Sharper Steps

This worksheet asks students to rewrite vague steps for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Learners make each step more specific by adding materials, named actions, and clear instructions. The activity develops precision in procedural writing and teaches students how overly simple directions can confuse a reader. By rewriting the steps, students practice using concrete verbs and descriptive detail to produce directions that are easy to follow. It builds both clarity and instructional accuracy.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Improving Step Specificity

English Language Arts – Writing Clear Instructions

English Language Arts – Procedural Vocabulary Use

English Language Arts – Revising for Reader Understanding

This worksheet is part of our How To Process Writing Worksheets collection.