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Instructional Writing Workshop
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Instructional Writing Workshop
📋 Part 1: Features of Instructional Writing
1. Which of these are key features of instructional writing? (Circle ALL that apply)
Clear title
Sequencing words (first, then, next)
Rhyming words
Numbered or ordered steps
Domain-specific vocabulary
2. What is the main purpose of instructional writing?
To entertain readers with a funny story
To teach someone how to do something
To persuade someone to buy something
To describe a beautiful place
3. Complete the sentence with the best sequencing word:
Mix the flour and water together. ________, add the salt and stir well.
However
Next
Although
Because
4. Which sentence would be BEST for instructional writing?
"You might want to maybe add some sugar if you feel like it."
"Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the mixture."
"Sugar is really sweet and yummy to eat."
"I love adding sugar to everything I make."
✏️ Part 2: Planning Your Instructions
5. Choose a simple task you know how to do well and write it in the title box:
Title: How to ________________________
6. List the main materials or equipment needed:
7. Write your first three steps using sequencing words:
Step 1: First, ________________________________
Step 2: Next, _________________________________
Step 3: Then, _________________________________
8. What is one important safety tip or warning for your instructions?
🎯 Part 3: Writing Goals
9. Which writing skill do you want to improve in your instructional writing? (Circle ONE)
Using more sequencing words
Writing clearer steps
Better organisation with headings
Using domain-specific vocabulary
10. Write one sentence explaining why clear instructions are important in everyday life:
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