| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Procedural Writing - Fairybread |
| What length (min) | 40 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | Victorian Curriculum |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 7 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Procedural Writing - Fairybread
Year 1 (Ages 6-7)
English
20 students
Victorian Curriculum - Appropriate for Year 1 English standards focusing on writing procedures and understanding text types.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (mins) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Procedures | 5 | Briefly explain what procedural writing is. Show examples of procedures (e.g., recipes). |
| 2 | Discuss Fairybread | 5 | Introduce fairybread. Show visuals and discuss ingredients. Ask students about their experiences. |
| 3 | Writing Guidelines | 10 | Explain the structure of a procedure (title, ingredients, steps). Discuss the importance of using imperative verbs and time connectives. |
| 4 | Group Activity | 10 | In pairs, have students brainstorm the steps to make fairybread. Circulate to assist. |
| 5 | Individual Writing | 5 | Using the template, students write their own procedural text for making fairybread. |
| 6 | Sharing and Feedback | 3 | Invite students to share their writing in pairs for peer feedback. |
| 7 | Conclusion and Homework | 2 | Summarise the lesson. Hand out a worksheet for homework that reinforces procedural writing. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to explore something very exciting—procedural writing! Procedural writing is all about giving clear instructions on how to do something. Can anyone tell me what a procedure might be? Yes, that's right! It’s like a recipe, instructions for a game, or any set of steps to follow. Let's look at some examples on the whiteboard."
Show examples of procedural writing, such as a simple recipe for making a sandwich.
"Great job! Now that we understand what procedural writing is, let's dive into a fun activity!"
"Who here loves fairybread? I certainly do! Fairybread is a simple and delicious treat made from bread, butter, and lots of sprinkles. Let’s take a look at this visual I have here."
Show visuals of fairybread on the whiteboard.
"Now, can someone tell me what ingredients we use to make fairybread? That’s right! We need bread, butter, and sprinkles. Have any of you made fairybread at home? What was your experience like? Yes, wonderful stories! Today, we’re going to write a procedure for making fairybread together."
"Now that we’ve discussed fairybread, let’s talk about how we can write a good procedure. A good procedure has three main parts: a title, a list of ingredients, and clear steps. Remember to use imperative verbs—these are action words like 'spread', 'cut', and 'pour'. We will also need to use time connectives like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'. Let’s look at this template on the whiteboard to guide us."
Draw the procedural writing template on the whiteboard and highlight each part.
"Excellent! Everyone knows the structure now. Let's put this into practice!"
"Now, I want you to turn to your partner. In pairs, you will brainstorm the steps to make fairybread. Remember to think about the ingredients and use those imperative verbs we talked about! I will come around to help you. Ready? Go!"
Circulate around the classroom, assisting students as needed.
"Alright, everyone! Now it’s time for you to write your own procedure for making fairybread. Take your writing templates and fill them out with the title, ingredients, and steps. Remember to use your best handwriting and those imperative verbs! You have five minutes."
Allow students to write. Encourage them to refer to the visuals and their brainstorming notes.
"Time's up! Now, I would like you to find a partner and share your writing with them. After you share, give each other some feedback. What did you like about your partner’s procedure? What was one thing they did well? You have three minutes to discuss!"
Walk around and listen to the students sharing, providing prompts if needed.
"Fantastic job today, everyone! To wrap up, who can tell me what we learned about procedural writing? Yes, exactly! Remember, we learned about the structure and important words to use. For homework, I want you to complete a worksheet where you'll write a procedure for a different simple recipe at home. I will hand out the worksheets now. Great work today, and I can’t wait to read your procedures!"
Distribute the homework worksheets.
"Have a wonderful day, everyone! Remember to think about your writing as you enjoy your fairybread."
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A picture of a classroom whiteboard with examples of procedural writing} | - Introduction to procedural writing - Definition: Clear instructions on how to do something - Examples: Recipes, game instructions, steps to follow |
| 2 | {Image: A photograph of fairybread with colorful sprinkles} | - Discussion on fairybread - Ingredients: Bread, butter, sprinkles - Personal experiences of making fairybread |
| 3 | {Image: A drawn procedural writing template highlighting each part} | - Guidelines for writing a good procedure - Three main parts: Title, list of ingredients, clear steps - Use of imperative verbs and time connectives |
| 4 | {Image: Students working in pairs} | - Group activity: Brainstorming steps for fairybread - Collaborate and use imperative verbs - Teacher assistance during the activity |
| 5 | {Image: Students writing at their desks} | - Individual writing time: Creating a fairybread procedure - Fill out writing templates with title, ingredients, and steps - Use best handwriting and imperative verbs |
| 6 | {Image: Students discussing in pairs} | - Sharing and feedback session - Partner sharing: Discussing strengths in each other's procedures - Three minutes for discussion and feedback |
| 7 | {Image: A teacher handing out worksheets} | - Conclusion and homework - Recap: Structure of procedural writing and important words - Homework: Complete a worksheet on a different recipe |