This document defines procedural text as writing that describes how to complete a task through a series of sequenced steps. It provides examples of procedural writing like recipes, directions, manuals, and instructions. The key features of procedural text are identified as a title, goal, list of required materials, sequential method using action verbs and time-based linking words, and an evaluation. An example procedural text for making a banana shake is also included to demonstrate these features. Readers are then prompted to create their own procedural text on a suggested topic.
2.
The purpose of a procedural text is
to describe (or instruct) how
something is done through a series
of sequenced steps.
What is the purpose of a
procedural text?
3.
• Recipes
• Directions
• Operating manuals
• Game instructions
• Care guides
• Science experiment
What are some real life examples
of procedural writing ?
4.
Recipes
Tells us how to make/do/play something
Gives us steps
Gives us materials
Found in games
Found in products that you need to put together (i.e.
A new shelf)
What do we already know
about Procedural Writing?
5.
Title
Goal –what are you going to make, play or build?
Materials –what do you need to reach goal?
Method –The steps involved to complete goal (in
order)
Evaluation –concluding statement to say you
reached your goal
What are the features/characteristics
of a Procedural Text?
6.
• Begin by defining the goal or
desired outcome
- e.g. How to make a pet care board
game
Procedural text outline
7.
• What materials will you need to
use the procedure?
- Make a list of things that will be
needed.
Procedural text outline
8.
Use action verbs (turn, mix, stir, put,
etc.)
Use linking words to do with time
(first, next, then, finally, eventually,
etc.)
Use precise vocabulary that connects to
goal (cooking words for recipe)
Language Features:
9.
• Editing and checking
Ask yourself:
- Are the steps in order?
- Are my instructions clear?
- Do I need to add anything?
Procedural text outline
10.
Let’s Look at an Example...
Banana Shake
Here’s a quick and easy recipe to make a smooth, creamy and
delicious treat –a banana shake!
Ingredients:
1 banana2 bowls
1 cup milk1 fork 1 spoon
1 scoop vanilla ice cream1 glass
Method:
1.First, pour the milk into 1 bowl.
2.Next, peel the banana and mash it with the fork in the other
bowl.
3.Then, add the banana to the milk.
4.Add the ice cream.
5.Next, beat the mixture with spoon until it is smooth.
6.Finally, pour mixture into glass.
7.Clean up dishes
8. Now you have a yummy, smooth banana shake to enjoy with
your favourite meal or snack!
11.
You are going to create your own writing procedure.
Don’t forget....
Title
Goal to achieve or lesson to learn
Ingredients or items necessary
Method
Evaluation
Now It’s Your Turn...
12.
How to boil an egg.
Be a great goalie in soccer.
Tie a shoe.
Play a clarinet, violin, oboe, etc.
Make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Make the perfect sand castle.
Build the perfect tree house.
Need an idea or two?
