Procedure Text (How To Do)

Procedure Text

Definition of Procedure Text

Procedure text is a text that is designed to describe how something is achieved through a sequence of actions or steps.

The Purpose of Procedure Text

The purpose of procedure text is to tell the reader how to do or make something through a sequence of actions or steps.

Feature of Procedure Text

Usually Using the Simple Present Tense with the formula (S + V1)
Imperative form / command form
Using the verbs action, for example : make, take, boil, cook,
Using temporal conjunctions, for example : First, then, next, after that, last
Using conjunctions (conjunctions) to sequence activities, for example : then, while, etc.
Use adverbs (adverbs) to state details of time, place, accurate method, for example : five minutes, 2 hours, etc.
Using adverbs (adverbs) to express a stage or sequence, for example : for the second, the third, the last, etc.

Type of Procedure Text

Procedure text that describes how something works or how to use an instruction / manual operation, for example, how to use a computer, how to record a video. how to use plaroid camera.
Procedure text that instructs how to do certain activities, for example, how to make a noodle, how to dance, how to play basketball
Procedure text related to human behavior, for example, how to succeed, how to live happily, how to be a good person.

Generic Structure of Procedure Text

Goals : provide information about the intent and purpose, messages and predictions.
Materials: contains a list of materials or materials needed to perform a procedure or steps.
Step: a list of sequences / activities to achieve the goal in the correct sequence of steps.
Result: The results of the feed steps that have been taken.

Example of Procedure Text

How To Change Name in Zoom

From the Zoom Room click on the "Participants" icon at the bottom of the window (shown circled below).
A Participants window will appear. Click the "Rename" button (shown circled below).
Enter your new name in the "New Screen Name" field and be sure to have the "Remember my name for future meetings" checked.
After clicking the blue "OK" button, your new name will appear.