Grade 2 Procedural Writing

A procedure is an established way of doing something. Whenever you read how-to guides or follow step-by-step instructions, you're using procedural writing. Using procedural writing helps you accomplish a goal; it gives instructions for completing both common and complex goals.

Some topics that lend themselves to procedural writing include:

• Directions: driving directions to the airport
• Recipes: how to bake chocolate chip cookies
• Technology Manuals: how to use your cell phone
• Science Projects: how to make a paperclip float

Ms. Sen's Grade 2 and Ms. Fatima's Grade 2/3 class have been working hard on this form of writing. They have learned the elements and purpose of procedural writing, they have developed success criteria, and brainstormed ideas of topics that they can write a procedure about. It is great to see this focused and organized instruction in our school.