Chapter II:
Procedure
Text
What is Procedure Text?
A text that instruct or explain how to do
something, or how something works. Examples:
• Recipe
• Science Experiments
• Instruction Manual
Purpose
The purpose of Procedure text is to tell
the reader how to do or make something.
Important: The information is presented
in a logical step by step.
Structure
1. Title 4. Tips (Optional)
The title has the outcome or the goal of the activity. It is optional. Usually contains some comments regarding the
Example: How to make Scrambled Eggs process or the activity.
2. Materials
This section lists the amount of materials/ingredients needed
for the activity. Example: 2 cups of Sugar
3. Steps
Explain the actions step by step required for the activity.
Example: First, crack some eggs.
Language
Features of Noun Phrase
◦ Salt, Pepper, Toothbrush, Commands/Imperials
Report Text Tooth ◦ Gently brush your teeth
There are 5 language Adverbial Phrase Action Verbs
features in a Procedure Text: ◦ For two hours o Put, Wash, Fold, Brush
• Noun Phrase
Simple Present Tense
• Adverbial Phrase ◦ Subject + V1 + Object
• Simple Present Tense
• Commands/Imperials
• Action Verbs
How to brush your teeth
You need:
1. A toothbrush
Structure of a 2. Toothpaste
Procedure Text 3. Water
Lets try to analyze this short What to do:
Procedure Text together! 1. Squeeze some toothpaste on to your toothbrush
2. Add a little water
3. Gently brush each side of every tooth
4. Gently brush gums as well
5. Rinse your mouth with water
Remember to always brush your teeth after eating and before
bed!
