Features of instructions
I can name and understand some features of instructions.
Features of instructions
I can name and understand some features of instructions.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Instructions tell us how something should be done.
- Instructions are written as commands using verbs to tell us how something should be done.
- Instructions are often in a set order or sequence.
- Instructions often have sequencing language and are numbered to help to follow the order.
- Instructions may include pictures or diagrams to help to show what they do.
Keywords
Instruction - tells us how something should be done
Command - a type of simple sentence that tells someone to do something
Verb - a doing or being word
Sequence - following the order in which a series of events happens
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to examine the features if they are uncertain of word class.
The primary focus is for pupils to understand that sequencing language and verbs help to explain how to do something clearly in the correct order - focus on this more with pupils who find word class difficult.
Equipment
You will need a copy of the additional materials for this lesson.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does every sentence need to start with?
Q2.Which is the correctly punctuated sentence?
Q3.Put the numbers into the correct order.
Q4.Which of these are verbs?
Q5.Match the word class to its definition.
a naming word for a person, place or thing
a word that describes or adds detail to a noun
a doing or being word
a word or words that help to order or sequence something
Q6.Match the word class to its example.
cucumber
smooth
slice
first