Procedure text memiliki tiga definisi, yaitu :

(1) Teks yang menjelaskan bagaimana cara sesuatu dapat bekerja atau teks yang
menjelaskan cara menggunakan pedoman instruksi / penggunaan. Contoh : Cara
menggunakan komputer, cara menggunakan mesin fotokopi, dll.
(2) Teks yang menunjukan cara melakukan aktifitas tertentu. Contoh : resep masakan,
aturan bermain game, keamanan berkendara, dll.
(3) Teks yang berhubungan dengan tingkah laku manusia. Contoh : cara menuju sukses,
cara hidup bahagia, dll.
Dari definisi di atas maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa procedure text bertujuan untuk membantu atau
memberitahu pembaca cara melakukan / membuat sesuatu. Informasi disajikan dengan urutan
peristiwa yang logis. Peristiwa tersebut dibagi menjadi beberapa langkah.
Generic Structure of Procedure Text
1. Goal (Maksud atau tujuan)
2. Material Needed (Alat / Materi / Bahan yang diperlukan)
3. Methods or Steps (Langkah-langkah / metode)
*Catatan : Pada procedure text yang berjudul How to . . . biasanya tidak memerlukan aturan.
Contoh Procedure Text 1

CAP CAY (Indonesian Style)

Cap Cay is a Indonesian food that is from influence of Chinese food. A lot of Indonesian
people adapt this recipe and you can find every region in Indonesia, especially at Chinese
or seafood restaurant. The word CAP CAY is from Chinese Fujian dialect, which mean
mixed vegetable. Although this is vegetable recipe, but you can combine with prawn,
chicken, beef, squid, tofu or meatball. This recipe is very easy and fast to cook.
(Serving for 3-4 person)

Ingredients :
1.7 oz (50 g) of sugar snap peas
2 Chicken thighs (bone and thinly sliced)
2 carrots (thinly sliced)
1 large tomato (cut into wedges)
3.5 oz (100 g) broccoli/cauliflower florets
5-6 wild mushrooms (sliced)
1 bunch of Chinese broccoli (washed and roughly chopped)
2 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
2 teaspoon ginger (finely chopped)
onions (thinly sliced)
1 C of chicken stock
2 Tbsp of corn starch (more if needed) dissolved in 1 Tbsp water

Salt and pepper to taste

1 Tbsp oyster sauce
2 Tbsp of Olive oil/ Canola oil
Instructions :

1.

Heat up oil in the wok. Add in garlic, onions, ginger and stir fry until they are
fragrant

2.

Add in chicken meat and oyster sauce. Saute until it is cooked. Add in broccoli/
cauliflower florets, carrots, snap peas, chinese broccoli, and tomato wedges and cook
until they are soft

3.

Add in chicken stock and let it simmer for about 1 minute. Season with salt and
pepper

4.

Add in corn starch mixture and stir until the sauce is thickened. If its not
thickened enough, you can repeat the corn starch mixture and add more

5.

Remove from the heat and place on the serving plate. Serve immediately with rice
and other dishes.

6.

Enjoy the food.

Contoh Procedure Text 2
How to Study English Effectively
There are many ways to study English, but many students ask which is the most effective.
Unfortunately, I dont think there is a single answer that is right for every student. However I can
certainly give advice. Here are some helpful guidelines as to how to study that should help.

Activating Your Vocabulary

Activate your vocabulary by thinking or speaking briefly about the subject you are about to work on.
For example, if you are going to study English on topics that focuses on vacations, take a moment to
think about your last vacation, what you did, what you enjoyed, etc. This simple exercise will help your
brain warm-up to vocabulary that you are likely to encounter as you study English about this particular
subject.

Activating Your Grammar

Activate your grammar by thinking about the general grammar area before you begin to study. For
example, if you are going to study English grammar focusing on the past, stop to think about what you
did last weekend, where you went, etc. to help activate what you already understand about using the
past. As with activating vocabulary, youll help your brain bring up what it knows about the past simple
in an easy way before you begin to focus on studying English grammar in detail.
Singing a Song
Before class begins, or before you sit down to study English sing a song in English to yourself. Make
sure to use a song that you understand and know very well. This short and fun exercise will help your

brain focus on the English language in a relaxing manner. Its important to be relaxed when you study
English! Singing a song also helps activate the creative side of your brain which can help you come up
with more examples as your practice conversation or do some creative writing.

Typing a Short Paragraph in English

If you going to study English at your desk, begin by typing a simple paragraph in English. You can
type about your day, your hobbies, your friends, etc. Anything will do. Typing helps activate the kinetic
part of your brain that helps improve learning through physical activity. I also recommend typing while
you study your English grammar. This will help solidify your knowledge with movement.

A Thousand Words

As the saying goes in English: A picture is worth a thousand words. Help activate the creative side of
your brain by trying to describe a photo or other image. You can combine use this also to activate your
vocabulary by choosing a picture that has something to do with the subject your are going to study in
English.
Study English Tips for Success
Here are some tips for success to help you as you study English.

Study English Every Day

Its important to study English every day. However, dont exaggerate! Study for thirty minutes every
day instead of two hours once a week. Short, steady practice is much better for learning than long
periods on an irregular basis. This habit of studying English every day will help keep English in your
brain fresh.

Study English Using Different Methods to Learn

Dont just use one way to study English. Use a variety of methods which will help all the parts of your
brain (multiple intelligences) help you. For example, if you are learning new vocabulary, create a word
map, describe a picture, make a list and study that, type out the words five times. All of these methods
together help to reinforce your learning.

Study English by Finding some Friends

There is nothing like having a few friends to study English together. You can practice the exercises
together, have conversations together (in English!), and, as you study English together, help each
other with exercises you may not understand.

Study English by Choosing Topics that Interest You

One of the most important things to do is to study English using topics that you like. This will help
motivate you because you will also be learning about a topic you find interesting while you study
English.