Today, in my eighth grade girls writing class, we took some time to brainstorm topics for a "how-to" essay. Here are the ideas the ladies shared:
Ride a bike/unicycle
Crochet
Be a unicorn
Keep calm
Choose friends
Dress for graduation
Make a fruit smoothie
Pray
Share feelings
Braid hair (do any number of hairstyles)
Nail designs
Fold clothes
Sing
Shower
Scramble eggs
Make people happy
Gain trust
Cook Ramen Noodles
Make an omelette
Brush your teeth
Treat animals
Dress
Make a friendship bracelet
Wash your hands
Tie dye
Jump rope
Double Dutch
Sit like a lady
Walk in heels
Make your bed
Sleep (?)
Dye your hair
Be a leader
Ride a horse
Write a paragraph
Straighten your hair
Proper manners
Dance - "have some moves"
Use a knife and fork properly
Tell time
Figure out your bra size
I cannot wait to read these essays.