Procedural Text

What is the purpose of procedural text?

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To provide information about a topic.

• To guide someone through a process.

• To persuade the reader to take action.

What happens if we forget to put the popcorn in the microwave?

• We could eat the popcorn anyway!

• We couldn’t eat the popcorn!

• The popcorn will burn in the microwave.

• The popcorn will pop on its own.

What is an example of a step in a recipe?

• Chop the vegetables finely.

• Mix the ingredients together.

• Serve the dish immediately.

• Garnish with herbs.

What does procedural text tell us?

• How to do something and the steps needed to complete a task.

• A narrative story with a beginning, middle, and end.

• A description of a place or person.

• A list of facts about a specific topic.

What is the first step in making popcorn?

• Put the popcorn in the microwave.

• Add butter to the popcorn.

• Pour the popcorn into a bowl.

• Turn on the stove.

What is a procedural text?

• A type of writing that gives instructions on how to do something.

• A narrative that tells a story with characters and a plot.

• A form of poetry that expresses emotions and feelings.

• A type of writing that analyzes and interprets a piece of literature.

What type of text would you use to learn how to tie your shoes?

• A procedural text.

• A narrative text.

• An expository text.

• A descriptive text.

What do we need to follow a procedural text?

• Steps or instructions.

• A summary of the text.

• A list of references.

• An introduction to the topic.

What is the second step in Lincoln's morning routine?

• Lincoln goes for a jog.

• Lincoln eats breakfast.

• Lincoln reads the newspaper.

• Lincoln takes a shower.

Can a how-to manual be a procedural text?

• Yes, it gives instructions on how to do something.

• No, it is only a narrative text.

• Yes, but only if it includes diagrams.

• No, it cannot be considered a text at all.