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How-To Writing
Writing with Style
Using Sequencing Words
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Writing with Style
• Word Choice is very important when writing.
You should choose words that will make your
writing more interesting or more readable for
the reader.
• When writing a “How-to” paragraph, it is
important to choose words that show the
sequence, or order, of the steps for the reader.
What sequence words do you know?
• Brainstorm some sequence words
and write each word on a sticker
label or paper cut-out.
• Then, read the paragraph on the next
slide, “How to Make Boiled Eggs.”
How to Make Boiled Eggs
You need a pan, hot water, one or more eggs.
into the pan and let it boil on the stove.
water.
Put the eggs into the boiling
Let them sit for about 10 minutes.
them cool for about 5 minutes.
about 3 more minutes.
Pour the hot water
Take the eggs out.
If they’re still hot, let them cool for
Get a plate and a spoon.
Peel off the
eggshells and eat the eggs with a little salt and pepper.
make boiled eggs.
Let
That is how to
Critique the Paragraph:
• What do you think about the writer’s
word choice in “How to Make Boiled
Eggs”?
• What’s missing?
• Are there sequencing words to help
you follow the steps?
Revise the paragraph:
• Let’s help the writer.
• Use the sequencing words that you
brainstormed to help revise the
paragraph. Stick or glue the sequencing
words that fit best in the paragraph.
Write any other sequencing words that
you feel will improve the paragraph.