Informative Writing Begins
Learn to write simple sequential instructions
Practice using sequence words like 'first', 'next', 'then'
Understand that clear instructions help others learn
“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
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.
Demonstrate how to write simple step-by-step instructions using sequence words
Students will draw and write instructions for a simple task like washing hands or making a simple sandwich
Simpler: Teacher helps student write steps
Challenge: Add more detailed steps and illustrations
Share some of the how-to guides and celebrate everyone's learning
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!
“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
Children are learning the basics of informative writing by creating simple instructional texts
Sequencing steps and using appropriate sequence words
Ability to break down a task into clear, sequential steps