Instructions contain imperative verbs to describe what the reader should do, a method section listing numbered steps for the reader to follow, and a list of ingredients or materials needed. Effective instructions clearly outline the process for the reader in a step-by-step format.

1. Instructions

2. What are the main things in
instructions?
Imperative verbs- Words that
describe to the reader what to do.
Method- The main part of the
instructions. What they need to do.
Usually in numbered steps.
Ingredientswhat you will need-
What the reader will need. In
instructions for recipes it is more
commonly known as ‘Ingredients’ .

3. Step-by-step
How to write a letter
Title (Depending on the
presentation you might not have a
drawn line under it.)

4. You will need:
• Paper
• Pen You will
need section
• Ruler
• Envelope
• Tip-ex (Optional)

5. Can you think of
anything I have
missed?