Writing instructions for how to make a monster pizza
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write instructions for how to make a monster pizza.
Key learning points
- Instructions use numbers and ordering fronted adverbials to add order and sequence.
- Instructions can contain adjectives to describe the nouns.
- Instructions contain imperative verbs.
Keywords
Ordering fronted adverbials - a fronted adverbial used to order or sequence
Instructions - a set of steps or guidelines for someone to follow to complete a specific task or make something
Imperative verbs - a type of verb that tells someone what to do
Common misconception
Pupils may order the instructions incorrectly.
Children would benefit from having had some experience of following instructions to make a pizza in advance. Model how to follow a plan carefully to ensure the order of instructions is correct.
Teacher tip
Some of the ingredients pupils may want to use may include apostrophes for possession. For example: a dragon's toenail. Use the apostrophes grammar unit to explicitly teach this concept.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a recipe?
Q2.True or false? The different parts of a recipe include a title, introduction, ingredients list and instructions.
Q3.Which of these would be used to make the ingredients clearer to read?
Q4.True or false? The purpose of an introduction is to engage the reader, give a brief overview of the main piece of writing and make the reader want to read on.
Q5.True or false? A question to the reader is a bad way to start an introduction because it will make the reader feel unsure if they need to answer.
Q6.An introduction often ends in a command, but what is the writer usually commanding the reader to do?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? A set of instructions for making something to eat is called a recipe.
Q2.Choose the correct word to fill in the blank. When writing, it can be very helpful to use a __________ to help guide you.
Q3.Which of these would an instruction include?
Q4.Imperative verbs can also be known as...
Q5.Which of these is an ordering fronted adverbial?
Q6.Which of these always comes after an ordering fronted adverbial?
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