PROCEDURE TEXT GRADE X

To provide instructions: It helps readers
understand how to perform a task correctly.
To educate: It teaches readers new skills or
knowledge.
To guide: It directs readers through a process.

Social Function

Introduction

Definition: Procedure text is a type of writing that
provides step-by-step instructions on how to do
something.

Purpose: To guide readers through a sequence of
actions to achieve a specific result.

Goal: States the purpose of the procedure.1.
Materials: Lists the items needed to complete the task.2.

Steps: Provides a clear sequence of instructions, often
numbered.

3.

Conclusion: Summarizes the outcome or result.

4.

Structure

Imperative sentences: Use commands to instruct the
reader (e.g., "Cut the paper into strips").
Time words: Indicate the sequence of steps (e.g., "first,"
"next," "then").
Adverbs of frequency: Show how often an action is
performed (e.g., "always," "usually").
Conjunctions: Connect steps and indicate cause-and-
effect relationships (e.g., "because," "if").
Simple present tense: Used to describe actions and
procedures.

Language
features

How-to procedure: Explains how to do something (e.g., cooking a
recipe, assembling furniture).
Instructional procedure: Provides step-by-step instructions for a
task (e.g., operating a device, following safety procedures).
Operational procedure: Outlines the steps involved in a process (e.g.,
manufacturing a product, conducting an experiment).

Types of
Procedure Text

Examples

Cooking a recipe: "Ingredients: flour, sugar, eggs, butter...
Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine flour, sugar,
and eggs. Add melted butter..."
Assembling a piece of furniture: "Materials: screwdriver, Allen
wrench, parts A, B, C... Steps: Attach part A to part B using
the Allen wrench. Insert screws into part C..."
Following safety procedures: "Emergency procedures: In case
of fire, exit the building immediately. Pull the fire alarm.
Proceed to the designated assembly area."

Assessment

Diagnostic Test

Worksheet

Summative Test
Project

Observe the
following video!

https://youtu.be/fI4RK
AxmW-A?feature=shared

Now listen to the following audio of somebody's tips to stay healthy

Complete the following survey!

Observe the
following video!

https://youtu.be/bqf-
HfDkxsc?feature=shared

Listen to the following audio and complete the information!

Observe the following video about How Stress Affects your Body and Mind

Look at the following infographics!

Write a simple procedure text of how to maintain health based on the following

structure! (Work with your group and make presentation in Canva!