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Writing Clear Instructions

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Writing Clear Instructions

Student writing instructions

📝 Part 1: Understanding Instructions

1. Circle the BOSSY VERBS in these sentences:

Cut the paper into strips. Put the strips in order. Mix the glue with water.

2. Which words tell us WHEN to do something? Tick all the time words:

First

Carefully

Next

Then

Red

Finally

3. Put these steps in the correct order by writing 1, 2, 3, 4:

____ Finally, eat your sandwich.

____ Then, put the other slice of bread on top.

____ First, get two slices of bread.

____ Next, spread butter and add filling.

4. Which instruction is clearer? Circle the best one:

A) Do some stuff with the paper and things.

B) Cut the paper into 5 equal strips.

✏️ Part 2: Writing Your Own Instructions

5. Write instructions for making a paper aeroplane. Use time words and bossy verbs:

Step 1: First, ________________________________

Step 2: Next, _________________________________

Step 3: Then, _________________________________

Step 4: Finally, ______________________________

6. Choose 3 bossy verbs you could use when writing instructions for making a digestive system model:

🔍 Part 3: Checking Instructions

7. Read these instructions and tick what makes them good:

"First, cut the cardboard tube in half. Next, paint one half yellow for the stomach. Then, attach the tube to the poster. Finally, label your digestive system model."

Uses time words

Uses bossy verbs

Steps are in order

Instructions are clear

8. Write one way to improve this instruction:

"Put some stuff on the thing and make it look good."

9. What should you check when reviewing someone's instructions? Write 2 things:

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