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Asking for written or shorter directions: school support guide
Grades 6–8 · Ready-made original
Asking for written or shorter directions: school support plan
Support focus
Ask for a long set of directions in usable steps.
Example situation
An art task has six spoken directions. Casey remembers the first two but is unsure what to do after that.
Student words or action
Casey asks, “Could I see the steps written down?” The teacher supplies the list and helps identify the next step.
Adult response
“Show or tell me the part where you need help. We can start there.”
A supported practice
A student can follow the first step but loses track of the remaining spoken steps.
What specific change to the directions could help?
An example response: “Could I have the steps written down?”
A second practice
The written directions have a word the student does not understand.
What specific change to the directions could help?
An example response: “What does this word mean here? Could you show one example?”
Student check-in page
Write, draw, or say your answer. You may pass.
Choose one story. What specific change to the directions could help?
Support choices
□ Read the direction together □ Show one example □ Write the question instead of saying it □ Practice with an adult □ Watch first, then choose whether to try
A brief check-in
Question: What specific change to the directions could help?