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A procedure text provides step-by-step instructions for completing a task. It includes the goal, materials or ingredients, and clear steps. Procedure texts use simple present tense, imperative sentences, and connectives to logically guide the reader through the process.

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Procedure Text

A procedure text provides step-by-step instructions for completing a task. It includes the goal, materials or ingredients, and clear steps. Procedure texts use simple present tense, imperative sentences, and connectives to logically guide the reader through the process.

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‭What is a procedure text?

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‭ rocedure text is a type of text that is written to explain how to do‬
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‭something. It’s a step-by-step explanation of a process or a set of‬
‭instructions for completing a specific task. Procedure text is used in many‬
‭contexts, such as manuals, recipes, scientific experiments, or instructions‬
‭for assembling products.‬

‭What is the structure of a procedure text?‬

‭1. Goal‬
‭ he goal is the starting point of a procedure text. It sets the stage by‬
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‭providing a clear statement of what the reader is trying to achieve by‬
‭following the instructions. It gives context and purpose, helping the reader‬
‭to understand why they are undertaking the task.‬
‭ or example, in a recipe, the aim might be to bake a chocolate cake. In a‬
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‭science experiment, the goal could be to demonstrate a particular chemical‬
‭reaction. By stating the aim or goal, the reader can focus on what needs to‬
‭be accomplished.‬

‭2. Materials or ingredients‬


‭ his section provides a comprehensive list of everything needed to carry‬
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‭out the task. It ensures that the reader has everything at hand before‬
‭starting.‬
‭●‬ M ‭ aterials:‬‭This could include tools, equipment, or‬‭other supplies.‬
‭For example, if you’re assembling a piece of furniture, this section‬
‭would list all the required parts and tools like screws, nails, a‬
‭hammer, etc.‬
‭●‬ ‭Ingredients:‬‭In a cooking context, this refers to‬‭all the food items‬
‭and quantities needed to prepare a dish. It’s like a shopping list for‬
‭your recipe, ensuring you have everything you need to start cooking.‬
‭ he Materials/Ingredients section is essential for preparation and helps‬
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‭ensure that the procedure goes smoothly from start to finish.‬
‭3. Steps‬
‭ he Steps are the heart of a procedure text. This section provides a‬
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‭detailed, step-by-step guide on how to achieve the aim or goal. It breaks‬
‭down the task into manageable parts, often in a chronological or logical‬
‭order.‬
‭ ach step is usually written in a clear and concise manner, using‬
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‭imperative language (commands). It’s vital that these steps are easy to‬
‭understand and follow, as any ambiguity or complexity can lead to‬
‭confusion or mistakes.‬

‭What are the language features of a procedure text?‬

‭1. Simple present tense‬


‭ he simple present tense in a procedure text makes the action immediate‬
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‭and relevant. It’s as if the procedure is happening right now, in real time,‬
‭guiding the reader as they perform the task.‬
‭Example:‬
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● ‭ our the water into the glass‬
‭●‬ ‭Mix the ingredients until well combined‬

‭2. Imperative sentences‬


I‭ mperative sentences are command forms that tell someone to do‬
‭something. They are direct and to the point, which is essential in‬
‭instructions.‬
‭Example:‬
‭●‬ K ‭ nead the dough until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 30‬
‭minutes‬
‭●‬ ‭Apply the paint evenly across the canvas, using broad strokes for a‬
‭textured effect‬

‭3. Connectives‬
‭ onnectives (or conjunctions) are words or phrases that link different parts‬
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‭of a text. They can show the order of steps, the relationship between‬
‭different parts, or add additional information.‬
‭ xamples of connectives in procedure texts include words like‬‭then, next,‬
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‭after that, before,‬‭or‬‭finally.‬‭These words help guide‬‭the reader through the‬
‭process in a logical and coherent way.‬
‭Example:‬
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● ‭ irst, wash the rice; then, soak it for 20 minutes‬
‭●‬ ‭Measure the ingredients carefully. After that, mix them in a bowl‬

‭4. Adverbs‬
‭ dverbs can provide additional detail about how an action is to be‬
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‭performed, adding precision and clarity to the instructions. They can‬
‭describe how, when, where, or to what extent something is done.‬
‭Example:‬
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● ‭ lowly add water to the flour, stirring constantly‬
‭●‬ ‭Thoroughly wash the vegetables to remove any dirt or pesticides‬
‭ he adverbs ‘slowly’ and ‘thoroughly’ in these examples add nuance to‬
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‭the action, guiding the reader on how exactly to perform the task.‬

‭Procedure text example‬

‭How to bake chocolate chip cookies‬


‭Ingredients‬‭:‬
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● ‭ cup butter, softened‬
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‭●‬ ‭3/4 cup granulated sugar‬
‭●‬ ‭3/4 cup brown sugar‬
‭●‬ ‭2 eggs‬
‭●‬ ‭1 teaspoon vanilla extract‬
‭●‬ ‭2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour‬
‭●‬ ‭1/2 teaspoon salt‬
‭●‬ ‭1 teaspoon baking soda‬
‭●‬ ‭2 cups chocolate chips‬
‭Steps‬‭:‬
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● ‭ irst, preheat the oven to 190°C. Then, lightly grease a baking sheet.‬
‭●‬ ‭In a large bowl, thoroughly cream together the butter, granulated‬
‭sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer.‬
‭●‬ ‭Next, beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.‬
‭●‬ ‭In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually‬
‭add this to the butter mixture, stirring well.‬
‭●‬ ‭Finally, gently fold in the chocolate chips.‬
‭●‬ ‭Using a spoon, evenly drop portions of dough onto the prepared‬
‭baking sheet.‬
‭●‬ ‭Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, prepare‬
‭a cooling rack.‬
‭●‬ ‭Carefully remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool‬
‭on the baking sheet for a minute.‬
‭●‬ ‭Then, transfer the cookies to the cooling rack to cool completely.‬

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