Procedure is used to describe how to do or make something. It describes how something is accomplished through a sequence of actions.
This type of text comes in many forms, such as instruction manuals, and recipes.
A procedure usually consists of three main parts (generic structure):
1. Title/ Goal : It states the goal to be achieved.
2. List of materials : It lists the materials needed. It often gives details on the size,
color, numbers, shapes, quantity, etc.
3. List of equipment : It lists the equipment needed. It also gives details on the size,
color, numbers, shapes, quantity, etc.
4. Steps/ Method/ Procedure : It describes steps in logical order to achieve the goal. The
steps are often marked with numbers (1, 2, 3, ...), letters (a, b, c, ...), or bullet marks (-, *, ~, ...). Sometimes the steps include caution(s) and warning(s). There are also drawings or pictures to make the steps clear.
Examples:
How to serve a cup of tea.
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Equipments:
- A cup
- A spoon
Materials:
- A bag of tea
- Some hot water
- Some sugar
Methods:
- First, prepare a bag of tea.
- Next, put the tea into a cup.
- After that, pour hot water into the cup.
- Then, add the sugar and mix them with the spoon.
- Finally, the tea is ready to drink.
