Procedural
Writing Success Criteria
Goal: To write instructions that clearly and
accurately teach others how to prepare a specific meal.
Success Criteria: I
can…
-include a clear
title/goal for my procedure (e.g. “How To Make…”)
-include details like hands on time, total time (i.e. hands on time + baking time), number of people my recipe serves
-list specific materials
and quantities that are needed for my procedure
-break down my
instructions into step-by-step sequence
-number each step and
start each step on a new line
-create instructions that
are accurate and detailed so that no assumptions need to be made
-use transition words to
start each step (first, then, next, after that, etc.)
-use imperative tense
verbs (wash, fold, mix, stir, boil, etc.)
-include adjectives and
adverbs to clarify my instructions (slowly, carefully, etc.)
-include photos/illustrations
of my meal
-include a brief history
of my meal (i.e. where did you learn how to cook it, how long has it been in
your family, what is the traditional name of your dish, what does it mean,
etc.)
Please make sure to refer to the example of a Lasagna recipe that was distributed in class.
Please make sure to refer to the example of a Lasagna recipe that was distributed in class.
Just a reminder that you are welcome to bring in a sample of your dish if you wish to do so but it is not mandatory and will not influence your overall mark on the assignment.
Due Date: Wednesday, February 17th, 2016.
