Mini Lesson Following Directions Susan Burgoyne Bayview Community

Mini Lesson: Following Directions Susan Burgoyne Bayview Community School

Take a test! • • Directions You have a 5 minute time limit to complete the parts of this test. Carefully read all of the parts of the test before doing anything. In order to ensure the accuracy of this exam, you should not use more than the allotted time of 5 minutes. You may begin whenever you choose. Good Luck!!

How Well Can You Follow Directions? • Test Results The only writing you should have on your test paper is the word December. • It should be located in the top left hand corner of the page. • The directions specifically state to read all parts before doing anything. If you didn't do this, I suggest you do it now!!!

What Makes This Test Easy To Pass? • Reading all directions carefully before beginning a test will save you time. • Read slowly and carefully. • Rereading the directions will help you to understand more clearly.

Think about trying the following ideas • Take one direction at a time. • Think about it until you understand exactly what you are being asked to do. • Highlight important words • Be sure that you know what each words means in the direction.

Let’s look at the directions again! • You have a 5 minute time limit to complete the parts of this test. • Carefully read all of the parts of the test before doing anything. • In order to ensure the accuracy of this exam, you should not use more than the allotted time of 5 minutes. • You may begin whenever you choose. • Good Luck!!