1. The Importance of Following Directions

2. The Importance of Following Directions
When directions are properly followed, things work well.
People who follow directions show that they are cooperative, intelligent and dependable, while not following directions can lead to life and death situations that may end tragically.
When people do not follow directions properly, it can cause chaos and great frustration in any type of environment.
In order to follow directions, a person must listen well, read carefully and ask questions if necessary.
When a person does not follow directions, he finds that finishing tasks are much more difficult.
If a single person on a team does not adhere to directions, then the entire team suffers on some level.
Tasks that are done properly the first time do not have to be redone, so one saves time and effort by following directions each time a task is tackled.

3. The Importance of Following Directions continued…
Following directions can preserve one’s health and well being, and it is a necessary skill for a quality life.
Rules are necessary for every well-functioning society.
Professionals that do not follow directions place themselves and other people at a greater risk for injury and death.
Opportunities for advancement are limited, and clashing with others becomes inevitable when a person does not care to heed directions.

4. Sources That Provide Directions
GPS
Compass
Maps
Rules
Assignments
Tests

5. Difference Between Oral and Written Directions
Oral Directions
Written Directions
Oral Directions are directions that are:
Given Verbally
Spoken Words
Can Be Heard
Written Directions are directions that:
Can Be Read
Has Words or Pictures
Need The Ability To Interpret

6. Procedures for Following Directions
Read ALL of the directions first!
Ask yourself, "What am I supposed to do?"
Answer your own question silently IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
Make sure you understand what your are being asked to do BEFORE you do anything.

7. The Importance of Following Directions Activities
Color By Numbers Worksheet: Read the directions on the worksheet to color in the different sections of the picture. (In Zip File)
The Importance of Following Directions Worksheet (In Zip File)
Student Book Dues Excel Spreadsheet: Includes Directions Worksheet, Spreadsheet, and Answer Key to Spreadsheet (In Zip File)
Follow Directions Game:
Simon Says…
Have students line up and play Simon Says. The Teacher should lead the game.

8. References
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Following directions. (2013). University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved October 13, 2014, from
Importance of Following Directions. (2013). Marked By Teachers. Retrieved October 13, 2014, from following-directions.html
Nathans, I. (2011). Steps For Following Directions. Retrieved October 13, 2014, from
What is the Importance of Following Directions. (2014). Ask. Retrieved October 13, 2014, from