Day18: Process Pattern

Objectives: We will be able to

• Understand the differences between directional(how to do something) and informational(how something works) process writing
• Achieve coherence through logical sequence and the use of signal words to show sequences
• Plan, organize, and write a paragraph describing a process
• Practice your own process paragraphs by using a step-by-step approach

Warm-up (10 min)
What is a process?

Types of Process Paragraphs (20 min)

Part 1 (5 min)
In your groups, read the sentences that has been assigned to you. 

Find the clues and put the sentences into the right order. 

Part 2 (5 min)

With your second partner, discuss how your paragraph was organized and try to describe the differences by answering the questions presented.

Part 3 (10min) 

Afterwards, we will share our observations with the class.

Briefly go over two different types of process paragraphs and the tips for writing a process paragraph.

Language of Process (10 min)

You will be given a card of words or expressions. Talk to your neighbor first.

Categorize the words or expressions into three types: Before, At the same time, After

Wrap-up and Announcement (10 min)
Grammar Tutor Sign-up (if you want) due Oct. 11th Friday

Homework Before Wednesday's Class

1. Reading 
Read the given article about Vaccine Production Process and answer the questions. 
Bring all of them to Wednesday's class.
Reading: Vaccine Production Process
Questions: Reading Comprehension Questions

Homework due Oct. 8th, Tuesday, 11:59PM

2. Writer's Help Required Exercise

    APA Documentation: in-text citations 1  (Use this for reviewing in-text citation rules)

(Optional, but important)

3. Revise your first drafts of Compare/Contrast and Cause&Effect paragraphs.

     The final version is due Oct.20th. Keep working on it.

• Please include at least ONE strong version of paraphrase of information from reading articles. Do not forget to use APA In-text citation.