This document provides information about procedure texts. It defines procedure texts as texts that explain how to do something in a sequence of steps. It identifies three common types of procedure texts - manuals that explain how to operate something, tips that explain how to do an activity, and recipes that explain how to make food or beverages. The social function of all procedure texts is to inform the reader of the steps to complete an action. The generic structure of a procedure text includes the goal, materials needed, and the methods or steps. An example procedure text is provided that gives the steps to use an electric iron.