26 Examples of HOW TO Procedure Text
This procedure text examples are about how to wear, how to clean, how to cook, how to install, how to write, and how to make. Firstly we talk about the definition of procedure text. The definition of 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.
A procedure is a specified series of actions or operations which have to be executed in the same manner in order to always obtain the same result under the same circumstances (for example, emergency procedures). Less precisely speaking, this word can indicate a sequence of tasks, steps, decisions, calculations and processes, that when undertaken in the sequence laid down produces the described result, product or outcome. A procedure usually induces a change. It is in the scientific method.
Second thing that should be understand in the social function of procedure text. The purpose of a procedure text is gaining an anticipated outcome that is intended. A procedure text guides your planned actions. It is written to give a particular course of action intended to achieve a result. This procedure text helps us do a task or make something. It can be a set of instructions or directions.
The third thing which must be known is the language feature of procedure text. This text uses simple present tense, often imperative sentences. It also uses the temporal conjunction such as first, second, then, next, finally, etc. In short, a Procedure text will use:
· Using simple present tense
· Using imperatives (e.g.: cut, don’t mix)
· Using action verbs (e.g.: turn, put, mix)
· Using connectives (e.g. : first, then, finally, …)
· Using adverbial phrases (e.g. : for five minutes, 2 centimeters from the top)
The fourth thing which students of high school should know is the generic structure of Procedure. Each types of text has different generic structure. For a procedure text, it has the structure of:
1. Goal : It is contain the purpose of the text. (e.g : How to make spaghetti)
2. Material or Ingredient : it is contain of the materials that used in the process. (e.g : the material to cook omelette are egg, onion, vegetable oil, etc)
3. Step : it is contain of the steps to make something in the goal. (e.g : first, wash the tomatoes, onion, second cut the onions becomes slice,)
When all the steps have been done, you need closing procedure text. It is done to make sure that the steps are done well. It checks that everything is running well.
1. Example of Procedure Text How to Wear Kebaya
Completing last procedure text how to wear swimming goggle, now we give you an instruction text how to wear traditional clothes kebaya. Though it is a traditional dress, wearing kebaya will make you look very elegant and beautiful.
Kebaya is a traditional dress which become formal dressing code in many occasion especially in government, business occasion, and school events. The instruction oh how to wear it is the best example for learning a procedure text in English. Here it is!
How to wear procedure text is procedure text about how to wear specific wardrobe. It commonly completed with how to pair the clothing with another pieces of clothing and tips to choose the right shoes, makeup, accessories, and hairdo that match the wardrobe. Below is the example of text about how to wear Indonesian traditional women wardrobe, kebaya.
How to Wear Kebaya as Procedure Text Sample
• When you wear kebaya, you need to pay attention to the undergarment. To create the best look, kebaya is supposed to wear with corset under it. Choose corset that match the color of the kebaya.
• Commonly, kebaya is to be wear with batik skirt. However, in the semiformal or casual occasion, you can pair kebaya with pant.
• Choose makeup and accessories that could create balance with the design of kebaya and the occasion.
• Commonly, up hairdo or Indonesian people called it sanggul is the choice when you wear kebaya to create formal look. For semiformal or casual occasion, you can choose any hairdo that could make you look beautiful.
• For the shoes, high heels or traditional sandals named “selop” are choice for kebaya. Flat shoes and sleepers are not recommended because it will create weird appearance.
• For the bag, the choice is clutch. Handbag, tote bag, and sling bag are only suitable for casual kebaya.
2. Example of Procedure Text How to Wear Swimming Goggle
This is an example of a procedure text how to wear. As we know that this instruction text can be how to use such as how to use washing machine, how to cook such as how to cook porridge, how to make such as how to make kites, and this sample how to wear text. Some procedure text do not use all 3 elements in the generic structure. The structure is stating goal, mentioning the material, and showing the steps.
