What is a Procedure Text?
A procedure text explains how something works or how to perform an activity through a sequence of steps. Its social function is to help the reader achieve a goal efficiently and safely, like cooking, operating devices, or following instructions.
Generic Structure of Procedure Texts
- The Goal: The title or the purpose of the activity (e.g., How to Make Iced Coffee).
- Materials/Equipment: The things you need, though some procedures require only equipment.
- Steps/Methods: A chronological series of actions to reach the stated goal.
Language Features
- The Simple Present Tense: Focuses on general truths or direct instructions.
- Imperative Mood: Uses command verbs like ‘Cut,’ ‘Stir,’ ‘Click,’ and ‘Plug in’.
- Temporal Connectives: Sequence markers such as ‘First,’ ‘Then,’ ‘After that,’ and ‘Finally’.
- Adverbs: Describe how to perform actions, for example, ‘stir it slowly’ or ‘wait for five minutes’.
