📋 Part 1: Key Features of Instructional Writing

1. Tick all the features that make good instructional writing:

Clear title

Numbered steps

Command words (imperative verbs)

Pictures or diagrams

Steps in logical order

Sequencing words (first, next, then, finally)

2. Circle the best imperative verb to start each instruction:

To make a sandwich: Mix / Cut / Think the bread into slices.

To plant a seed: Remember / Dig / Wonder a small hole in the soil.

To clean your desk: Remove / Imagine / Consider all items from the surface.

✏️ Part 2: Sentence Starters Practice

3. Complete these instruction sentences using the word bank:

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

__________, gather all your materials on the table.

__________, measure 2 cups of flour into the bowl.

__________, mix the ingredients together carefully.

__________, you have mixed everything, pour into the baking tin.

__________, place in the oven for 25 minutes.

4. Write your own instruction sentences using these imperative verbs:

Cut: _________________________________________________

Place: ________________________________________________

Stir: _________________________________________________

Wait: _________________________________________________

📝 Part 3: Planning Your Instructions

5. Choose a simple task to write instructions for and complete this planning organiser:

My chosen task: _______________________________________________

Who is my audience? (Who will read these instructions?)

Title for my instructions: ____________________________________

Materials needed:

Main steps (list 4-6 key steps):

Step 1: ___________________________________________________________

Step 2: ___________________________________________________________

Step 3: ___________________________________________________________

Step 4: ___________________________________________________________

Step 5: ___________________________________________________________

Step 6: ___________________________________________________________

📖 Part 4: Draft Your Instructions

6. Write your complete set of instructions using your plan from Part 3:

Title: ___________________________________________________

Materials:

Instructions:

7. Draw a simple diagram or picture to help explain one of your steps:

✅ Part 5: Peer Review Checklist

8. Swap instructions with a partner and use this checklist to review their work:

Partner's name: ___________________________________________

The title clearly tells me what I will learn to do

All materials are listed

Steps are numbered and in logical order

Each step uses command words (imperative verbs)

Sequencing words are used (first, next, then, finally)

Instructions are clear and easy to follow

There is a helpful diagram or picture

One thing that worked really well:

One suggestion to make it even clearer:

🌟 Part 6: Extension Challenge

9. For advanced writers: Add these features to make your instructions even better:

Write a helpful tip or warning for one of your steps:

Tip: ________________________________________________________

Add a complex sentence explaining WHY one step is important:

Example: "Make sure you wash your hands first because clean hands prevent germs from getting into your food."

Create a simple checklist for someone to use after following your instructions:

_________________________________

Instructional Writing Worksheet

Instructional Writing Worksheet

📋 Part 1: Key Features of Instructional Writing

✏️ Part 2: Sentence Starters Practice

📝 Part 3: Planning Your Instructions

📖 Part 4: Draft Your Instructions

✅ Part 5: Peer Review Checklist

🌟 Part 6: Extension Challenge

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