For procedure text how to wear, one of this element is usually omitted as it is unnecessary to mention it. The omitted structure is mentioning material. It is different from procedure text how to make such as how to make handkerchief. Mentioning the material is extremely important. Let's see the following sample
How to Wear Swimming Goggle as Procedure Text Sample
Having longer time in the swimming pool will cause irritation to eyes because the water contains chlorine. With goggles, the eyes will be protected and you will be able to see clearly under the water. However, it is important to make sure that you are using the right goggle before jumping into the water.
You have to buy swimming goggle with the right size. Hold the swimming goggle against eyes and pull the elastic band over the top you the head. Place the band just about your ears. Adjust the elastic band using the buckles. If you want a smaller size, you just need to pull the buckles tight. If it was too tight, you can lose you just have to lose the band to make it longer. Try once again the swimming goggle with the new adjusted band. Make sure that it gives you the comfort you needed. Last, place the swimming goggle on over your eyes. Pull the elastic band to set its position. Set the swimming goggle position in your face to make sure that it gives the right tight.
Now, you are ready to jump into the water. You do not have to be afraid of irritation because your eyes have been protected by the swimming goggle.
3. Example of Procedure Text on How to Iron a Shirt
How to make some thing is the best text as an example of procedure text. A procedure is an instruction to do something. Below is another example of procedure text in pressing a shirt.
How to Iron a Shirt
What you need to press a shirt are iron board, iron cover, iron, hanger, needle, thread, splint, button, handkerchief, sprayer, and dry-mat foot
The Steps of Pressing Shirt
1. Use protector for safety
2. Plug in the electricity
3. Choose the suitable temperature for the clothes material
4. Make wet the 100% cotton clothes if it is necessary
5. Start to iron the shirt from the collar, sleeve then body
6. Iron by following line if there is a fold
7. After completely done, hang the shirt
8. Check the result and do it again if it is necessary
9. After completely ironing, put back the equipment and chemicals
10. And don't forget, clean working area
4. Example of Procedure Text How to Clean Kitchen Sink
After learning the procedure how to clean the wood floor, now we learn the instruction text how to maintain an clean kitchen sink. Most of houses have this kitchen sink. Highly used every day, kitchen sink is very easy being stained. Oil, fat, grease, and gunk mark the surface. Bacteria and germ make things worse. It is needed to clean regularly to keep this place safe and healthy. Here is the correct method to do that.
How to Clean Kitchen Sink as Example of Procedure Text
Things You Need
1. Eraser type sponge
2. All-purpose cleaner – spray type
3. Baking soda
4. Bleach
5. Warm water
6. Soft cloth
Instructions:
• Spray all-purpose cleaner to the entire surface of the sink. Wipe the sink thoroughly with eraser-type sponge then rinse. If the splotches stubbornly stay in the sink, you need to redo. If it not successful, mix backing soda with warm water to get rid extra-stubborn spots. Backing soda is also good to get rid odor.
• Once you finish the cleaning, continue it with sanitizing. Plug the drain and pour warm water to fill the basin. Take 2 tablespoon of bleach and mix it to the water. Let the solution sit for 10 minutes or more. While waiting, dip in sponge to the bleach solution and use it to sanitize faucets and handles. After 10 minutes, drain your basin and rinse it with water. Dry the sink, faucets, and handles using soft cloth.
• For stainless still sink, you may see annoying scratches all around. To get rid those scratches, used powdered stainless steel cleanser and sponge. In order to prevent grime in the future, you can use mineral oil to coat the surface.
5. Example of Procedure Text How to Clean Car Interior Fast
Continuing another sample for procedure text how to clean, now we give you a fast instruction on how to clean your car easily by your self. This type of instruction is labeled as procedure text when you learn English especially in high schools.
How to Clean Car Interior Fast as Procedure text
Car interior should be cleaned regularly to maintain cleanness, freshness, and healthiness inside the car. In order to save time, here is how to clean your car interior fast.
