My Own Recipe

Worksheet Description

The Sequenced Directions worksheet is a creative writing activity that prompts students to compose a recipe for a dish they are skilled at preparing and that is enjoyed by their friends. The students are guided to list the steps involved in making the dish, using transitional phrases such as “first,” “second,” “next,” “then,” and so on, to indicate the order of the instructions. They are provided with lined space to write the name of the dish at the top under “Directions for Making” and to elaborate on the recipe steps below. The exercise combines writing skills with the practical application of sequencing and procedural communication.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to structure and write sequential instructions clearly and coherently. It encourages the use of transitional words to guide the reader through a process, an important aspect of writing organized and understandable procedural texts. This activity also allows students to practice their narrative skills in a real-world context, making it both an educational and engaging task. Moreover, by thinking about how to communicate a recipe, students develop an appreciation for the detail and precision required in instructional writing.