Procedural Writing Activities

Description

These procedural writing activities can help beginning writers learn how to organize their writing by using sequence words. This printable PDF set includes 10 different how-to writing prompts with pictures to guide students as they write instructions for each step. Each prompt has three levels designed for writers at various stages.

• Level 1: students trace the sequence word in each step and complete the sentence.
• Level 2: students choose the correct sequence word for each step from a list of four.
• Level 3: students choose the correct sequence word for each step from a list of seven.

Grades: 1-2

Suggested Uses

For a group writing activity, share a collection of how-to books, simple instructions, and easy recipes as model texts. Discuss how the steps are ordered and why sequence words help readers understand the text better. To help students visualize before they write, use props to demonstrate one of the prompts. Then, have each student complete a worksheet.

Extensions

Use the blank prompt for hands-on lessons. For example, get seeds, garden soil, and paper cups, and let students each grow a plant and then write the steps.

Writing Prompts in This Resource

1. How to Make Chocolate Milk
2. How to Set the Table
3. How to Rake Leaves
4. How to Grow a Garden
5. How to Make Breakfast
6. How to Mail a Letter
7. How to Brush Your Teeth
8. How to Wash a Dog
9. How to Dress for Rain
10. How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
11. How to (student option)

Included in the Procedural Writing Activities

• Thirty printable PDF writing worksheets (10 prompts with three different levels)
• Bonus editable PDF with each prompt that allows you to type in sequence words you want students to focus on (PLEASE NOTE: You must have a version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat Pro installed on your computer to use this feature. Adobe Acrobat Reader is completely free to download and standard on most computers.)
• One blank prompt, so students can write instructions about something they know how to make or do and draw related pictures
• Dashed writing lines on each worksheet to help guide students in correct letter formation
• Answer key with possible responses for each prompt

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