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Instructions and recipes
This collection of English non-fiction teaching resources aims to help children write instructional texts.
You’ll find worksheets to help children identify the features of instructions, such as headings, numbered lists, short sentences, time connectives and imperative verbs, along with planning sheets and templates for writing instructions.
There are teaching resources for both key stages including instruction writing activities based on works by Roald Dahl and worksheets to support children with writing clear instructions for making a sandwich or a cup of tea.
You may also like our non-fiction writing resource packs: Writing non-fiction (lower KS2) and Writing non-fiction (upper KS2) which include units on writing a set of instructions and WAGOLL texts. The packs are linked to national curriculum objectives and feature GPS (SPaG) activities as well as non-fiction texts and writing activities.
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Creative Writing Tasks for KS2 Students
Subject: Creative writing
Age range: 7-11
Resource type: Worksheet/Activity

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7 March 2016
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Four lessons about instruction writing for English. Each lesson contains differentiated activities. Each lesson has a PowerPoint, planning and resources provided with learning objective and success criteria. The rest of the unit is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12563241
You can begin your lesson on how to write a set of instructions for your KS2 class by using our Instructions PowerPoint that's included within this Teacher Pack. This will provide children with an introduction, the key features of instructions, and examples of what instructions look like. Following this, you can then ask your children to ...
Support your children with instructional writing by using the recipe in the PowerPoint to identify and discuss the key features of a recipe. Then, challenge children to write their own using the features and coming up with their own disgustingly delicious dish using this Writing a Recipe (Instructions) KS2 Activity Sheet.
Subject: English Age range: 11-14 Resource type: Worksheet/Activity File previews ppt, 429.5 KB A presentation that examines texts that have the purpose of writing to instruct. It is interactive and focused on the key features of instructional texts and a consideration of their purpose, audience, language and layout.
Teach writing instructions to KS2 with this Lesson Teaching Pack. Use this fantastic LKS2 lesson pack to teach writing instructions to KS2. Containing an example text, annotated example, PowerPoint presentation, instructional writing checklist and differentiated worksheets, this comprehensive pack has everything you need to teach writing ...
How to write instructions 5 6 reviews Last updated: 19/01/2022 Contributor: Tim Barnes Main Subject Primary Category Writing different text types: Instructions and recipes Resource type Lesson plan Student activity A lovely KS2 PowerPoint presentation to either introduce or revise what instructions are and their key features.
Imperative verbs and adverbs appear at the beginning of every step. Time conjunctions (then, first, finally, etc.) are used frequently to help the reader follow the steps in the right order. Descriptions are kept clear and to the point. Use this Features of Instructions PowerPoint to show your class common techniques used in instructive writing.
Once you've downloaded our Instructions Model for Year 5, you'll have access to instructions examples that are perfectly adapted to cater for your KS2 class. This Lesson Pack includes a PowerPoint presentation (and a PDF of the written text) that breaks the instructions down into sections, making it easier for your class to absorb chunks of information. Using the Features Checklist ...
This is why our Features of Instruction Writing Checklist will help your KS2 Year 3 - year 6 classes work independently to understand how to write instructions as well as be able to follow written instructions as they are confident in recognising the key features of instructions. This Y3 Instructions Model/Example Text is another great resource ...
Writing Instructions for Key Stage 2. Teach your students about writing instructions with our wonderful range of writing instructions resources. Find KS2 examples of instruction writing, checklists, and tutorials; writing instructions has never been easier! Explore these writing instructions and many more exciting English resources by creating ...
Support your children with instructional writing by using the recipe in the PowerPoint to identify and discuss the key features of a recipe. Then, challenge children to write their own using the features and coming up with their own disgustingly delicious dish using this Writing a Recipe (Instructions) KS2 Activity Sheet.
Key Stage 2 Ask your pupils to recall the key features of instructional writing and write down as many as they can remember in groups. Watch the short film together and ask pupils to check...
Use this fantastic LKS2 lesson pack to teach your Year 3 or Year 4 pupils all about the features of instructional writing. It contains an example text, annotated example, PowerPoint presentation, instructional writing checklist and differentiated worksheets.How to Write Instructions LKS2 Lesson Teaching Pack contains: Checklist.pdf How to Write Instructions.pptx Text Annotated ...
Instructions and recipes. This collection of English non-fiction teaching resources aims to help children write instructional texts. You'll find worksheets to help children identify the features of instructions, such as headings, numbered lists, short sentences, time connectives and imperative verbs, along with planning sheets and templates ...
This resource uses a fantasy recipe from 'Twist the Text: the Hansel and Gretel Collection' by Twinkl Originals. Support your children with instructional writing by using the recipe in the PowerPoint to identify and discuss the key features of a recipe. Then, challenge children to write their own using the features and coming up with their own disgustingly delicious dish using this Writing a ...
This fantastic lesson pack can help you teach your children all about instructional text and its features. It's ideal for children in aged 8-11 to support teaching on different styles of writing.Inside this Instructions Lesson Teaching Pack, you'll find a range of different resources including an instructional text example, a PowerPoint presentation and an instructional text worksheet among ...
This KS1 PowerPoint gives examples of instructions and the success criteria. It's perfect for English lessons on instructional texts, and will help children to use instructions in their own writing. Put these skills to the test with our How to Build a Snowman Activity Pack. You might also enjoy these Imperative Verb Command and Instructions ...
Writing Instructions - KS2 Resources Y3 Instructions Model/Example Text 4.7 (11 reviews) How to Write Instructions LKS2 Lesson Teaching Pack 4.6 (9 reviews) Y4 Instruction Writing Example Pack 4.6 (10 reviews) How to Write Instructions UKS2 Lesson Teaching Pack 4.2 (4 reviews) Y5 Instructions Model/Example Text 4.6 (5 reviews)
A powerpoint to introduce procedural writing for a KS2 class. Includes WALT and WILF and examples. ... Instructional Writing introduction. Subject: English. Age range: 7-11. ... Share through facebook; Share through pinterest; File previews. pptx, 1.11 MB. A powerpoint to introduce procedural writing for a KS2 class. Includes WALT and WILF and ...
This is a template for children to use to aid them in writing instructions. It contains a title. materials needed, a picture box and bullet points to write instructi. International; ... a picture box and bullet points to write instructions, reinforcing the appropriate layout for instructional texts. Hope its handy :) Creative Commons ...
Our KS1 Writing Instructions PowerPoint is a great tool for teaching your class all about how to write instructions. We've included information on what instructions are, how to write them, and what to include to ensure success in your writing. In our Instructions PowerPoint, you'll also be provided with examples of instruction writing so that children will be able to clearly identify what ...
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ppt, 5.43 MB. ppt, 5.36 MB. You can find 48 creative writing tasks with picture prompts in these ppts. Unlike technical, academic, and other forms of writing, creative writing fosters imagination and allows students to have a voice. Therefore, it is one of the most effective ways to enhance creativity in the classroom.