HOW TO USE

 Definition Procedure text

1. Text that explain how something works or how to use instruction/operation manuals e.g. how to use the video, the computer, the tape recorder, the photocopier, the fax.

2.  Text that instruct how to do a particular activity e.g. recipes, rules for games, science experiments, road safety rules.

3. Text that deal with human behavior, e.g. how to live happily, how to succeed

    B.     Generic Structure

   1.      Goal/Aim

This text contains about purpose of making or operating of something.

   2.      Materials/Equipment

Materials consist of ingredients that are used in making something. But not all parts of procedure text includes materials, sometimes a procedure text does not have materials section.

   3.      Steps/Methods

Contains the steps or sequences that must be done so that the objectives outlined in the aim/goal to be achieved. Steps or sequences must be a sequence from the first to the last.

    C.    Purpose

The purpose of procedure text is to tell the reader how to do or make something. The information is presented in a logical sequence of events which is broken up into small sequenced steps. These texts are usually written in the present tense. The most common example of a procedural text is a recipe.  

    D.    Characteristics Procedure Text

    Using imperative sentence patters (Command), for example, Cut, Do not mix, and so on.

    Using active verbs, such as turn, put, do, mix, etc.

    Using connectives (Conjunction) to sort of activities, such as then, while, etc.

    Using adverbials (Adverbs) to express detail the time, place, manner accurate, for example, for five minutes, 2 hours, etc.

    Using the simple present tense

    E.     Example of Procedure Text:

HOW TO USE DANA App

First, we have to download the Dana application on Google Playstore on your cellphone and make sure you have an internet connection

secondly, when it is downloaded you enter the application and then proceed to verify your data. when you have verified your data, you will be presented with the home screen.

there are various views such as top up funds, send money, ask for money, bank. You can top up or you can synchronize with your credit card / bank. If you top up, you can go to a convenience store that provides top up dana.

if you have topped up you can use it to transfer money without being subject to admin fees or use it as an electronic payment tool