Procedure Text (Genre Monologue Text)

Procedure Text

1. Definition : Procedure text is one of monolog text which should have to learn by student that consists of steps, so the goal will be successes. Text procedure is one type of text material monologue that must be learned by the Students which consists of several steps that the purpose of the text is reached.
2. Aim of procedure text: The purpose procedural text is to tell the reader how to do or make something.
3. Character : It has a communicative purpose as giving instructions on how to do things through actions or steps that sequence.
4. Generic structure :Procedure text has Generic Structure consisting of three parts, namely:

a. An introductory statement that gives the aim or goal. This maybe the title of the text or an introductory paragraph.

b. A list of the materials that will be needed to complete procedure:

a.) This may be a list or a paragraph.

b.) This step may be left out in some procedures.

c. A sequence of steps in the order they need to be done:

a.) Numbers can be used to show first, second, third, and so on.

b.) The order is usually important; such word as now, next, and after this can be used.

c.) Usually the steps begin with a command such as add, stir, or push.

5.      Dominant Language Features:

1. Uses sentence pattern imperative (command), for example, cut; do not mix, and so on.
2. Using action verbs, e.g. turn, put, do not, mix, etc.
3. Uses connectives (conjunctions) to sort of activities, such as then, while, etc.
4. Uses adverbials (adverbs) to express details of time, place, accurate manner, for example for five minutes, 2 hours, etc.
5. Using the simple present. (S+V1+Complement)

1. Social function: To describe how something is accomplished through a sequence of actions or steps.
2. 2. Generic structure:

• Goal
• Materials
• Steps
• The frame
• The covering

1. First of all, nail all the pieces together. Take great care with the hammer.
2. Next, Place the box in the middle of the rear board, and draw around it in pencil.
3. After that, add one of the side pieces to the base of your nesting box....

6.      Type

There are different procedural texts for different purposes:

1. Texts that explain how something works or how to use instruction / operation manuals e.g. how to use the video, the computer, the tape recorder, the photocopier, the fax.
2. Texts that instruct how to do a particular activity e.g. recipes, rules for games, science experiments, road safety rules.
3. Texts that deal with human behavior e.g. how to live happily, how to succeed.[1]

7.      Example

Let’s Read and Write (unit 8 Task 12 p.129)

This text is a manual to use the facsimile (fax) machine. Can you use this machine? Find out the steps by reading this text and then answer the questions to check your comprehension.

HOW TO USE THE FACSIMILE MACHINE

Firstly, check the fax machine plug. After you check the fax machine power supply, check to make sure that its telephone cord is plugged into a phone jack.

Then, insert the document that you want to fax into the "outgoing" fax tray. Although the machine differs, there will usually be an icon or picture directing the user where to place the outgoing document. Most fax machines require the user to insert the documents face down, but check your specific machine.

Next, dial the phone number to which you wish to send the document. In some offices, you may need to dial a number such as "9" for an outside line. You may also need to include the area or country code.

After that, wait for the receiving fax machine to "answer." You will hear a sound like a computer modem: a series of high-pitched squeals and static-like noises. Depending on your fax machine, you may have to press the "Start" button to send your fax, or your model may automatically start sending the fax by itself.

Later, look at the fax machine display console. It shows if pages have gone through successfully or if you need to resend a fax due to an error. Generally, when a fax has gone through successfully the machine will beep or display a "success" message.

Then, stock your fax machine with plenty of paper in the "incoming" fax tray. If you receive a fax, it instantly prints on the paper provided. Even if it is out of paper, your fax machine will keep received faxes in its memory, and it will print them when you finally stock the machine with paper.

Finally, note whether your fax machine has its own dedicated phone line. If so, it should receive faxes automatically. If you use one phone line for both your fax machine and a regular telephone, you may need to press "Start" to process an incoming fax. You can recognize an incoming fax easily; if you pick up the phone, you will hear the same modem sounds as when you are sending a fax.

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Vocabulary automatically (kk) : secara otomatis console (kb) : panel cord (kb) : kabel include (kkt) : mencakup jack (kb) : stop kontak

plug (kb): steker plug (kkt) : mencocokkan steker require (kkt) : memerlukan squeal (kb) : lengkingan tray (kb): wadah

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