What is it?
What is Process of Analysis?
Type of writing that breaks down a task or event in step by step stages
What is the directive purpose of process analysis?
To teach the reader how to do something.
Name one reason why process analysis is used.
To explain ideas clearly, to teach, or to help readers understand.
The purpose.
What verb style is often used in directive process analysis?
Imperative mood
What are the 2 main types of process analysis?
To show how something works, and how to do something.
What is the informative purpose of process analysis?
To explain how something works or happens.
Name one place where process analysis is used
Recipes, Instruction manuals, essays, how to videos/articles, etc.
What is most important about the order of steps?
They must be logical and in order.
What style is informative process analysis usually written in?
What is another word for step by step stages in process analysis?
a sequence or order process
Which purpose is a recipe an example of? Directive or Informative?
Directive.
Name one situation when process analysis is useful.
Give an example of a transition word for steps.
First, next, then, finally.
Give one characteristic of directive process analysis.
Clear, specific steps, lists materials, chronological
What kind of order is process analysis usually written in?
Chronological order
Which purpose is "How Popcorn Pops" an example of?
Informative.
What is the first step in "how" to write a process analysis.
Choose a process to explain.
Why does audience awareness matter in process analysis?
It helps decide how much detail to include.
Give one characteristic of informative process analysis.
Explains clearly, may use diagrams or cause and effect, no instructions to follow.
What makes process analysis different from just listing steps?
It explains clearly with transitions, detail, and purpose so the reader can follow.
How does knowing your purpose affect you writing?
It shapes the tone, detail and structure.
What must you always include when writing process analysis to guide readers between steps?
Transitions (first, next, then, finally)
What should you do if your audience are beginners?
Define terms, give examples and add more detail.
Which type of process analysis would be most common in a science class?
Informative.