Why Directions are Important




Directions tell someone how to do something or in which order to do something. For many of your assignments and tests, you are given a set of directions. It is important to understand the purpose of the directions. It is also important to read ALL of the directions before beginning something.

Complete the activity below and then debrief on the activity in the space provided below.


Directions Worksheet

Materials: You may need: a sheet of paper, a pencil, and a box of crayons.

Directions:

1. Read all directions before beginning.
2. Take out one sheet of lined paper.
3. Place it on your desk so that the holes are on the left side and the margin is at the top.
4. Skipping lines, number your paper 1-7
5. On the first line, write your name.
6. On the second line, write the name of the person sitting across from you.
7. On the sixth line, draw three stars using a blue crayon.
8. In the center of the paper, about 5 lines below line seven, draw a box.
9. Write the number of siblings you have to the right of the box.
10. Divide the box into four equal parts with a purple crayon.
11. Color the top right hand section of the box orange.
12. Draw a flower in the bottom left hand corner of the box.
13. Color the center of the flower red.
14. Turn your paper upside down.
15. Write out today’s date using all capital letters.
16. Turn your paper right side up again.
17. On line three, draw a small picture of your favorite food.
18. Draw a circle around it.
19. Write the name of your first pet on line four.
20. Draw a star in each corner of your paper, using four different colors.
21. Underline two of the stars.
22. Turn your paper over.
23. Fold it in half lengthwise.
24. Fold it in half the other way.
25. Write your middle name on the outside.
26. Ignore directions one through twenty-five and enjoy watching everyone else do this activity wrong.

*Activity retreived from: A to Z teacher


Questions:
1. Did you follow the directions?
yes no


2. What did you learn from this activity?




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