Procedural Writing

Here are some photos of our emotional hook for procedural writing!  We had great fun making paper planes!

Procedural Writing

WALT

·       Follow the Writing Process

·       Have a title

·       Write:

1.     a Goal stating what to make or do

2.     a list of Materials stating what is needed

3.     a list of sequential Steps telling how to do or make something

·       Write in Present tense

·       Use correct grammar and accurate spelling

What we did:

• We looked at some examples of procedural writing and how good writing was structured.
• In order to show the children how important it is to give clear instructions I had them tell me how to make a paper plane.  I followed their instructions exactly and ended up with a crumpled mess. 
• Then the children made their own planes and we took them outside to see how well they would fly.
• After that we improved our design and made a second improved plane.
• Then the children practised giving instructions by telling/showing a partner how to make their paper plane.
• Finally we were ready to write our draft.  We then checked our writing for punctuation, spelling and made sure we had a title, goal, materials and steps. We published our writing in our writing books. 
• Our next step is to make carrot racing cars! Watch this space!

Procedural Writing - Emotional Hook on PhotoPeach