Fruit Salad: Procedure Features

Overview:

A procedure-based activity where students cut and paste the pictures of a fruit salad recipe in the correct order, then answer questions about the procedure. Designed for middle years students to enhance their understanding of procedural texts.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the steps involved in preparing a fruit salad.
• Develop sequencing and organisational skills.
• Answer comprehension questions about the procedure.

How the Activity Works:

Students read through a fruit salad recipe and cut out the pictures representing each step. They then paste the pictures in the correct order, demonstrating their understanding of the sequence of actions in the recipe. After completing the activity, students answer questions about the procedure, reinforcing their comprehension and understanding of how to follow instructions in a recipe.