How to Write Directions for Making Something in Sequential Order

When you write directions for making something you must write all the steps in order. A project would turn out badly if the first step said to paint a clay cup and the second step said to form the clay into a cup. The first step should be to make the cup from clay. The next step should be to paint the cup.

Things You'll Need

• Pencil
• Paper

Instructions

1. Write one or two words that tell about the directions you are giving.Example: Make a picture

2. Make a list of everything that a person will need to make a picture. Example: markers, paper

3. Make a list of the steps the person will need to take to make the picture. Example:--Get a piece of colored paper--Give the picture to a parent--Color the picture with markers--Draw a picture on the paper

4. Write the steps in the order that they should be done. Remove any step that does not belong. Example:--Get a piece of colored paper and some markers.--Draw a picture on the paper.--Color the picture with markers.--Give your picture to a parent.

5. Use words such as first, second, third or first, next, finally, or use numbers (1, 2, 3, 4) when giving instructions.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to check your directions.

• Read through them to make sure they're in logical order.