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Procedural Writing Planning Template

Plan a clear procedure that teaches someone how to do something safely. You can use the kiwi fruit snack idea below, or plan a familiar activity of your own. Write instructions in order and use bossy verbs.

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A procedure explains how to do something. It often has a title, a materials list and steps in order. Steps begin with action words such as wash, place and spread. Time words help readers follow along.

1.Maia wants to write instructions for making a simple kiwi fruit snack. Which title tells the reader exactly what the procedure is about?

A Kiwi Snack
How to Make a Kiwi Fruit Snack
Fruit Is Yummy

2.Choose three useful materials or tools Maia should list for this snack. Think about what she needs to prepare and serve the fruit safely.

3.Circle the bossy verbs that could begin a step: wash, shiny, place, carefully, peel, running.

4.Put these actions in a sensible order by writing 1, 2 and 3 beside them: ___ Eat the fruit with a spoon. ___ Wash the kiwi. ___ Cut the kiwi in half with adult help.

5.Choose the best time word to complete the sentence: “______, wash the kiwi fruit.”

Finally
First
Later

6.Improve this step by adding a time word and a bossy verb: “The kiwi is cut in half.”

7.One step says, “Finally, place the kiwi halves on a plate.” What does the word “Finally” tell the reader?

The step comes at the end
The kiwi is a special colour
The reader should skip the step

8.Plan your own procedure. Write a clear “How to…” title for a task you know how to do, such as making a paper fan or packing a school bag.

9.List at least three materials or tools needed for your procedure. Choose items that match your title.

10.Draft three ordered steps for your procedure. Start each step with a time word and a bossy verb. Include a safety reminder if one is needed.

11.Check your plan: tick the features you included, then write one thing you could improve. Features: a clear title; three or more materials; steps in order; time words; bossy verbs; a safety reminder if needed.