1. PROCEDURE What is A PROCEDURE? A procedure is a piece of text that tells how to do something. Its purpose is to provide instructions for making something, doing something or getting somewhere. Examples of procedure texts include: recipes itineraries instruction manuals directions

2. PROCEDURE Features of A PROCEDURE Constructing a procedure A procedure text usually has three sections. There is an introductory statement or title that gives the aim or goal of the procedure, followed by a list of materials that will be needed to complete the procedure. The final section is a sequence of steps, in the order they need to be completed, to achieve this goal. Some procedures have other stages such as explaining why each step is necessary. Grammatical features of a procedure Procedure texts usually include the following grammatical features: sentence that begins with verbs and are stated as commands time words or numbers that show the order for carrying out the procedure adverbs to describe how the action should be performed precise terms and technical language.

3. PROCEDURE The PROCEDURE scaffold 1 An introductory statement giving the aim or goal This may be the title of the text. This may be an introductory paragraph. 2 Materials needed for completing the procedure This may be a list. This may be a paragraph. This step may be left out in some procedures. 3 A sequence of steps in the correct order Numbers can be used to show: first, second, third and so on. The order is usually important. Words such as now, next and after this can be used. The steps usually begin with a command such as add, stir, or push.

4. Anzac biscuits PROCEDURE Models of a procedure You will need: 2 cups of rolled oats 1 cups caster sugar 4 tablespoons golden syrup 2 tablespoons boiling water 1 cup plain flour 250 grams butter 1 teaspoon baking soda GOAL Structures LIST OF MATERIALS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE

5. 1 Turn oven into 160 C. 2 Lightly grease oven tray. 3 Mix oats, flour and sugar in a large bowl. 4 Melt butter and golden syrup in a pan. 5 Mix baking soda and boiling water in a cup. 6 Add this mixture to melted butter and golden syrup 7 Add this to the oats mixture in the large bowl, mix together well. 8 Roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls. Put on tray 5 cm apart. 9 Press lightly on top of each with a fork. 10 Bake for 20 minutes PROCEDURE Models of a procedure Structures SEQUENCE OF STEPS IN THE ORDER THEY NEED TO BE COMPLETED SENTENCES BEGINNING WITH VERBS Grammatical features SENTENCES WRITTEN AS COMMANDS

6. How to reduce the risk of heart attack Today I will tell you how to reduce the risk of having a heart attack. Firstly, be a non-smoker. Secondly, see your doctor regularly for tests to check your cholesterol levels. Thirdly, eat a low-fat diet and keep to a healthy weight. Finally, exercise regularly. PROCEDURE Models of a procedure Structures TITLE GIVES GOAL ADVERBS SHOWING ORDER Grammatical features SEQUENCE OF STEPS TO ACIEVE THE GOAL SENTENCES WRITTEN AS COMMANDS