Today, we will follow1 written instructions.1 do what is said to do
CFUWhat are we going to do today? What does follow mean?
Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge
Students, I want you to do what I say:
Write your name on the whiteboard.Make it big, so I can see it.At the count of three, show it to me.
CFUSometimes we are told what to do. When we do what we are told, we are following instructions. For some instructions, we have to read to know what to do. Today, we will follow written instructions.
2nd Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (2Q)Follow two-step written instructions.
Planting a SeedFirst, we dig a small hole. Next, we put a seed in the bottom of the hole. Then, we cover the seed with dirt. Finally, we water the seed every day and wait for it to grow.
CFUOn your whiteboards, write down a clue word that helps you follow instructions successfully.Why is it important to follow the steps in order? What do I do last in the example? How do you know?
A I dig a small hole. B I wait for it to grow. In your own words, what are written instructions? Written instructions are ______________.
Concept Development
Written instructions are steps that tell how to make or do something.
To be successful2 at following written instructions, it is important to make sure you: • look for numbered steps that show order, or clue words: first, next, then, last, after, and finally. • follow the steps in order. • do not skip a step.2 good (synonym)
If you do not follow instructions when you make or do something, it may come out wrong or not work correctly.
Examples:
Planting a SeedStep 1: Dig a small hole.Step 2: Put a seed in the bottom of the hole, then cover it with dirt. Step 3: Water the seed every day, and wait for it to grow.
2nd Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (2Q)Follow two-step written instructions.
How to Brush Your Teeth First, you wet your toothbrush, and then put toothpaste on your toothbrush. Next, you brush your teeth in circular motions4 for about 3 minutes. Last, you rinse your mouth with water and spit it out in the sink. 4 (circular motions) move in a circle 38 words
5. What do you do first? A Brush your teeth in circular motions. B Wet your toothbrush and put toothpaste on your toothbrush.
6. What is the last step?A Rinse your mouth with water and
spit it out in the sink.B Put toothpaste on your toothbrush.
7. What should you do after you brush your teeth in circular motions? A Put toothpaste on your toothbrush. B Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out in the sink.
8. What should you do after you put toothpaste on your toothbrush?A Rinse your mouth with water
and spit it out in the sink. B Brush your teeth in circular motions.
Skill Development/Guided Practice
Written instructions are steps that tell how to make or do something.To be successful at following written instructions, it is important to make sure you:
• follow the steps in order.• do not skip a step.
Follow written instructions.
Clue wordsfirst last next then after finally
Step #1: Read the question carefully. a. Identify the words that tell you what to look for. (underline) Step #2: Follow the written instructions to locate the answer. Hint: look for clue words.Step #3: Identify the correct answer. (circle)
CFU (#1a) How did I/you identify the words that tell me/you what to look for? (#2) How did I/you locate the answer?
2nd Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (2Q)Follow two-step written instructions.
How to Use a Walkie-TalkieStep 1: Push the ON button.Step 2: Press the TALK button and say something.Step 3: When you are finished talking, let go of the TALK button, and listen to your friend use the walkie-talkie. Step 4: When you are finished using the walkie-talkie, push the ON button to turn the walkie-talkie off. 54 words
1. Which step tells you how to turn the walkie-talkie off? A Step 1B Step 4
2. In which step do you press the TALK button to say something? A Step 2B Step 3
3. The ON button is used to turn the walkie-talkie on and:A to make it louder.B to turn it off.
4. The TALK button is used to say something and: A listen to your friend talk. B turn it on. CFU
(#1a) How did I/you identify the words that tell me/you what to look for? (#2) How did I/you locate the answer?
Clue wordsfirst last next then after finally
Step #1: Read the question carefully. a. Identify the words that tell you what to look for. (underline) Step #2: Follow the written instructions to locate3 the answer. Hint: look for clue words.Step #3: Identify the correct answer. (circle) 3 find (synonym)
Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued)
Written instructions are steps that tell how to make or do something.To be successful at following written instructions, it is important to make sure you:
• follow the steps in order.• do not skip a step.
Follow written instructions.
2nd Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (2Q)Follow two-step written instructions.
CFU Does anyone else have another reason why following written instructions is important? (pair-share) Why is it important to follow written instructions? You may give one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is the most important to you? Why?
