PROCEDURE TEXT
Procedure text is a text that explains, informs, or helps the reader on how to
make or use something. Dalam bahasa Indonesia, definisi procedure
text adalah teks yang memberikan instruksi, menginformasikan, atau membantu
pembaca tentang bagaimana cara untuk membuat atau melakukan sesuatu.
1. Social Function (Fungsi Sosial):
Procedure text memiliki fungsi sosial untuk memberikan instruksi atau petunjuk
tentang bagaimana melakukan sesuatu secara urut dan sistematis. Tujuan utama
teks ini adalah untuk menjelaskan cara membuat atau melakukan sesuatu agar
orang lain dapat mengikuti langkah-langkah yang dijelaskan.
2. Structure (Struktur Teks):
Struktur procedure text biasanya terdiri dari beberapa bagian utama:
• Goal (Tujuan): Bagian ini menjelaskan tujuan dari teks, yaitu apa yang akan
dibuat atau dicapai, misalnya “How to Make a Cup of CoHee.”
• Materials (Bahan-bahan) (Opsional): Bagian ini menjelaskan apa saja alat dan
bahan yang diperlukan. Ini bisa bersifat opsional, tergantung pada jenis
procedure text. Dalam beberapa kasus, materials tidak selalu ada, terutama jika
petunjuknya lebih bersifat prosedural.
• Steps (Langkah-langkah): Bagian inti dari teks ini, yang berisi langkah-langkah
yang harus diikuti dalam urutan yang tepat untuk mencapai tujuan. Langkah-
langkah ini harus dijelaskan secara detail agar mudah dipahami.
3. Content (Isi):
Isi procedure text mencakup urutan tindakan yang jelas dan logis. Instruksi
harus diberikan secara bertahap, sering kali menggunakan kalimat perintah
(imperative sentences) dan kata penghubung urutan seperti “first,” “then,” “next,”
“finally.”
4. Language Features (Ciri-ciri Bahasa):
• Imperative Sentences: Menggunakan kalimat perintah, misalnya "Cut the
vegetables," "Boil the water."
• Action Verbs: Menggunakan kata kerja tindakan seperti "mix," "stir," "add."
• Connectives of Sequence: Menggunakan kata penghubung urutan seperti
"first," "next," "then," "after that."
• Adverbs: Menggunakan kata keterangan untuk menjelaskan bagaimana cara
melakukan sesuatu, misalnya "slowly," "carefully."
• Simple Present Tense: Karena menjelaskan langkah-langkah umum, teks ini
biasanya menggunakan bentuk present tense.
Contoh Procedure Text 1: "How to Make a Cup of Tea"
Text:
How to Make a Cup of Tea
Materials:
• 1 tea bag
• 1 cup of hot water
• Sugar (optional)
• Milk (optional)
Steps:
1. First, boil some water in a kettle.
2. Next, pour the hot water into a cup.
3. Then, put a tea bag into the cup and let it steep for 3-5 minutes.
4. After that, remove the tea bag from the cup.
5. If you like, you can add sugar and milk to taste.
6. Finally, stir the tea well and enjoy your cup of tea!
Soal Latihan 1
1. What is the goal of the procedure text?
o a. To make a cup of coHee
o b. To make a cup of tea
o c. To drink tea
o d. To boil water
2. What is the first step in making a cup of tea?
o a. Put a tea bag in a cup
o b. Boil some water
o c. Add sugar and milk
o d. Stir the tea
3. How long should the tea bag steep in the water?
o a. 1-2 minutes
o b. 2-3 minutes
o c. 3-5 minutes
o d. 5-7 minutes
4. What should you do after removing the tea bag?
o a. Boil more water
o b. Add sugar and milk if desired
o c. Drink the tea
o d. Pour the water into a cup
5. Which optional ingredients can be added to the tea?
o a. Sugar and honey
o b. Lemon and honey
o c. Sugar and milk
o d. Ice and lemon
6. What should you do after adding sugar and milk?
o a. Boil the water again
o b. Remove the tea bag
o c. Stir the tea
o d. Steep the tea bag
7. What type of verb is mostly used in the procedure text?
o a. Stative verb
o b. Action verb
o c. Auxiliary verb
o d. Modal verb
8. Which of the following is an action mentioned in the text?
o a. Drink the tea immediately
o b. Remove the tea bag after 1 minute
o c. Stir the tea after adding sugar
o d. Add sugar before removing the tea bag
9. What should you do if you don’t like milk in your tea?
o a. Add it anyway
o b. Skip adding milk
o c. Add more sugar instead
o d. Use lemon
10. What is the best time to stir the tea?
o a. Before adding the tea bag
o b. After steeping the tea bag
o c. After removing the tea bag
o d. While boiling the water
Contoh Procedure Text 2: "How to Make Fried Rice"
Text:
How to Make Fried Rice
Materials:
• 2 cups of rice
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Soy sauce (optional)
• Vegetables (optional)
Steps:
1. First, heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Then, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Stir-fry them for a few minutes until
they turn golden.
3. Next, crack the egg into the pan and scramble it.
4. After that, add the cooked rice to the pan and mix everything together.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce (if desired).
6. Finally, stir the rice well and serve it hot.
Soal Latihan 2
1. What is the goal of the procedure text?
o a. To make fried rice
o b. To fry vegetables
o c. To cook scrambled eggs
o d. To boil rice
2. What should you do first in the process of making fried rice?
o a. Scramble the egg
o b. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan
o c. Add the cooked rice
o d. Add salt and pepper
3. What should you do after the onion and garlic turn golden?
o a. Add rice
o b. Add oil
o c. Scramble the egg
o d. Add salt and pepper
4. How many eggs are used in the recipe?
o a. 1 egg
o b. 2 eggs
o c. 3 eggs
o d. 4 eggs
5. What is the purpose of adding soy sauce?
o a. To make the rice sweeter
o b. To add flavor
o c. To make it less salty
o d. To give color to the vegetables
6. What is the last step in the recipe?
o a. Add soy sauce
o b. Serve the fried rice hot
o c. Fry the vegetables
o d. Scramble the egg
7. What kind of verb is used to give the instructions in the text?
o a. Action verb
o b. Modal verb
o c. Stative verb
o d. Passive verb
8. What should you do before adding the rice?
o a. Crack the egg into the pan
o b. Add salt and pepper
o c. Serve the rice
o d. Heat the rice
9. Which of the following ingredients is optional in the recipe?
o a. Onion
o b. Garlic
o c. Vegetables
o d. Rice
10. What heat level should be used when cooking the rice?
o a. High heat
o b. Low heat
o c. Medium heat
o d. No heat
