How-to Writing Concepts and Strategies

The video tutorial introduces first graders to how-to writing, focusing on brainstorming ideas. It explains the importance of teaching someone how to do something using steps. The teacher guides students to think of topics they are good at and use a graphic organizer to jot down ideas from different settings like school, home, and the kitchen. Students are encouraged to discuss with family members if they need help generating ideas. The session concludes with instructions to hold onto their organizers for the next lesson, which will cover writing introductions and steps.

What is the first step in how-to writing?

• Writing the introduction

• Brainstorming ideas

• Publishing the final draft

• Drawing pictures

Why is brainstorming important in how-to writing?

• It helps you write faster

• It helps you think of topics you can teach

• It makes your handwriting neater

• It helps you draw better pictures

What should you consider when brainstorming topics?

• Things you have never done

• Things you dislike

• Things you are an expert in

• Things you are not good at

What tool is introduced to help organize brainstorming ideas?

• A calculator

• A ruler

• A dictionary

• A graphic organizer

Which of the following is NOT a category for brainstorming topics?

• At school

• In the kitchen

• In the garden

• Outside

What is the purpose of the graphic organizer?

• To make the writing look pretty

• To confuse the students

• To help organize ideas for how-to writing

• To replace the final draft

Which of these is NOT a suggested area to think of how-to topics?

• In the garden

• Outside

• At school

• In the kitchen

What is an example of a how-to topic at school?

• How to watch TV

• How to read a book at your desk

• How to play video games

• How to sleep in class

Which activity is an example of a how-to topic outside?

• How to score a goal in soccer

• How to bake a cake

• How to clean your room

• How to do homework

What is a how-to topic example for at home?

• How to play the piano

• How to set the table

• How to climb a tree

• How to swim