Year 2 · Instructions · WAGOLL
How to Make a Bird Feeder
Instructions for making a simple bird feeder. Models bullet-pointed equipment list, numbered steps, imperative verbs, and time connectives. Meets Year 2 expected standard.
How to MakeTitle — tells you what the instructions are for. a Bird Feeder
Birds loveOpening hook — tells the reader why this matters. a good feeder, and you can makeSpeaks directly to the reader (instructional tone). one in your own garden. Follow these simple stepsTells the reader what they will be doing. and watch the birds come!Exclamation for excitement.
What you needSubheading for the equipment list — typical of instructions.:
- •Bullet points list each item. 1 empty plastic bottleExpanded noun phrase — adjectives describe the bottle.
- •Bullet points list each item. Bird seed
- •Bullet points list each item. Some thin string
- •Bullet points list each item. A pair of scissors
- •Bullet points list each item. A wooden spoon
What to doSubheading for the steps.:
1. FirstTime word — signals the beginning of the steps.,Comma after the time word. askImperative verb — gives a command. an adult to cut a hole in the side of the bottle. The hole should be about as big as your hand.
2. NextTime word — moves to the next step., pushImperative verb. a wooden spoon all the way through the bottle so the birds can standSubordinate clause — explains WHY (using 'so'). on it.
3. After thatTime phrase — moves to the next step., fillImperative verb. the bottle with bird seed.
4. FinallyTime word — signals the last step., tieImperative verb. the string around the top andCoordinating conjunction — joins two actions. hang it on a branch.
NowCloses the instructions — what to do once it's all set up. wait quietlyImperative verb + adverb.. The birds will comeFuture tense — predicts what will happen.!
All teaching points
- How to Make Title — tells you what the instructions are for.
- Birds love Opening hook — tells the reader why this matters.
- you can make Speaks directly to the reader (instructional tone).
- Follow these simple steps Tells the reader what they will be doing.
- ! Exclamation for excitement.
- What you need Subheading for the equipment list — typical of instructions.
- • Bullet points list each item.
- empty plastic bottle Expanded noun phrase — adjectives describe the bottle.
- What to do Subheading for the steps.
- First Time word — signals the beginning of the steps.
- ask Imperative verb — gives a command.
- , Comma after the time word.
- Next Time word — moves to the next step.
- push Imperative verb.
- so the birds can stand Subordinate clause — explains WHY (using 'so').
- After that Time phrase — moves to the next step.
- fill Imperative verb.
- Finally Time word — signals the last step.
- tie Imperative verb.
- and Coordinating conjunction — joins two actions.
- Now Closes the instructions — what to do once it's all set up.
- wait quietly Imperative verb + adverb.
- will come Future tense — predicts what will happen.
- Write for different purposes
- Use imperative verbs
- Use time connectives to sequence steps
- Use simple subordinate clauses
- Use commas for lists
Show the clean version first — read it together as a class. Then toggle Show annotations to reveal the teaching points. Discuss what makes the text work. Children can attempt their own version of the same text type, then return to this annotated model when they revise.