• Take off the carpet from your car
• Wash the carpet using carpet cleaner or detergent solution.
• Dry off the carpet
• While waiting your carpet to dry, clean the interior.
• Get rid all trashes from your car, including inside the storage.
• Using vacuum cleaner, get rid all debris from the seat, under the seat, the ceiling, and every corner of the interior.
• If you have fabric seats, use brush head on your vacuum cleaner to clean the seats.
• If your fabric seats stained, use damped cloth and toothbrush to clean it. Dry it using hair dryer
• If you have leather seats, use leather cleaner and soft cloth to clean the seat.
• Using damped soft cloth, wipe clean the dashboard, steer wheel, the door, and window.
• Open all doors to let fresh air get by the interior and the interior completely dry.
• After the carpet dry, put it back to the car.
• Check your car perfume. If it runs out, replace it with new one. If you use spray perfume, spray it to the interior to give fresh smell inside.
• Close the doors and lock it.
6. Example of Procedure Text on How to Clean Wood Floor
What kinds of floor do you have in your house? Do you install wood material for your house floor? Below is the example of procedure text about how to clean wood floor. The text is divided into four segments. It started goal as the tittle, tools, and supplies needed to do the job. The text is then continues by the procedure on the second segment and tips to do the job on the last segment.
Beside how to clean things to learn procedure text in English, we also give you several types of procedure texts. The are:
1. Procedure text about how to make. This sample can be about the instruction to make handkerchief, pencil box, kites, table, etc
2. Procedure text about how to use. This sample can be about the instruction to use walkie-talkie, fax machine, copy machine,etc
3. Procedure text about how to cook. This sample can be about the instruction to cook omelet recipe, porridge, fried chicken, fried fish, etc
4. Procedure text about how to wear. This sample can be about the instruction to wear kebaya, tie, trousers, lens, etc
We will provide more samples of procedure text types, installing thing, operating electrical equipment and machine, or writing some letter and document. All are give to provide the best and a large variety of English text material. Now we see one of a procedure text how to clean below!
How to Clean Wood Floor as Example of Procedure Text
Requirements
1. Vacuum cleaner with soft head
2. Soft cloth
3. Wood floor cleaner
How to Clean Wood Floor Correctly
• Using vacuum cleaner, clean all dust and debris from the surface of the floor completely, including area under furniture and the corners.
• Damp soft cloth with wood floor cleaner and clean the whole floor surface carefully and softly. Do not use hard pressure when cleaning or it may damage the wood.
• Do the procedure everyday to keep the floor clean and shiny.
• In case of spill, clean the floor immediately to prevent stain.
7. Example of Procedure text How to Clean CD player
We start learning procedure text how to clean with the instruction to clean a wood floor. Now continue with another example of procedure text. The topic is the method to clean CD Player. Do you have this digital device in your house? If you have, you need to know how to maintain and clean it
If we have CD player and it starts missing some tracks, maybe its lens head gets dirty. If the CD player is front-loaded, we can clean its lens head using a cleaning disc. We do not have to buy it because cleaning disc can be made easily. We must know that the dirt not just come from the discs but also enters from the front side of the CD player, so we also need to clean it.
How to Clean CD player:
To clean the front housing, we need to remove the CD and turn the stereo system off. Blow any dust off by spraying compressed air across the front of the player. Focus on the CD opening. To remove any grime that cannot be blew off with air, we have to use a clean washcloth.
To clean the lens head, we need to use non-scratch wipe. Cut it into two strips with length ¼ of an inch. Take a blank clean disc. Draw a thin line of adhesive on the shiny side using superglue pen. The direction is from the outer edge to the inner edge of the disc. Do the same thing to the other side.
Put the pads to the superglue. Place the pads carefully. The flaps will work as a brush that will clean the lens head. Turn the player on and insert the cleaning disc. Let the player spins the disc around for a few minutes. Eject and repeat the process three times.
