Procedure Text

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.