How to write a process paragraph

          Almost everything that we do in life is part of a process.  Think about it. Very few things that we do are just one-and-done actions. Life itself is a process, a developmental process. We are born, we depend on our parents, we learn language, we go to school, we grow up, maybe we get married and have children, we grow old, and then, well, we die. So there are passages in life. That is a process. Explaining how to do something is also a process. This is called a how-to process. A how-to process paragraph is when we write about the steps to do something. For example, how to wash a car, how to play soccer, or how to fix a flat tire. To write a paragraph on any of these topics, we need to first describe any tools or materials that will be needed, and then describe the steps, in order, to complete the process correctly, being sure to use words like first, second, then, after that, and finally, to signal to the reader the order of the steps and help him/her better understand the flow of the process. Being able to write about and describe a process in a clear way is an important skill that is used in training manuals, set-up instructions for computers, and so on. In conclusion, writing about a process can be as easy as one-two-three. And when you are assembling a bicycle or other toy from parts in a box on Christmas morning, you will appreciate that the company has taken the time and effort to have someone write clear instructions about assembling that special gift.

Give me a comment about my process paragraph and tell me what you are going to write your Process Essay about, and why.  Think of something that you know how to do or make well.

     

Process paragraphs

                             How to Write a Process Paragraph 

          Writing a process paragraph, which is also called a How To,  Directions, or Instructions paragraph, is easy to do if you follow certain steps.  First, the most important thing to think about as you write the paragraph is that you are describing steps in a process, explaining to the reader how to make or do something. For example, you might write a paragraph about how to ride a bicycle or how to make a decoration for a party. Second, every process involves following steps in order to correctly do or make it, so you need to use signal words to help the reader follow the process. For example, you will write about the steps using signal words like first, then, after that, next, and so on, to show the reader the order of the steps. Finally, the body of your paragraph begins with the first step of the process, which is to gather any materials and tools that you will need. For example, if you are writing about "How to Change the Oil in a Car" your first step will be to describe the things that you need to have before you change the oil, such as tools, several quarts of new oil, a new oil filter, a pan to drain the old oil into, and so on. In conclusion, writing a good process or "How To" paragraph isn't hard if you describe the steps one by one, use the correct signal words, and begin with the first step of gathering the tools and materials you will need for the process.