8. Example of Example of Procedure Text on How to Make Ice Cream
How to make something completely is the best example of procedure text. As we all know that a procedure text is instructing, showing the steps of making completely something. This kind of text in English is commonly organized in imperative sentences. Bellow is another example of procedure text.
Making Ice Cream without Machine
First of all. prepare your ice cream mixture, then chill it over an ice bath.
Then, pour your custard mixture in a deep baking dish and put in the freezer.
After forty-five minutes, remove it from the freezer and stir it vigorously with a spatula or whisk.
Continue to check the mixture every 30 minutes, stirring vigorously as it’s freezing.
Keep checking periodically and stirring until the ice cream is frozen.
The last step, transfer the ice cream to a covered storage container until ready to serve.
9. Example of Procedure Text on How to Make Apple Juice
Procedure text is an instruction to do something completely. Procedure or instruction text can be a recipe, manual guide, technical instruction, making kite, etc. Remember, the steps in a procedure text are arranged in imperative sentences. Below is an example of procedure text on how to make delicious apple juice.
Ingredients and Supplies
• Apples
• Cinnamon
• Sugar
• Large pot with lid
• Ladle
• Colander or sieve
• Filter- cheesecloth, jelly bag, or coffee filters
• Canning jars
• Jar grabber
• Canner
The Steps to Make Apple Juice
First, Choose the sweet apples
Then, core the apples and cop them
After that, prepare the jar
Next, cook the apples. Turn the stove on high. Once the water is boiling well, turn down and continue to cook until the apples are soft.
Then, strain the apples. You can run it through a sieve or colander.
After that, Heat the juice on low until you've collected enough juice to fill the jars.
And finally, can the juice into canning jars.
10. Example Procedure Text-How to Cook Meatballs
Procedure text is kind of text which teaches on how to make something completely. A text of "how to do" is best sample for a procedure or instruction. Procedure text is dominantly written in imperative sentences since it actually an instruction. Procedure text usually explain the ingredient or material which is need, though sometime it is omitted, after that procedure text will explain step by step how to make the thing. See the following example of procedure text!
What you need for the ingredients
1 kilo of very fine minced meat (preferably beef)
2 eggs
300 grams of tapioca-flour
4-8 cloves of garlic
1 red onion
1 teaspoon of white pepper
2 teaspoons of salt
The steps to make meatballs
These steps are instruction on how to make meatballs, just meatball, the soup is made separately.
First of all,mix garlic, red onion, salt, and white pepper in a mortar or mixer.
Second step, mix the spice-mixture with the eggs, the tapioca-flour and the minced meat.
After that, use your fingers, add a cup of water, and keep on working until the mixture feels soft and smooth.
Then, boil some water in a rather large pot, at least about 2 liters.
Next step, start rolling the mixture into small meatballs.
Finally, lower the meatballs into the boiling water. When they float up to the surface the meatball are ready to serve.
11. Example of Procedure Text on How to Make Ice Cream
How to make something completely is the best example of procedure text. As we all know that a procedure text is instructing, showing the steps of making completely something. This kind of text in English is commonly organized in imperative sentences. Bellow is another example of procedure text.
Making Ice Cream without Machine
First of all. prepare your ice cream mixture, then chill it over an ice bath.
Then, pour your custard mixture in a deep baking dish and put in the freezer.
After forty-five minutes, remove it from the freezer and stir it vigorously with a spatula or whisk.
Continue to check the mixture every 30 minutes, stirring vigorously as it’s freezing.
Keep checking periodically and stirring until the ice cream is frozen.
The last step, transfer the ice cream to a covered storage container until ready to serve.
12. Example of a Procedure Text on How to Cook with Microwave Oven
Instruction is the best example of procedure text. Remember that procedure text is mostly organized in GOAL, MATERIAL, and STEPS. To write a procedure text, we have to be very familiar with imperative sentences and this is why a procedure text is also called instruction text. Lets see the following example of a procedure text. This time the procedure text is about an instruction to use a cooking ware.
