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Writing Clear Procedures

A community garden is sharing instructions for a seed-planting activity. Read the procedure, solve the editing challenges, then plan and write your own clear procedure. Use Australian spelling and numbered steps.

Read: Plant a seedling in a pot

You will need: a small pot with drainage holes, potting mix, a seedling, water and a small trowel. 1. Place the pot on a covered surface outdoors. 2. Add potting mix to the pot, leaving enough space for the seedling. 3. Make a hole in the centre of the mix, deep enough for the seedling's roots. 4. Gently remove the seedling from its tray, holding it by the leaves rather than the stem. 5. Set the roots in the hole and cover them with mix. Press the mix lightly around the seedling. 6. Water slowly until a little water drains from the bottom of the pot. 7. Put the pot in a suitable sunny spot and check the soil regularly.

1.What is the main purpose of “Plant a seedling in a pot”, and who could use it?

2.Name two features in the procedure that help a reader follow the instructions.

3.Which instruction is clearest for a reader planting the seedling?

Do the pot.
Put some stuff in.
Fill the pot about two-thirds full with potting mix.
You might want to get ready for planting.

4.Why should the reader make a hole in the potting mix before placing the seedling in the pot?

5.Write the correct step numbers beside these actions from the procedure: water the seedling; fill the pot with mix; set the roots in the hole; make a hole in the mix.

6.Rewrite this unclear instruction so a new gardener knows exactly what to do: “Put it in and cover it.”

7.Find and write three action verbs from the procedure that tell the reader what to do.

8.The procedure says to hold the seedling by its leaves rather than its stem. Why is this useful advice?

Plan your own procedure

Choose a safe, familiar task, such as packing a day bag, making a fruit salad with an adult, or organising a desk. Plan instructions that another Year 5 student could follow.

9.Write your task, the materials or equipment needed, and three important actions in the order they should happen.

10.Write your procedure with a specific title, a materials list, and at least four numbered steps. Begin each step with an action verb and include helpful details. Finish by checking: could someone follow your steps without asking you what you mean?

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