How-To Writing For Kids - Procedural Writing - Episode 4: Revising Steps

In this episode, the teacher demonstrates how to revise a set of instructions for planting a seed. The process involves rereading each step, identifying missing details, and making improvements. The teacher revises four steps, adding specific tools, quantities, and actions to enhance clarity. The episode concludes with a reminder to watch the next episode for writing a closing.

What is the primary goal of revising written instructions?

• To make the writing longer

• To add more complex vocabulary

• To improve clarity and detail

• To change the topic entirely

Which tool does the narrator suggest using to fill the pot with soil?

• A large bucket

• A small shovel

• A garden hose

• A pair of scissors

How many holes does the narrator recommend poking in the soil for planting seeds?

• Five or six

• Three or four

• One or two

• Seven or eight

What important step did the narrator initially forget before watering the seeds?

• Covering the seeds with soil

• Adding fertilizer

• Placing the pot in the shade

• Using a spray bottle

What should the reader remember to do after placing the pot in the sun?

• Add more soil

• Prune the plant immediately

• Keep watering when the soil is dry

• Rotate the pot daily