Directions
are everywhere! Some examples of different kinds of directions are
recipes and instructions on how to make, build, or do something. The
verb tells the reader what you need to do and the adverb
tells
him/her when to do it. Some examples of adverbs are first and last.
Many times, instead of using adverbs, directions are numbered to
signify the order they should be done in.
Look at the recipe below:
Look at the recipe below:
Pancake
Recipe
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2. Heat large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Working in batches, spoon 1 Tbsp. batter into skillet for each pancake; cook 2 to 3 min. or until bubbles start to form on tops and bottoms are golden brown. |
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Picture and recipe from Kraft
Take
a moment to answer the following questions:
1.What are some of the verbs you notice in this recipe?
2. Why is it important to number the directions or use adverbs in a set of directions?
It is important for directions to be in the correct order. Imagine if these directions weren't numbered or labeled. It would make it pretty hard to tell what order we needed to do everything in.
1.What are some of the verbs you notice in this recipe?
2. Why is it important to number the directions or use adverbs in a set of directions?
It is important for directions to be in the correct order. Imagine if these directions weren't numbered or labeled. It would make it pretty hard to tell what order we needed to do everything in.