Procedure Text
A procedure text generally has a generic structure as follows :
- Title,
- Classification or Definition
- Description of Features in order of importance,
- List of Materials (optional), and
- Series of steps sequenced in logical order
Some sociocultural functions of Procedure text are to give instructions, to give cautions, and to tell time sequences. For instructions and cautions, the language features which are often used are imperative verbs, while sequencers like first, next, then and finally are often used for the time sequences. Sometimes procedure text is also provided with diagrams, flow charts, or ilustrations.
Here is an example of Procedure text, please pay attention to its generic structure.
| Text organisation | | Language features |
| Goal | Making a Kite | |
| Materials | Things You Need 3 pieces of cane (2x60 cm; 1x80 cm)
Thread Large sheet of strong paper (e.g. tissue) Soft pencil Scissors Paint and paint brush Glue Stong string | Precise information how long? how many?
what type?
what type? |
| Steps | What to do
The Frame 1. dampen cane to make flexible 2. Carefully, bend cane to desired shape then tie securely with thread.
The Covering 3. Lay frame on sheet of paper 4. Trace around frame with pencil 5. Cut covering approx. 1 cm larger than outline. 6. Paint bird on covering (e.g. owl) 7. When paint is dry, place frame on linking word painted side. Now fold edges of covering over the frame carefully, and glue them down.
The Bridle 8. Cut 3 pieces of string, each 20 cm long. 9. Secure one end of each string tightly to frame at the shoulders and tail of the bird. Then tie the other ends in a knot.
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Commands details How? With what?
where? action verbs |
