PROCEDURE TEXT

A Procedure text is a text that gives direction and guide line how to activate something by using several steps.

            Example of procedure:

            Brochure, menu recipe, manual books, etc.

The organization of the text

·         Goal

·         Materials

·         Steps

Communicative purpose of the text/ social function

To describe how something is accomplished through a sequence of actions or steps

How to Sign Up Yahoo Mail Account

            First of all, go to website: www.yahoo.com. Secondly, click on mail icon on the upper left side of the website. When the mail website screen appears, click on “Sign Up” button on the center of the page to proceed to the form page. Then, fill in the requirement information such as your name, address, postal code, etc. after that, you need to create your e-mail name and password and type them. Be sure to type the name and password that are simple and easy to remember. It is recommended that you use the combination of latter and numbers. Also, you need to ensure yourself that the name you are using for your e-mail account has not already been used by other users throughtout the world. When you’re done, you should read the agreement and click on button “I Agree.” If everything goes well, you should read a statement saying that your new e-mail has been created. Lastly, you need to activate it by logging in the website unless your account will be expired. Now, you have an e-mail that can be used to communicate with your friends all over the world for free.

Adapted from “Road to Succed National Exam English Subject”