Following Simple Written Instructions
Following Simple Written Instructions
Read steps and do them in the right order.
Look for action words
- Action words tell you what to do.
- Examples are write, circle and open.
Follow the order
- Read step 1 first.
- Then do step 2.
Examples
Example 1
- 1. Open the book.
- 2. Turn to page 4.
- Open the book before finding page 4.
Example 2
- 1. Write your name.
- 2. Put the pencil down.
- Write first, then put the pencil down.
Practice Questions
- Which word is an action? “Circle the answer.”
Answer: Circle
Circle tells you what to do. - What should you do first? “1. Open the door. 2. Walk inside.”
Answer: Open the door
Step 1 comes first. - What does “underline” tell you to do?
Answer: Draw a line under words
Underline means draw a line under words. - After “wash your hands”, what should you do next? “Dry your hands.”
Answer: Dry your hands
The next written step is to dry your hands. - Which instruction means make a mark around an answer?
Answer: Circle the answer
Circle means make a round mark around it.