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Create Clear Instructions for Solving Environmental Problems in Pingus

In this technical writing exercise, students will develop instructions to guide Penguins in the Pingus game to tackle various environmental problems, including water and air pollution, and litter. The activity involves completing the first three levels, selecting a level, and writing detailed step-by-step instructions based on gameplay. Collaborate with a peer to refine your instructions through feedback and revisions before submitting a final draft for grading. Focus on clarity and thoroughness in your writing to ensure an engaging and effective experience.

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Create Clear Instructions for Solving Environmental Problems in Pingus

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  1. Pingus Pingus Technical Writing Exercise

  2. Environmental Problem:Water Pollution

  3. Environmental Problem: Air Pollution

  4. Environmental Problem: Litter

  5. In Pingus, your Penguins will look for environmental problems, guided by your instructions

  6. Activity Steps • Complete the first three levels of Pingus' story. • Pick either the second or third level. • Write instructions for all the steps to complete the level. • Have a fellow “environmental engineer” use your instructions exactly, making suggestions for improvement. • Revise, based on suggestions for improvement. • Show your revised instructions to the teacher to get more feedback. • Make a final draft of your instructions to hand in for grading.

  7. How to Write Good Pingus Instructions • First, always tell the reader to click Play. • List every step that needs to be done. • Be descriptive and very clear: • Bad example: • Click on the penguin • Good example: • Click on the penguin once it reaches the digging sign to make it dig through the stone into the cavern beneath. • For the final step, in some way, tell the reader that s/he is done.

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