PROCEDURE TEXT

Procedure text is text that instruct how to do a particular activity. The purpose of procedure text is to tell the reader how to do or make something. It can be a set of instructions or directions.

Generic Structure :  

• Goal (the final purpose of doing the instructions). 
• Materials (ingredients, utensils, equipment to do the instructions). 
• Steps (a set of instructions to achieve the final purpose).

Language Features :

• Use simple present tense.
• Use connective words : First of all, second step, after that, then, etc.
• Use action verbs : mix, add, boil, roll, serve, etc.

The example of Procedure Text :

HOW TO MAKE MEATBALLS

Ingredients :

 

1 kilo meat

2 eggs

300 gram of tapioca flour

4-8 cloves of garlic

1 red onion

1 teaspoon of white pepper

2 teaspoon of salt

Steps :

1. First of all, mix garlic, red onion, salt, and white pepper in a mixer. 
2. Second step, mix the spice mixture with eggs, tapioca-flour, and meat. 
3.  After that, use your fingers, add a cup of water, and keep on working until the mixture feels soft and smooth.
4. Then, boil some water in a rather large pot about 2 liters.
5. Next step, start rolling the mixture into small meatballs.
6. Finally, lower the meatballs into the boiling water. When they float up to the surface the meatballs are ready to serve.

Task 1

A. Read the text carefully !

HOW TO MAKE FRIED POTATOES

Ingredients :
 

4 potatoes

3 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion (chopped)

1 green bell pepper (seeded and chopped)

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Materials :

• Large skillet
• Plate
• Pot

Steps :

1. First of all, bring a large pot of salted boiling water. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
2. Second, drain the potatoes and cut them into 1/2 inch cubes when they are already cool.
3. After that, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and green bell pepper. Cook about 5 minutes stirring often, until soft. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
4. Then, pour remaining 2 tablespoons of oil into the skillet and turn heat to medium-high.
5. Next step, add potato cubes, salt, green bell pepper and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are  browned about 10 minutes.
6. Finally, Stir in the onion, green bell pepper and cook for another minute. Serve hot. 

 Cook time : 25 Minutes

B. Answer the following questions based on the text !

1.  What does the text tells about ?

      a. The potatoes and their use
      b. How to make fried potatoes
      c. Boiling potatoes in good ways
      d. Someone‟s experience in cooking

2.  Which statement is NOT TRUE according to the text ?
      a. It takes 25 minutes to cook the food well.
      b. You need 3 kinds of equipment to cook the meal.
      c. the food should be served hot
      d. The potatoes must be cut after they are getting cool.

3.  How long do we need to try the recipe until it is ready to be served ?
      a. 45 minutes
      b. 40 minutes
      c. 25 minutes
      d. 20 minutes

4.  “Transfer to a plate and set aside.”
     The word “transfer” in the sentence nearly means…
      a. bring
      b. move
      c. drain
      d. take

5.  “ Drain the potatoes and cut … when they are already cool.”
      The word "they" refers to ....
      a. The potatoes.
      b. The cubes.
      c. The utensils.
      d. The ingredients.


Task 2

Arrange the jumbled sentences into a good !

                                               How to Make a Cup of Coffee

1. A cup of coffee is ready to drink.
2. Don't forget to add some sugar. 
3. Put a spoon of black coffee powder. 
4. Heat water until boiled. 
5. Pour the hot water into the cup.  
6. Prepare a cup.
7. If you like milk, you can also add it into your coffee. 

Source : http://proceduretext.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-procedure-text.html , http://tec-ambon.blogspot.com/2013/03/how-to-make-cup-of-black-coffee.html