ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Teaching Without Frills How-To Writing For Kids – Procedural Writing – Episode 2: Writing an Introduction
In this episode, we are going to learn about how-to writing. This is a special way to teach others how to do something fun or useful. First, I thought about all the things I know how to do. Then, I picked a topic that I am good at and want to share with you. Today, I will show you how to grow a plant!
The introduction is the beginning of your writing. It should do three important things:
To make the reader curious, I like to start with a question. For example, I might ask, “Have you ever seen a beautiful flower and thought, ‘I would like to have a flower like that!’?”
Next, I will tell you what we are going to learn. I might say, “Read this book to learn all about how to grow your own plant!”
Finally, I will tell you what you need to grow a plant: a pot, soil, seeds, a small shovel, and a watering can.
Here is how my introduction sounds when I put everything together: “Have you ever seen a beautiful flower and thought, ‘I would like to have a flower like that!’? Read this book to learn all about how to grow your own plant. You will need a pot, soil, seeds, a small shovel, and a watering can!”
Great job! Stay tuned for Episode 3, where I will start explaining the steps in my how-to guide!
Create Your Own How-To Introduction: Think of something you know how to do really well, like making a sandwich or tying your shoes. Write a short introduction for your how-to guide. Remember to hook the reader with a fun question, introduce your topic, and list the materials needed. Share your introduction with a friend or family member and see if they can guess what you will teach them!
Observation Walk: Go on a short walk around your garden, backyard, or a nearby park. Look for different plants and flowers. Choose one that you find interesting and imagine you are going to write a how-to guide about growing it. What materials would you need? What question could you ask to hook your reader? Share your ideas with your class or family.
Materials Hunt: At home, gather the materials needed to grow a plant as mentioned in the article: a pot, soil, seeds, a small shovel, and a watering can. Arrange them in a creative way and take a picture. Use this picture to help you write a fun introduction for your how-to guide. Try to make your introduction so exciting that others will want to start planting right away!
**How-To Writing: Episode 2 – Writing an Introduction**
In this episode, we explore how-to writing, which is a method used to teach others how to do something. First, I brainstormed various skills I possess. Then, I selected a topic that I am knowledgeable about and would like to share with others. Today, I will teach you how to grow a plant!
Now, let’s dive into writing the introduction. An introduction serves as the beginning of your piece and should accomplish three key objectives:
1. **Hook the Reader:** This is essential to capture the reader’s interest.
2. **Introduce the Topic:** Clearly state what you will be teaching.
3. **List the Materials Needed:** Provide a brief overview of what is required.
To hook the reader, I like to start with a question. For example, I might ask, “Have you ever seen a beautiful flower and thought, ‘I would like to have a flower like that!’?”
Next, I will introduce the topic by stating, “Read this book to learn all about how to grow your own plant!”
Finally, I will list the materials needed: a pot, soil, seeds, a small shovel, and a watering can.
Putting it all together, my introduction sounds like this: “Have you ever seen a beautiful flower and thought, ‘I would like to have a flower like that!’? Read this book to learn all about how to grow your own plant. You will need a pot, soil, seeds, a small shovel, and a watering can!”
Perfect! Stay tuned for Episode 3, where I will begin outlining the steps in my how-to guide!
