Procedure Text
Procedure Text
Procedure text is a type of text that explains how to do something by listing a series of steps:
Examples: Recipes, science experiments, assembly manuals, and instructions for playing games
Language features: Uses simple present tense, imperative sentences, connectives, and adverbs
Procedure text is a type of text that is written to explain how to do something. It's a step-by-step
explanation of a process or a set of instructions for completing a specific task.
The purpose of a procedure text type is to explain how something can be done such as directions,
recipes, instruction manual, and itineraries.
There are two kinds of procedure texts. The first is a text that explains how to make something and the
second is a text that explains how to do or use something. There are four aspects that should be
considered in writing procedure text. They are generic structure and language features, vocabulary and
mechanics.
The language features of the procedure text are imperative sentences, action verbs, connectives,
adverbials, and simple present tense.
Procedure: It is a stipulated sequence of a course of action for handling activities. They are specified in
chronological order, e.g. there may be a procedure for requesting supplies for production. Procedures
are designed to execute policies and achieve objectives.
Procedure text is a piece of written or spoken text which has the social function to inform the readers or
the listeners how to make or to do something. It can be in the form of a set of instructions, directions or
a manual.
Procedures are action oriented. They outline steps to take, and the order in which they need to be
taken. They're often instructional, and they may be used in training and orientation. Well-written
procedures are typically solid, precise, factual, short, and to the point.