| Stage | Time | Purpose & Activity | Instructor Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Kick-Off | 2-3 min | Prompt: "What's the worst set of directions you've ever seen?" | Use a fun or relatable example (e.g., confusing assembly diagram). Point out that good workers clarify before acting. |
| 2. Core Concepts | 5-7 min | Define Procedural Text, Sequence, Clarity. | Instructor Modeling: Display a flawed step-by-step instruction (missing verbs or sequence). Ask: "Where would this confuse a new employee?" Rewrite one step clearly together. Highlight verbs ("tighten," "connect," "verify"). |
| 3. Guided Work Time | 12-15 min | Tier 1: "Highlight the Actions" – students underline commands and number correct order in a 1-paragraph procedure. Tier 2: "Instruction Audit & Redesign" – students follow a brief classroom "assembly" (e.g., organizing supplies), note unclear steps, and rewrite for clarity or draw an improved version. | Provide each group the same flawed procedure. Encourage testing another group's revision to simulate peer-proofing. Ask: "Would someone new succeed with your version?" |
| 4. Reflection / Exit Ticket | 2-3 min | "Why does clarity equal professionalism and safety?" | Reinforce that accuracy protects people and products. |
Preparation: Provide one short, deliberately imperfect instruction sheet or create a live demo to critique.