Procedure text outlines the steps required to achieve a goal. It includes an aim or goal, list of required materials, and ordered steps to complete the process. Language features imperative sentences using action verbs and connectives to link sequential steps along with adverbials providing time and manner details. The simple present tense is used to describe the process.
3. Generic Structure
1. Aim/ Goal
In contains information about the goal of the text.
2. Materials
It consists of the materials used in making something.
3. Steps
contains the steps or sequences that must be done so that the
goals can be achieved. Steps or sequences must be order from
the first to the last.
4. Language Feature
Imperative sentences (commands) for example, Cut, Do not
mix, and so on.
Using action verbs, such as turn, put, do not, mix, etc..
Using connectives (conjunctions) to sort of activities, such
as then, while, and so on.
Using the adverbials (adverb) to reveal details of time, place,
manner accurate, for example, for five minutes, 2 hours,
etc..
Using the simple present.