Procedure Text

a.       Definition

Procedure text is a text that is designed to describe how something is achieved through a sequence of actions or steps. It explains how people perform different processes in a sequence of steps. This text uses simple present tense, often imperative sentences. It also uses the temporal conjunction such as first, second, then, next, finally, etc.

b.      The Generic Structures

      Goal/aim ( or title)

      Materials (not required for all procedural texts)

      Steps (the actions that must be taken)

c.       Language Features

      Use of imperatives (e.g.: cut, don’t mix)

      Use of action Verbs (e.g. : turn, put, mix)

      Use of connectives (e.g. : first, then, finally, …)

      Use of adverbial phrases (e.g. : for five minutes, 2 centimeters from the top)

d.      Example   

Making Apple Juice

      Ingredients and Supplies

Apples
Cinnamon
Sugar
Large pot with lid

Ladle
Colander or sieve

Filter- cheesecloth, jelly bag, or coffee filters

Canning jars

Jar grabber

Canner

      The Steps to Make Apple Juice

First, Choose the sweet apples

Then, core the apples and cop them

After that, prepare the jar

Next, cook the apples. Turn the stove on high. Once the water is boiling well, turn down and continue to cook until the apples are soft.

Then, strain the apples. You can run it through a sieve or colander.

After that, Heat the juice on low until you've collected enough juice to fill the jars.

And finally, can the juice into canning jars.