Year 4 Term 1
Non-fiction: Instructions
Objective 22, 25, 26
 
Resource Title
  Lord and Lady Sherwood's Rooms: Instructions for the Steward
 
 
Type of Resource
  Link to Kids' Castle
Online Resource
 
 
Project
  Kids' Castle  
 
Summary
  This describes how Lady Sherwood runs the castle's household for her husband. She instructs Sir Hugo, the steward, how and when she wants things done  
 
URL of project
 

http://www.kidsonthenet.com/castle/sherw.html

 

 
Downloadables available
  Yes  
 
Downloadable teachers notes
  Word file
PDF file
 
 
Downloadable worksheets
 

Word file : Writing Instructions
PDF file : Writing Instructions

 

 
In the Classroom
 

Write a list of instructions for Lady Sherwood's Steward

 
 
Online activities, instructions or forms
  Submit them via the webform  
 
URL of online activities
  http://www.kidsonthenet.com/castle/fm_sher2.html  
 
Keywords for extensions: Adaptations for different age groups and abilities, special needs
  Make own book from a sheet of paper by following a set of instructions and folding
Make a list of verbs that might be used when Lady Sherwood is giving Hugo his jobs
 

 
NLS framework objective (Year)
   4  
 
NLS framework objective (Term)
   1  
 
NLS framework objective (Number)
  22, 25, 26  
 
NLS framework objective (Name)
  To identify features of instructional texts including; noting the intended outcome at the beginning; listing materials or ingredients; clearly set out sequential stages; language of commands, eg imperative verbs
To write clear instructions using conventions learnt from writing
To improve the cohesion of written instructions and directions through the use of link phrases and organisational devices such as sub headings and numberings
 
 
Year group(s) UK - Starting Year group range
   4  
 
Ending year group range
   10  

 
Curriculum Links
  English, Literacy, History, Technology  
 
ICT Skills
 


Webforms

 
 
Teacher experience level
  Basic  
 
Length of time required
  1 - 2 days  

 

 

 


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