Graphic Organizer: how-to

How-to:  Graphic Organizer

Your purpose for writing is to explain or describe how to do something. Use the chart below to clarify your thinking about the structure of a how-to essay.

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Introduction

State the topic and purpose of the essay, or state what you will explain how to do.

Step One

State the goal or the reason for doing this.

Step Two

List equipment, materials and/or preparation.

Step Three

Explain how to begin.

[Explain all the necessary steps or stages.]

Conclusion

Explain how you know you are finished and what happens at the end.