Procedure Text Part 1

 

Procedure Text

Welcome to my blog! This time, we'll be discussing Procedure Text and how to create the right steps. Let's learn together!

A procedure text gives instructions or steps on how to do or make something. Its main goal is to guide the reader clearly and systematically to achieve a specific outcome.

Generic Structure:

1. Goal/Aim: States what is to be made or done (e.g., "How to Make Coffee").

2. Materials/Ingredients: Lists what is needed (e.g., "Coffee, Sugar, Water").

3. Steps/Methods: Provides the sequence of actions in order (e.g., "First, boil water... Then, add coffee...").

Language Features:

1. Simple Present Tense: (e.g., "You pour the water.")

2. Imperative Verbs (Commands): (e.g., "Mix well," "Cut the vegetables.")

3. Temporal Conjunctions (Sequencers): Words that show order (e.g., "First, Then, Next, Finally").

3. Adverbial Phrases: Give details (e.g., "slice thinly," "cook for 5 minutes").

Communicative Purpose: To explain how to make or operate something through a series of steps.

Answer :

1 (Blender) : c. An electric mixing machine used in food preparationlequefying, chooping and pureeing ingridients.

2 (Laptop) : e. A computer that is portable and suitable for use while traveling.

3 (Rice cooker) : b. An automated kitchen appliance designed to boil or steam rice. 

4 (Printer) : d. A device that accepts text and graphic output rom a computer and

transform information to paper.

5 (Toaster) : a. An electrical device for making toast.

Practice 2:

1) First, you will read silently to understand the procedure texts below. Make sure that you know the meaning of every word. If you find some words that you do not understand their meaning yet. Then, consult the dictionary. (Baca dalam hati untuk memahami makna dari teks prosedur berikut).

2) Second, read each text (text 1 and 2) loudly as if you are giving the instructions and take a note on your book. If possible, record your voice. (Baca dengan nyaring seolah- olah Kalian sedang memberikan instruksi dan jika memungkinkan rekamlah suara kalian).

Practice 3: Read those texts (Text 1 and 2) one more time then answer these questions.

a. What are those texts about?

Answer : The text is about the information on how to insert simcard cellphone and how to cook rice in a rice cooker.

b. Who will probably need to read read the texts?

Answer : Everyone who has cellphone and everyone who will cook rice in rice cooker will need to read this text

c. What are the purpose of the texts?

Answer : The purpose of each text is to tell how something is done/accomplished through the sequence of steps.

d. What is the benefit of reading the texts?

Answer : The benefit of reading this text is the readers will know how to insert simcard cellphone and how to cook using rice cooker.

Text 2

Present Tenses (imperative)

e. g

1. rinse a cup of rice in cold water

2. rub the rice too long

3. add a cup of water

4. place the cooking pot in the rice cooker

5. Cover the pot

6. Select the cooking button

7. flip through the rice

Action Verbs

e. g

1. rinse a cup of rice in cold water

2. rub the rice too long

3. drain the water from the rice

4. cook rice using an electronic rice cooker

5. place the cooking pot in the rice cooker properly

6. flip through the rice

Number to show the sequence 

e. g

1. First

2. Next

3. Then

4. Finally

5. once again

6. 1 part 

Adverb

e. g

1. softly

2. too long

3. once again

4. properly

5. very gently

Answer :

1. The text is about how to use an ATM (Automated Teller Machine) for various transactions, including practicing basic safety procedures, inserting debit/credit cards, trying used cards, selecting language, entering PIN, withdrawing money, depositing money, checking account balance, following prompts to end session, and not forgetting cards/money.

2. People who are new to using ATMs, individuals who want to ensure their safety while using an ATM, or anyone who wants a clear guide on ATM functions.

3. The purpose is to provide clear, step-by-step instructions and safety guidelines on how to use an ATM machine for different banking transactions. 

4.  Paragraph 2 mainly talks about the types of cards that can be inserted into an ATM (debit and credit cards) and the importance of knowing your bank account amount.

5.  Credit cards, Kredit cards, Teller machine, PIN (Personal Identification Number) 

Read the following texts below!

Text 1

How to Use A Blender

1. Prepare the ingredients that you want to mix. The ingredients can be vary,

but mostly people use blender for these following things: Ice, vegetables,

fruits, milk, or any kind of food and drinks.

2. Cut the ingredients into smaller pieces if the ingredients were solid and big.

3. Prepare the blender cup, make sure to clean it before we use it and put the

blender blades on the bottom of the cup.

4. Place the blender cup on the blender machine.

5. Insert the plug into the electricity socket.

6. Put all of the ingredients into the blender cup.

7. Add some water to help the blender mix the ingredients evenly.

8. Close the lid and cover the blender cup tightly.

9. Start the blender by pressing the speed button, you can start from the

medium speed.

10. Wait until we get the right texture of the mixture, we can adjust the speed and

also add some more water if necessary.

Text 2

How to Pass an Interview

1. Prepare to describe your work history briefly. Spend most of your time on the

recent portion of your career. Go through the beginning rather quickly. 2-3

minutes total should be your target.

2. Explain why you’re interested in interviewing with them. After walking them

through your resume, you’ll probably be asked why you’re looking to make a

job change, and/or why you’re interested in their company in particular. You

should already have two specific reasons for wanting to interview with their

company.

3. Answering technical questions- don’t freak out. Try to work your way

through the question as much as you can. Your thought process is often more

important than answering correctly, so tell them what you’re thinking. Ask

questions to clarify if needed.

4. Ask your own questions at the end. You should ask a lot of questions after the

interviewer has finished their own questions.

5. Always act like you want the job

6. You have one goal in any interview: Convince them that you’re the best

candidate for the job and get invited to the next round. So you should be

selling yourself in the interview, not deciding if the job is desirable.

7. Don’t ask for feedback on the spot. They just finished interviewing you. Give

them time to think. You’re going to go home and decide whether you’re

interested, they need time to think too. Don’t put them on the spot like this.

8. Be human. You don’t need to seem perfect in the interview to get hired.

9. Learn the interviewer’s name and use it. You will build a stronger

bond/rapport with the interviewer if you do this, and they’ll be more likely

to remember you favorably and hire you.

10. Be upfront and use clear language. Don’t use vague language and don’t lie.

They’ll usually know. Hiring managers interview a lot of people and have a

great sense for this

11. Never badmouth. Don’t badmouth former bosses, former employers,

coworkers or anyone else. So never, ever badmouth anyone from your past

in your interview.

12. Make everything about them. Start thinking about what the company wants.

Make yourself seem like a solution to their problems.