KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Writing: Writing to Instruct Part 1 - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to write instructional texts effectively. It covers the importance of understanding the context, audience, and purpose of the writing. Key features such as using clear titles, topic sentences, imperative verbs, and chronological order are discussed. The tutorial emphasizes clarity, precision, and the use of conjunctions and tenses. It also highlights the need to explain technical language and avoid assumptions. Finally, it advises on using viewpoints sparingly and concludes with a positive sign-off.

What is the primary goal when writing to instruct?

• To persuade the reader to take action

• To guide the reader to complete an activity

• To inform the reader about a topic

• To entertain the reader

Why is it important to adapt your vocabulary when writing instructions?

• To ensure the audience understands

• To make the text more formal

• To make the text more colorful

• To increase the length of the text

What should a good instructional title do?

• Include a joke

• Use complex vocabulary

• Make the subject clear

• Be as long as possible

Why is it helpful to number the steps in instructions?

• To confuse the reader

• To ensure steps are followed in order

• To add more content

• To make the text look organized

What perspective is typically used in instructional writing?

• Second person

• Passive voice

• First person

• Third person

How can conjunctions improve instructional writing?

• By making the text more formal

• By adding humor

• By linking paragraphs and steps

• By making sentences longer

What should you assume about your readers when writing instructions?

• They know everything about the topic

• They have some knowledge of the topic

• They are experts in the field

• They know nothing about the topic