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Following Multistep Directions

A Grade 4 ELA worksheet focused on developing reading comprehension skills by following multistep directions.

Grade 4 ELA ReadingReading Comprehension StrategiesFollowing Multistep Directions
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2 Short AnswerMultiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksOrdering

Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2

Topics

ELAReadingReading ComprehensionDirectionsGrade 4
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Following Multistep Directions

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Read each set of directions carefully and follow them exactly. Pay close attention to every step to complete the tasks correctly.

Read the directions below and draw the shapes in the blank space provided. Make sure to follow all steps.

1. Draw a large blue square in the center of the box below. 2. Draw a small red circle inside the square. 3. Draw a green triangle to the right of the square. 4. Draw two small yellow stars above the green triangle.

Read the following instructions. Then, answer the question below:

To prepare a peanut butter and jelly sandwich: 1. Get two slices of bread. 2. Spread peanut butter on one slice. 3. Spread jelly on the other slice. 4. Put the two slices together. 5. Cut the sandwich in half diagonally.

1. What is the last step to prepare the sandwich?

a

Spread jelly on one slice.

b

Put the two slices together.

c

Cut the sandwich in half diagonally.

d

Get two slices of bread.

Read the recipe below. Fill in the blanks with the correct step from the word bank.

add milk
stir well
heat for 2 minutes

How to Make Hot Chocolate: 1. Pour hot chocolate powder into a mug. 2. Then,  . 3. Next,  . 4. Finally,   and enjoy!

Read the steps for planting a seed. Number them in the correct order from 1 to 4.

Water the soil.

Dig a small hole in the soil.

Place the seed in the hole.

Cover the seed with soil.

Imagine you are teaching a friend how to make a paper airplane. Write down the steps in order, using at least 4 steps.