Step-by-Step Writing Fun

Years 1–3 | Procedural Writing

Name:

Date:

Children writing step-by-step instructions

🎯 WALT & Success Criteria

We Are Learning To: Identify features of procedural texts, use imperative verbs, and sequence instructions logically.

✅ I can find imperative (action) verbs in a procedure.

✅ I can put steps in the correct order using sequence words.

✅ I can write clear step-by-step instructions using action words.

✏️ Part 1: Find the Imperative Verbs

Instructions: Read the procedure below. Underline all the imperative (action) verbs you can find. The first one has been done for you!

How to Wash Your Hands

First, turn on the tap. Then, wet your hands under the water. Next, pick up the soap and rub it all over your hands. After that, scrub between your fingers. Finally, rinse your hands and dry them with a towel.

1. How many imperative verbs did you find? Write the number: _____

2. Write 3 imperative verbs you found:

① _______________ ② _______________ ③ _______________

3. Circle the correct answer: An imperative verb is a word that...

describes how something looks

tells you to do something (an action word)

names a person, place or thing

📦 Verb Word Bank: fold, pick, hold, push, pull, cut, mix, put, place, press, open, close, turn, write, draw

🔢 Part 2: Put the Steps in Order

Instructions: These steps for making a paper aeroplane are all mixed up! Number them 1 to 5 in the correct order.

_____ Fold the top two corners down to the middle to make a triangle shape.

_____ Pick up your aeroplane and throw it gently into the air!

_____ Place a piece of A4 paper flat on the table in front of you.

_____ Fold the paper in half lengthways so the long edges meet.

_____ Fold the pointed sides in again to make the wings.

4. Now rewrite Step 1 and Step 5 using a sequence word from the word bank below.

Step 1: First, ___________________________________________________________

Step 5: Finally, __________________________________________________________

📦 Sequence Word Bank: First, Then, Next, After that, Finally

📝 Part 3: Write Your Own Procedure

Instructions: Write 4–5 steps for how to make a paper aeroplane (or choose your own simple activity). Use imperative verbs and sequence words to start each step. Use the word banks to help you!

Title: How to _______________________________________________

What you need: ___________________________________________________

Step 1: First, ___________________________________________________________

Step 2: Then, ____________________________________________________________

Step 3: Next, ____________________________________________________________

Step 4: After that, _______________________________________________________

Step 5: Finally, _________________________________________________________

📦 Action Verb Word Bank: fold, hold, press, pull, push, place, pick up, open, cut, draw, write, turn, flip, bend, crease

⭐ Extension Activity (for fast finishers): On the back of this sheet, draw a picture for each of your steps AND add a describing word (adjective) to make your instructions even clearer. For example: "Carefully fold the thin edge of the paper."

🤝 Part 4: Partner Check!

Instructions: Swap your procedure with a partner. Read their steps carefully, then answer these questions about their writing.

5. Could you follow your partner's instructions? Tick one:

Yes, the steps were very clear! 😊

Most steps were clear, but one was tricky. 🤔

Some steps were hard to follow. 😕

6. Tick all the things your partner included in their procedure:

A title

Sequence words (first, then, next, finally)

Imperative (action) verbs

At least 4 steps

Capital letters and full stops

7. Write one kind suggestion to help your partner improve their procedure:

I think you could make your instructions clearer by...

⭐ Extension: Write a second, more detailed procedure for a different activity on the back of this sheet. Can you include adjectives and describe the materials needed?