PRIMBON : PROCEDURE TEXT

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 second, then, next finally, etc.

The generic structures of procedure text are:
 Goal/aim (or title)
 Materials (nor required for all procedural texts)
 Steps (the actions that must be taken)




Example :

How To Make Fried Rice

Ingredients :
• White Rice that's previously been cooked
• Carrots
• Yellow Onion
• Garlic
• 3 Eggs
• Bean Sprouts
• Black Pepper
• Salt
• Fresh Ginger
• Soy Sauce
• Green Onion
• Sesame Oil
• Shrimp,Chicken,and/or pork/tofu(optional)

Steps :
*4 cups previously cooked rice, at least 1 day old or it won't be good
*Wash the vegetables. Then, dice the carrots and onions into small pieces. Set them aside
  for the next step.
*Add oil and heat up the pan to 100 degrees.
*Toss the vegetables into the pan for about 3 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of salt into the pan.
*Boil the chicken or shrimp with the rest of the ingredients (optional).
*Put a bit more oil into the frying pan.
*Add an egg and scramble with the other ingredients
*Toss the rice in carefully. Add approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons of soy sauce while frying.
*Put fried rice on a dish and it's ready to serve!