Procedure Text - How to Cook with Microwave Oven
When you want to cook with a microwave oven, you need the following things:
• plate, non metal plate
• food
How to cook with a microwave oven? here are the steps:
• Wash your hands. Remember to be clean before cooking
• Then connect to the electrical supply
• After that, put the food into the microwave
• Don't forget to decide how long it will heat the food
• Press the button to start heating the food
• Wait for the beep sound. It indicates the cooking process is done
• Finally, take out the food and enjoy it
• Don't forget to wash hands after cleaning the working area
13. Example of Procedure text on How to Boil Egg
Procedure text is commonly stated as instruction text. Dominantly procedure text is arranged in imperative sentence. Procedure text can be about anything; how to make kite, make omelet, drawing stars, install cd driver, etc. The following example of procedure text is about how to boil egg in very simple and easy ways which is arranged from ehow
Boiling egg in simple and easy way
Eggs are a rich source of protein and vitamins and are generally healthy to eat, unless you have a high cholesterol level.
You can eat eggs raw, boiled or cooked in a pan as scrambled eggs or an omelet. Boiling eggs is one of the easiest ways to prepare them. Follow the steps!
First of all, place the raw egg in a saucepan!
Second, Run cold water into the saucepan until the water is 1 inch above the egg.
After that, Place the saucepan on a stove and cook over medium heat until the water begins to boil.
The next, don't forget to reduce the heat to low
Then, Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes for soft-boiled eggs or 10 to 15 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
Finally, Remove the egg with a spoon or ladle and let it cool slowly, or run cold water over it to cool it more quickly.
14. Procedure Text How to Install Desktop Theme
Besides some procedures to cook, use, make, and clean thing for learning English instruction, we also give you a procedure text how to install. Th term installing is commonly very popular as computer user increase rapidly in this decade. Why we have to install thing in our computer?
Expressing creative personalities can be done in various ways, including installing desktop themes for our computer. By personalizing the desktop, you will find a display where all your favorite colors, fonts, sounds and images collected into one screen.
Procedure Text How to Install Desktop Theme Easily
The way to install desktop themes is easy. First you need to go to themes websites to choose desktop theme. You can try some different themes before choosing one that fits with your need. Download the desktop them you want. However, before you download the theme, you need to create a system restore point. When you have choosing the theme, you just need to click the download button. You need to save the downloaded files to a special folder in your desktop. The file will most likely be in a ZIP format. So, you need to use WinZip to extract it.
When the extracting process is finished, click on the setup.exe to start the installation process. Once the installation process is complete, you need to navigate it by clicking Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Theme and then Display. You will find Display properties window appears. Choose “themes” tab. Next, click on the drop down menu, select “Browse”. You will see a button that navigates the place you store the extracted files, which is “Open Themes”. Choose one of the themes you like by clicking “OK”. Now, you have a customized theme.
15. Example of Procedure Text How to Install a New Showerhead Easily
We have started giving you procedure text how to install desktop theme for your computer. Now How to Install Text below is the example of procedure text about installing new showerhead in the bathroom. The beginning of the text is the list of tools and material required. The second segment is detail of the procedure using imperative sentences.
Tools and Materials
1. Showerhead
2. Teflon tape
3. Adjustable pliers
4. Thick cloth
How to Install
• Stop water supply by turning off the closest valve.
• Place a thick cloth under the shower area in order to prevent scratch on the floor in case incident happens such as the showerhead or the tool drop.
• Remove the old showerhead by turning it counterclockwise by hand. If you could not do it by hand, use adjustable pliers.
• Clean the thread from remaining Teflon tape and rust if any.
• Wrap the thread using new Teflon tape tightly in clockwise direction for about 3-4 rounds. You need to do it in clockwise direction to prevent the tape from undone when you install new showerhead.
• Install new showerhead on the thread by turning it clockwise by hand. Fix it using adjustable pliers to the right position.
