Instruction Giving - How to answer questions

Introduction

Introduces self and confirms listener is ready

Confirms shared understanding of start and end points

Confirms listener cannot see map and understands format

Explains approach (e.g. step-by-step description with landmarks)

Encourages questions for clarification

Middle

Clearly describes starting point and initial orientation

States initial direction of travel

Encourages questions for clarification

Middle

Clearly describes starting point and initial orientation

States initial direction of travel

Uses landmarks and features throughout to aid navigation

Provides directional changes in logical sequence (e.g. turns, crossings)

Checks understanding throughout

Requests confirmation or repetition to ensure clarity

Maintains clear, patient communication style

End

Seeks feedback on clarity and confidence with directions

confidence with directions

Adjusts based on feedback if needed

Summarises route with key landmarks

Extra

Uses additional orientation aids (e.g. compass directions, distances, time estimates)

Incorporates descriptive details to enhance clarity

Introduces self and explains the task

Assesses listener's prior experience with similar tasks

Confirms listener can see materials and is ready

Middle

• Clearly identifies starting point

Provides clear directional instructions (e.g. left, right, forward, compass directions)

Describes choice points and states decisions clearly

Uses available landmarks or

Describes choice points and states decisions clearly

Uses available landmarks or features to aid navigation

Monitors progress and provides calm corrections

Encourages questions for clarification

End

Seeks feedback on instruction clarity

Summarises the solution path

Acknowledges completion and effort

Extra

Applies relevant problem-solving strategies

Provides encouragement throughout process

Introduces self and explains the task

• Confirms listener cannot see the image

• Reassures about thoroughness of description

• • Checks readiness and asks if listener has specific interests or questions

Middle

• Describes overall scene or Introduces self and explains the task

• Confirms listener cannot see the image organsie this information

• Reassures about thoroughness of description

• Checks readiness and asks if listener has specific interests or questions

• • Describes overall scene or subject matter

• Describes format and layout (e.g. portrait, landscape, composition)

• • Describes positions and arrangement of elements

• Describes visual qualities (e.g. colours, tones, mood)

• Engages listener periodically to check understanding and interest

End

• Describes visual qualities (e.g. colours, tones, mood)

• Engages listener periodically to check understanding and interest

• End

• Summarises key elements and overall impression

• Encourages visualisation and invites further questions

• Acknowledges listener's engagement

Extra

• Shares personal interpretation or emotional response

• Uses figurative language to enhance description

Introduction

Introduces self and explains the task

Confirms listener cannot see the image

Checks readiness and offers note-taking if helpful

Middle

Confirms listener cannot see the image

Checks readiness and offers note-taking if helpful

Middle

Provides contextual information if available

Describes anatomical location

Describes dimensions using relatable comparisons

Describes appearance (e.g. colours, textures, specific features)

Checks understanding periodically and invites clarifying questions

Encourages focus on specific areas if needed

End

Summarises key features

• Confirms listener'sSummarises key features

Confirms listener's understanding (e.g. through visualisation or notes)

May request description to be repeated back

Acknowledges listener's engagement

Extra

Demonstrates sensitivity if listener shows discomfort

Uses analogies or comparisons to aid understanding

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Introduction

Introduces self and explains the task

Confirms listener cannot see the image

Reassures about thoroughness of description

Checks readiness and specific interests

Confirms ability to see listener's drawing if applicable

Middle

States subject matter to establish goal

Uses systematic approach to description (e.g. left to right, top to bottom) ability to see listener if applicable

Middle

States subject matter to establish goal

Uses systematic approach to description (e.g. left to right, top to bottom)

Describes style and medium (e.g. sketch, colour, outline)

Provides detailed descriptions of elements sequentially

Encourages questions and clarifications throughout

End

Seeks feedback and adjusts description accordingly

Summarises key elements

Acknowledges effort and result

Extra

You have 5 minutes to explain how to make a slice of toast

Introduction

Introduces self and explains the task

Assesses listener's prior experience or knowledge

Clearly states the goal of the task

Identifies materials needed and their purpose

Highlights safety considerations (e.g. hot surfaces, burns)

Confirms readiness to begin

Middle

Provides clear, sequential instructions for each step

Explains operation of equipment where applicable

Explains operation of equipment where applicable

Explains waiting periods or automatic processes

Maintains safety awareness throughout

Checks understanding and corrects misunderstandings politely

End

Notes any cleaning or tidying required

Mentions optional additions or customisations

Acknowledges completion

Extra

Provides guidance on checking ingredient quality

Discusses storage or preparation tips

Addresses variations in technique