PROCEDURE

Definition
Procedure is kind of text which teaches on how to make something completely. It is dominantly structured with imperative sentence since it actually an instruction. It usually explains the ingredient or material which is need, though sometime it is omitted, after that procedure text will explain step by step how to make the thing. See the following example of procedure text!

Generic Structure
  • Procedures begin by outlining an aim or goal.
  • Sometimes there is a list of the materials and equipment needed.
  • The steps are then listed in order.
Language Feature
  • use present tense e.g. spray
  • include technical terms when you need to e.g. friable
  • use words that tell the reader how, when and where to perform the task e.g. fill, firmly.
Example of Procedure Text:

                                             The Procedure of Making Meatballs

What you need for the ingredients
  • 1 kilo of very fine minced meat (preferably beef)
  • 2 eggs
  • 300 grams of tapioca-flour
  • 4-8 cloves of garlic
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 teaspoon of white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons of salt
The steps to make meatballs
These steps are instruction on how to make meatballs, (just meatball, the soup is made separately.)
First of all,mix garlic, red onion, salt, and white pepper in a mortar or mixer.
Second step, mix the spice-mixture with the eggs, the tapioca-flour and the minced meat.
After that, use your fingers, add a cup of water, and keep on working until the mixture feels soft and smooth.
Then, boil some water in a rather large pot, at least about 2 liters.
Next step, start rolling the mixture into small meatballs.
Finally, lower the meatballs into the boiling water. When they float up to the surface the meatball are ready to serve.








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