PROCEDURE TEXT (manual and tip text)

SUMMARY

A manual is a small book that consists of instruction on how to operate, do, or handle something. When we buy electronic devices or a certain medication, we will find a manual in the package. It is important to read the manual before operating or doing  a certain  thing. A manual may consists of operating steps

 A tip is piece of advice on how to do a certain thing. A tip is a key point in being successful in doing the things. A manual and tip are written in the form of a procedure text which functions to tell how to do or make something.

Lexico grammatical of a procedure text:

1.     Using a numbered list of instructions.

2.     Using Imperative sentences

3.     Using adverbs of sequence: first, then, next, after that,once etc.

An example of a procedure text :

How to record your voice on a tape recorded

-              First, you push the POWER button

-              Then, you put a blank cassette into the tape recorder

-              After that, you push the RECORD button and speak in the microphone

-              When you finish recording, you have to push the stop button.

-              If you want to listen to the result of your recording, push the REWIND button

-              Finally, you push the PLAY button and listen to your recording.

Read the text and answer the questions

Fire Precautions If you detect a fire 1.       Sound the fire alarm 2.       For small local outbreaks, and if there is no personal danger, try to put out the fire by using the nearest extinguisher. In the event of fire 1.       Warning bells/sirens will ring continuously 2.       Close all doors and windows  behind you 3.       Leave the building

1.       Where would you likely find the text?

2.       What warning is given?

3.       What is the purpose of the text?

4.       What is the text about?

5.       Make generic structure of the text!