What are informational texts Procedural technical step by step instructions sequential instructions Expository text written to inform explain and describe something to the reader Next Two Weeks ID: 736450
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Unit 3
Expository TextsSlide2
Focus on Informational Texts
What are
informational texts?Procedural: technical step by step instructions, sequential instructionsExpository: text written to inform, explain, and describe something to the reader
Next Two WeeksSlide3
Focus on Procedural Texts
This Week Slide4
Texts that show how to do a particular activity
Examples:
Recipes Explain how to cook somethingDirections Explain how to get somewhere
What is a Procedural Text?Slide5
The
purpose
of a procedure is to tell the reader how to do or make something. How to become a better dancer… The information is presented in a logical sequence of events, which is broken up into small sequenced steps. First, Next, Then… Procedural TextsSlide6
Types of Procedural Texts
Texts that instruct how to do a particular activity Ex. How to play Checkers. Texts that instruct how to operate thingsEx. How to create a power point show
.
See Notes… Slide7
A procedure usually has four components (parts)
Goal or Aim
: Materials: Method: First, Next, Then
Evaluation
:
FeaturesSlide8
Headings, subheadings, numbered steps, diagrams, photographs
are often used to help clarify (simplify) instructions.
HeadersExplain what the entire paper or section is going to be about. SubheadingsAre within the headers and explain what a section within the main section are going to be about. READING and knowing how to use both will make your life easier because they summarize the information for you.
Also… Slide9
How to Make French Toast
Ingredients
4 eggs 1 cup of milk ¾ teaspoons of sugarNumbered steps Procedure
1. Mix ingredients together.
2. Smother one slice of bread until fully coated.
3. Melt butter on skillet under high temperature.
For Example
Header
Subheading
Photograph showing end productSlide10
The text usually:
is written in the simple
present tense (do this, do that) focuses on generalized people rather than individuals (first you take, rather than first I take) the reader is often referred to in a general way, Example: pronouns (you must or
one
must)
LanguageSlide11
action verbs
(cut, fold, twist, hold etc)
linking words to do with time (first, when, then) are used to connect the text detailed information on how (carefully, with the scissors); where
(from the top)
;
when
(after it has set)
detailed factual description
(shape, size, color, amount)
Language Continued… Slide12
Why is it important to have clearly written down procedural instructions?
Big Question