• Turn on the valve to let the water flow.
• Check the showerhead from possibility of leak and check the running water.
16. Example of Procedure Text How to Install Game on Your PC
Game is fun and a good way to release stress. Game is also good to train your brain and reflect. Some games even have educational value for students in different grades. To install game on your PC, follow the direction below.
First, you need game software. You can download it or buy the CD.
Check game specification and make sure your PC support the game, including the OS and other programs needed.
Check game size and make sure you still have enough space on your hard disk.
Run the game to start installation. If you download it, double click on the .exe file or right click and choose “run”. If you use CD, the installation setup window will automatically appear in your screen.
Follow the instruction carefully.
Try the game to know whether the game is installed properly.
17. Example of Procedure Text How to Install Home Theater
Home theater let you enjoy movie at home in similar feeling when you watch it at theater. Below is the instruction to install home theater at your home.
1. Open the box and check whether all parts are complete, including the cables.
2. Measure the size of the player and each speaker, including the length of each cable.
3. Find the proper placement for your home theater while considering the size and cables length. Make sure you place it right so the power cord could reach the AC outlet and the connector cable has enough length to reach the TV. You may need to move some stuffs to free the space.
4. Place the speakers properly face on the viewers.
5. Connect all cables to the right socket on the player, speaker, and TV. Check the label on each socket to guide you. Commonly, the head has same color with the socket.
6. Once everything is connected, plug in the power cord to AC outlet and turn on the home theater. Turn on your TV as well.
7. Put the disk inside and play it.
8. Listen to the speakers and make sure each of them sound properly.
9. Take the remote control and check the function of each button.
18. Example of Procedure Text How to Install Water Filter on Faucet
Water filters are made for any type of faucet. We can easily install water filter on faucet using some household tools and maybe some minimal plumbing knowledge. There are two types of water filter on the market. Both types are able to bring us purified water.
Procedure Text of How to Install Water Filter on Faucet
To install water filter on faucet, we need to unscrew the drop-down outlet using pliers. If the faucet does not have a drop-down present, we need to make sure if there are internal threads in it.
If there are internal threads on the faucet, we can easily attach the water filter base to the threads. But, if there is a regulator in the faucet, we need to remove it first and insert a drop-down thread before we can attach the filter. It is better to take apart the faucet to find out what we need before we buy the water filter.
Wrap thread seal or pipe tape around the adapter threads and attach it to the head of the faucet. If the faucet has been equipped with external threads present, we do not have to use adapter.
Screw the base of the water filter onto the head of the faucet tightly. Insert the water filter into the base. On many filters, there are lights that work as indicator.
19. Example of Procedure Text on How to Write a Short Story
Besides learning English procedure text how use, cook, make, clean, wear, and install, we also give an example of procedure text about how to write a short story.This instruction commands are labelled as a procedure text how to write. The text below is The text contains imperative sentences and declarative sentences.
This is a basic requirement to understand a procedure text well. All readers should be very familiar with imperative sentences and declarative sentences. Now let's see the following sample!
How to Write a Short Story as Example of Procedure Text
1. Find interesting idea for the story.
2. Make research so you can make the story logical.
3. Write the basic story about what you want to tell.
4. Find the protagonist as the center of the story that will drive the story forward. The protagonist could be single person or multi-person.
5. Write the best first line as the opening of the story. The first line should be clear and inviting people to read more.
6. Create a scene list as the guidance for you writing. When you make scene list, you may need to do another research if needed.
7. Start your writing. You have different options to write the story. You can write it on from the beginning to the end and edit the story after you done writing. The other option is to edit as they go by writing it slowly and stop in the middle to edit the written part.
8. After you finish writing, edit the story thoroughly. Using editor is recommended.
9. Publish your story in the most comfortable way such as in the magazine or in your own social media.
20. Example of Procedure Text How to Write a Poem
Poetry is a very interesting form of writing. Different from any other form, poetry has few restrictions so can be great way to express your feeling. Simply we can say that anyone who can talk and write can write poetry. However, you need to practice to improve your skill.
