Year 5 & 6 Procedural Writing Lesson Plan

Objective:

Students will learn how to write clear and detailed procedural texts. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to understand the structure of procedural writing and apply it to create their own procedure on a familiar topic.

Curriculum Alignment:

This lesson plan addresses the English - Literacy Learning area of the New Zealand Curriculum for Years 5 & 6 students, focusing on the "Writing" strand, specifically targeting the ability to "Organise texts, using a range of appropriate, effective structures." More details can be found in the English Learning Area of the NZ Curriculum.

Duration:

45 minutes

Student Group:

Year 5 & 6 students (Ages 9-11), class size of 26 students

Resources Needed:

- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and screen (for examples)
- Writing paper and pencils for each student
- Samples of procedural texts (e.g., recipes, game instructions)
- TKI English Online website access for additional resources if necessary

Lesson Plan:

Introduction (10 minutes):

1. Engage Students: Begin by asking the students if they have ever followed a recipe or instructions to play a game. Discuss why it is important that the steps were clear and easy to follow.
2. Define Procedural Writing: Introduce procedural writing as a type of informative writing that provides a step-by-step explanation on how to do something. Highlight the importance of clarity and order in procedural texts.

Instruction (10 minutes):

1. Features of Procedural Writing: Explain the main features of a procedural text:
- Title: tells what the procedure is about
- Goal/Purpose: describes the aim or end result
- Materials Needed: lists the items required to complete the procedure
- Method/Procedure: numbered or bulleted steps detailing how to accomplish the task
- Optional: Visual aids and tips or warnings
2. Show Examples: Display examples of procedural writing on the projector and discuss the components. Use simple examples like recipes (e.g., how to make a sandwich) or school-related tasks (e.g., how to organise a notebook).

Group Activity (10 minutes):

1. Group Discussion: Divide the class into small groups. Provide each group with a different sample of a procedural text. Ask them to identify the title, goal, materials, and list the steps.
2. Share Findings: Have a representative from each group come up and share their findings with the class, highlighting the structure and key elements they identified.

Individual Writing Exercise (10 minutes):

1. Writing Task: Each student will choose a simple task that they are familiar with and write a short procedural text. Suggestions include:
- How to tie a shoelace
- How to make your favourite after-school snack
- How to prepare a backpack for school
2. Outline First: Encourage students to draft an outline first, listing all necessary materials and steps in order.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

1. Class Sharing: Invite a few students to share their written procedures with the class. Discuss the clarity and completeness of the instructions.
2. Review Key Points: Recap the key features of good procedural writing. Emphasize the importance of sequence, clarity, and detail.

Assessment:

Teachers can assess the students' procedural texts based on clarity of instructions, completeness of steps, correct sequence, and the inclusion of all procedural writing components.

Homework:

Students can be asked to revise their procedural text based on feedback and possibly create a more detailed version including visuals, or they could write a new procedure for a more complex task.

Reflection for Teacher:

After the lesson, reflect on which parts students found most challenging and consider revisiting those areas in future lessons. Adjust the complexity of the task or the support provided next time if needed.

This lesson aims to build foundational skills in organizing and presenting information clearly, which will be beneficial across multiple subjects and in practical everyday situations.