Sunday, March 1, 2009

Process Paragraph

Process

Ø explains how a task is done – to tell anyone how to do something

Ø deals with concrete tasks that involve tangible tools – how to cook, repair things, etc

Ø how to achieve a goal

Ø how to improve what one is already doing

Types

Ø Directive – gives clear instructions that a reader is expected to perform and that lead to the same result every time

Ø Informative – explains a cycle that readers can understand, but are not expected to perform

Order

Ø chronological

Ø step-by-step (sequential or procedural)

Guidelines

Ø give the complete information – required tools, supplies, equipment, materials, ingredients, etc

Ø take the readers through the steps in order

Ø go into detail over difficult or unfamiliar terms or procedures

Ø recall your experiences as a beginner and alert readers to common mistakes

Ø warn readers of hazards


Examples:


homemade soap 1

homemade soap 2

how to say no gracefully

how to court a lady 1

how to court a lady 2

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