4. What is procedure text?
Procedure text is the set of steps which should be completed in the
right sequence to get the goal.
Communicative purpose of Procedure Text
Communicative purpose of Procedure Text is giving instructions on how
to do things through actions or steps are sequential.
5. Generic Structure of Procedure Text
1. Aim/ Goal
In the first part of the generic structure of procedure text contains
information about the purpose of the creation or operator of
something.
2. Materials
In the second part, Materials consist of the materials used in making
something. But not all parts of Procedure Text includes materials,
sometimes a procedure text does not have a part materials.
3. Steps
On the steps, contains the steps or sequences that must be done so
that the goals outlined in began Aim / Goal to be achieved. Steps or
sequences must be order from the first to the last.
6. Linguistic Characteristics Procedure Text
Using pattern imperative sentences (commands), for example, Cut,
Do not mix, and so on.
Formula of imperative sentence
V 1 + O
For examples :
Pour the vegetable oil!
Slice the mushroom!
Using action verbs, such as turn, put, do not, mix, etc.
Using connectives (conjunctions) to sort of activities, such as then,
while, and so on.
7. Using the adverbials (adverb) to reveal details of time, place,
manner accurate, for example, for five minutes, 2 hours, etc.
Using the simple present.
Formula of simple simple present tense
S + Vs/es + O
(s/es is added when the subject are HE, SHE, IT, or NAME OF PERSON)
8. How To Make Jelly
Making jelly is very simple by following these directions.
Ingredients :
One packet of jelly crystals
500 ml jug
250 ml of boiling water
200 ml of cold water
A bowl
Steps :
Empty contents of a packet of jelly crystals into the jug.
Add boiling water.
Stir well until crystals dissolve.
Add the cold water and stir.
Pour mixture into a bowl.
Refrigerate until firm.