How to Write a Poem Easily
The first thing you need to write poetry is searching and finding for inspiration. It may come from any source at any time. That is why; you do not have to restrict yourself to find it because it may come from something you never expected.
Second, is brainstorming. You need to write down everything that comes into your mind on a piece of paper. Do not think too much, just let your instinct work.
Consider about the form of the poetry and start to organize thoughts. You must know that poetry comes in various forms; you can try them all. The one that fits with your style will come naturally. For the beginning, you can try free verse where there are no restrictions, so you can express your feelings and styles freely.
Remember the meter and rhythm, which are very important in poetry. Rhythm refers to the sound while meter is the established pattern of the poem you created. Brings as many as you can descriptive words, build images using your own words, symbolism and metaphors are great way to realize it.
21. Example of Procedure Text Example, How to Write a Report
A report is important document to prove your quality of work so you should write it properly. How to write it? What element should be included in your report? Below is the guidance to write a report:
How to Write a Report for Learning English Procedure Text
Before you write a report, you need to know the structure of the report you will write. Each organization has a certain report structure so you could not just write it as you wish. It would be nice if you can get a template so you can just follow it and fill the blank.
Check your data once more and ensure you have complete data required. Do not submit report with incomplete data unless you have appropriate explanation about it that you enclose it on your report.
After everything is complete, you can start to write your report following the structure properly.
Use formal language and pay attention to your grammar. If you have much grammatical error, it will show your lack of language skill that will reduce your overall quality.
If you use pictures, make sure you pick high quality pictures that could support your report. Blur and distorted picture could messes up your report.
Once you finish writing, check your report. Check the data and ensure you input it right. Check the structure and grammar. If you find any mistake, fix it. If only you find no mistake, then you can submit your report.
22. Procedure Text How to Write Letter Openings
Completing how to write novel, poetry, short story, and report, we again give you an example of procedure text how to write. It is the instruction on how to write letter openings easily.
How to Write Letter Openings as Procedure text Sample
Writing a letter can be difficult to do. We have to understand the purpose of the letter and attempting to convey with a polite tone. It is important to create a good opening because it is the first key to start a good letter.
First, we have to address the letter to the recipient. It is suggested to avoid generic salutations, such as Dear Madam or Dear Sir. For a more professional or formal letter, it is better to write the recipient’s last name and the appropriate prefix, such as “Dear Mrs. Jackson”. For a more casual letter, we can use the recipient’s first name.
Write the first paragraph consists of two or three sentences. For an informal letter, it is suggested to start with a general comment or inquiry such as “I hope that this letter finds you well”. For a more casual letter, it is good to talk about the topic right away. This paragraph must also explain about the reason why we write the letter.
Try to read the opening; we need to recognize the tone of the words. A letter must be written in a polite tone, so we need to change with other words if we find the impolite ones.
23. Example of Procedure Text on How to Write Papers
An instruction on how to write a paper can be an example of a procedure text. Mostly instructions are written in imperative sentences to begin each steps. lets see the following example of a procedure text on how to write papers.
First what you need before you start writing your paper is of course you had done your research. You data have been in your hands. It is your time to write and here is how to begin:
1. Decide your very interesting question. This interesting question is taken form your topic. Think your topic and choose which side is more interesting to your readers.
2. Provide the sources to answer the question. You had done your research and you can make it as the primary resource to answer your own question. Also you can try to find other researchers who have studied the field related to your topic
4. Make your paper outline. Why you need to write an outline. It is the frame of your topic. It will help you to keep writing your paper under the track. The outline can be used as the draft of the whole body of your paper
5. Make your final version of your paper. After making the the outline of course you have to write your real paper. In this important step, what you need is writing and correcting. You may need to revise your previous writing.
