Persuasion and Instruction · Spring Term
The Language of Instructions
Using imperative verbs and chronological sequence to write effective 'how-to' guides.
Key Questions
- 1Why is the order of steps critical in an instructional text?
- 2How do imperative verbs make instructions clearer for the reader?
- 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
Suggested Methodologies
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