Learn to Write Instructions with the Ladybird
Instructional
Writing
Click the
Ladybird to
get started
Click to Play What
the Ladybird heard
What are instructions?
Instructions tell the reader how to do
something such as cook a recipe,
build a model or get from one
place to another. They use bossy
verbs (commands).
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Examples of bossy verbs
shut
fold
open
mix
put
Bossy
verbs give instructions- they tell people what they
do!
Have you ever used bossy
verbs?
Can you fill the boxes below with some of your own bossy verbs?
What are instructions
Can you find the
first
instruction
that the robbers need to reach
the prized cow?
Left past the sheep, then straight ahead
Open the gate, at the dead of night
(be careful not to wake the dog)
Home
Click to Play a clip from
What the Ladybird heard
Well done
Next Page
Try again
Go Back
Try again
Go Back
Round the duck pond, past the hog
Left past the sheep, then straight ahead
Pass the horse and then turn right
What is the robbers next
instruction?
Home
Click to Play a clip from
What the Ladybird heard
Well done
Next Page
Try again
Go Back
Try again
Go Back
Round the duck pond, past the hog
Left past the sheep, then straight ahead
B.
And in through the door of the prize cow’s
shed!
Can
you find the next
instruction?
Home
Click to Play a clip from
What the Ladybird heard
Well done
Next Page
Try again
Go Back
Try again
Go Back
Open the gate, at the dead of night
(be careful not to wake the dog)
B.
And in through the door of the prize cow’s
shed!
Which
instruction comes next?
Home
Click to Play a clip from
What the Ladybird heard
Well done
Next Page
Try again
Go Back
Try again
Go Back
Left past the sheep, then straight ahead
(be careful not to wake the dog)
P
Pass the horse and then turn right
Can you find the next
instruction for the robbers
?
Home
Click to Play a clip from
What the Ladybird heard
Well done
Next Page
Try again
Go Back
Try again
Go Back
And in through the door of the prize cow’s
shed!
Round the duck pond, past the hog
Open the gate, at the dead of night
What is the final instruction
?
Home
Click to Play a clip from
What the Ladybird heard
Well done
Next Page
Try again
Go Back
Try again
Go Back
Congratulations
you can now
order
instructions
Next Page
Now it’s your turn!
Home
Click the Ladybird to
find out your
challenge
Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are
two very famous criminals
but they need your help to
complete their biggest crime
yet!
They are offering a reward to
the person who is the most
helpful to them…
Home
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Step 1: Create a map of the farm.
Step 2: Write a list of instructions for the robbers so that they can
steal the prized cow. Don’t forget to write your instructions in
order, make sure they are clear and they use bossy verbs!
Its all down to you!
Good Luck
Can you give better directions to
the robbers so
they can
outsmart the animals!
Home
This interactive activity guides users in understanding instructional writing by exploring imperative verbs, following instructions to reach a destination, and engaging with examples from "What the Ladybird Heard." Explore bossy verbs, practice giving directions, and test your skills along the way.
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Click the Ladybird to get started Instructional Writing Click to Play What the Ladybird heard
What are instructions? Instructions tell the reader how to do something such as cook a recipe, build a model or get from one place to another. They use bossy verbs (commands). Can you think of any imperative verbs? Click to view a list Can you think of any imperative verbs? Click to view a list Next Page
What are instructions Examples of bossy verbs Bossy verbs give instructions- they tell people what they do! Have you ever used bossy verbs? shut fold open put mix Can you fill the boxes below with some of your own bossy verbs?
Home Can you find the first instruction that the robbers need to reach the prized cow? Left past the sheep, then straight ahead Open the gate, at the dead of night (be careful not to wake the dog) Click to Play a clip from What the Ladybird heard
Well done Next Page
Try again Go Back
Try again Go Back
Home What is the robbers next instruction? Round the duck pond, past the hog Left past the sheep, then straight ahead Pass the horse and then turn right Click to Play a clip from What the Ladybird heard
Well done Next Page
Try again Go Back
Try again Go Back
Home Can you find the next instruction? Round the duck pond, past the hog Left past the sheep, then straight ahead B. And in through the door of the prize cow s shed! Click to Play a clip from What the Ladybird heard
Well done Next Page
Try again Go Back
Try again Go Back
Home Which instruction comes next? Open the gate, at the dead of night (be careful not to wake the dog) B. And in through the door of the prize cow s shed! Click to Play a clip from What the Ladybird heard
Well done Next Page
Try again Go Back
Try again Go Back
Home Can you find the next instruction for the robbers? Left past the sheep, then straight ahead (be careful not to wake the dog) P Pass the horse and then turn right Click to Play a clip from What the Ladybird heard
Well done Next Page
Try again Go Back
Try again Go Back
Home What is the final instruction? And in through the door of the prize cow s shed! Round the duck pond, past the hog Open the gate, at the dead of night Click to Play a clip from What the Ladybird heard
Well done Next Page
Try again Go Back
Try again Go Back
Congratulations you can now order instructions Next Page
Home Now it s your turn! Click the Ladybird to find out your challenge
Home Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two very famous criminals but they need your help to complete their biggest crime yet! They are offering a reward to the person who is the most helpful to them Next Page
Home Can you give better directions to the robbers so they can outsmart the animals! Step 1: Create a map of the farm. Step 2: Write a list of instructions for the robbers so that they can steal the prized cow. Don t forget to write your instructions in order, make sure they are clear and they use bossy verbs! Its all down to you! Good Luck
