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Procedural Early to First Progressions.docx.pdfProcedural First to Second Level Progressions.docx.pdfThe key aspects of Procedure texts are...
The writing explains how to do something in a series of sequential steps.
Visual literacy and aspects of layout such as numbering, headings and bullet points are used to demonstrate/illustrate steps clearly.
Language is instructional, using the present tense and imperative verbs. Description uses subject-specific technical nouns (measurement), noun-groups (wooden spoon) and adverbs (carefully) to clarify instructions.
When modelling how to write Procedure texts it is important to...
Ensure students understand the concept of moving from the larger macro group into smaller micro groups (wolves→ timber wolf, Arctic wolf, Indian wolf or wolves→ appearance, habitat, diet etc).
Refer frequently to the description bubbles to generate content.
Focus spelling words on key vocabulary associated with the topic (habitat, environment, carnivore etc.) and writing style (present tense verbs etc.)
Demonstrate thinking skills out-loud when modelling writing each section: "What's my macro group?" "I haven't used a number sentence yet...")
To the right please find a video lesson on writing Information Reports from Stephen Graham.
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