Understanding Procedure Text
Procedure text is text that contains steps to do something. It can take various forms, such as food or drink recipes, how to make an object, how to use or operate something, procedures for managing documents, and much more.
procedure text function
The purpose of procedure text is to explain how something is made, done or used through successive steps (to show how something is made/used/done through a sequence of steps).
In other words, procedure text is used to describe one by one how something can be made or achieved. Through procedure text, you will find it easier to understand and read instructions on how to do things in the right order.
Procedure Text Structure
The structure of procedure text consists of three parts, you know! What are the parts of the structure of procedure text? There are goals, materials, and steps. Let's see the explanation in the image below!
Goal: provides information about the intent and purpose of the procedure and predicts a conclusion.
Materials: contains a list of materials or materials needed to perform a procedure or steps.
Steps : a list of sequences of instructions/activities to achieve a goal in the correct sequence of steps.
Result: The result of a series of steps that have been carried out
Language Rules Procedure Text
After knowing the structure contained in procedure text, now let's learn about the rules of the language. What are the linguistic rules of procedure text? Let's discuss!
1. Using the Simple Present Tense
Procedure text must be written using the Simple Present Tense, yes guys! This is because in procedure text there are command sentences about how to make or do something.
2. Using Imperative Sentences
What are imperative sentences or imperative sentences in procedure text? Imperative sentences are always preceded by verb 1 from action verbs or verbs that involve physical activity. So, we don't need to use the subject at the beginning of the sentence.
Example: Add 3 onions and mix it well. This sentence begins with verb 1, add. There is no subject at the beginning of the sentence.
3. Using Connectives
Connectives are used in a procedure text to connect the steps in it so that the list of instructions made is coherent and easy to understand.
Examples: First, secondly, then, after that, and finally.
4. Using Adverbs
Adverbs are used to give an adverb of time. There are 2 types of adverbs or adverbs used in procedure text, namely:
Adverb of time or adverb of time that indicates how long we have to do something. Example: in 10 minutes, for 1 hour.
Adverb of manner or description of how to do something. Example: slowly, well, evenly.
Types of Procedure Text
Now, after knowing the aspects that must be in procedure text, now we will discuss the types. Broadly speaking, there are two kinds of procedure texts. So, procedure text is divided into two types. What the hell? Come on, see the discussion!
1. Procedure text that explains how to operate/use something
Examples include how to use an air fryer, how to use a dish washer, how to use a camera.
2. Procedure text that provides instructions for carrying out certain activities
Examples such as how to play the violin, how to create a website, and how to make rendang.
Example procedure text:
How to Make Pizza
Ingredients
1. Dough
2 ½ cups warm water (600 mL)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
7 cups all-purpose flour (875 g), plus more for dusting
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ cup semolina flour (30 g)
2. Tomato Sauce
28 oz canned whole tomatoes (795 g)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Steps
1.Firstly, “bloom” the yeast by sprinkling the sugar and yeast in the warm water.
2.Let sit for 10 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface.
3.Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl.
4.Make a well in the middle and add the olive oil and bloomed yeast mixture.
5.Mix until a shaggy dough begins to form using a spoon.
6.Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead for 10-15 minutes.
7.Then grease a clean, large bowl with olive oil and place the dough inside
8.Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface.
9.After that, preheat the oven as high as your oven will allow, between 450-500˚F (230-260˚C).
10.Place a pizza stone, heavy baking sheet (turn upside down so the surface is flat), or cast iron skillet in the oven.
11.Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce: Add the salt to the can of tomatoes and puree with an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth.
12.Take a portion and start by poking the surface with your fingertips once the dough has rested.
13.Then, stretch and press the dough into a thin round.
14.Sprinkle semolina onto an upside down baking sheet and place the stretched crust onto it. Add the sauce and ingredients of your choice.
15.Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the crust and cheese are golden brown.
16.Add any garnish of your preference.
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