Writing an information report with commands
I can write an information page, including commands.
Writing an information report with commands
I can write an information page, including commands.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Instructions can be added to an information report to tell someone what to do and how to do it, such as 'Feed your cat'.
- Instructions can also be called commands as they are commanding someone to do something.
- Instructions can also start with adverbials of time to sequence points.
- Limiting the amount of instructions or information can help the reader to understand more clearly.
- Adding photos or drawings can help the reader understand the information being given.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to sequence their instructions.
Complete lesson 8 first as this breaks down how to write commands needed for the lesson. Allow pupils to then use their instructions to present and add to their information page.
Keywords
Instruction - a direction or order
Fact - something that is known to be true or proved
Information - facts learned about something or someone
Command - a type of simple sentence that tells someone to do something and can end with an exclamation mark
List - a number of connected items
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
verb
noun
adverb
adjective
Exit quiz
6 Questions
full stop
question mark
exclamation mark
comma