Procedure Text

Procedure Text

What is it?

Procedure text is a text which guides you on how to make something entirely. The main structure of this text imperative sentence because it is actually a kind of instruction text. Procedure text typically mentions the ingredients or materials which are required, although sometimes they are omitted.

Social Function

Generic Structure

Language Features

Learning the Language Skills and Components

A. Listening

B. Speaking

Pair up, choose roles, and practice the dialogue with clear pronunciation and natural expression in front of the class!

Stevy: Hey, Michelle, I tried a new recipe yesterday. Want to hear it?

Michelle: Sure, Stevy! What did you make?

Stevy: It’s a simple omelet. First, I cracked two eggs into a bowl and whisked them with a pinch of salt and pepper. Then, I heated a pan with a little bit of oil.

Michelle: Sounds good so far. What’s next?

Stevy: Once the pan was hot, I poured in the eggs. I let them cook for a minute, and then I added some chopped tomatoes, onions, and cheese on top. I folded the omelet in half and cooked it for another minute.

Michelle: That’s easy! I think I can do that. I made something too—fried rice. I just cooked some rice, then sautéed garlic and onions in a pan. I added some chopped carrots and peas, and once they were soft, I mixed in the rice with a bit of soy sauce.

Stevy: That sounds delicious, Michelle! How long did it take?

Michelle: About 20 minutes. It’s quick and perfect for a busy day. We should cook together sometime!

Stevy: Definitely! That will be fun trying out each other’s recipes.