Step-by-step Instructions for Writing a How-to Essay

How-to essays tell the reader how to do something. This section includes step-by-step directions to help guide your students as they create a how-to essay.

You can print out these pages to share them with your students or direct them to the How-to Essay section on the student site.

1. Prewriting

	Choose a process to explain and gather and organize details step by step.

2. Writing

	Tell what process you will explain, and write the steps in order.

3. Revising

	Improve your work by making sure each step is clear and the process is complete.

4. Editing

	Check for style and accuracy and prepare a final copy.