ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Teaching Without Frills How-To Writing For Kids – Procedural Writing – Episode 3: Writing Steps
Welcome to our fun lesson on how to write guides that teach others how to do things! Today, we’re going to learn how to write steps for growing a plant. Let’s get started!
Before we begin, it’s important to have an introduction that grabs attention, tells what the topic is, and lists all the materials you need. Once you have that, you’re ready to write the steps!
When writing steps, make sure they are easy to follow and in the right order. It’s helpful to use words like “first,” “next,” “then,” and “last” to show what comes next. Pictures can also help make the steps clearer.
Step 1: First, fill your flower pot with soil.
Step 2: Next, place a few seeds into the soil.
Step 3: Then, sprinkle water into the pot.
Step 4: Last, position the pot in the sun and wait for your plant to grow.
See how the steps are in order and use words to guide you? This makes it easy to follow along and grow your own plant!
Stay tuned for the next episode, where we’ll learn how to make our steps even better!
Plant Growth Observation Journal: Start your own plant-growing project at home! Use a small pot, soil, and seeds just like in the lesson. Each day, observe your plant and draw a picture of what you see. Write a sentence or two about any changes. This will help you understand the importance of each step and how plants grow over time.
Step Sequencing Game: Create cards with each step of growing a plant written on them. Mix them up and try to put them back in the correct order. You can do this with a friend or family member and see who can do it the fastest. This game will help you remember the order of steps and why it matters.
Everyday How-To Guide: Think of something you do every day, like brushing your teeth or making a sandwich. Write your own how-to guide with clear steps using words like “first,” “next,” “then,” and “last.” Share it with your class or family to see if they can follow your instructions. This will help you practice writing clear and helpful steps.
**How-To Writing**
**Episode 3: Writing Steps**
In this episode, we explore how to write effective how-to guides to teach others. I am demonstrating how to grow a plant.
I’ve already crafted an introduction that captures the reader’s attention, introduces the topic, and lists the necessary materials. Now, I’m ready to outline the steps.
The steps should clearly instruct the reader in the correct order and include visuals that enhance understanding. It’s also important to incorporate transition words such as “first,” “next,” “then,” and “last.”
**Step 1:** First, fill your flower pot with soil.
**Step 2:** Next, place a few seeds into the soil.
**Step 3:** Then, sprinkle water into the pot.
**Step 4:** Last, position the pot in the sun and wait for your plant to grow.
I have presented the steps in order, included visuals, and utilized transition words.
Stay tuned for Episode 4, where I will show you how to revise my steps to improve them further.
