Understanding Procedural Texts

What is the main purpose of a procedural text?

• To tell a story

• To explain how to do something

• To describe a place

• To persuade someone

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following is NOT a common component of a procedural text?

• Title

• Steps

• Conclusion

• Purpose

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

In a procedural text, which verb form is typically used to give instructions?

• Past tense

• Present continuous

• Imperative form

• Future tense

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

When writing a procedural text, how many main steps should you include at a minimum?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Five

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following sentences is an example of an imperative sentence in a procedural text?

• "You should cut the paper carefully."

• "Cut the paper carefully."

• "The paper was cut carefully."

• "Cutting the paper is important."

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which sentence uses the correct imperative form often found in procedural texts?

• You should go and make the tea.

• Making the tea is easy.

• Make the tea by boiling water first.

• The tea was made by boiling water first.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

What would likely be the first step in a procedural text titled “How to Plant a Tree”?

• Water the tree every day.

• Dig a hole for the tree.

• Write about the tree.

• Choose a place to plant vegetables.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

In a procedural text, which words are most commonly used to begin each step?

• Past-tense verbs (e.g., made, planted)

• Imperative verbs (e.g., cut, add)

• Descriptive adjectives (e.g., beautiful, shiny)

• Pronouns (e.g., I, we)

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5