Checklist - Instructional/Procedural

Structure

The purpose of the activity is stated at the beginning.
		
The materials/activities are listed in order.
		
The layout of the text is easy to follow (Steps may be numbered).
		
The steps are in chronological order.

Language

*   directly (You should turn the printer off before shutting down the computer);
* or indirectly (Turn the printer off before shutting down the computer).
		
Verbs are:

* active;
* simple present to indicate timelessness (you cut,  you     fold);
* or imperatives (cut, fold).
		
Conjunctions that show time are used ( first… then).		
Detailed information is given on: how (carefully, with the scissors); where (from the top); when (after it has set).		
Detailed factual description is given (shape, size, colour, amount).		
Modality  may be used to show the degree of obligation (You should  finish your homework within one and a half hours).