A procedure text is designed to describle now something is achieved through a sequence of action or steps. Is explains now people perform different process in sequence of steps. This text uses the simple present tense, often imperativesen tence. It also usually user in the temporal conjuctions, such, as first, second, the, next, finally, etc.
The generic structures of procedurt text are :
1. Goal / aim (or title)
2. Material (nnot required for all procedural texts)
3. Steps (the actions that must be taken)
Purpose :
- To give guidance how to …..
- To instruct how to ….
- To follow the step how to …
1. How to make (toys, kite)
2. How to cook (fried rice)
3. How to help (sting, drowning)
4. How to operate (computer, radio)
Procedure Example
This sample procedure is labeled to show you the structure and language features of procedure text.
Title : Germitating petunia seeds
Follow these instructions to germinate petunia seeds.
You will need :
- A packet of petunia seeds
- A seed tray or small pots
- Loamy friable soil or potting mix
- Water
- Fertilizer
1. Fill seed tray with soil
2. Incorporate fertiliser into soil
3. Scatter seed on the surface of the soil
4. Cover seeds with a emm layer of soil, press fimly.
5. Spray water to moisten the seed bed
6. Place seed tray in warm, sunny position / at least 25 deg C
7. Keep soil moist by watering gently while seeds are germitaing. Seeds will germinate in approximately 10 – 14 days.
1. Goal / aim (or title)
2. Material (nnot required for all procedural texts)
3. Steps (the actions that must be taken)
Purpose :
- To give guidance how to …..
- To instruct how to ….
- To follow the step how to …
1. How to make (toys, kite)
2. How to cook (fried rice)
3. How to help (sting, drowning)
4. How to operate (computer, radio)
Procedure Example
This sample procedure is labeled to show you the structure and language features of procedure text.
Title : Germitating petunia seeds
Follow these instructions to germinate petunia seeds.
You will need :
- A packet of petunia seeds
- A seed tray or small pots
- Loamy friable soil or potting mix
- Water
- Fertilizer
1. Fill seed tray with soil
2. Incorporate fertiliser into soil
3. Scatter seed on the surface of the soil
4. Cover seeds with a emm layer of soil, press fimly.
5. Spray water to moisten the seed bed
6. Place seed tray in warm, sunny position / at least 25 deg C
7. Keep soil moist by watering gently while seeds are germitaing. Seeds will germinate in approximately 10 – 14 days.
