PROCEDURE TEXT 1-5

 

Text Procedure Features

The following are the features of Procedure text:
- Using Simple Present Tense .
- Using the imperative sentence which is a form of sentence that is usually used to give orders. For example, don't mix, turn on, cut into slices and so on.
- Using the connective of sequence (then, while, next, and so on).
- Using numbering (first, second, third, etc.).
- Using action verbs. For example, turn, plug, put, etc.
- Using adverbs . For example: slowly, carefully, and so on.

Generic Structure of Procedure Text
Procedure text has a generic structure that is different from other types of text, namely:

1. Aim/goal
It is located in the title of the text and is used to indicate the purpose of the text. Example: How to Make Noodle

2. Ingredients/materials
Contains materials or tools needed in the steps to carry out the process. Example: The materials to make an omelet are egg, onion, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper.

3. Steps/methods
Contains the method, or steps taken to achieve the objectives in the text. Example: First, wash the tomatoes. Then cut it into slices.

Example of Procedure Text 

How to Make Fluffy Pancake

Ingredients:
5 eggs
40 gram sugar
60 gram purpose flour
2 gram baking powder
Salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Honey

Instructions:
1. First, separate the egg yolk and the white. Then beat the egg white until stiff.
2. In a separated bowl, mix the egg yolks with sugar until the sugar melts.
3. Next, add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Then stir until all the ingredients mixed.
4. Slowly pour all the mixture ingredients into one bowl. Then add vanilla extract and mix it.
5. Then heat a pan over a low-medium heat and coat it with butter. Use a 1/4 cup measure to scoop and drop the batter into the pan so that you get evenly-sized pancakes.
6. Cook until the first side is golden brown, or until the top surface forms bubbles.
7. Flip and repeat on the other side. Adjust heat accordingly.
8. Finally, serve the pancake while it is still warm with honey. You can add some fruits like grapes or strawberry to make it more delicious.

How to Clean an LCD Screen

1. Shake up the detergent and put it 15 — 20 cm away from the LCD screen.

2. Spray on the LCD screen surface directly.

3. Cleanse gently using the fabric cleanser or brush.

You can also do the following steps:

1. Spray the detergent on the fabric cleanser.

2. Clean the LCD screen surface to make it as bright as a new one.

What should you do to detergent first?

A. Spray it

B. Clean it

C. Put it away

D. Shake it up +

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

Answers: 

1. C. An electric mixing machine used in food preparation liquefying, chopping, and pureeing ingredients. 

2. E. A computer that is portable and suitable for use while traveling. 

3. B. An automated kitchen appliance designed to boil or steam rice. 

4. D. A device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transforms information to paper. 

5. A. An electrical device for making toast.