Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
5.13*
Students understand how to glean and use information in procedural texts and documents.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
5.13.A*
Interpret details from procedural text to complete a task, solve a problem, or perform procedures.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
5.13.B*
Interpret factual or quantitative information presented in maps, charts, illustrations, graphs, timelines, tables, and diagrams.
5th Grade Reading - Procedural Texts Lesson
Procedural Texts
Procedural texts are how-to texts. They have steps that tell you how to do something. Some how-to texts have pictures, diagrams, or charts that help you better understand how to do something.
These are some important details about procedural texts:
Read the instructions carefully.
Gather the things that are needed before you begin.
Do the steps in the correct order.
Always ask an adult for help while cooking, baking, or using scissors.