1. Expository Writing Good “How to” Essays/Presentations

2. Five Characteristics of Good “How to’s” 1. Be sure to include all steps and arrange them in sequence clearly. 2. Explain why each step is necessary 3. Define any terms that your readers/listeners may not be familiar with. 4. Offer clear descriptions of any tools, materials, or equipment needed to carry out the process. 5. Provide your readers/listeners with a way of determining whether or not the process has been carried out successfully.

3. Four Characteristics of a Good Presenter 1. Eye Contact 2. Speak loudly, but not too loudly 3. Correct pronunciation and annunciation 4. Slow down

4. Examples of How To’s fold a paper airplane make a paper hat fold a paper crane blow a bubble (gum) iron a shirt put clothes on a baby braid hair make a bed put make-up on play cat’s cradle draw a cat (dog etc.) tie a bowline knot (or other knot) play Go Fish (or other card game) play tag or red-rover etc.