How-To Writing For Kids - Procedural Writing - Episode 3: Writing Steps
2 min1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
The core of how-to writing: writing clear, ordered steps with sequence words so the reader can follow along.
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Discussion questions
Clear steps in the right order are the heart of how-to writing.
- Why do steps need to be in order?
- What sequence words help a reader follow along?
- What happens if a step is missing?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: step, order, sequence words
- Write your steps using words like first, next, then, last.
- Have a partner try to follow your steps.