Instructions What are they?

Instructions What are they?

What are they? A step by step guide explaining how to make or do something. Instructions can be spoken or written.

Types of instructions Instructions are used for many things. How many types of written instructions can you think of? Recipe books Computer games Craft books Gardening guides Science experiments Sport games Safety rules

Following a spoken instruction! Listen carefully to the instruction given by Miss Bowler. Can you follow all the instructions through listening carefully?

Now its your turn! In your work groups take turns in giving instructions to each other. Remember Instructor Instructed Speak slowly and clearly. Listen carefully to the instruction given by your instructor. Use bossy verbs. Use time connectives. Ask questions to the speaker to check your understanding.

How are instructions written? Starts with a GOAL. Includes a list of tools and equipment. A question for the reader. Diagrams Numbered steps. Time Connectives. Imperative verbs. Finished product picture.

Look at the instructions you have been given can you find any of these features? Use post it notes to mark them. Starts with a GOAL. List of tools and equipment. A question for the reader. Diagrams Numbered steps. Time Connectives. Imperative verbs. Finished product picture.

Bossy verbs Sentence Imperative instruction You should not smoke here Don't smoke here You must fix this with glue Fix this with glue You must not run Don't run Take 300g of flour You will need 300g of flour

You try Sentence You should not run here You must fix this with glue You must not walk on the grass You will need 100ml of water Imperative instruction

You can find imperative instructions all over the place, they may be on a microwave meal, on a jar of medicine, or on a tin of paint. Look for them on the items you have been given. Imperative instruction (bossy verb)