Resource 2: A writing frame for instructions
Teacher resource for planning or adapting to use with pupils
How to …
You will need:
- First you
- Then you
- Next,
- After that, you
- Finally,
- Now
Here is an example of a completed writing frame for a household task:
How to wash your shirt by hand
Picture from http://www.peacecorps.gov/ .../ mali/ ML0106.html [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] Accessed 21/06/07
You will need:
a bucket of water, a board or a big stone, soap.
1. First you
put your shirt in the water for about 20 minutes.
2. Then you
take your shirt out, wring the water out, and rub soap on it.
3. Next,
scrub your shirt on a board or a big stone with some soap.
4. After that, you
rinse the soap out of your shirt in the water.
5. Finally,
wring the water out of your shirt and put it to dry in the sun.
6. Now
enjoy your nice clean shirt!
Writing frame adapted from http://warwick.ac.uk/ staff/ D.J.Wray/ Ideas/ frames.html
Accessed on 21/06/07
Instructions adapted from http://www.unlockingthearchives.rgs.org/ curatorscupboard/ Default.aspx?id=456
Accessed on 21/06/07
Resource 1: Total physical response ideas
