Lab Activity 21: Practice with Explaining a Process

Lab Activities
Lab Activity 21: Practice with Explaining a Process

Objective: To explain a process, putting the steps in order.


		*Step 2:* In the box below, write a paragraph explaining one of the processes mentioned in Lab Activity 21. You may also write about a process of your own choice, such as teaching a child to ride a bike, planning a dinner, warming up for a workout, or whatever else you like. To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

		*Step 3:* Use the following questions to revise your paragraph, making sure it is concise, credible, clear, and correct. Concise Writing 1. What is your topic sentence? To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

		2. What should your reader be able to do after he or she finishes reading this paragraph? To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

		3. What are the steps in the process? (Briefly note them below.) To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

		Credible Writing 4. What are some specific details that illustrate the second and third steps (support points) in the process? (Briefly note them below.) To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

		Clear Writing 5. What transition words or terms do you use to indicate each step in the process? To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

		Correct Writing 6. Reread your paragraph carefully, making any corrections that are necessary. To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.