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Writing Task: Instructions

Writing Task: Instructions This task is for you to complete over the week. You do not need to do everything on here in one day! This week’s SPAG task of bullet points will help you with this writing task, so it might be a good idea to do that first.

The Purpose of Your Writing To write a set of instructions on How To Survive Year 6! You are all very experienced Year 6 pupils. Now is the time to pass on all your expertise and advice on how to survive and do your best in the top year of primary school.

The Audience for Your Writing When we are back in school, we will let the current Year 5 children read your instructions to help prepare them for entry into Year 6.

An Instructions Example Text On the next few slides, you will read a set of Instructions all about How to Capture a Cacus, which is an imaginary creature. Read it and then think about the following question: What are the features of an Instructions text?

How to capture a Cacus Are you concerned about the disappearances that have been happening in your country? Do you lie trembling in your bed, worried that your cattle or even your family may be the next innocent victims? Do you live in fear of what might be waiting for you around the next corner? If so, the likelihood is that you are terrified that the most gruesome and aggressive creature in the land - the Cacus- is in your neighbourhood! Do not despair! Help is at hand! The Cacus is not so hard to defeat, as it is rather dim-witted and enormous, so with a clever plan and a little bit of cunning, you could be the hero that saves the day! Follow these step-by-step instructions and soon you should have eliminated this terrible beast. What you will need (equipment) : a spherical ice cube 8 metres of unbreakable, fire-resistant rope a strawberry lollipop 3 large, extra-strong elastic bands a tube of very sticky glue a trumpet your favourite meal

What you have to do: 1. First, unwrap the strawberry lollipop (make sure you put the wrapper in the bin so you do not litter the environment) and suck gently because therapeutic flavour of the lollipop will calm your nerves and help you to think carefully about each of the following dangerous steps. 2. Next, take the very end of the unbreakable rope and secure it tightly to a strong branch of a tree right near the entrance to the Cacus’s cave. When it emerges from its home, you will be ready to tie up the Cacus’s dangerously sharp claws, thus preventing any physical injury to your body. 3. Then, place one large elastic band on either side of the entrance to the cave (you must make sure you do this quietly, so you do not wake the Cacus). Position the remaining band five metres directly in front of the boulder that acts as its door. You will wrap these bands around its mouth to prevent it from opening, saving yourself from a fiery death.

4. After that, ensure the ice sphere is placed immediately in front of the doorway. As a result of this, the Cacus will slip on it as soon as it emerges and fall onto its back. This essential step must be carried out with precision. 5. Next, liberally squirt the very sticky glue over the rocky ground in front of and around the cave entrance. Therefore, once it has fallen on its back, the beast will consequently be immobilised. 6. Then, sit down in a shaded spot and peacefully enjoy your delicious meal (as it may be your last). 7. After that, prepare yourself by taking three huge breaths, lift the trumpet to your lips and blow with all your might. This will disturb the Cacus and ensure he leaves his home. 8. Once the Cacus has slipped on the ice sphere (that you had positioned earlier), it is glued to the ground and is knocked unconscious for a short while. Immediately, tie up the Cacus’s razor-sharp claws and wrap the elastic bands around its mouth. This will prevent any nasty bites, scratches or unexpected fire spits.

9. Finally, pick up the ice sphere and push it into one of the Cacus’s huge nostrils. When it breathes in, the ice will slip into its lungs and douse the fire inside. 10. You have successfully captured the most feared creature in all the land - well done! Top Tips Wear fire-resistant clothing at all times because this could protect you from certain death if you have not followed these steps carefully. Recommendations Have a back-up plan! Train yourself to run super quick so you can escape certain death. Buy a baby bird suit to fool the Cacus into caring for you rather than killing you. Purchase a gas mask or a peg for your nose, if you can’t stand the Cacus’s vile stench.

What are the features of an Instructions text? Write them down in your notebook or on a piece of paper. Then look on the next slide at the list of features to see how many you could think of.

Features of an Instructions Text Introduction with questions to interest the reader. Use organisational devices – headings, sub-headings, underlining, bullet points and numbers. Steps in chronological order. Use conjunctions, prepositions and adverbs to show time and place. Use imperative verbs. Include tips for the reader. Include a conclusion or recommendations.

A WAGOLL! On the next two slides is an example set of instructions that were written by one of last year’s Year 6 pupils, so that you can see What A Good One Looks Like (a WAGOLL).

Now it’s time to plan your Instructions text. Title: How to Survive Year 6! Talk with someone in your family about all the things you need in order to do your best in Year 6. Think about equipment, for example ‘an enquiring mind’ or ‘an ever-sharp pencil’. Think about qualities, for example ‘the ability to ask for help when you need it’ or ‘resilience to keep trying’. Make notes in your notebook or on a piece of paper.

Now it’s time to plan your Instructions text. You can use the Planning Frame on the next page to organise your notes if you wish. Use the same headings from the Planning Frame and organise your notes in your notebook or on a piece of paper.

Now it’s time to start writing. LO: I can write a set of instructions – first draft. Write your first draft. Don’t worry too much on this draft about spelling and punctuation, as you will be editing it later!

Editing and Proof-reading To edit = to make it better (for example, add in some adjectives). To proof-read = to make it right (for example, have you used a question mark after a question? ).

Editing and Proof-reading Read your first draft aloud to a member of your family. Does it make sense? Have you used a full stop at the end of each happening or used a conjunction to join sentences together? This will avoid those pesky run-on sentences! Use a dictionary to check your spellings. Use a thesaurus to up-level your vocabulary.

Final Draft If you wish, you may write out your first draft in your best, joined handwriting. However, there is no need to do this, especially if you have done your editing neatly. If you would like to email us a photo of your writing, we would love to read them. Well done!