ENGLISH FOR VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN
CLASS XI
PROCEDURE TEXT
How to Create a Social Media Post Using Canva
A. INTRODUCTION
Social media is one of the most effective platforms for communication, promotion, and branding. Graphic designers create attractive visual content to deliver information and attract audiences. Therefore, mastering design software is an important skill for students of Visual Communication Design (DKV).
One of the most popular online design applications is Canva. It provides ready-to-use templates, icons, illustrations, and fonts that help users create professional-looking designs quickly and easily.
In this lesson, you will learn how to explain the process of creating a social media post using Canva through a Procedure Text. Besides improving your English skills, you will also practice digital design skills that are useful in the creative industry.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After studying this lesson, students are able to:
identify the purpose of a Procedure Text;
understand its generic structure and language features;
explain the steps for creating a social media post using Canva;
understand design-related vocabulary;
answer comprehension questions correctly.
B. READING
How to Create a Social Media Post Using Canva
Canva is an online graphic design platform that helps users create attractive visual content easily. It provides many templates for posters, presentations, brochures, and social media posts. Canva is widely used because it is simple, fast, and suitable for beginners.
Materials
Before starting, prepare the following materials:
A computer or smartphone
An internet connection
A Canva account
Images or graphic elements (optional)
Steps
Open your web browser and visit Canva.
Sign in to your Canva account.
Click Create a Design and choose Instagram Post or another social media format.
Select a template that matches your design concept.
Replace the sample text with your own message.
Add images, icons, or illustrations.
Customize the colors, fonts, and layout.
Review your design carefully.
Click Download.
Save your design as a PNG or JPG file.
Your social media post is now ready to upload to your social media platform.
VOCABULARY
| English Word | Indonesian Meaning |
|---|---|
| Template | Template |
| Layout | Tata letak |
| Font | Jenis huruf |
| Image | Gambar |
| Icon | Ikon |
| Customize | Menyesuaikan |
| Upload | Mengunggah |
| Download | Mengunduh |
| Graphic Element | Elemen grafis |
| Social Media Post | Unggahan media sosial |
“Good design is not just what it looks like, but how it works.” – Steve Jobs
C. UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURE TEXT
What is a Procedure Text?
A Procedure Text is a text that explains how to do or make something by giving clear instructions in a logical sequence.
The purpose of a Procedure Text is to help readers complete a task correctly and efficiently.
GENERIC STRUCTURE OF PROCEDURE TEXT
A Procedure Text generally consists of three main parts:
1. GOAL
The Goal explains the purpose of the activity or what the reader wants to achieve.
Example:
How to Create a Social Media Post Using Canva
2. MATERIALS
Materials are the things needed before starting an activity.
Example:
Canva account
Internet connection
Computer or smartphone
Images or graphic elements (optional)
3. STEPS
Steps are instructions arranged in the correct order.
Example:
Open Canva.
Sign in.
Choose a template.
Edit the text.
Add images.
Customize the design.
Download the file.
LANGUAGE FEATURES
Procedure Text has several important language features.
1. Imperative Sentences
Imperative sentences are used to give commands or instructions.
Examples:
Open Canva.
Click Create a Design.
Choose a template.
Add an image.
Download your design.
2. Action Verbs
Action verbs are commonly used in Procedure Text because they tell readers what actions to perform.
Examples:
Open
Click
Choose
Replace
Add
Edit
Customize
Save
Download
Upload
3. Sequence Words
Sequence words are used to show the order of the steps.
Examples:
First
Next
Then
After that
Finally
4. Simple Present Tense
Simple Present Tense is used for general facts or instructions.
Examples:
Canva provides many templates.
The application helps users create attractive designs.
Canva is easy to use.
SUMMARY
A Procedure Text explains how to do or make something.
It consists of three main parts: Goal, Materials, and Steps.
Procedure Text commonly uses imperative sentences, action verbs, sequence words, and Simple Present Tense.
TIPS
Follow the steps in the correct order.
Use clear and simple instructions.
Check your work before finishing.
Good Design.
Great Message.
Happy Audience!
“Design is thinking made visual. Let your creativity speak!”
Kalau Anda mau, saya juga bisa melanjutkan dengan membuat materi halaman berikutnya, misalnya berisi latihan soal, comprehension questions, vocabulary exercises, dan tugas praktik Canva dengan format yang selaras untuk siswa kelas XI DKV.
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