Written instructions are steps that tell how to make or do something.
1. Following written instructions will help you get somewhere you want to go.
Making Pudding 1. Put two cups of cold milk into a large bowl. 2. Add the pudding mix into the bowl of milk, and stir. 3. Pour the mixture into four small bowls. 4. Wait 5 minutes for the pudding to get firm before you eat it.
3. Following written instructions will help you do well on tests.
2. Following written instructions will help you follow a recipe correctly.
To get to the cafeteria1. Walk out of the classroom and turn left.2. Walk past the front office (on left).3. The cafeteria is on the right.
2nd Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (2Q)Follow two-step written instructions.
2. When should you sit down at your desk?A Before you stand up.B After you walk over and pick up your backpack.
4. Place the unsharpened pencil in the sharpener and turn the knob: A clockwise.B the pencil.
Written instructions are steps that tell how to make or do something. To be successful at following written instructions, it is important to make sure you:• follow the steps in order. • do not skip a step.Concept ClosureIn your own words, what are written instructions?
Step #1: Read the question carefully. a. Identify the words that tell you what to look for. (underline) Step #2: Follow the written instructions to locate the answer. Hint: look for clue words.Step #3: Identify the correct answer. (circle)
How to Pack Up First, get your homework together, and then stand up quietly. Next, walk over and pick up your backpack. Then, sit down at your desk and wait to be excused5. 5 someone says you may leave
29 words1. What do you do first? A Sit down at your desk. B Get your homework, and stand up quietly.
3. In which step do you empty the pencil shavings into the trash?A Step 2B Step 3
How to Sharpen a Pencil1. Get a pencil.2. Place the unsharpened end of the pencil into
the sharpener and turn the knob. Make sure to turn the knob clockwise6.
3. Once the pencil is sharpened, take it out and then empty the pencil shavings into the trash.
6 the direction the hands on a clock move
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Skill ClosureFollow the written instructions.
Summary ClosureWhat did you learn today about following written instructions? (pair-share)
2nd Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (2Q)Follow two-step written instructions.
Up To Bat First, you select a baseball bat and put a helmet on your head. Next, you step up to the plate1 and wait for the pitcher2 to throw the ball. You swing and try to hit the ball. Last, you run to first base if you hit the ball, or go back to the bench if you don’t. 1 place where the person hitting the ball stands 2 person who throws the ball
Independent Practice Name ____________________________Written instructions are steps that tell how to make or do something.To be successful at following written instructions, it is important to make sure you:
• follow the steps in order.• do not skip a step.
1. What do you do first?A Wait for the pitcher to throw the ball. B Select a baseball bat and put a helmet on.
2. What is the last thing you do?A Wait for the pitcher to throw the ball.B You run to first base if you hit the ball, or go back to the dugout if you don’t.
3. What should you do after you select a baseball bat and put a helmet on? A Step up to the plate.B Swing and try to hit the ball.
4. What should you do after you step up to the plate?A Wait for the pitcher to throw the ball.B Select a baseball bat.
Clue wordsfirst last next then after finally
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Step #1: Read the question carefully. a. Identify the words that tell you what to look for. (underline) Step #2: Follow the written instructions to locate the answer. Hint: look for clue words.Step #3: Identify the correct answer. (circle)
Follow written instructions.
2nd Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (2Q)Follow two-step written instructions.
5. What is the last step?A Hook the leash on to your dog’s collar. B At the end of the walk, give your dog a drink
of water.
6. What is the third step? A Hold onto the leash and walk the dog.B Get a leash.
7. To take your dog around the block again, what step should you repeat?A Step 3B Step 4
8. In which step do you hook the leash on to the dog’s collar? A Step 2B Step 3
Independent Practice (continued) Written instructions are steps that tell how to make or do something.To be successful at following written instructions, it is important to make sure you:
• follow the steps in order.• do not skip a step.
Follow written instructions.
Walking the DogStep 1: Get your dog and a leash1. Step 2: Hook the leash on to your dog’s collar. Step 3: Hold on to the leash and keep the dog walking at your side.Step 4: Walk with your dog around the block.Step 5: At the end of the walk, give your dog a drink of water.1 rope or chain around the dog’s neck that is held by the dog owner
Clue wordsfirst last next then after finally
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Step #1: Read the question carefully. a. Identify the words that tell you what to look for. (underline) Step #2: Follow the written instructions to locate the answer. Hint: look for clue words.Step #3: Identify the correct answer. (circle)
2nd Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (2Q)Follow two-step written instructions.
