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How to Do Something

Informative Writing Begins

Day 99of 180
Week 20of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Learn to write simple sequential instructions

2

Practice using sequence words like 'first', 'next', 'then'

3

Understand that clear instructions help others learn

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

Just like we learn important lessons step by step, we can help others learn by giving clear instructions

📦 Materials Needed

  • drawing paper
  • crayons
  • pencils
  • primary writing paper

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and explain that today we'll learn how to write instructions that help others learn something new, just like Jesus taught His disciples.

💭 Review Question: Can you think of something you know how to do that you could teach someone else?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate how to write simple step-by-step instructions using sequence words

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Instructions help people learn new things
  • Use words like 'first', 'next', 'then', 'last'
  • Be clear and simple
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What is something easy you know how to do?
  • How would you explain those steps to someone who doesn't know?
3Activity: My How-To Guide (7 min)
hands-on writing

Students will draw and write instructions for a simple task like washing hands or making a simple sandwich

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a picture for each step
  2. Write or dictate a word/sentence for each step
  3. Use sequence words like 'first', 'next', 'then'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps student write steps

Challenge: Add more detailed steps and illustrations

4Closing (3 min)

Share some of the how-to guides and celebrate everyone's learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sequence words did we use today?
  • Why are clear instructions important?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for teaching us how to help others learn. Bless us as we learn to share what we know clearly.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll celebrate 100 days of learning!

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Act out the steps of teaching someone something new

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning the basics of informative writing by creating simple instructional texts

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage patience with writing process
  • Focus on communication, not perfect spelling
  • Help child think through logical steps
🤔 Common Struggles:

Sequencing steps and using appropriate sequence words

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to break down a task into clear, sequential steps

Extension Activities

  • Create a class book of how-to guides
  • Practice giving oral instructions to a partner
  • Act out the steps of a simple task

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