Procedure Text; Definition, Generic Structures, Purposes, Language Features and Example
Have you ever felt overwhelmed when faced with complicated and convoluted instructions? Or perhaps you've been frustrated by the inability to complete a task properly due to a lack of clear guidance? This is where procedure text comes in. Definition of Procedure Text There are three definition about procedure text : (1) Texts that explain how something works or how to use instruction / operation manuals, e.g. how to use the video, the computer, the tape recorder, the photocopier, the fax. (2) Texts that instruct how to do a particular activity, e.g. recipes, rules for games, science experiments, road safety rules. (3) Texts that deal with human behavior, e.g. how to live happily, how to succeed. Generic Structure of Procedure Text # Goal : (e.g. : How to make spaghetti) # Material or Ingredient : (e.g. : the material to cook omelette are egg, onion, vegetable oil, etc. ) # Step : (e.g. : first, wash the tomatoes, onion, …., second cut the onions becomes slice ….) Purpose of Procedu...