Procedural
Writing
What is
procedure text?
Introduction
Procedural writing is a
type of writing that
explains how to do
something.
What is the purpose of a
procedure text?
•To explain/tell (the
reader) how to
make/operate/do
something
•To explain
steps/instruction
What is the structure
of text?
•Goal
•Material or Ingredient
•Step
What language
features does the text
•Use adverbialhave?
of sequence / Using
temporal conjunction (e.g.: first,
second, third, the last)
•Use command / imperative
sentence (e.g.: put the noodles on
the . . ., cut the onion. . ., wash the
tomatoes.
What language
features does the text
have?(Adverbs) to
•Using adverbials
express detail the time, place,
manner accurately, for example, for
five minutes, 2 hours, etc.
•Using action verbs, e.g.: make,
take, boil, cook
•Using Simple Present Tense
Question Time
Where could you find
steps on how to do
something, like bake a
cake?
#1 - Topic
First, you must choose a topic for your
writing. For example, do you want to
teach someone how to draw a pig?
#2 - Materials
Create a list of things that a person
might need to complete your task. Do
they need a paper and pencil, or
crayons?
#3 - Steps
Next, plan the steps your reader will
need to take to finish the task. Make
sure your steps are detailed enough to
complete the project.
#4 - Transition
Words
Make sure to use transition words such
as first, next, then, and last so your
reader can follow along with ease.
#5 - Illustrations
Can you include illustrations such as
diagrams that could help your reader
follow the steps and complete the task?
#5 - Illustrations
Quiz Time!
What is the main
purpose of procedural
writing?
Quiz Time!
What are some
transition words you
can use when writing?
Quiz Time!
How are illustrations or
diagrams helpful in
procedural writing?