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How to Write Instructions — Teacher Answers

A2 · 50–60 minutes

This is a language lesson: learners can describe the steps without preparing food. Read the listening script from the teacher answers twice. Accept other logical methods that are clearly explained.

1–2. Goals and reading

Gather ideas from the illustration. Read once for the main idea and again for details. Clarify new words through examples.

3. Vocabulary

1–D; 2–F; 3–A; 4–C; 5–E; 6–B. Original sentences vary.

4. Reading comprehension

  1. Complete a task.
  2. The goal / what the instructions are for.
  3. It helps the reader get ready.
  4. Wash your hands and prepare a clean work area.
  5. Cheese, lettuce and sliced tomato.
  6. Any two: wash, prepare, put, spread, place, serve or read.
  7. To check whether each step is clear and all necessary information is included.

5. Grammar

1. Put; 2. Spread; 3. forget; 4. serve.

6. Listening and speaking

Read this script twice at a clear, natural pace. Allow learners to read the questions first.

To plan your instructions, first put your notebook and a pen on the desk. Next, write a title at the top of the page. Then, list the materials you need. After that, write three short steps using action verbs. Finally, read the steps to a partner and ask whether they are clear.

Listening answers: 1. A notebook and a pen. 2. A title. 3. Read them to a partner and ask whether they are clear.

Speaking responses vary. Look for relevant answers, reasons and turn-taking. Model one response and offer sentence frames as needed.

7. Writing

Check the requested length or number of steps, relevant details, connected ideas and the requested language. Accept other sensible responses.

Possible model: How to Pack a School Bag
Materials: a school bag, books, a pencil case, a lunchbox and a water bottle.
First, check which books you need for tomorrow. Next, put the books in your bag. Then, add your pencil case and any homework. After that, put your lunchbox and water bottle in the bag. Finally, close the bag and place it near the door.

8. Something New

C → F → B → E → A → D.

9–10. Reflection and final challenge

Answers vary. Check the response against the final challenge on the student page. Ask learners to explain one choice and identify one improvement.

Suggested timing

Goals and warmer: 5 minutes; reading: 8; vocabulary: 6; comprehension: 7; grammar: 6; listening and speaking: 10; writing: 10; game and reflection: 5. Use the final challenge as an extension or homework.