indiana science indicator 5.2.6
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I made this powerpoint for a 5th grade student to complete. It covers Indiana Science Indicator 5.2.6.TRANSCRIPT
Standard Indicator Exploration
“Writing Understandable Instructions”
Jana Head
5.2.6
Write instructions that others can follow in carrying out a
procedure.
http://dc.doe.in.gov/Standards/AcademicStandards/StandardSearch.aspx
Grade 5
Why are Clear Directions Important?
“Producing clear directions is a life skill. We need to be able to tell someone how to get to our house, how to complete a simple task, how to write a recipe, and so on. The ability for learners to clearly express themselves is part of being functionally literate. Also, writing directions helps learners follow and comprehend other's directions more efficiently. ”
http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/vtl07.la.ws.process.lpdirect/
Draw What?• 1) Draw two small circles.
• 2) Put lots of dots on the circles.
• 3) Place a tiny circle between the two small circles.
• 4) Draw a large upside down “U” over the circles.
• http://www.indianastandardsresources.org/files/sci/sci_5_2_stepbystep.pdf
• 5) Draw a banana off of either side of the upside down “U.”
• 6) Draw a small “u” under the two circles.
• 7) Make two ovals under the large “U.”
• 8) Color in the bottom part of the ovals.
• http://www.indianastandardsresources.org/files/sci/sci_5_2_stepbystep.pdf
Draw What?
You just drew a dog!
Yours didn’t look like this?
Ours didn’t either!
Five Tips for Clear Directions
• 1. Use numbers and sequencers
• 2. Avoid phrasal verbs (go out, come in, go in, get out, stay out, etc)
• 3. Use precise verbs
• 4. Move from the general to the specific.
• 5. Keep sentences short and grammatical structures simple.
http://www.theenglishweb.com/doing-business-in-english/writing-skills/five-tips-for-writing-clear-directions-and-instructions.php
• When giving directions, try to be more specific and precise, like these changes:
• 1) Draw two small circles next to each other.
• 2) Put lots of dots inside the two small circles.
• 3) Place a tiny circle between the two small circles.
• 4) Touching the top left of one of the small circles, draw a large upside down “U” over the circles until it touches the right side of the other small circle.
• 5) Draw a banana-shape connected to each side of the upside down “U.”
• 6) Draw a small “u” under the two original small circles.
• 7) Make two ovals side by side under the large “U” but above the original two small circles
• 8) Color in the bottom part of the ovals.
Now You Try It!
• Think of something that you enjoy doing or a place you go often. (ex: tying your shoe, making a recipe)
• Can you explain how to do the task? How about finding the place you go to?
• Remember to use numbers, sequences, and precise verbs when listing your directions.
• Try it with a partner: See if they are able to understand your directions!
References 1. http://dc.doe.in.gov/Standards/AcademicStandards/StandardSearch.aspx
2. http://www.indianastandardsresources.org/files/sci/sci_5_2_stepbystep.pdf
3. http://www.theenglishweb.com/doing-business-in-english/writing-skills/five-tips-for-writing-clear-directions-and-instructions.php
4. http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/vtl07.la.ws.process.lpdirect/