Persuasion and Instruction · Spring Term

The Language of Instructions

Using imperative verbs and chronological sequence to write effective 'how-to' guides.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is the order of steps critical in an instructional text?
  2. 2How do imperative verbs make instructions clearer for the reader?
  3. 3What happens if an instruction is too vague or missing a detail?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS1: English - Writing CompositionKS1: English - Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Year: Year 2
Subject: English
Unit: Persuasion and Instruction
Period: Spring Term

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