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The Definition of Procedure Text

The document defines a procedure text as a type of text that describes how to make something through a sequence of steps. It explains that a procedure text's social function is to instruct readers on how to achieve or accomplish something by following a series of actions or steps, similar to a manual. The generic structure of a procedure text includes stating the goal or title, listing required materials, and providing the steps in sequential order to achieve the goal. Key language features include using simple present tense, commands, imperative sentences, adverbs of manner, action verbs, and temporal conjunctions.

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The Definition of Procedure Text

The document defines a procedure text as a type of text that describes how to make something through a sequence of steps. It explains that a procedure text's social function is to instruct readers on how to achieve or accomplish something by following a series of actions or steps, similar to a manual. The generic structure of a procedure text includes stating the goal or title, listing required materials, and providing the steps in sequential order to achieve the goal. Key language features include using simple present tense, commands, imperative sentences, adverbs of manner, action verbs, and temporal conjunctions.

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Procedure Text

The definition of procedure text :


Procedure text is a kind of text that describe how to make something based on
steps.

The social function of procedure text :


a. To describe how to make something based on steps.
b. To describe how something is achieved or accomplished through a sequence of
actions or steps.
c. To instruct the ways of manuals.

The Generic Structure of procedure text :


1. Goal (title) : It explain what people want to make.
2. Material / Ingredients : Everything needed for achieving the goal (we can use or
not use it).
3. Steps : A series of sequence of actions oriented to achieving the goal.

The language features of procedure text :

Use simple present tense


Use command
(e.g.: cut the onion. . .)
Use imperative sentence
(e.g.: cut, dont mix)
Use adverb of manner
(e.g.: cut the mango carefully)
Use action verb
(e.g.: turn, put, mix)
Use temporal conjunction
(e.g.: first, second, then, next, finally, etc.)

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