The document defines a procedure text as a text that describes how to achieve something through a sequence of steps using simple present tense and temporal conjunctions. It states that a procedure text typically includes the goal, required materials, and numbered steps. Key language features are use of imperatives, action verbs, connectives, and adverbial phrases. The purpose is to help the reader complete a task or make something by following the instructions or directions provided. An example of a procedure text for making a peanut butter and banana sandwich is given to illustrate the typical structure.

1. PROCEDURE TEXT

2. DEFINITION
Procedure text is a text that is designed to describe how something is achieved through a
sequence of actions or steps. It explains how people perform different processes in a sequence
of steps. This text uses simple present tense, often imperative sentences. It also uses the
temporal conjunction such as first, second, then, next, finally, etc.

3. GENERIC STRUCTURE
 Goal/aim ( or title)
It is contain the purpose of the text. (e.g. : How to make spaghetti)
 Materials (not required for all procedural texts)
it is contain of the materials that used in the process. (e.g. : the material to cook omelets are
egg, onion, vegetable oil, etc.)
 Steps (the actions that must be taken)
it is contain of the steps to make something in the goal. (e.g. : first, wash the tomatoes, onion,
second cut the onions becomes slice).

4. LANGUAGE FEATURES OF PROCEDURE TEXT
In the Procedure Text, we use
SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE. And:
 Use of imperatives (e.g.: cut, don’t mix)
 Use of action verbs (e.g.: turn, put, mix)
 Use of connectives (e.g. : first, then, finally, …)
 Use of adverbial phrases (e.g. : for five minutes, 2 centimeters from the top)

5. PURPOSE OF PROCEDURE TEXT
An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions. A particular course
of action intended to achieve a result. Or To help us do a task or make something. They can be a
set of instructions or directions.

6. EXAMPLE OF PROCEDURE TEXT
How to make a sandwich (aim/goal) :
You need (materials) :
 slices of bread
 peanut butter
 a banana
 Honey

7. What you should do are (steps) :
 Take two slices of bread
 Spread peanut butter
 Cut up a banana onto small slices and put them on one of the slices
 Pour some honey over the bananas
 Put the other slice of bread on top

8. SOURCE :
http://theenglishcamp.blogspot.co.id/2013/10/procedure-text.html