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 Black and white cards 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.

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3. equipment instructions: key term

4. formal language instructions: key term

5. technical language instructions: key term

6. logical steps instructions: key term

7. chronological order instructions: key term

8. time words and phrases instructions: key term

9. adverbial phrase instructions: key term

10. adverb instructions: key term

11. imperative verb instructions: key term

12. diagram instructions: key term

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14. What you need to do before starting the task Definition

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

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

17. Language relating to the task that the instructions are describing Definition

18. Clear stages of the process ordered in a sensible way Definition

19. In the order that it happens Definition

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

21. 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

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

23. A verb that gives a command or instruction Definition

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

25. Drawings or pictures that show items mentioned in the text Definition

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

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

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

29.  seed  transplant  variety  daylight  temperature Examples

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

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

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

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

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