How-To Writing For Kids - Procedural Writing - Episode 1: Brainstorming

The video tutorial introduces how-to writing, explaining it as a method to teach others how to do something. It guides viewers through brainstorming potential topics by considering what they know well enough to teach. The speaker uses a graphic organizer to list ideas such as making pizza, growing a plant, telling time, and wrapping presents. Ultimately, the speaker chooses to write about growing a plant. The video concludes with a teaser for the next episode, which will cover writing introductions.

What is the primary purpose of 'how to' writing?

• To describe a personal experience

• To persuade someone to buy a product

• To teach someone how to do something

• To entertain the reader

What is the first step in choosing a topic for 'how to' writing?

• Brainstorming things you know how to do

• Researching online

• Asking friends for ideas

• Reading books on the subject

What tool does the narrator use to help brainstorm topic ideas?

• A graphic organizer

• A dictionary

• A brainstorming app

• A computer program

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential topic by the narrator?

• Making a pizza

• Growing a plant

• Telling time

• Baking a cake

What topic does the narrator decide to write about?

• Making a pizza

• Growing a plant

• Telling time

• Wrapping a present