Writing Instructions : Introducing the Genre in an Active Manner

‘How to make a Salad’ and ‘How to make Porridge’ - Instruction Writing
This pack of resources introduces the writing genre- instructions in a ‘child friendly’ manner. The food presentations are colourful and clearly set out the ‘signposts’ of the genre:
a) 'How to… ’ title for instructions
b) ‘What you need’
c) Pictures to aid meaning for the reader
d) ‘What you do’ or ‘Method’
e) Numbering each instruction
This ensures that the children experience and engage with models before attempting independent writing tasks.
The ‘cut and stick’ activities resources match the initial presentations and provide a scaffold for the children to read , understand, label and order instructions in an active manner.
I have also included larger pictures that would be ideal when working with a smaller group who need more support. These should be laminated if possible.
The teacher can easily demonstrate the layout ‘step by step’ for children who need more direct teaching.
I have also included the learning intentions and success criteria for the tasks.
The last presentation is a fun recipe version based on summer time . It can be read, explored and enjoyed before the children attempt to write similar instructions using a support mat provided on the presentation. There are two versions , colour background for smart board use and white background to save costs when printing. This presentation can be adapted for use with other seasons : Spring, Autumn and Winter.