How-To: Make Your Bed
Let us look at a great example of how-to instructions for an everyday task:
How to Make Your Bed
What you need:
- Your bed (with sheets, blanket, and pillow)
Steps:
First, stand next to your bed and grab the top of the sheet. Pull it up toward the pillows and smooth it flat with your hands.
Next, pull the blanket up over the sheet. Make sure it reaches the top near the pillows and hangs evenly on both sides.
Then, fluff your pillow by giving it a few gentle punches. Place it at the top of the bed against the headboard.
Finally, smooth out any lumps or wrinkles with your hands. Step back and admire your neatly made bed!
Notice how each step is clear and specific. The reader knows exactly what to do at each point. Also notice that the steps are in a logical order — you cannot put the pillow on top of the blanket before you pull the blanket up!