Want to add some FUN to your expository writing lessons? This jam-packed KID-FRIENDLY 37 page unit is filled with hands-on learning activities and writing lessons to turn your little writers into "how-to" experts! Your students will engage in real-world writing as they write directions for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a yummy s'more, and more! Each activity includes two different planning and writing pages for differentiation within the classroom. It also includes rubrics, brainstorming maps, picture sequencing cards, and additional "how-to" writing activities. 


A kid-friendly "how-to" poster, individual student transition word charts, and large, whole-class transition word posters are all packed into this creative and engaging writing unit! 

Also included is a class book cover and blank writing and planning pages to create a class "how-to" book with your students.

Your students will have so much fun learning how to write detailed descriptions and use transition words while writing a set of clear directions. 

Please check out the Download Preview for pictures of this learning unit. 

Because who doesn't love a good PBJ and a yummy S'more? :)

Happy Learning!

Christina DeCarbo
www.secondgradesugarandspice.blogspot.com