Reflection 1

In writing procedure essays the 2 essential things to remember are:

1) use the imperative form, i.e. do this, do that, don't do this, etc. Sometimes we were given flow charts with the -ing form and we had to remember to change this.

2) use linking words, e.g. first, secondly, then, next, after that, finally.

We always divided these essays into 3 paragraphs: introduction (c. 20-30 words), main paragraph (c. 90-100 words) and conclusion (c. 20-30 words); total: 150-160 words.

We did several practice procedures before the first writing assignment and first progress test.

Butter

How to make butter

Making butter is a long procedure and you need to follow a lot of steps very carefully. If you carry out the following procedure you should produce high-quality butter.

Firstly, check the fresh milk for quality and fat content. After that, leave the milk to cool. Then separate and churn the cream. Next drain the buttermilk from the butter and place the butter in a jar. After that, wash the butter with cold water in order to remove the remaining sour milk. Then add a small amount of salt to add flavour to the butter. After that, cut and wrap the butter. Finally, store the butter in a fridge to keep it fresh and prevent it from melting.

As you can see from the above, making butter is quite a complicated and lengthy procedure. You need to follow all the steps mentioned very diligently but, if you do so, you should produce high-quality butter.

152 words.

Booking a holiday

How to book a holiday

Going on holiday can, surprisingly, be quite stressful, so it’s important to get everything right when you book.

First of all, choose a date of departure and return. Then select a destination and a place to stay. If you are going abroad, make sure you book flights which are convenient. Nowadays you can book flights and hotels online. When you have done this, make sure your passport is in order. Check to see if you need visas or other documents. After that, get information about the climate, so that you can choose suitable clothing for your trip. Also don't forget to take some local currency with you and that you know how to get extra money while you are away. Finally, it’s a good idea to read about the culture and traditions of whichever country you are visiting; if necessary, make a list of dos and don’ts.

Remembering everything is not easy but if you follow these basic steps you have done as much as you can to arrange a super holiday.

170 words

ATM

How to use an ATM

Using an ATM is a very simple procedure but you must follow these steps carefully for security reasons. Let me explain the procedure step by step.

First, go to the bank and select an ATM. Secondly, take your bank card from your wallet and put it into the machine as directed. Then enter your PIN, making sure that nobody sees it, as there is a growing amount of card fraud these days. After that, choose the service you require: deposit cash, withdraw cash, view balance, or whatever. If you are withdrawing cash make sure you retrieve your bankcard quickly as you only have a limited time to do so before the machine takes back your cash. Finally, take your receipt from the ATM.

As you can see, using an ATM is not a difficult procedure. However, you must follow the above steps carefully and take care. Always make sure you follow the correct procedure for security reasons.

157 words.