The document discusses the text type of procedures and how they are used to inform or direct someone on how to do or make something. A procedure has a generic structure that includes a goal, list of materials needed, and steps to complete the task. It uses language features like generalized participants, temporal sequencing words, simple present tense verbs, and action verbs to clearly outline the process. An example procedure for making a cheese omelet is provided.

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4. P R O C E D U R E IS USED TO INFORM AND TO DIRECT SOMEONE ON HOW TO DO or MAKE SOMETHING, or HOW TO ACHIEVE A GOAL A very important genre in a society because it enables people to get things done Is commonly used in the oral and written mode Examples: recipes, games rules, appliance manuals, directions to reach a destination, instructions to do something

5. GENERIC STRUCTURE: P R O C E D U R E GOAL purpose of doing something MATERIALS things needed to realize goal STEPS things to do to realize goal

6. LANGUAGE FEATURES OF PROCEDURE Generalized participants (things/objects) The reader or the person following the instructions is referred to in a general way (ONE/YOU) or is not mentioned (Pour the boiling water into a bowl) Temporal sequence/adverbial of time (first, at the beginning, then, next, finally) Simple present tense (i.e. imperatives) Action verbs/material processes (go, hold, take, spread)

7. Goal How to make a cheese Omelet Materials - Ingredients 1 egg, 50 gr cheese, ¼ cup milk, 3 tablespoon cooking oil, a pinch of salt and pepper. - Utensils Frying pan, fork, spatula, cheese grater, bowl, plate. Steps 1. Crack an egg into a bowl

8. 2. whisk the egg with a fork until it is smooth 3. add milk and whisk well 4. grate the cheese into the bowl and stir 5. heat the oil in the frying pan 6. pour the mixture into the frying pan 7. turn the omelet with the spatula when it browns 8. cook both sides 9. place on a plate; season with salt and pepper 10. eat while warm.