Story Sequencing Fun!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 6:09 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn to put stories in order! We'll watch videos, talk about what happens first, next, and last, and even draw our own story pictures.

Video Resource

Sequencing Stories - Episode 4

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Duration: 6:09
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Key Concepts

  • Sequencing: Putting events in the right order (first, next, last).
  • Storytelling: Understanding the beginning, middle, and end of a story.
  • Visual Literacy: Understanding and interpreting information presented in pictures.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the first, next, and last events in a simple story.
  • Students will be able to retell a simple story in the correct sequence.
  • Students will be able to draw pictures to represent the events in a story.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the topic of sequencing. Ask if they know what it means to put things in order. Use a simple example like getting dressed (socks, shoes, then outside).
  • Video Viewing (10 mins)
    Watch the "Sequencing Stories - Episode 4" video from Print2Teach. Pause after each short story to allow for discussion.
  • Story Retelling (10 mins)
    After each story, guide students to retell what happened first, next, and last. Use prompts like, "What did the girl do first?" or "What happened after the balloon got bigger?"
  • Drawing Activity (15 mins)
    Have students choose one of the stories from the video. Provide them with paper and crayons. Ask them to draw three pictures showing what happened first, next, and last in the story. Encourage them to label their pictures with simple words or sounds they know.
  • Wrap Up (5 mins)
    Review the concept of sequencing and ask students to share their drawings with the class. Praise their efforts and encourage them to continue practicing sequencing skills at home.

Interactive Exercises

  • Sequencing Cards
    Create simple picture cards depicting the events of one of the stories. Have students work together to arrange the cards in the correct order.
  • Act It Out
    Choose one of the stories and have students act out the different events in the correct sequence. This reinforces their understanding of the story and encourages physical engagement.

Discussion Questions

  • What happened first in the story?
  • What happened next in the story?
  • What happened last in the story?
  • Can you tell the whole story in order?
  • What was your favorite part of the story?

Skills Developed

  • Sequencing Skills
  • Listening Comprehension
  • Oral Storytelling
  • Fine Motor Skills (drawing)
  • Visual Literacy

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

In the 'Washing Dishes' story, what did the girl do first?

Correct Answer: Looked at the dishes

Question 2:

In the 'Balloon Pops' story, what did the boy do next after the balloon grew?

Correct Answer: It popped!

Question 3:

In the 'Birthday Party' story, what did the girl do after blowing out the candles?

Correct Answer: Opened gifts

Question 4:

In the 'Beach Day' story, what did the boy do after making a sandcastle?

Correct Answer: Swam in the ocean

Question 5:

In the 'Sending a Letter' story, what did the girl do next after writing the letter?

Correct Answer: Put it in an envelope

Question 6:

Which of these happens first when sending a letter?

Correct Answer: Writing the letter

Question 7:

What did the boy build at the beach?

Correct Answer: A sandcastle

Question 8:

What did the girl receive at her birthday party?

Correct Answer: Gifts

Question 9:

What sound does a balloon make when it pops?

Correct Answer: Pop

Question 10:

What does the girl put on the letter before putting it in the mailbox?

Correct Answer: An address

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

First, the girl looked at the dirty ____.

Correct Answer: dishes

Question 2:

The boy blew air into the ________.

Correct Answer: balloon

Question 3:

The girl had a _________ party.

Correct Answer: birthday

Question 4:

The boy swam in the _________.

Correct Answer: ocean

Question 5:

The girl put the letter in a _________.

Correct Answer: mailbox

Question 6:

First, the boy makes a ______________.

Correct Answer: sandcastle

Question 7:

The girl is very ____________ when she opens her gifts.

Correct Answer: happy

Question 8:

The girl _________ a letter.

Correct Answer: writes

Question 9:

The balloon _______ when the boy blows too much air.

Correct Answer: pops

Question 10:

The girl washes the dirty _______.

Correct Answer: dishes

Educational Standards

PK.2.R:Students will begin to retell or reenact major events or details from a read-aloud. PK.3.R.2:Students will answer basic questions (e.g., who, what, where, and when) about texts, photographs, or illustrations during shared reading or other text experiences with prompting. PK.8.W:Students will begin to express their ideas using a combination of drawing and emergent writing with prompting.

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