Lesson 2

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Lesson 2: writing an instruction

Lesson aims:

At the end of class you:

• Know the basics of how to build up a written instruction
• Can name what makes an instruction good
• Can name what makes an instruction bad
  

What kind of instructions do you prefer?

Images/ infographic (for example IKEA)

Video tutorial

Written instructions

Someone explaining it to me in real time

Other (let the class know)

Benefits of a written instruction?

When and why do you read an instruction?

Which ones are good for instructions?

1. Bullet points
2. Big block of text
3. A long introduction
4. A fun story about the subject

What should you keep in mind when writing an instruction?

1. When people will read it
2. The target audience
3. Use of terms that might be unfamiliar to others
4. To convince your audience of your opinion

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introduction to the topic

step-by-step instructions

solutions to potential issues

conclusion

Assignment

You're going to write your own instruction now on how to operate a usb.

Make sure it is absolutely idiot-proof. Next week you will trade instructions with a classmate to try them out.

Make sure you, and not ChatGPT, writes the instruction!

Check the lesson aims!

What makes an instruction good?

What makes an instruction bad?

I know the basics of writing an instruction

Yes!

I think so.

eeeh kind of?

No :(

Next week:

Giving feedback and trying out the instructions