ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES
Writing About a Process

Level D-P
 

Activity 1.  Make a jelly and peanut butter sandwich.
  • Put the steps in Column A  in order.
  • Write the correct order in Column B.
  • When rewriting the sentences, use words such as first, second, next, then, after, and finally.
  •  Review your work with your teacher. 
  •  Revise, as necessary, to make your paragraph more clear.
Column A
Column B
With the jammed slice and the peanut buttered slice facing each other, put the two pieces of bread together. Step 1: 
Place two slices of bread on the plate.

 

  Step 2:
When done making the sandwich, cut the sandwich into four squares or four triangles.
 
  Step 3:
Use a knife to spread butter on one side of both slices of bread.
 
  Step 4:
Eat and enjoy your sandwich while it is fresh.
 
  Step 5:
Take the slice of bread with no jam and spread peanut butter on it.
 
  Step 6:
Spread jam on top of the butter on one of the slices.
 
  Step 7:

Answers to Activity 1
 
Activity 2. Explain a Process

Read about patterns of sequencing used in writing, then complete one of the four writing activities below.

  • Write your paragraph clearly. Make it easy for a reader to successfully follow the directions to complete the process you describe.
  • Review your paragraph with your teacher.
  • Revise, as necessary, to make your paragraph more clear.
1. Write a paragraph that explains how to wrap a gift.
 
2. Write a paragraph that explains how you prepare your favorite food item or meal.
 
3. Write a paragraph that explains a routine household chore, such as doing the laundry or cleaning a room.
 
4. Write a paragraph that explains a process of your own choosing.
 
 
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Answers to Activity 1
 
1. Place two slices of bread on the plate.
2. Use a knife to spread butter on one side of both slices of bread.
3.  Spread jam on top of the butter on one of the slices.
4.  Take the slice of bread with no jam and spread peanut butter on it.
5. With the jammed slice and the peanut buttered slice facing each other, put the two pieces of bread together.
6.  When done making the sandwich, cut the sandwich into four squares or four triangles.
7. Eat and enjoy your sandwich while it is fresh.

Go to Activity 2