Learn how to boss people around in Spanish with this easy text type.
What is it?
As its title indicates (conjunto de instrucciones literally means 'set of instructions) conjunto de instrucciones is a series of instructions on how to accomplish something (e.g: How to eat well as a vegetarian in Madrid; how to talk to your parents about your TikTok addiction, etc...) Think of your favorite Wikihow article and now translate it into Spanish.
Purpose:
The purpose of a conjunto de instrucciones is to teach someone (usually a large group) how to do something. In the IB, this can range from instructing someone on how to take care of your puppy while you're away on vacation to giving them tips on how to eat healthily.
Audience:
Varies a lot. It can be more specific (e.g: your friend who you're giving instructions to on how to take care of your puppy), but that tends to be a hybrid text (aka including a set of instructions in an email). It can also be more vague ("vegans traveling to Madrid").
Register
Formal (if included in a formal letter)
Informal (if included in a letter to a friend)
Usually semi-formal (if addressing people your age).
Conventions (include these to get points!):
Title/Headings
Brief, engaging intro
Multiple sections indicated by SUBHEADINGS
Bulletpoints
Short paragraphs (DON'T BORE YOUR READERS!!)
Short sentences so the text is easy and clear.
Debe incluir una breve introducción y conclusión
Brief conclusion (summarize your main points and wish your readers luck if it's informal).
Word count:
Ab initio | 70-150 |
SL | 250-400 |
HL | 450-600 |
Structure/Grammar tips (MAXIMIZE YOUR SCORE)
Use IMPERATIVO (Come más fruta, no comas comida rápida). You're giving instructions and orders.
Use constructions with the condicional if you've learned it (Usted podría comer más fruta....)
Use constructions with the SUBJUNTIVO if you've learned it (Es necesario que coma más fruta.... Le recomiendo que beba menos coca cola....)
¡Buena suerte!
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