How-To Writing For Kids - Procedural Writing - Episode 2: Writing an Introduction
2 min1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
Writing a how-to introduction that tells the reader what they'll learn to do and, sometimes, what materials they'll need.
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Discussion questions
A how-to introduction tells what the reader will learn to make or do.
- What should a how-to introduction tell the reader?
- Why might you list materials at the start?
- How will you name your how-to task?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: introduction, materials, task
- Write an opening that names what you'll teach.
- List any materials the reader will need.