This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals Writing instructions Black and white cards Subject:English Age groups:8 – 11, 12 – 14, 15 – 16, Topic:Non-fiction writing EAL Nexus resource Licence information | This resource is free to use for educational purposes. © British Council 2014 Source | This resource was originally developed by Charlotte Hurley and has been adapted by EAL Nexus.

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What you need to do before starting the task Definition

The set of tools or items required to complete the task Definition

Language used when conversational language (such as slang) isn’t suitable. Correct grammar, punctuation and Standard English is used. Definition

Language relating to the task that the instructions are describing Definition

Clear stages of the process ordered in a sensible way Definition

In the order that it happens Definition

Words and phrases used to show when and in what order events happen Definition

A group of words which can be used in place of an adverb to show when, where, how, how often or why something happens. Definition

A word that is usually used to give more information about a verb such as how, when or where something happens. Definition

A verb that gives a command or instruction Definition

A drawing that accompanies writing to help the understanding, often showing the workings of something. Definition

Drawings or pictures that show items mentioned in the text Definition

 Ensure that you have a clean, flat surface before you begin Examples

 You will need: scissors,A4 paper, glue and a pencil Examples

 ‘place’ rather than put  ‘elevate’ rather than lift Examples

 seed  transplant  variety  daylight  temperature Examples

 First place the bread on a flat surface  Next spread it with butter Example

 First…  Next…  Then…  After that…  Finally… Examples

 Place the bread on a flat surface  Butter the toast straight away  After that, cut into two halves Examples

 Spread the butter thinly…  Cut it out carefully…  turn the handle around… Example

 Put  Place  Stir  Jump  Mix  Turn Example