Sabtu, 08 September 2012

Procedure Text

What is Procedure Text?

A.    Definition of Procedure
A procedure text is a text which is intended to tell the reader how to do, operate, or make something. The information in a procedure text is usually written in the present tense and is arranged in a logical sequence of events which is broken up into several sequenced steps.

B.     Characteristics of Procedure
1.      Goal : Showing the purpose
2.      Material : Telling the needed materials
3.      Step 1 - end : Describing the steps to achieve the purpose

C.      Language Features of Procedure
v  State your goals clearly at the beginning.
v  List all materials and equipment in order of use.
v  List the steps in chronological order.
v  Focus on general people by using subject "You" or "We" instead of individuals.
v  Use action verbs (imperative verbs), such as cut, peel, plug, turn on, etc.
v  Use sequencing words to connect the steps. For example : First(ly), second(ly), third(ly), next, then, etc.
v  Give detailed information on how (carefully, with the knife); where (into the oven); when (after the water boils).
v  Give detailed factual description (shape, size, color, amount).
v  Using temporal conjunction
v  Using Simple Present Tense

D.    Example of Procedure
v  Black Sesame Pudding
Black Sesame Pudding
Ø  Ingredient
1.      Powdered Gelatin                   5 grams
2.      Water                                      3 tablespoons
3.      Black Sesame (non-sugar)       one tablespoon
4.      Milk                                         200 cc
5.      Powdered Sugar                     2 tablespoons
Ø  How to Make
1.      First, mix three tablespoons of water and powdered gelatin. Then, stir until smooth.
2.      Second, enter the milk, powdered sugar, and black sesame into a small pot and heat over medium heat.
3.      Stir with a stirrer and if the powdered sugar is melted, add the gelatin mixture in the way of number 1. Continues, heat for 1-2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
4.      Then, put the pot on a baking sheet be given iced, then chill, stirring constantly.
5.      Finally, insert it into a bowl and chill in the freezer for 30-40 minutes. If it hardens, it's done.


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