Lesson 14 · English · Sequencing instructions
Step 1 of 4
Find the wrong step
The Backwards Rocket Manual
The craft club is editing four instructions for building and testing a paper rocket.
- Build
- Fold the paper and attach fins
- Test
- Launch and measure the flight
Your question
Which order lets a new reader complete the project?
Lumi’s answer: “Launch first, then fold the paper, attach fins, and measure.”
Step 1 of 4
Find the wrong step
Find where the reasoning first breaks
Start with Step 1 and move downward. Choose the first line that stops making sense.
Later lines may be wrong too. Pick the first mistake.
Lumi’s work
These lines form one solution. Read them from top to bottom.
- 1
Instructions should be arranged in time order.
- 2
The paper must be folded and fitted with fins before it can fly.
- 3
The flight must happen before its distance can be measured.
- 4
The most exciting action goes first, so order: launch, fold, attach fins, measure.