Original PromptUse this writing prompt to create an assignment for 5th grade new English Language learners to assess their writing: Include graphics to help Option 2: How Something Works or How to Do Something (Expository / Informational)
Explain how to play your favorite game, practice a hobby, or complete a specific task step-by-step.
What materials, tools, or rules are needed?
What are the step-by-step instructions someone needs to follow?
What are some tips or warnings to make sure it goes well?
This guide serves as a structured template for composing how-to instructions. It outlines a systematic approach for students to convey a specific task, game, or hobby they enjoy. The document encourages brainstorming to identify the task, listing the necessary materials both through drawing and writing, and formulating step-by-step instructions using specific transition phrases. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of clarity in writing, ensuring each instruction begins with a capital letter and concludes with a period. There are tips for effectively conveying the tasks and a checklist to help ensure the instructions meet established criteria. Overall, this resource is aimed at developing the students' ability to communicate processes in a clear and organized manner.