Step 3. Giving Instructions

 In this step, you will learn to write a paragraph that gives instructions. This kind of paragraph is sometimes called a "how to" paragraph because it explains how to do something or how to make something.

 There are four keys to writing clear "how to" paragraphs.

• Begin with a topic sentence that names the topic and says the paragraph will give instructins about it.
• Divide the instructions into a series of steps. For some topics, you will put the steps in order by time and use time-order transition signals to show the order.

              First, do this. Next, do that.

• Explain each step one by one
• Use transition signals to introduce each new step.

Here is my writing for "how to" paragraph.

How to Clean Up My Messy Room

 How to clean up my messy room? Here are some know-hows for you. Always cleanig up room makes bother us. In reality, however, there is no choice except cleaning. Actually, If we make a plan to clean up your room, it’s not so hard to make it. First of all, you should prepare tools for cleaning such as a broom, a vacuum cleaner and a rag. Next, open all of the windows and door in your room to air and to check your room. These are important points before you clean up. After that, collect all of your scattered clothings and carry to washing room. Then, start to clean up from the top place to the bottom such as desk and bed. All rubbishes throw away to the floor and then tidy up your stuffs to the suitable place and make bed. Next, pick up big rubbishes and sweep or vacuum the floor. Finally, wipe every nook and corner using a clean rag. Then you can find your cleaned room like a new!

Here are some Time-Order Signals

And here are some common Time Subordinators

---edited by Young Jun,
 cited from Ann Hogue, First Steps in Academic Writing(Second Edition)(NY:Person Longman, 2008)