Stage 3 B
Name: ____________________
Tip → Procedural texts follow a pattern. They list sequences of actions or steps to show the way
to do something. Procedural texts can be oral or written. e.g., recipes, science experiments, maths
procedures, ‘How to do it’ manuals and instructions.
Think of something you did in your holidays that required you to follow a procedure. Write
it down. ______________________________________________________________________
A procedure generally has four components. Each phase has a separate and distinct function.
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Goal or Aim
This states what is to be done. What was the goal or aim of the procedure you followed in the
holidays? ______________________________________________________________________
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Materials or Requirements
These are listed in the order of use and include items needed to complete the specific task. These
can include tools, instruments, utensils, ingredients, materials, parts and data. What were the
materials or requirements you used in your procedure? Write them down.
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Method
The method is a series of steps. These can be abbreviated or listed as in a recipe, or as
connected sentences or paragraphs. What was the method in your procedure? Write it down.
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4.
Evaluation
The evaluation is the final step in a procedural text. It states how the success of the procedure can
be tested or evaluated. What was the evaluation in your procedure? Write it down.
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