Writing Instructions Literacy Unit of Work

4-Lesson Literacy Unit: Writing Instructions – Linked to The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
Target Audience: Year 1 students, and/or students with additional needs
Resource Type: 4 Lesson Unit (PowerPoint Slides Included)

This 4-lesson unit helps Year 1 students learn how to write instructions, using The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle as inspiration. The unit covers the difference between fiction and non fiction, the features of instruction texts, and focuses on vocabulary development and sentence building.

Key Features:
Fiction vs. Nonfiction: Understanding the distinction between fictional and nonfiction texts.
Instruction Text Features: Learning to identify and use features like numbered steps and imperative verbs.
Vocabulary Development: Focus on action verbs and sequencing words.
Sentence Building: Practice writing clear and simple instructional sentences.
Learning Outcomes:
Identify features of instruction texts and write a set of instructions.
Use appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures to write clear instructions.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

Clear Structure: The unit builds logically from understanding instruction texts to writing them.
Engaging PowerPoints: Visual slides guide students through each lesson.
Differentiation: Suitable for all learners, including those with additional needs.

This unit provides a structured, engaging approach to writing instructions, perfect for Year 1 students and linked to The Tiny Seed.