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Expository Writing. “How to” Writing to Explain Instructions. Think About Your Purpose and Audience. Purpose: What are you going to explain how to do? Why did you choose this topic? Audience: Who will be reading your paper or listening to your presentation?. Brainstorm.
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Expository Writing “How to” Writing to Explain Instructions
Think About Your Purpose and Audience • Purpose: What are you going to explain how to do? Why did you choose this topic? • Audience: Who will be reading your paper or listening to your presentation?
Brainstorm • What materials are needed to do this activity? • What are the steps for doing this activity? • Use a graphic organizer to list your steps. • Be specific!
Write a Draft • Begin with an attention-grabbing introduction. • Write the instructions in a logical order, one step at a time. • Use transition words such as first, next, then, when, after, and finally to indicateorder of steps. • Be sure to include all the steps, and explain each one clearly so the reader or listener will be able to picture it. • Remember to end with an interesting conclusion.
Revise and Edit • Reread your draft. • As you read, imagine you don’t know how to do your activity. Check to see if you included all the necessary steps. Are your instructions clear? • Proofread for spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and vivid word choice before you publish.