Procedural Writing:Instructions

3rd Class20th April – 1st May

InstructionsInstructions are written for someone who

needs to know how to do something.

What are instructions for?

Some examples…

Recipes

Game Instructions

Craft/DIY Instructions

Safety Procedure

Posters

How to Write Instructions

2. Use imperative verbs and adverbs to begin each step.

1. Write in the present tense.

3. Use numbers to sequence the steps/instructions.

4. Use topic words.

5. Create clear and concisesimple sentences.

We will learn more about imperative verbs and adverbs in the next few slides.

What is an Imperative Verb?Imperative verbs are sometimes known as bossy verbs.

They are verbs which tell you what to do.

They are often seen at the beginning of a sentence and create a command.

Let’s look at some examples…

Imperative verbs are sometimes known as bossy verbs.

They are verbs which tell you what to do.

They are often seen at the beginning of a sentence and create a command.

Let’s look at some examples…

Eat your lunch.

Tidy the classroom.

Write today’s date.

Walk home after school.

Spot the Imperative Verbs

Go outside to play.

Spot the difference between these pictures.

Ask your dad what he thinks.

Kick the ball into the goal.

Surprise your friend to cheer them up.

Write these sentences onto your sheet and underline the imperative verb in each one.

Which Imperative Verb?Add on imperative verb to each of these commands so that they make sense. (Write on your own sheet)

1. …... a line with a ruler.2. …… the ingredients together properly.3. …… to the instructions.4. …… your hand up to ask a question.5. …… your homework by Friday.6. …… what you saw.7. …… the suspects about the crime.8. …… the webpage.9. …… your answers.10. …… to bring your bag.

Write four imperative verbs that you might find in a recipe.

Write a CommandMake Switch Drink

Play Climb Run

Buy Listen Fly

Pick 5 imperative verbs from the table above and write a command for each one (on your own sheet).

What is an Adverb?An adverb is something that tells you where, why or howsomething is done. For example:

Camilla crossed the road safely.

Saffie’s horse bravely jumped over the hurdle.

The Moroccan man rode his camel everywhere.

Many adverbs end in –ly but not all of them. Similarly, not all words which end in –ly are adverbs.

Adverb DetectivesRead the following passage of text. How many adverbs can you spot?

Write the adverbs on your sheet.

In the summer holidays, Michael was happily painting a picture when his Mum asked him if he could quickly go to the shop. She wanted him to go speedily as she needed some more milk immediately. Michael cheerfully agreed because he goes to the shop regularly and enjoys riding his bike safely to get there. Michael soon set off to the shop. He was constantly checking for cars and never stopping for a break. He merrily bought the milk and enthusiastically paid the shopkeeper. Sneakily, he bought a chocolate bar to hungrily munch on his way home. He got the chocolate everywhere.

It’s Your TurnLook at the pictures below. Write a sentence to go with each

picture that contains an adverb.

How To Plant A Sunflower Seed

What you need:• A small pot• Soil• Seeds• Watering can• Water

What you do:1.Fill the pot with soil to just below the top.2.Add a little water to the soil.3.Gently press one or two seeds into the soil.4.Cover the seeds with a small amount of soil.5.Carefully pour more water onto the soil.

Top Tip:Water the soil everyday to help your sunflower grow.

Writing InstructionsLook at the example below. Can you spot the imperative

verbs and adverbs?

How To Make Fruit Pizzas

You will need:• 4 Digestive biscuits• Natural yoghurt• 3 – 4 different

types of fruit e.g. apple, banana, grapes, orange

• Plate• Spreading knife• Sharp knife• A grown up

What to do:1.Place 4 biscuits on the plate.2.Evenly spread the yoghurt onto each biscuit.3.Cautiously cut up the fruit into small pieces. (Ask a grown up to help you when using the sharp knife.)4.Put the fruit on top of the yoghurt.

Enjoy!

Top Tip:Keep the fruit pizzas in the fridge once made.

Writing InstructionsLook at the example below. Can you spot the imperative

verbs and adverbs?

It’s Your Turn!Can you write your own set of instructions? Can you write your won set of instructions for a game/activity you have played while you have been staying safe at home? It can be a game that you have invented yourself! Remember to write your instructions on your sheet, take a photo and send to your teacher.

Use the checklist below to help you.Have you included the following features in your instructions?

1. Write a title (What are you going to make/do/play?).2. List your equipment/resources (What will you need?).3. Write in the present tense.4. Use imperative verbs and adverbs to begin each step.5. Use numbers to sequence the steps/instructions.6. Write clear simple sentences.7. Draw a diagram if needed (remember to label your drawing).