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GRADE 4 TASK 4: TRANSACTIONAL WRITING

TERM 2

2022

MARKS: 10

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INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Write a set of instructions explaining how to make jelly.

2. Use a frame to help you write the instructions. e.g. 1) You need: 2) Steps
3. Draw a mind map to help you write the instructions.
4. Pay attention to language, style, grammar and format.
5. Once you are happy that you have the instructions in the right order, write them out neatly.
6. You will be assessed against the attached rubric.

TASK TOTAL = 10 MARKS

Instructions 30/3
= 10 6-5 4-3 2 1
Format Format carefully Follows basic format Some evidence of Does not follow format
follows guidelines for for written appropriate format for written
writing instructions instructions/procedure instructions/procedure.
Organisation Distinguished by clear Generally logical and Some evidence of Very disorganised.
& logical sequencing coherent sequencing attempts to logically Steps not logical
of instructions of instructions. sequence
instructions.
Use of Good use of Beginning to master Attempted to use No evidence of
commands commands. the use of commands. commands. commands being
used.
Style Excellent use of Evidence of some Limited use of Weak vocabulary.
vocabulary appropriate appropriate
appropriate for topic vocabulary. vocabulary.
and audience
Language Work is free of all Occasional spelling, Many errors in Work has not been
spelling and tense tense errors do not spelling and tenses edited – contains many
errors distract the reader. that distract the spelling and tense
reader. errors. Difficult to read
& does not make
sense.

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FOR THE EDUCATOR
Example of instructions on how to make jelly.

You will need

a packet of jelly
a kettle
hot water
cold water
a bowl
a spoon
a jug or measuring cups/spoons
a fridge

How to:

1. Open the packet of jelly and pour the jelly powder into your bowl.
2. Boil the kettle.
3. Use the jug or measuring cups and spoons to measure out the recommended
amount of hot water according to the packet and pour it into the bowl with the
jelly.
4. Stir the jelly and hot water with the spoon until all the jelly has dissolved.
5. Use the jug or measuring cups and spoons to measure out the recommended
amount of cold water according to the packet and pour it into the bowl with the
jelly.
6. Stir with the spoon until it is well mixed.
7. Put the bowl in the fridge for a couple of hours until the jelly has set.
8. Enjoy!

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