In reality, we do not give kids very much practice in this type of reading. Sure, we have them read directions all the time, but they read them to follow them . Rarely do we have students analyze directions for their clarity, their relevance, or their organization. Students also need to be taught the steps to use before, during, and after this type of reading. They are listed at the end of this page.
Some suggestions follow below.
You may need to take a set you have always used, and then write a corresponding set of directions, with minor flaws, without the illustration, etc. Global Stance Identify who would use the document or set of directions. Identify how someone would use the document or set of directions. Identify the main purpose of this document or set of directions. State the central idea of this document or set of directions.