Explanation vs Procedure Text

Explanation vs Procedure Text

1. Social function of the explanation text is to explain the reason why and how something happened, but the social function of the procedure text is to explain how to make something

2. Generic structure from explanation text is statement, sequence explanation, and conclusion. But generic structure from procedure text is goal, material, and step.

3. Explanation use the passive voice. But, in procedure text not

Explanation Text “Golden Milk”

As we know, we are currently facing the COVID-19 pandemic. We must be at home until the pandemic end and we must do the social distancing step to break the chain of the viruses spread. But, being at home doesn’t mean being lazy too. We must  do many activity in home. One of them is exercise to maintain the condition of the body. We can also make a traditional drink to enhance our immune system. Here how golden milk is made.

First, 250 ml of milk are boiled in the pot with low heat stove. Then grated turmeric and ginger slices are added into the milk. The third step, 2 tbs honey are added  and stir slowly. After that, milk is strained into a glass. We’ve done it.  Serve the golden milk when it’s warm.

Procedure Text “How to Make Golden Milk”

Ingredients:

1. Milk

2. Ginger

3. Honey

4. Turmeric

Step:

1. Boil 250 ml of milk on low heat.

2. Add the grated turmeric and ginger slices

3. Add 2 tbs honey and stir

4. Strain the milk into a glass

5. Here we already have the golden milk