Definition of Procedure.
Procedure is a text that show a process in order. Its social function is to describe how something is completely done through a sequence of series.
1. Generic Structure of Procedure.
a. Goal: Showing the purpose
b. Material: Telling the needed materials
c. Step 1-end: Describing the steps to achieve the purpose
Language Feature of Procedure.
a. Using temporal conjunction
b. Using action verb
c. Using imperative sentence
d. Using Simple Present Tense
2. Between Explanation and Procedure Text
To see the differences between explanation and procedure, as the wrtiter explained before, we have to analyze the dominant language features and how the texts are used.
Procedure is commonly called as an instruction text. It uses a pattern of command in building the structure and uses the “to infinitive verb” which is omitted the “to” as well. It is mainly used to describe how to make something which is close to our daily activity. How to make a cup of tea, how to make a good kite, etc. are the best example of a procedure text.
On the other hand; explanation commonly uses the passive voice in building the text. It is used such as in a scientific written material. It describes how certain phenomenon or event happens. How a tornado formed, how tsunami works are the best examples of explanation texts. For further explanation, see explanation text above.
3. Read and understand the following examples of explanation text!
a. Text 1
Planting Chilies
Planting is a nice activity in our spare time. The following is guided information on how to plant a chili-plant easily. Here are the steps. Firstly, dry a handful seeding under the sunlight. Secondly, put the seeding on the soil. It should be in an open area. Next, wait it. There will come out the sprout after that let it be bigger.
Finally, put it in another big pot. It will soon grow bigger and bigger and yield us some fresh chilies soon.
Analyzing the Text
Generic Structure Analysis
a) Goal; informing on how to plant chillies.
b) Material; excluded
c) Steps; showing the steps or method in planting chillies; from drying seed to putting the sprout in big pot.
Language Feature Analysis
a) Imperative sentences; dry a handful seeding, put it, etc
b) Action verb; put, dry, etc
c) Temporal conjunction; next, finally, firstly, secondly
d) Simple present tense pattern; planting is a nice activity, the following is a guided information
Judul : Between Explanation and Procedure Text
Deskripsi : Definition of Procedure. Procedure is a text that show a process in order. Its social function is to describe how something is completely...
