📝 Part 1: Understanding Instructions

What are instructions? Instructions are step-by-step directions that tell someone how to do something.

Good instructions have:

Clear, simple words
Steps in the right order
Action words (verbs) like "mix", "add", "turn"

1. Which of these is the BEST instruction?

Put the bread in the toaster and wait.

Put 2 slices of bread in the toaster. Press down the lever. Wait 2 minutes.

Make toast somehow.

2. Good instructions should be written in what order?

Any order is fine

From first step to last step

From last step to first step

3. Which words are good for instructions? (Tick all that apply)

Mix

Maybe

Cut

Sometimes

Add

🔢 Part 2: Put Steps in Order

4. Number these steps for making a cup of tea (1-4):

____ Pour hot water into the cup

____ Put a tea bag in the cup

____ Boil water in the kettle

____ Add milk and sugar if wanted

5. Fill in the missing instruction words:

How to brush your teeth:

1. _______ your toothbrush under the tap.

2. _______ toothpaste onto the brush.

3. _______ your teeth for 2 minutes.

4. _______ out the toothpaste and water.

✏️ Part 3: Write Your Own Instructions

6. Choose ONE topic and write 4-5 simple instructions:

Topics: How to make a sandwich OR How to tie your shoes OR How to feed a pet

My topic: _________________________

7. Check your instructions. Tick the box if your instructions have:

Clear action words (like cut, mix, add)

Steps in the right order

Simple, easy words

All the important steps

Writing Instructions Worksheet

Writing Instructions Worksheet

📝 Part 1: Understanding Instructions

🔢 Part 2: Put Steps in Order

✏️ Part 3: Write Your Own Instructions

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