Periodic Review 1 Name __________________________Written instructions are steps that tell how to make or do something.To be successful at following written instructions, it is important to make sure you:
• follow the steps in order.• do not skip a step.
Follow written instructions.
1. When should you feed the fish a small pinch of fish food? A Before you put the fish into a bowl of clean water. B After you put the fish into a bowl of clean water.
2. What should you do right after you get a big bowl and add clean water?A Feed the fish a small pinch of fish food every day.B Put the fish into the bowl.
3. What happens if you give the fish too much food?A The fish will get sick.B The fish bowl will get dirty.
4. What is the last thing to do?A Put the fish into a bowl of clean water.B Clean the water in the bowl once a week.
Taking Care of a Fish First, you get a big bowl and add clean water. Then, put the fish into the bowl. Next, you feed the fish a small pinch1 of fish food every day. Make sure you don’t give the fish too much food or it will get sick. Last, you clean the water in the bowl once a week.1 amount you can fit between your finger and thumb 56 words
Clue wordsfirst last next then after finally
Step #1: Read the question carefully. a. Identify the words that tell you what to look for. (underline) Step #2: Follow the written instructions to locate the answer. Hint: look for clue words.Step #3: Identify the correct answer. (circle)
2nd Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (2Q)Follow two-step written instructions.
1. In which step do you place a spoonful of frosting on a cookie? A Step 3B Step 4
2. To frost more cookies, which steps should you do again? A Steps 2 through 5 B Steps 2 and 3
3. What step tells you why you should hold the bottom of the cookie? A Step 1B Step 2
4. What is the 5th step when frosting a cookie?A Place the cookie on a plate and wait for the frosting to firm.B Use a knife to frost all of the cookies.
Periodic Review 2 Name _________________________Written instructions are steps that tell how to make or do something.To be successful at following written instructions, it is important to make sure you:
• follow the steps in order.• do not skip a step.
How to Frost Cookies1. Wait until the baked cookies are cool.2. Hold the bottom of one cookie in your hand. This will keep your hands from getting messy.3. Place a spoonful of frosting on top of one cookie. 4. Using a knife, spread the frosting around the top of the cookie. 5. Place the cookie on a plate and wait for the frosting to firm. 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to frost all the cookies. 70 words
Follow written instructions
Clue wordsfirst last next then after finally
Step #1: Read the question carefully. a. Identify the words that tell you what to look for. (underline) Step #2: Follow the written instructions to locate the answer. Hint: look for clue words.Step #3: Identify the correct answer. (circle)
2nd Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (2Q)Follow two-step written instructions.
Written instructions are steps that tell how to make or do something. To be successful at following written instructions, it is important to make sure you:
• follow the steps in order.• do not skip a step.
1. Which step tells you to cut a small ½ inch hole in the bottom of a paper cup? A Step 2B Step 3
2. In which step do you dip the paper cup into the soapy water? A Step 4B Step 5
3. Dip a paper cup into the soapy water and: A gently blow air through the holeB slowly put your mouth around the hole at the bottom of the cup.
4. Add the dishwashing soap and: A dip the cup into the soap. B stir the water and soap together.
How to Make BubblesStep 1: Fill a bowl with water.Step 2: Add dishwashing soap and stir the water and soap together. Step 3: Cut a small ½ inch hole in the bottom of a paper cup.Step 4: Dip the paper cup into the soapy water and slowly put your mouth around the hole at the bottom of the cup. Step 5: Gently blow air through the hole and a big bubble should rise into the air. Continue steps 4 and 5 to make more bubbles. 84 words
Clue wordsfirst last next then after finally
Step #1: Read the question carefully. a. Identify the words that tell you what to look for. (underline) Step #2: Follow the written instructions to locate the answer. Hint: look for clue words.Step #3: Identify the correct answer. (circle)
Follow written instructions.
2nd Grade Reading Comprehension 2.8 (2Q)Follow two-step written instructions.
