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Writing instructions for how to make a monster pizza

Monster pizza: instructions writing

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils write a set of formal instructions, including a title and an ingredients list, for a fantasy disgusting pizza. Pupils learn about imperative verbs and precise adjectives that match the informative and formal tone of writing.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to write instructions for how to make a monster pizza.

Key Notes

  • Instructions use numbers and ordering fronted adverbials to add order and sequence.
  • Instructions can contain adjectives to describe the nouns.
  • Instructions contain imperative verbs.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • ordering fronted adverbials: a fronted adverbial used to order or sequence
  • instructions: a set of steps or guidelines for someone to follow to complete a specific task or make something
  • imperative verbs: a type of verb that tells someone what to do

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may order the instructions incorrectly.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

Instructions use numbers and ordering fronted adverbials to add order and sequence. Instructions can contain adjectives to describe the nouns.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'ordering fronted adverbials'

a fronted adverbial used to order or sequence.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may order the instructions incorrectly. Correction: Children would benefit from having had some experience of following instructions to make a pizza in advance. Model how to follow a plan carefully to ensure the order of instructions is correct.

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