1. 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 Key words, definitions and examples Subject:English Age groups:8 – 11, 12 – 14, 15 – 16, 17 - 18 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.

2.  Ensure that you have a clean, flat surface before you begin Requirements What you need to do before starting the task Key term Definition Example

3. Equipment The set of tools or items required to complete the task  You will need: scissors,A4 paper, glue and a pencil Key term Definition Example

4.  ‘place’ rather than put  ‘elevate’ rather than lift Formal language Language used when conversational language (such as slang) isn’t suitable. Correct grammar, punctuation and Standard English is used. Key term Definition Examples

5. Technical language Language relating to the task that the instructions are describing  seed  transplant  variety  daylight  temperature Key term Definition Examples

6. Logical steps Clear stages of the process ordered in a sensible way Key term Definition Example

7. Chronological order In the order that it happens  First place the bread on a flat surface  Next spread it with butter Key term Definition Examples

8. Time words and phrases Words and phrases used to show when and in what order events happen  First…  Next…  Then…  After that…  Finally… Key term Definition Examples

9. Adverbial phrase A group of words which can be used in place of an adverb to show when, where, how or how often something happens  Place the bread on a flat surface  Butter the toast straight away  After that, cut into two halves Key term Definition Examples

10. Adverb A word that is usually used to give more information about a verb such as how, when or where something happens.  Spread the butter thinly …  Cut it out carefully …  turn the handle around … Key term Definition Examples

11. Imperative verb A verb that gives a command or instruction  Put  Place  Stir  Jump  Mix  Turn Key term Definition Examples

12. Diagram A drawing that accompanies writing to help the understanding, often showing the workings of something. Key term Definition Example

13. Illustration Drawing or picture that shows items mentioned in the text Key term Definition Example