PROCEDURE TEXT 5

 




Definition

A text procedure is a text designed to describe how to something is done/achieved throught a sequence of action or steps

 

Procedural text forming elements

Social function

Procedure text is to provide information or instruction on how to achieve results efficiently, avoiding accidents, damage, and wastage.

 

Structure text

  • Goal
  • Material
  • Step

Linguistic elements

To compose a prosedur text, you will need :

  • Present tenses (imperatives)

Example :

  1. Press the locking catch
  2. Put the battery
  3. Do not us ammonia in the same wash

  • Action verbs

Example: push, insert, remove, Etc

  • Number to show the sequences

Example:

  1. First, second, third,…
  2. 1,2,3,…

  • Adverb


TIPS WRITING A GREAT PROCEDURAL TEXT

  • Above all else explain what has to be done.
  • Keep everything in order.
  • List all the items that will be required to complete the task.
  • Keep your instructions short, sharp and to the point.
  • Use the correct language and terms.
  • Find or create some labelled diagrams if possible.
  • Use paragraphs effectively. Each new element of your information report should start with a new paragraph. Be sure to check out our own complete guide to writing perfect paragraphs here
  • Procedural texts are always written in present tense and from a third person perspective

Writing Oragnizer



EXERCISE: 


How to Clean an LCD Screen

1. Shake up the detergent and put it 15 — 20 cm away from the LCD screen.
2. Spray on the LCD screen surface directly.
3. Cleanse gently using the fabric cleanser or brush.

You can also do the following steps:
1. Spray the detergent on the fabric cleanser.
2. Clean the LCD screen surface to make it as bright as a new one. 

1. What should you do to detergent first?
     A. Spray it
     B. Clean it
     C. Put it away
     D. Shake it up

2. Before cleaning the screen surface, we spray the detergent on the screen surface directly or spray it on ….
     A. Our fingers
     B. The paper
     C. The fabric cleanser
     D. The brush

3. "Cleanse gently with the fabric cleanser or brush" (step 3). What does the underlined word mean?
     A. Carefully
     B. Directly
     C. Harshly
     D. Cleanly..

HOW TO CLEAN A REFRIGERATOR

1. Remove all frozen foods and ice cube trays. If you have a second refrigerator, use it to temporary store these items. If not, put the food in a cardboard box and cover it with newspaper. Dump the ice cubes.
2. Removes all other food stuff and place on your kitchen counter or in cardboard boxes.
3. Either turn the temperature control "defrost" or unplug the electricity to the refrigerator (or both).
4. Never scrape or jab at the ice with a sharp instrument. You may cause serious damage to the freezing unit. Allow it to melt.
5. Either put a flat pan under the freezer to catch the drips or put a large towel in the bottom of the refrigerator. 

4. What should we do after turn the temperature control "defrost"?
     A. Scrape the ice with a sharp instrument
     B. Remove all frozen foods and ice cube trays
     C. Remove all other food stuff
     D. Allow the ice to melt


5. "Allow it to melt" (step 4). The word "it" refers to ....
     A. The food
     B. The refrigerator
     C. The ice
     D. The freezing unit


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