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Procedural Writing Features

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Procedural Writing Features

Procedural Writing Features

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📝 Part 1: Understanding Procedural Writing

1. What is procedural writing? Circle the best answer:

Writing that tells a story

Writing that gives step-by-step instructions

Writing that describes a person

Writing that expresses feelings

2. Check all examples of procedural writing:

A recipe for chocolate cake

Instructions for a board game

A diary entry

How to tie your shoelaces

A science experiment method

A poem about nature

🔍 Part 2: Identifying Key Features

3. Read this procedural text and answer the questions below:

How to Make a Paper Plane

You will need: One sheet of A4 paper

  1. Fold the paper in half lengthwise, then unfold it.
  2. Fold the top corners into the centre crease to make a triangle shape.
  3. Fold the angled edges into the centre crease again.
  4. Fold the plane in half along the original crease.
  5. Create wings by folding each side down to align with the bottom of the plane.
  6. Throw your plane gently forward.
4. What is the title of this procedural text?
5. Circle all the imperative verbs (command words) you can find in the instructions:

Hint: Imperative verbs tell you what to do. They are action words that give commands.

6. How many steps are there in total?
7. Why do you think the steps are numbered?

✅ Part 3: Features Checklist

8. Use the paper plane instructions above to complete this features checklist. Tick the boxes for features that are present:

Clear title that tells you what you'll make or do

List of materials or equipment needed

Steps written in the correct order

Numbered or ordered steps

Imperative verbs (command words)

Clear, simple language

Diagrams or pictures to help

🎯 Part 4: Language Features

9. Match each imperative verb with its meaning:
1. Fold
2. Mix
3. Pour
4. Cut
A. To combine ingredients together
B. To bend paper or fabric
C. To make liquid flow from a container
D. To divide something with scissors or a knife
10. Fill in the blanks with appropriate imperative verbs:

How to Brush Your Teeth

1. ________ your toothbrush under running water.

2. ________ a small amount of toothpaste onto the bristles.

3. ________ your teeth gently in circular motions for two minutes.

4. ________ out the toothpaste and rinse your mouth with water.

Word bank: Brush, Rinse, Squeeze, Spit

💭 Part 5: Reflection and Application

11. Why is it important for procedural writing to be clear and well-ordered? Explain your answer:
12. Think of something you know how to do well. Write a clear title for a procedural text you could write:
13. List three imperative verbs you would use in your procedural text:

1. ________________

2. ________________

3. ________________

14. Draw a simple diagram that could help someone follow your instructions:

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