1. Instruction Instruction Instruction Instruction Instruction Instructions

2. instruction text *tells how to do or make something *in time of order
(sequential/chronological)

3. (eg sports skills, art, design)
These texts are often ‘report texts’…..
non-fiction book
(eg sports skills, art, design)
science experiment
DIY book
sewing or knitting pattern
recipe
instruction
technical manual
(eg for car or computer)
instructions on packaging
(eg food, clothing, superglue)
posters notices signs

4. instruction organisation
Title:
what’s to be achieved
Maybe… labelled diagram(s)
What you need
What to do, one step at a time
When you have made your flow-chart skeleton, each section of the flow-chart will be one paragraph or section of writing.

5. instruction language features
*simple clear language
*imperative verbs (some exceptions)
*second person (some exceptions)
*necessary detail only
*numbers and/or time connectives
Mix the flour….
Press button A…..
answer
truth
Cut along the line…
justice
trust
Always use the correct equipment
welfare
belief
concern
despair
Feed and exercise your dog…
reason
hope

6. Audience someone* who wants to know what to do
Purpose to help reader achieve aim easily
*clear layout *diagrams/pictures *boxes for extra information or tips
*You may have further information on age, interests, etc. of reader

7. Third person instructions
When more than one person involved, e.g. a game
Player A takes a card…..
*third person
*present tense
*provide names or labels
Team 1 tries to score points……
Team 2 tries to stop them….
The batting side……..
The fielding side……

8. Writing instructions
*Do the activity (or act it out) Make brief notes as you go.
*Make *list of “What you Need” *flow chart of what to do *diagram if necessary.
*Turn flow chart into written instructions.

9. When writing with a partner
*Say each phrase or sentence aloud.
*Improve if possible.
REHEARSE
WRITE
One writes,
one helps.
RE-READ
Read back to check it makes sense.

10. Alternative ‘skeleton’ note-taking frameworks
*comic strip
*time line
*list