Persuasion and Instruction · Spring Term
Giving Clear Verbal Directions
Practicing giving clear verbal instructions for simple tasks or routes.
Key Questions
- Explain the importance of clarity when giving verbal directions.
- Predict what might happen if a direction is misunderstood.
- Design a set of verbal directions for a classmate to follow.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS1: English - Spoken Language
Year: Year 2
Subject: English
Unit: Persuasion and Instruction
Period: Spring Term
Suggested Methodologies
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