..	Text 1 : To inform the way to use a blender Text 2 : To inform the way how to pass in the interview
Text Structure	Goal step	-
Grammatical Features	Present tense action verb adverb	-

The conclusion, Procedure text is text designed to describe how something is done/achieved through a sequence of actions or steps. Procedure text has a social function to describe an order or instructions on how something is done/achieved in order or the correct steps. The structure of the procedure text consists of goal, material and step. The linguistic elements contained in the procedure text include simple present tense, imperative Sentences, action verb, connectives and adverb. Types of procedure text : How to do, how to use and how to make.

 

So that's it, thank you so much and see you again! Stay healthy everyone!! <33