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Lesson 4 of 5
Writing the start of a set of instructions to make a sandwich
I can write the start of a set of instructions including a title and a list of ingredients.
Lesson 4 of 5
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Writing the start of a set of instructions to make a sandwich
I can write the start of a set of instructions including a title and a list of ingredients.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Rehearsing what we want to write aloud helps us to hold the information in our head.
- Instructions start with a title, such as ‘How to make a sandwich’.
- Instructions often include a list of what you will need, in this case, ingredients.
- A list might be put into a sentence or written as listed objects on separate lines.
Keywords
Instruction - tells us how something should be done
Title - the name or heading of a piece of writing
List - a group of single things that are put together
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to sequence their sequencing language.
Either provide a word bank of sequencing words 'First,', 'Then,' etc. or encourage children who struggle with this to only sequence using numbers.
Provide pupils with a space on their writing frame to draw a picture to represent each instruction. Alternatively, include photos of the pupils making their sandwich in the previous lesson.
Teacher tip
Equipment
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.What might a set of instructions include?
What might a set of instructions include?
a plot of a story
Q2.Correct the spelling in bold: ‘You will need sum jam.’
Correct the spelling in bold: ‘You will need sum jam.’
sume
soom
Q3.Correct the spelling in bold: ‘Yoo will need a slice of bread.’
Correct the spelling in bold: ‘Yoo will need a slice of bread.’
Yew
Yue
Your
Q4.Which of these are complete sentences?
Which of these are complete sentences?
tasty sandwich
bread
Q5.What could you find in a list of ingredients for how to make a sandwich?
What could you find in a list of ingredients for how to make a sandwich?
colouring pencils
a ruler
Q6.Put the parts of the instructions in order from what should come first.
Put the parts of the instructions in order from what should come first.
Assessment exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.Complete this sentence: ‘A ________ is the name or heading of a piece of writing.’
Complete this sentence: ‘A ________ is the name or heading of a piece of writing.’
story
list
ingredient
Q2.Which of these would be appropriate titles for instructions to make a sandwich?
Which of these would be appropriate titles for instructions to make a sandwich?
The tale of the man who ate a magic sandwich
All about food
Q3.What might you do to make your title stand out?
What might you do to make your title stand out?
write it very small
write each letter in a different size
Q4.Which of these might be listed in what you will need to make a sandwich?
Which of these might be listed in what you will need to make a sandwich?
a feather
a bowl
Q5.Match the feature of instructions to its example.
Match the feature of instructions to its example.
How to make a sandwich
You will need bread, jam and a knife.
First, put the sweet jam onto one slice of white bread.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold: ‘How to make a jam samwich’.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold: ‘How to make a jam samwich’.
sanwich
samdwich
sanwitch