⭐This explanatory procedural how-to writing unit will help your 2nd and 3rd graders write procedural how-to texts. Includes lesson plans, anchor charts, graphic organizers, sample mentor texts, rubrics, and templates to walk your students through the entire writing process from brainstorming to publishing.

This Explanatory Procedural How-to Writing Unit features:

✅ Lesson Plans

✅ Anchor Charts

✅ Graphic Organizers

✅ Sample Mentor Texts

✅ Rubrics

✅ Templates

Includes 11 lessons with everything you and your students need to write a procedural text. Lessons and worksheets are scaffolded.

⭐This resource is perfect for an interactive notebook! This unit will walk your second and third graders through the entire writing process from brainstorming to publishing a polished piece.

Features:

✏️Anchor Charts: Anchor charts for each step in the writing process.

✏️Graphic Organizers: Organizers are perfect for helping students plan and draft their writing.

✏️ Mini Rubrics: Students can use these as a self-assessment throughout the entire writing process.

✏️ Stationary and Printable Books: Make this resource fun, engaging, and educational.

✏️ Flexible Formats: Printable and digital versions are perfect for in-person and remote learning. Google Slides version is compatible with Google Classroom and can be downloaded in PowerPoint to integrate with Microsoft Teams.

What's Included:

1. Procedural Writing Unit Overview & Teacher Tips

2. Lesson 1 – What is a Procedural or Explanatory Text?

• Anchor Chart
• Mentor Text: How to Make a Colorful Paper Butterfly
• Mentor Text: How to Get to Disney World from Jacksonville, Florida

3. Lesson 2 – Brainstorming Ideas

• Anchor Chart
• Brainstorming Web Organizer
• Procedural Topics Selection
• Topic Selection Rubric

4. Lesson 3 – Planning

• Anchor Chart
• Graphic Organizer
• Prewriting
• Flip Book
• Planning Rubric

5. Lesson 4 - Procedural Introduction

• Procedural Hook Organizer
• Procedural Introduction Prewriting
• Introduction Rubric

6. Lesson 5- Materials List

• Anchor Chart and Organizer
• Materials List Rubric

7. Lesson 6 - Procedural Directions

• Anchor Chart
• Graphic Organizer

8. Lesson 7 – Transition Words

• Anchor Chart
• Mentor Text: How to Plant a Sunflower Seed
• Directions Rubric

9. Lesson 8 – Conclusion

• Anchor Chart/Organizer
• Conclusion Rubric

10. Lesson 9 - Writing a Rough Draft

• Anchor Chart
• Drafting Template

11. Lesson 10 – Revising and Editing

• Revising vs. Editing Anchor Chart
• Peer Review Anchor Chart
• Peer Review Checklist

12. Lesson 11- Publishing

• Procedural Teaching and Learning Rubric
• Publishing Template

13. Procedural How-To Templates

• How to Make Slime
• How to Brush Your Teeth
• How to Make Hot Chocolate
• How to Make a Doughnut
• How to Make a Paper Plane
• How to Make Fairy Bread
• How to Make Jello
• How to Make a Sandwich
• How to Pack Your Backpack

Copyright & Terms of Use

For copyright information and a summary of how this resource can and cannot be used, please review the Terms of Use Page.

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