Following instructions

Step-by-step instructions and why the order matters

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What is an instruction? A) A step that tells you what to do B) A type of food C) A song D) A toy
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True or false? The order of instructions is important. A) True B) False
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What is the FIRST thing you should do when making a jam sandwich? A) Get the bread B) Eat the sandwich C) Put the sandwich on a plate D) Wash up
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Fill in the blank: A list of instructions in the right order is called a ___.
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Put these instructions in order to brush your teeth. Put these in order: Brush your teeth, Put toothpaste on the brush, Rinse your mouth
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True or false? You can put on your socks AFTER putting on your shoes. A) True B) False
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When you bake a cake, which instruction should come FIRST? A) Eat the cake B) Mix the ingredients C) Take it out of the oven D) Put icing on it
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Put these instructions in order to make a jam sandwich. Put these in order: Get two slices of bread, Put the slices together, Spread jam on one slice
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Put these instructions in order to wash your hands. Put these in order: Dry your hands, Turn on the tap, Rub your hands with soap
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Answer key

Following instructions · for parents and teachers

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A step that tells you what to do
An instruction is a step that tells you what to do.
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True
True. If you do instructions in the wrong order, things can go wrong.
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Get the bread
You need to get the bread first. Without bread, you cannot make a sandwich.
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sequence
A sequence is a list of instructions in order.
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Put toothpaste on the brush, Brush your teeth, Rinse your mouth
First put toothpaste on, then brush, then rinse your mouth at the end.
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False
False. Socks go on first, then shoes. The order matters!
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Mix the ingredients
You must mix the ingredients first. Then you bake, then ice, then eat.
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Get two slices of bread, Spread jam on one slice, Put the slices together
Get the bread, spread the jam, then put the slices together.
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Turn on the tap, Rub your hands with soap, Dry your hands
Turn on the tap, rub soap on your hands, then dry them at the end.