This section is from the book "Lessons In English", by Chestine Gowdy, Lora M. Dexheimer. Also available from Amazon: Lessons in English.
Each pupil give directions for going to some spot.
The other children may decide (1) whether any necessary fact has been omitted, (2) whether anything unnecessary has been told, (3) whether the statements are clearly worded.
Finally the class may decide who has given the clearest directions.
These topics may be used for similar exercises.
1. How to draw some design.
2. How to tie a knot.
3. How to fold a paper napkin.
 
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