How-to Writing Essentials

In this video, the concept of how-to writing is introduced, explaining that it involves writing to teach someone how to do something. The video guides viewers on how to choose a topic by brainstorming things they know how to do and could teach others. A graphic organizer is used to help brainstorm topic ideas, and examples such as making a pizza, growing a plant, teaching kids to tell time, and wrapping a present are considered. The video concludes with the selection of 'growing a plant' as the topic and a preview of the next episode, which will cover writing an introduction.

What is the main goal of how-to writing?

• To teach someone how to do something

• To entertain the reader

• To describe a personal experience

• To narrate a fictional story

What is the first step in deciding what to write about in how-to writing?

• Brainstorming things you know how to do

• Researching online

• Asking friends for ideas

• Reading books on the topic

Which tool is mentioned as helpful for brainstorming topic ideas?

• A thesaurus

• A dictionary

• A graphic organizer

• A calculator

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential how-to topic?

• Baking a cake

• Growing a plant

• Making a pizza

• Telling time

What criteria is used to choose the final topic for how-to writing?

• The topic that is most popular

• The topic that the writer knows the most about

• The topic that takes the least time to explain

• The topic that is easiest to write about