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How-To Writing For Kids - Procedural Writing - Episode 5: Writing a Closing

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How-To Writing For Kids - Procedural Writing - Episode 5: Writing a Closing
2 min1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)
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Summary

How to end a how-to piece with a closing that wraps up the task and maybe adds an encouraging tip.

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Discussion questions

A how-to closing wraps up the task and can add a helpful tip.

  1. Why does a how-to need a closing?
  2. What kind of tip could you add at the end?
  3. How can you encourage the reader?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: closing, tip, wrap up

  • Write a closing that tells the reader they're finished.
  • Add one tip to make the task easier.