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Definition of Procedure Text

Procedure text is text that contains commands or steps in doing something. In other words, procedure text is made to illustrate how something is done through sequential steps.

The title of the procedure text is very easy to recognize. Usually begins with the word "How to...". For example, “How to learn English quickly” (How to have a conversation in English), and many others.

Procedure Text Structure

Here is the structure of the procedure text.

1. Goal/Aim: contains the intent and purpose of the related procedure text.

2. Materials: contains the materials needed to perform the steps of a procedure text.

3. Steps: a list of sequential steps to complete the procedure text stages.

4. Result: the result of the steps that have been carried out.

Types of Procedure Text

Here are the types of procedure text that you need to know.

1. Procedure text that describes how to operate/use something. For example, how to use a camera, how to use a rice cooker.

2. Procedure text that provides instructions for carrying out certain activities. For example, how to play guitar, how to make a brownie.

3. Procedure text related to tips for living life. For example, how to be successful in life, how to make yourself happy.

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Type of Procedure Text

The following are 3 types of Procedure Text, including:

1. Procedure text that describes how something can work or how to use instructions or operations manually. (Ex: How to use a computer, how to record video. how to use a polaroid camera)

Example :

How to Use a Printer

You need:

• Printer

Directions:

Step 1

Using a printer even basic printer is extremely easy to do. There are many different models of printers out there. You have your very basic to your all-in-one printer. The printer with everything on it works pretty much just like the regular printer you just have a lot more buttons to push

Step 2

Make sure that your printer is hooked up properly before using it. If this is a brand new printer then it will go through a check and print out a test page for you. A lot of different times you can just turn it on, you will hear the ink moving around. Something might come up on the computer telling you that the printer is on and working properly.

Step 3

Open the page you want to print. If you are on the Internet and want to print something from there. All you have to do is go up to file, then down to page set up. This will give you more printing options to choose from. When you are done setting up the page you can verify you have the right printer hooked up by clicking on “Printer” at the bottom. Once everything looks good click on “OK” and now your page should print out.

Step 4

Open up a “.doc” file if that is where your page is that you need to print. When you are ready to print go up to “File” and “Print Setup”. Again you can choose how you want your page to look, and check and make sure the right printer is installed. If your page is set up the way you like it you can just click on the printer icon on the tool bar or go to “File” then “Print.”

Step 5

Using a printer a lot over time will start to wear down your ink supply. Some models of printers let you know when your ink supply is getting low. If you have an older printer you will just have to go by what the printed page looks like. If it is very worn and faded then it is time to install a new ink cartridge.

2. Procedure text that provides instructions on how to perform certain activities. (Ex: How to make a noodle, how to dance, how to play basketball).

Example :

How to Make Salted Fish Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 4 cloves of onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 75 grams pea, thawed
• 300 grams of cooked rice
• 100 grams of salted fish, shredded
• 1 tablespoon of salty soy sauce
• 1 egg, scrambled
• ½ teaspoon of pepper

Steps:

1. First, heat the butter and oil then stir-fry the onion and garlic until it’s tender.
2. Add some peas and salted fish.
3. Add the rice, scrambled egg, salty soy sauce, and pepper, then mix all the ingredient properly.
4. A tasty salted fish fried rice is ready to be served.

3. Procedure text related to human behavior. (Ex: How to be succeed, how to be a good person, how to live happily) 

Example : 

How To Be The Best Student

Do you want to be the best student in your class? Be the envy of all of your friends in school and earn the respect from teachers and students alike!

In order to be the best student in your school, you must first be optimistic about everything. In addition, you must be very disciplined and well-behaved. You must be able to balance everything.

Second, a best student must study hard. This is the primary task of a student. To study hard and succeed. Remember, if you do not take the initiative, you will accomplish nothing. Ask questions in class if you do not understand something.

Next, let’s go over some study habits. When studying for a test, make sure that you first have all of the proper materials including books, pencils, paper, calculator, etc. Underline the words that you do not understand. In addition, try highlighting some of the themes mentioned in the book. Ask your parents for tutoring. Based on some surveys, students who come in for tutoring tend to do better in class as well as improve their grades.

Lastly, you will be on your way in becoming the best student! Remember to never give up and make a commitment to work your best. The truth is, it’s okay to fail, as long as you pick yourself up and try even harder. A lot of the famous people were all once failures. Only by persevering did they manage to climb to the top and succeed.