This document describes the key features of procedure texts, which are used to explain how to accomplish something through a sequence of steps. It outlines the typical structure as having a goal, list of required materials, and numbered steps. It also notes common language features like using temporal conjunctions, action verbs, imperative sentences, and the simple present tense. An example procedure is provided for making honey tea that demonstrates these elements.

1. PROCEDURE TEXT
A kind of text that show the process in
order
The social function:
To describe how something is
accomplished through a sequences of
actions or steps

2. GENERIC STRUCTURE
Goal
The purpose of the activity or the
title
Materials
Tells the material that needed
Steps
Tells the ways to achieve the
purpose

3. LANGUAGE FEATURES
• Using temporal conjunction
e.g.:
Then …, Next …, After that, …
• Using action verb
e.g.:
Turn, Put, Mix, Stir, etc

4. • Using imperative sentence
e.g.:
Stir the milk!
Fry the chicken!
• Using simple present tense
e.g.:
She puts the tea.
I stir the hot chocolate.

5. How to Make Honey Tea
The ingredients:
• Hot water
• Honey
• Tea
The tools:
• A glass
• A spoon

6. The steps:
• First, put the tea and honey
into a glass
• Then, put the hot water
• Stir with a spoon
• Enjoy a glass of honey tea