Write the directions for “How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly

Sandwich.”

Be sure to be detailed

Take out HW Packet #4 – we are going over the conclusions section!

WRITING PROCEDURES

Procedure - a set of instructions for performing a task.

The task can be physical or mental EXAMPLE

Physical - taking the mass of a paper clipMental – making a metric conversion

Procedures are among the best known formats in technical communication.

Procedures tell users "how."

To do something Various parts of a task relate to

one another Something was done. Something will be done.

DEFINITION

- SET OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR *HOW* TO DO SOMETHING

1) List the materials.

MATERIALSList all materials needed before

listing the proceduresPresent supplies needed as a

checkoff list

MATERIALS

EXAMPLEBefore starting the procedure, get these supplies:Tape (1 roll) Scissors (1 pair)Construction paper (2 sheets)

DEFINITION

WRITING PROCEDURES

-SET OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR *HOW* TO DO SOMETHING

1. LIST ALL MATERIALS & QUANTITIES EX: (1 ROLL) TAPE (1 PAIR) SCISSORS (2) BALLOONS

2)Provide an estimate of the time needed to complete the procedure.

Over estimate the timeAllows users to plan their time out

accordingly so that they finish in time

DEFINITION

WRITING PROCEDURES

-SET OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR *HOW* TO DO SOMETHING

1. LIST ALL MATERIALS & QUANTITIES EX: (1 ROLL) TAPE (1 PAIR) SCISSORS (2) BALLOONS2. ESTIMATE TIME FOR PROCEDURE

3) Write procedures as numbered lists.

Begin each step with a number. The number tells readers the sequence

for performing the steps.

DEFINITION

WRITING PROCEDURES

-SET OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR *HOW* TO DO SOMETHING

1. LIST ALL MATERIALS & QUANTITIES EX: (1 ROLL) TAPE (1 PAIR) SCISSORS (2) BALLOONS2. ESTIMATE TIME FOR PROCEDURE3. WRITE AS NUMBERED LIST IN SEQUENTIAL ORDER.

4) To make things especially clear, draw a Quick Guide (picture form) for each step.

EXAMPLE (How to start a car) Open the car door.

Sit behind the steering wheel.

Start the engine. Insert the key into the ignition. Turn the key away from you. Wait for the engine to start. You will hear a

noise.

Begin to drive.

WRITING PROCEDURES

1. LIST ALL MATERIALS & QUANTITIES EX: (1 ROLL) TAPE (1 PAIR) SCISSORS (2) BALLOONS2. ESTIMATE TIME FOR PROCEDURE3. WRITE AS NUMBERED LIST IN SEQUENTIAL ORDER.4. MAKE A QUICKGUIDE (PICTURE FORM)

5) Limit each step in a procedure to one task.

BAD STEP: 1. Measure 25mg of salt,

35mg of sugar, and add it do 500mL of water.

GOOD STEPS: 1. Measure 25mg of salt.

2. Measure 35mg of sugar.3. Add sugar & salt to 500mL of

water.

WRITING PROCEDURES

1. LIST ALL MATERIALS & QUANTITIES EX: (1 ROLL) TAPE (1 PAIR) SCISSORS (2) BALLOONS2. ESTIMATE TIME FOR PROCEDURE3. WRITE AS NUMBERED LIST IN SEQUENTIAL ORDER.4. MAKE A QUICKGUIDE (PICTURE FORM)5. LIMIT EACH STEP TO ONE TASK.

1. You will work with a partner to see if you can give good directions/procedures.

2. Without looking at your partner’s picture, take 5 minutes and write down the procedures you will tell your partner to draw your picture.

3. After 5 minutes, you will face back-to-back and give your partner directions on how to draw the picture.

4. After you are done, you will switch roles.

Take 2 minutes to decide who has the

BEST directions for how to make a PB&J sandwich.

WRITING PROCEDURES

1. LIST ALL MATERIALS & QUANTITIES EX: (1 ROLL) TAPE (1 PAIR) SCISSORS (2) BALLOONS2. ESTIMATE TIME FOR PROCEDURE3. WRITE AS NUMBERED LIST IN SEQUENTIAL ORDER.4. MAKE A QUICKGUIDE (PICTURE FORM)5. LIMIT EACH STEP TO ONE TASK.

SUMMARY

TAKE 3 MINUTES AND WRITE YOUR SUMMARY OF TODAY’S LESSON.