1. This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals Writing instructions Key ring Subject:English Age groups:8 – 11, 12 – 14, 15 – 16, 17 - 18 Topic:Non-fiction writing EAL Nexus resource Licence information | This resource is free to use for educational purposes. © British Council 2014 Source | This resource was originally developed by Charlotte Hurley and has been adapted by EAL Nexus.

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3. Examples of main types and forms : Recipes DIY book Rules Posters Notices Signs Purpose : To tell someone how to make or do something Instructions on packaging Technical manual Route finder Science report

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5. Instructions Words and phrases to collect Time connectives/ adverbials to order the steps: then, first, next, after that etc. Precise nouns and noun phrases Adjectives Imperative verbs Adverbs for precision Subject specific technical vocabulary Formal language

6. Instructions writing frame Opening – title or sentence setting out what is to be achieved Beginning – list of items required Middle – a sequence of steps to be carried out to achieve the goal. Describe clearly what to do, in time order. Each step should start with a number or time connective Ending – a final point, reminder, recommendation, word of warning or encouragement to the reader

7. Instructions key ingredients  Title states what instructions are for  List of requirements or equipment  All the steps are in chronological order  Time connectives or numbers are used to order the steps  Imperative verbs: push, place, take, stir  Adverbs / adverbial phrases to describe how to do each step  May end with a reminder, recommendation, warning or encouragement

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