Procedure

Purpose : A procedure is a factual piece of writing that instructs the reader how to do something.

Structure. Title · A statement of goal which may be a title of an introductory paragraph · A list of materials needed for doing the procedure which may be a list or a paragraph. A sequence of steps in the order they need to be done which may use numbers. It uses words such as now, next and after this. Each step usually begins with a command such as add, stir or push. A personal statement or evaluation

Procedure Scaffold Title…………………………………………………………………………….. Statement of goals / purpose………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. List of materials…………………………………………………………… ……… Step 1 ………………………………………………………….. Step 2 ………………………………………………………….. Step 3 …………………………………………………………. Step 4 …………………………………………………………. ( Personal statement / evaluation ) …………………………………..

Language features of a procedure : Technical language – natron, sarcophagus, microscope Verbs used as commands – boil, paint, add, place Time and sequence words – firstly, next, finally Adverbs – gently, gradually

Nutella popsicles recipe Nutella Popsicles Ingredients : 1 cup full cream milk 1/3 cup Nutella Popsicle mould blender Method : Step 1: Gather all ingredients, a blender and popsicle moulds. Step 2: Place the milk and Nutella in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined. Step 3: Pour into popsicle moulds. Step 4: Freeze and serve These Nutella popsicles taste a bit like a chocolate Paddle Pop but you can make them at home and the kids will love them.

To improve your steps, try adding the word until Stir the liquid until the sugar has completely dissolved. Turn the screw until the hanger is firmly in place. Wipe the surface until no excess paint remains. Mix the ingredients until they are completely combined.

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