Unit 7
Writing 1 Discuss the pictures and work out the correct sequence.
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2 Write a series of paragraphs telling the reader: How to Wash a Car . Begin with an introduction and a list of what you need. Then use each illustration as the basis for one paragraph.
Introduction
What you need
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Check your work against the checklist.
State what to do in a series of paragraphs. Begin each paragraph with an appropriate sequencing word such as, first, next, then, finally.
4 Ask your partner to read the instructions to see if they are clear.
Instructions checklist Have I included: a list of things I need?
the command form of verbs? numbered steps? Are the steps in the correct order?
Conclusion
• ‘Process narratives’ describe, step-by-step, the way something is done. They can take the form of numbered instructions (as in ‘How to Make a Carnival Headdress’) or they can be presented in paragraphs, using transition words to link paragraphs. Ask students: Which is more helpful if you are trying to make something and why? • Portfolio: Include examples of instructions in students’ portfolios.
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