procedure text

1. PROCEDURE
TEXT
Mr.Yitnokie Grade XI

2. GOOD
MORNING!
LET’S GET READY FOR
OUR DAY:
01
Please put all personal
belongings away
02
Take out any homework and
materials needed for class
03
Use the restroom or get a
drink of water before we start
04
Let me know if you have any
questions

3. DEFINITION :
A procedure text instructs your
readers on how to complete a
specific task.
Generally, there are two categories of
procedure text: how to make something
and how to do something.

4. The purpose of a procedure text is to provide sequenced
information or directions so that people can successfully
perform activities in safe, efficient and appropriate ways.
Procedure writing is also referred to as a process analysis essay. Recipes
and science experiments are common examples of procedure texts. They
use headings and sub-headings that can be structured in the following
manner.
PURPOSE

5. 1. Directions. How do I get somewhere? Very specific instructions including location
names and titles. Formal language is required and the addition of a map will make your
instructions so much easier to understand.
2. Instructions. How do I do something? Your language must meet the needs of your
audience and you may need to include a diagram if there are complex elements to
complete.
3. Recipes. How do I cook something? Recipes are a universal text. There is a very clear
expectation of the audience so never stray from the essentials. Ingredients, methods and a
few visuals are essential.
4. Rules for games. How do I play this? Be conscious of your audience and write in a style
and language they will understand. You are almost guaranteed to require visuals in this
style of writing.
5. Manuals. How do I operate this? Are there any warnings I need to be aware of before
proceeding? Be very specific in your explanation.
6. Agendas. What are we doing? When are we doing it? Who is responsible?
Some common forms of procedure texts are:

6. Procedure text structure:
- Heading (Title); indicate the goal or aim of your procedure.
-Section; keep everything organized and in order.
- Subheading; such as materials, what to do next, warnings
indicate the stages of the procedure.
- Sequence; each new step must begin on a new line.
STRUCTURE OF THE TEXT

7. Things to consider when you write procedure text:
- Use technical and specialized terms in a procedure text.
- Always write in a timeless present tense.
- Use connectives and conjunctions related to time to indicate
the chronological order of the actions.
- Details are important in a procedure.
- Maps, diagrams and photos are essential.
LANGUAGE FEATURES

8. EXAMPLE OF PROCEDURE TEXT

9. THANK
YOU FOR A
GREAT DAY!

10. Resources