Procedure Texts

What is the primary communicative purpose of a procedure text?

• To provide instructions or steps for accomplishing a task.

• To describe a character or setting.

• To persuade the reader to take action.

• To summarize a story or event.

Identify the generic structure of a typical procedure text.

• Goal, Materials, Steps

• Title, Objective, Components, Instructions,

• Goal, Events, Directions,

• Introduction, Purpose, Ingredients, Process

List three common language features found in procedure texts.

• Use of passive voice

• 1. Use of imperative verbs 2. Sequential organization of steps 3. Specific and clear language

• Random organization of steps

• Vague and ambiguous language

Evaluate the clarity of the following instructions: 'Mix the ingredients until smooth.'

• The instructions are confusing and vague.

• The instructions are very clear.

• The instructions are overly detailed.

• The clarity of the instructions is moderate.

What is the significance of using imperative verbs in procedure texts?

• To provide clear and direct instructions.

• To describe the background information of the procedure.

• To confuse the reader with vague language.

• To provide emotional appeal in the text.

What are the key elements that make instructions easy to follow in a procedure text?

• Key elements include clarity, conciseness, logical organization, simple language, visual aids, and context.

• Lengthy explanations

• Unrelated examples

• Complex terminology

What is the main purpose of the text?

• To give information how to paint flower.

• To give information how to paint flower vase.

• To give information how to make a flower vase.

• To show how to make some flowers more neat.

What is the first step to make flower vase?

• Net it with varnish

• Clean the pail with sandpaper

• Use pail vase as a place for various flower.

• If it is really dry, make pictures adhesive as your taste with glue.