Check Your Work

Read more of Dan’s how-to card. He needs to make some changes.

  • • The first sentence needs an action verb. To add it, he used this mark: Illustration of caret insertion mark that looks like an upside down V.

  • • Step 4 needs an adjective. To add it, Dan used this mark: Illustration of caret insertion mark that looks like an upside down V.

  • • Step 4 needs to start with a capital letter. He put three lines under the letter: Illustration of proofreaders capitalization mark—three horizontal lines.

What other errors does Dan need to fix?

  • 3. Illustration of insertion of the word “add”black beans for eyes.

  • 4. illustration of proofreaders capitalization mark—three horizontal linesI spread Illustration of insertion of a wordout.

Look back at your how-to card. Read it aloud. Then ask yourself the questions in the checklist. Mark your changes.

Checklist

  • Illustration of a check mark inside a box Did I use action verbs?

  • Illustration of a check mark inside a box Did I include adjectives?

  • Illustration of a check mark inside a box Did I use a capital letter for the first word in a sentence?

Finish and Share

Use these steps to finish your how-to card.

  • 1. Copy the steps neatly and correctly.

  • 2. Number the steps.

  • 3. Add a title that tells what you are making.

  • 4. Add a photo or drawing.

  • 5. Trade cards with a partner. Follow the steps to make or draw the piece of art described on the card.

Present

Take turns reading your how-to card aloud to the class. Use these tips.

Photograph of an octopus made from a banana peel
Presenting Tips
If You Are the Speaker:If You Are the Listener:

  • • Tell the steps in order.

  • • Pay attention to the reader’s voice.

  • • Follow the steps carefully.

Reflect

  • • Did you include all the steps?

  • • Did you use action verbs and adjectives in your steps?