Following instructions to make a sandwich
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can follow instructions to make a sandwich.
Key learning points
- Instructions must be followed in the correct order.
- Using numbers and sequencing language helps us to follow instructions in the correct order.
- The verb in the instruction tells us what to do, such as ‘slice’, ‘cut’ or ‘put’.
- Including adjectives in instructions can help us picture what we are going to be doing.
Keywords
Instruction - tells us how something should be done
Sequence - following the order in which a series of events happened
Verb - a doing or being word
Adjective - adds detail to a noun
Common misconception
Pupils may not follow the instructions as they know how to make a sandwich themselves already.
Model the process with the printed instructions and slow the process down by going one step at a time, encouraging them to repeat the instruction. This could either be using 'I do, we do' as shown in the slides or in small groups.
Teacher tip
Repeat the instructions several times orally to prepare children for writing the instructions in future lessons. Take photos of the pupils making the sandwiches to assist their writing in the next lesson.
Equipment
For this lesson, you will need the ingredients to make a sandwich and a small knife to cut the bread, as well as a copy of the additional materials.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which is the adjective in this sentence? 'Finally, eat the delicious sandwich.'
Q2.Which of these can be features of instructions?
Q3.Which is the verb in this sentence? 'Then, cut the bread into two pieces.'
Q4.Which is the sequencing word in this sentence? 'First, put the yellow cheese onto a piece of bread.'
Q5.Put these sequencing words into the order that you might use them.
Q6.Which verb could you put in this sentence for it to make sense? '____ the bread into two pieces.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What are instructions useful for?
Q2.Which of these are important features of instructions?
Q3.Which of these are verbs?
Q4.Complete this sentence with the most appropriate verb: 'First, _____ fresh cucumber onto one slice of bread.'
Q5.Put these instructions into the correct order.
Q6.Put these instructions into the correct order.
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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