How-to Writing
Use these sentence starters to help you brainstorm topics for your writing.
How to make your favorite sandwich | |
How to make a sand castle | |
How to build a fort | |
How to make a new friend | |
How to get from your classroom to the front door of your school | |
How to set up a lemonade stand | |
How to give a dog a bath | |
How to play your favorite board game | |
How to do one of your household chores | |
How to get to your local library | |
| Writing Traits for How-to Writing | |
| Ideas | Did I have a clear purpose for the topic? |
| Organization | Did I create a time line, a sequence chart, or notes to organize my ideas? Are my steps in logical order? |
| Voice | Did I use an appropriate tone? |
| Sentence Fluency | Did I use imperative sentences? |
| Word Choice | Did I use time words, or transition words? |
| Conventions | Did I check for mistakes in spelling, punctuation, and capitalization? |
| Presentation | Did I include art, such as photos or drawings, and make my work visually appealing and easy to follow? |