Writing papers is not very easy for certain people. If you face such critical situation, you can ask other people's help. There are a lot of services which you can find out. Most of them provide custom writing service to match your paper. So just try and keep calm!
24. Procedure Text How to Write a Novel
This English text sample is a series of procedure text how to write. Referring to the definition of procedure text, there are 3 elements should be considered when writing a procedure text in English.
The 3 elements of generic structure are used in writing a procedure text. However, not all procedure text is written strictly through that generic structure. If some element is considered unimportant, then they can be omitted.
How to Write a Novel as Example of Procedure Text
A novel is long story. It is a good way to tell the story in detail but it is a big challenge to make the reader stay engaged to the last word. If you want to write a novel, here is how to do it.
1. Grasp the idea for your novel and choose your writing style
2. Draw the basic plot of how each chapter would be. Each chapter should has its own strength but connect to each other smoothly.
3. Decide whether you want to use prolog and/or epilog. Prolog supposes to be short but very powerful in building curiosity of the reader while epilog is short yet powerful to leave memory to reader.
4. Decide the characters and their personality
5. Start writing your novel based on the plot you made. You can change the plot in the middle of writing but make sure you not ruin the whole story. If you change the plot, you may need to change what you have written so far.
6. Maintain your focus and determination. If you get bored, take a bit rest and do something fun to bring your good mood back. Find back your willpower and write again.
7. Once you finish, read your novel, feel it, and find if any mistake on it. Fix your mistakes and read again until you find it perfect.
25. Example of Procedure Text in Making Candles
Making coloured and scented candles is really quick and simple. What's more, you'll save so much money. If making candle is easy, why do you ever bought one from a shop? What you need in making candle are wax, moulds, wick, dye discs, essential oils, and a double boiler. All these materials are available from craft shops. Or if you do not want to buy them, you can improvise with an old saucepan, pyrex jug, or even a sturdy can, in a pot of water. After providing the materials, follow this procedure or instruction in making candles!
First of all, melt the wax. All wax has a flash point, so to prevent it bursting into flames, you must melt it in a double boiler, with water in the bottom pan.
Then, prepare the mould with the wick. Thread the wick through the mould and make sure that you leave a good few centimetres sticking out of the hole in the bottom.
After that, add the scent. If you want a scented candle, add a few drops of essential oil to the melted wax. You can use any essential oil you like, as long as it doesn't contain water.
Next step, pour the wax into the mould. Try and tip the wax into the mould quickly, all in one go, to minimise spillage and air bubbles.
Then, release the bubbles and top it up. Releasing the air bubbles will eventually make the candle sink, so you will need to top it up with more melted wax.
Finally, remove it from the mould. After four or five hours, the candle can be taken out of its mould.
Your candle is now ready for display. Remember, you must always leave it for a day before lighting it.
26. Example of Procedure Text in Making Kite
Having a kite flying is interesting and make it by self is easy. Prepare the following materials to make a kite:
Butcher cord
Scotch tape or glue
1 Sheet of strong paper
2 Strong, straight wooden sticks of bamboo
Markers, paint or crayons
After the materials have been prepared, the directions bellow is easy instruction on how to make a kite:
1. Make a cross with the two sticks, with the shorter stick placed horizontally across the longer stick.
2. Tie the two sticks together with the string in such a way as to make sure that they are at right angles to each other.
3. Cut a notch at each end of the sticks. Make it deep enough for the type of string you are using to fit in to. Cut a piece of string long enough to stretch all around the kite frame.
4. Lay the sail material flat and place the stick frame face down on top. Cut around it, leaving about 2-3cm for a margin. Fold these edges over and glue it down so that the material is tight.
5. Make a tail by tying a small ribbon roughly every 10cm along the length of string.
6. Decorate your kite with the markers!
Those are 26 procedure text examples about how to wear, how to clean, how to cook, how to install, how to write, and how to make. These are completing precious 25 examples of procedure text about various topics. Happy learning English!