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3. Writing INSTRUCTIONS:
Title: Write instructions to tell your reader When you are writing to
how to do something. INFORM, you are giving
Think
facts.
WHO,
of
WHAT, WHERE and WHEN.
Introduction:
Explain what the instructions are for and what will be needed.

Instructions:

 Use language suitable for your audience.
 Explain step by step what to do, making sure the instructions are in the correct
order.
 Make sure the instructions are easy to follow – you can use short, simple sentences

that are direct and to the point. Example: Put the water into the beaker.
 It may be useful to number or bullet points the steps.

To end:
 You may wish to remind the reader of any safety points or important information
 You can summarise what they have learned. Example: You now know how to ....

4. Writing an EXPLANATION:

Title: An article or leaflet to When you write to EXPLAIN,
explain something. as well as giving the facts, you
need to say why and how
Introduction:
something happens. Think of
WHO, WHAT, WHERE,
Tell your reader what you are going to explain. WHEN, WHY and HOW.

Explanation:
 Use language suitable for your audience.
 As well as saying what happens, explain why or how it happens. Example: This
happens because...

To end:
 You may wish to say something interesting about the subject or to sum up.

5. Writing a DESCRIPTION:
The ‘DECORATING TOOL’ will show

Title: An article or leaflet to you how to make your description
describe something. more interesting and entertaining.

Introduction:
Tell your reader about what you are describing (the setting, place, person or thing).

Description:
 Make use of ‘WOW’ words, ‘power of three’, similes and metaphors.
 Think about the senses. You may want to describe sights, sounds, smells, taste or

how something feels (e.g. smooth, rough, cold).

To end:
You may wish to end with a comment to sum up. Example: It is such a fantastic
place, you really must see it.

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