Procedure text is a text that is designed to describe how something is achieved through a sequence of actions or steps. It explains how people perform different processes in a sequence of steps. This next uses simple present tense, often imperative sentences. It also uses the temporal conjuction such as first, second, then, next, finally, etc.
The Generic Structure :
• Aim / Goal : The title of the text.
• Materials : The ingredients and utensils to do the instructions,
but not required for all procedure texts.
• Steps : A set of instructions to do the activity.
The Characteristics of Procedure Text :
• Using the simple present tense, often imperative sentence.
• Using the temporal conjuctions, such as first, second, then, next, finally, etc.
• Using actions verbs, such as turn on, stir, hold up, open, etc.
Example :
“ Sandwich “
Ingredients :• 2 slices of bread.
• Peanut butter.
• A banana.
• Honey.
Steps :
• Take two slices of bread.
• Spread peanut butter.
• Cut up a banana onto small slices and
• Put them on one of the slices.
• Pour some honey over the bananas.
• Put the other slice of bread on top.
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