following the order in which a series of events happened

Following instructions to make a sandwich

English

In this unit, pupils practise following and writing instructions. They first design  a sandwich and look at the features of instructions, before writing their set of instructions.

Following and writing instructions to make a sandwich: reading and writing

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

telling you the order you need to do things in

Which of these are important features of instructions?

Complete this sentence with the most appropriate verb: 'First, _____ fresh cucumber onto one slice of bread.'

1. First, put sticky marmalade onto one slice of brown bread.

2. Then, put the other slice of bread on top.

4. Finally, eat the scrumptious sandwich.

Put these instructions into the correct order.

First, put sticky marmalade onto one slice of brown bread.

Then, put the other slice of bread on top.

Which is the adjective in this sentence? 'Finally, eat the delicious sandwich.'

Which of these can be features of instructions?

Which is the verb in this sentence? 'Then, cut the bread into two pieces.'

Which is the sequencing word in this sentence? 'First, put the yellow cheese onto a piece of bread.'

Put these sequencing words into the order that you might use them.

Which verb could you put in this sentence for it to make sense? '____ the bread into two pieces.'

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

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