Grade 2 · Writing · Lesson 29

Write Directions or Steps for a Task

Directions are step-by-step instructions that guide someone through a task. Think of a recipe, a craft guide, or game rules — all of these use directions. Good directions are so clear that someone who has never done the task before can follow them perfectly!

What this lesson teaches

1Write clear step-by-step directions for a simple task using the sequence words first, next, then, and finally
2Start each step with an action verb after the sequence word and comma
3Include only one action per step so a reader can follow the directions without help

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