Learning Network: How to ... : An Informational Writing Contest for Teenagers

A new step-by-step guide [View in browser](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRng6kAP4QwAWh0dHBzOi8vbWVzc2FnaW5nLWN1c3RvbS1uZXdzbGV0dGVycy5ueXRpbWVzLmNvbS9keW5hbWljL3JlbmRlcj9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD01NSZlbWM9ZWRpdF9sbl8yMDI0MDExMiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTIyODgmbmw9dGhlLWxlYXJuaW5nLW5ldHdvcmsmcHJvZHVjdENvZGU9TE4mcmVnaV9pZD03NzY3NDk1MiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1NTAxOCZ0ZT0xJnVyaT1ueXQlM0ElMkYlMkZuZXdzbGV0dGVyJTJGNmFiNjZhMTAtYjg2NC01MTYyLWJjYzQtNmI3OWQ3ZDdkMzIxJnVzZXJfaWQ9YWE0OTFlZjdmMWQ5NjRlNDk3OWZiNzg0ZTc0ZTAxZDdXA255dEIKZZwAJKFlXgjz5lIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD)|[nytimes.com](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRng6kAP0S4aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTU1JmVtYz1lZGl0X2xuXzIwMjQwMTEyJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTExMjI4OCZubD10aGUtbGVhcm5pbmctbmV0d29yayZyZWdpX2lkPTc3Njc0OTUyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTU1MDE4JnRlPTEmdXNlcl9pZD1hYTQ5MWVmN2YxZDk2NGU0OTc5ZmI3ODRlNzRlMDFkN1cDbnl0QgplnAAkoWVeCPPmUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~)[Continue reading the main story](#) [Ad](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRng6kAP0SfaHR0cHM6Ly9saXZlaW50ZW50Lm5ld3lvcmt0aW1lc2luZm8uY29tL2NsaWNrP3M9MTYyMDk5JmxpPUxOJm09YWE0OTFlZjdmMWQ5NjRlNDk3OWZiNzg0ZTc0ZTAxZDcmcD1MTl8yMDI0MDExMiZ0ZT0xJm5sPXRoZS1sZWFybmluZy1uZXR3b3JrJmVtYz1lZGl0X2xuXzIwMjQwMTEyVwNueXRCCmWcACShZV4I8-ZSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkwQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [The Learning Network](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRng6kAP0TIaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vc2VjdGlvbi9sZWFybmluZz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD01NSZlbWM9ZWRpdF9sbl8yMDI0MDExMiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTIyODgmbmw9dGhlLWxlYXJuaW5nLW5ldHdvcmsmcmVnaV9pZD03NzY3NDk1MiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1NTAxOCZ0ZT0xJnVzZXJfaWQ9YWE0OTFlZjdmMWQ5NjRlNDk3OWZiNzg0ZTc0ZTAxZDdXA255dEIKZZwAJKFlXgjz5lIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) January 12, 2024 Dear Reader, Do you know how to fix a brake light? What about how to memorize Shakespeare? How to keep a goldfish alive? Spot a shooting star? Write a love letter? Forgive someone? These are just a few of the many skills explained in Tip, the how-to column by Malia Wollan which ran weekly in The New York Times Magazine from 2015-2022. Inspired by this column, which took on topics both serious and silly, [we are challenging students to write their own “how-to” for (almost) any task.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRng6kAP4QGAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm55dGltZXMuY29tLzIwMjQvMDEvMDkvbGVhcm5pbmcvaG93LXRvLWFuLWluZm9ybWF0aW9uYWwtd3JpdGluZy1jb250ZXN0LWZvci10ZWVuYWdlcnMuaHRtbD9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD01NSZlbWM9ZWRpdF9sbl8yMDI0MDExMiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTIyODgmbmw9dGhlLWxlYXJuaW5nLW5ldHdvcmsmcmVnaV9pZD03NzY3NDk1MiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1NTAxOCZ0ZT0xJnVzZXJfaWQ9YWE0OTFlZjdmMWQ5NjRlNDk3OWZiNzg0ZTc0ZTAxZDdXA255dEIKZZwAJKFlXgjz5lIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) As long as the topic is appropriate for a family newspaper, students can explain whatever they like, including tasks that Tip has already taken on. But, just