Getting to grips with instructions

The purpose of instructional or procedural writing is to make sure that a task is followed correctly, and the stated outcome is achieved as smoothly as possible. Instructional writing helps children to develop their ability to follow classroom instructions. It also promotes the idea of chronological order and logical thinking. Instructions are also something that many children will have already encountered at some point, enabling them to bring their prior knowledge and experiences to the writing task, creating an increased sense of engagement.

Exploring instructions through reading

Guided reading