Procedure text is a text that explains, informs, or helps the reader on how to make or use something
2. Purposes
The purpose of procedure text is to show how something is made/used/done through sequence of steps.
3. Structure of Procedure Text
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 .
a. Goal
Goal is a procedure text structure that explains the intent or purpose.
b. Materials
Materials is a procedure text structure that describes the tools and materials needed.
c. Steps
The next procedure text structure is steps , which contains steps or instructions for making or doing something.
4. Procedure Text Language Rules
After knowing the structure contained in procedure text , let's now learn about the language rules. What are the language rules of procedure text? Let's discuss!
a. Using Simple Present Tense
Procedure text must be written using the Simple Present Tense , ok guys! This is because in the procedure text there are sentences of instructions regarding how to make or do something.
b Using Command Sentences ( Imperative Sentences )
What are command sentences or imperative sentences in procedure text? Imperative sentences are always preceded by verb 1 of 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.
c. Using Connectives
Connectives are used in a procedure text to connect the steps in it so that the list of instructions is made coherent and easy to understand.
Contoh: Firstly, secondly, then, after that, dan finally.
d. Using adverbs ( adverbs )
Adverbs (adverbs) are used to provide information about time. There are 2 types of adverbs or adverbs used in procedure text , namely:
Adverb of time or an adverb of time indicating 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.
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