as the column did, they must also find, interview and quote one expert on the subject. Take a look at the [full guidelines](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRng6kAP4QGAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm55dGltZXMuY29tLzIwMjQvMDEvMDkvbGVhcm5pbmcvaG93LXRvLWFuLWluZm9ybWF0aW9uYWwtd3JpdGluZy1jb250ZXN0LWZvci10ZWVuYWdlcnMuaHRtbD9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD01NSZlbWM9ZWRpdF9sbl8yMDI0MDExMiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTIyODgmbmw9dGhlLWxlYXJuaW5nLW5ldHdvcmsmcmVnaV9pZD03NzY3NDk1MiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1NTAxOCZ0ZT0xJnVzZXJfaWQ9YWE0OTFlZjdmMWQ5NjRlNDk3OWZiNzg0ZTc0ZTAxZDdXA255dEIKZZwAJKFlXgjz5lIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD), our [step-by-step guide](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRng6kAP0T1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vMjAyNC8wMS8wOS9sZWFybmluZy9hLWd1aWRlLWZvci13cml0aW5nLWEtaG93LXRvLWFydGljbGUuaHRtbD9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD01NSZlbWM9ZWRpdF9sbl8yMDI0MDExMiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTIyODgmbmw9dGhlLWxlYXJuaW5nLW5ldHdvcmsmcmVnaV9pZD03NzY3NDk1MiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1NTAxOCZ0ZT0xJnVzZXJfaWQ9YWE0OTFlZjdmMWQ5NjRlNDk3OWZiNzg0ZTc0ZTAxZDdXA255dEIKZZwAJKFlXgjz5lIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) and our related [writing prompt](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRng6kAP0TzaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vMjAyNC8wMS8wOS9sZWFybmluZy93aGF0LWRvLXlvdS13aXNoLXlvdS1jb3VsZC1kby13ZWxsLmh0bWw_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9NTUmZW1jPWVkaXRfbG5fMjAyNDAxMTImaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTEyMjg4Jm5sPXRoZS1sZWFybmluZy1uZXR3b3JrJnJlZ2lfaWQ9Nzc2NzQ5NTImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNTUwMTgmdGU9MSZ1c2VyX2lkPWFhNDkxZWY3ZjFkOTY0ZTQ5NzlmYjc4NGU3NGUwMWQ3VwNueXRCCmWcACShZV4I8-ZSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkwQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~). We can’t wait to learn the skills students will teach us! Sincerely, The Learning Network RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS [[12 illustrations from the Tip column] Illustrations by Radio](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRng6kAP4QGAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm55dGltZXMuY29tLzIwMjQvMDEvMDkvbGVhcm5pbmcvaG93LXRvLWFuLWluZm9ybWF0aW9uYWwtd3JpdGluZy1jb250ZXN0LWZvci10ZWVuYWdlcnMuaHRtbD9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD01NSZlbWM9ZWRpdF9sbl8yMDI0MDExMiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTIyODgmbmw9dGhlLWxlYXJuaW5nLW5ldHdvcmsmcmVnaV9pZD03NzY3NDk1MiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1NTAxOCZ0ZT0xJnVzZXJfaWQ9YWE0OTFlZjdmMWQ5NjRlNDk3OWZiNzg0ZTc0ZTAxZDdXA255dEIKZZwAJKFlXgjz5lIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [Contests How to … : An Informational Writing Contest for Teenagers We invite students to explain how to do any task in 400 words or fewer. Contest dates: Jan. 10 - Feb. 14, 2024 By The Learning Network](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRng6kAP4QGAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm55dGltZXMuY29tLzIwMjQvMDEvMDkvbGVhcm5pbmcvaG93LXRvLWFuLWluZm9ybWF0aW9uYWwtd3JpdGluZy1jb250ZXN0LWZvci10ZWVuYWdlcnMuaHRtbD9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD01NSZlbWM9ZWRpdF9sbl8yMDI0MDExMiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTIyODgmbmw9dGhlLWxlYXJuaW5nLW5ldHdvcmsmcmVnaV9pZD03NzY3NDk1MiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1NTAxOCZ0ZT0xJnVzZXJfaWQ9YWE0OTFlZjdmMWQ5NjRlNDk3OWZiNzg0ZTc0ZTAxZDdXA255dEIKZZwAJKFlXgjz5lIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [[An