GIVE AND RESPOND TO INSTUCTIONS

Write instructional steps that include explanatory notes/caution/warning/danger so

that a reader is able to perform a task.

NOTICES

ILLUSTRATIONS AND WORDS

BAKING STEPS

Directions on how to

do something

In a sequence of steps

Written for an

audience

Can also be explanatory notes and cautions

A SET OF INSTRUCTION

S

1) Make sure steps proceed forward, with no backtracking.

GREEN BLUE

1) Pick the product you want.2) Agree to terms.3) Choose your bank.

1) Choose your bank.2) Pick the product you want.3) Agree to terms.

2) Begin each step with an active verb in imperative mood.

Which one is an instruction? (A) The waste paper needs to be stored.or (B) Store the waste paper.

3) Use short sentences.

4) Write only one (1) instruction for each step.

Instead of :Hang the banner and distribute the brochures.

Why not?1)Hang the banner.2)Distribute the brochures.

5) Emphasize on CAUTIONS/ WARNINGS or DANGERSCautions: Possibility of damage to equipment or materials.Warnings: Possibility of injury To peopleDangers: Probability of injury or death to people.

6) Place explanation after the step (if you need an explanation)

Make sure you don’t expose your computer to direct sun.Note: Strong heat might destroy the microchips.

Explanation is an extension of the step it explains and written immediately after the step.

7) Finally, conduct a field test.

Always field test your instructions by asking several people to try them out.

REFERENCES

• www.eslflow.com• http://howto.wired.com/wiki/

GROUP TASK

Imagine you are going to market a product. To market the product, you need to :

i)Decide on a product you want to market. ii)Come out with instructions to use your product. Note: You may need to highlight the benefits of your product.

In a group of 4, write the a set of instructions on how to market/sell your product.