Instructions.Week 2

Instructions. Over the next two weeks, your English home learning is going to be about writing a set of concise, informative instructions. This week, the sessions will go as follows:

Session 1: Writing an introductory paragraph

Session 2: Writing your instructions

Session 3: Writing your instructions

Session 4: Adding diagrams

Session 5: Edit and improve

InstructionsSession 1

In today’s session, we are going to be writing an introductory paragraph for our instructions.

Have a look at the example on the slide and consider the questions below:

- What is the purpose of the introductory purpose?

- Who is the paragraph written for?

- What difference does the paragraph make?

You might also want to consider the ‘you will need’ box. Will your instructions require ingredients or resources?

There are lots of different purposes for an introductory paragraph, but the main ones are:

- To make sure the person is following the correct instructions.

- To hook the reader in - to interest and engage them.

- To give them a brief history or background of the subject.

Please use the rest of this session to have a go at drafting an introductory paragraph for your instructions - I have added some helpful resources on the next slide if you get stuck.

Please share with your teachers once you’re done.

Sentence starter ideas:

Originating from…

The first _______ was created when....

A _______ is a delicious treat for all the family.

As it is simple to make, the_______

Using only a few ingredients,

Are you looking for something fun to create? Well, look no further -

InstructionsSession 2 & 3

For the next two lessons, we would like you to have a go at writing your instructions - make sure you reflect on last week’s learning whilst doing this!

But just before you start, have a look at some of the helpful resources and model write I have put on the next few slides.

Model Write.

How to make a victoria sponge cake:

1) Preheat oven at 180 degrees. 2) Mix 225g of caster sugar with 225g of unsalted baking butter. You must mix them until the

sugar and butter are completely combined. 3) Add 225g of self-raising flour, 4 large eggs, a teaspoon of baking powder and 2 drops of

vanilla essence. Mix until completely combined.4) Then, line two round cake tins with greaseproof paper (or grease them if you do not have

the paper).5) Split the cake mix equally between the two tins and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a

round-knife comes out completely clean.6) Allow to cool for 1 hour.7) Cover the top of one sponge with vanilla buttercream, and the bottom of the other sponge

with jam. Sandwich the cakes together.8) Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve.

This is the recipe I really use!

InstructionsSession 4

For today’s lesson, we would like you to add diagrams to your instructions. Think carefully about the steps that will need diagrams - they won’t all need one. How can you make your diagrams helpful?

How to make a victoria sponge cake:

1) Preheat oven at 180 degrees. 2) Mix 225g of caster sugar with 225g of unsalted baking butter. You must mix them until the

sugar and butter are completely combined. 3) Add 225g of self-raising flour, 4 large eggs, a teaspoon of baking powder and 2 drops of

vanilla essence. Mix until completely combined.4) Then, line two round cake tins with greaseproof paper (or grease them if you do not have

the paper).

5) Split the cake mix equally between the two tins and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a round-knife comes out completely clean.

6) Allow to cool for 1 hour.7) Cover the top of one sponge with vanilla buttercream, and the bottom of the other sponge

with jam. Sandwich the cakes together.8) Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve.

This is the recipe I really use!

You might use diagrams to make it clear what equipment people need.

Serving suggestion

You might use captions with diagrams too.

InstructionsSession 5

Criteria: Evidence: Changes made:

- Imperative verbs to make instructions clear.

- Modal verbs to show importance.

- Determiners or quantities to ensure correct amount used.

- Structural features for clarity (such as bullet points, numbers, brackets)

- Adverbs to sequence events.

- Diagrams to aid the reader

For today’s lesson, use the grid below to reflect on your instructions. Record any changes you make in the final column.

Reflect on your instructions. What do you think went well? Why?

What do you think you could have improved? Why?

If you were to do the task again, what would you do differently?