illustration of a question mark over two conversation bubbles with drops of sweat dripping off.] Illustration by Radio](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRng6kAP0T1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vMjAyNC8wMS8wOS9sZWFybmluZy9hLWd1aWRlLWZvci13cml0aW5nLWEtaG93LXRvLWFydGljbGUuaHRtbD9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD01NSZlbWM9ZWRpdF9sbl8yMDI0MDExMiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTIyODgmbmw9dGhlLWxlYXJuaW5nLW5ldHdvcmsmcmVnaV9pZD03NzY3NDk1MiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1NTAxOCZ0ZT0xJnVzZXJfaWQ9YWE0OTFlZjdmMWQ5NjRlNDk3OWZiNzg0ZTc0ZTAxZDdXA255dEIKZZwAJKFlXgjz5lIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [Contests How to Write a ‘How-To’: A Step-by-Step Guide to Our Contest We walk you through how to brainstorm a topic, interview an expert and write your own original “How to ….” By Natalie Proulx and Katherine Schulten](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRng6kAP0T1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vMjAyNC8wMS8wOS9sZWFybmluZy9hLWd1aWRlLWZvci13cml0aW5nLWEtaG93LXRvLWFydGljbGUuaHRtbD9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD01NSZlbWM9ZWRpdF9sbl8yMDI0MDExMiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTIyODgmbmw9dGhlLWxlYXJuaW5nLW5ldHdvcmsmcmVnaV9pZD03NzY3NDk1MiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1NTAxOCZ0ZT0xJnVzZXJfaWQ9YWE0OTFlZjdmMWQ5NjRlNDk3OWZiNzg0ZTc0ZTAxZDdXA255dEIKZZwAJKFlXgjz5lIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [[An illustration of a hand holding a microphone with a finger selecting a button.] Illustration by Radio](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRng6kAP0TzaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vMjAyNC8wMS8wOS9sZWFybmluZy93aGF0LWRvLXlvdS13aXNoLXlvdS1jb3VsZC1kby13ZWxsLmh0bWw_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9NTUmZW1jPWVkaXRfbG5fMjAyNDAxMTImaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTEyMjg4Jm5sPXRoZS1sZWFybmluZy1uZXR3b3JrJnJlZ2lfaWQ9Nzc2NzQ5NTImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNTUwMTgmdGU9MSZ1c2VyX2lkPWFhNDkxZWY3ZjFkOTY0ZTQ5NzlmYjc4NGU3NGUwMWQ3VwNueXRCCmWcACShZV4I8-ZSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkwQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [Student Opinion What Do You Wish You Could Do Well? As a companion to our new “how to” contest, here are 10 questions to help you brainstorm some skills you’d like to learn — whether practical or just for fun. By Katherine Schulten](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRng6kAP0TzaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vMjAyNC8wMS8wOS9sZWFybmluZy93aGF0LWRvLXlvdS13aXNoLXlvdS1jb3VsZC1kby13ZWxsLmh0bWw_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9NTUmZW1jPWVkaXRfbG5fMjAyNDAxMTImaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTEyMjg4Jm5sPXRoZS1sZWFybmluZy1uZXR3b3JrJnJlZ2lfaWQ9Nzc2NzQ5NTImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNTUwMTgmdGU9MSZ1c2VyX2lkPWFhNDkxZWY3ZjFkOTY0ZTQ5NzlmYjc4NGU3NGUwMWQ3VwNueXRCCmWcACShZV4I8-ZSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkwQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [A graph showing the approximate time between an invention or patenting and the first major federal regulation. 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