What is a procedure?

A procedure is a piece of text that gives us instruction for doing something. The purpose of a procedure text type is to explain how something can be done.

Some example of procedure texts are:

• Direction
• Recipes
• Instruction manual
• Itineraries

Constructing a procedure text

The steps for constructing a procedure text are:

• An introductory statement that gives the aim or goal
• A list of the materials that will be needed for completing procedure
• A sequence of steps in the order they need to be done

Language feature of a procedure text

• The language features usually found in a procedure are:
• The use of technical language
• Sentences that begin with verbs and are started as command
• The use of time words or numbers that tell the order for doing the procedure
• The use of adverbs to tell how the action should be done

Source: Text Type In English; Mark and Kathy Anderson; MACMILLAN; 2003

Model of procedure text

Structure	Model of the procedure text	Language feature
Title Introducing the aim of the procedure	How to make jelly	Technical words Crystal Dissolve
List of materials needed	Jelly can be made very simply by following these directions. You will need one packet of jelly crystal, a 500 ml jug, 250 ml of boiling water, 200 ml of cold water, a bowl.
Sequence of steps, in order, to complete the procedure	Empty contents of a packet of jelly crystals into the jug. Add boiling water. Stir well until crystal dissolve. Add the cold water and stir. Pour mixture into a bowl. Refrigerate until firm.	Sentences like commands, beginning with the action.
		Numbers showing the order to do the steps

                                                            Source: Text Type In English; Mark and Kathy Anderson; MACMILLAN; 2003