Let's Tell the Story: Sequencing Fun!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 6:29 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun lesson using story sequencing to help Pre-K students understand how stories unfold, identify key events, and improve their understanding of narratives.

Video Resource

Sequencing Stories - Episode 3

Print2Teach

Duration: 6:29
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Key Concepts

  • Sequencing
  • Storytelling
  • Narrative Structure
  • Event Recognition

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the beginning, middle, and end of simple stories.
  • Students will be able to sequence events in a story in the correct order.
  • Students will be able to retell a simple story using sequence words like 'first,' 'next,' and 'last'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they like stories. Ask them what makes a good story. Introduce the concept of sequencing: that stories have a beginning, a middle, and an end, and that things happen in a certain order.
  • Video Viewing (7 mins)
    Play the "Sequencing Stories - Episode 3" video from Print2Teach. Before playing, tell the students to pay close attention to what happens first, next, and last in each little story.
  • Story Discussion (8 mins)
    After each story, pause the video and ask students to describe what happened 'first,' 'next,' and 'last.' Guide them in identifying the correct order of events. Focus on one story at a time.
  • Interactive Sequencing Activity (10 mins)
    Choose one of the stories from the video (e.g., 'A poor bird'). Draw simple pictures representing the beginning, middle, and end of the story on separate pieces of paper. Mix up the pictures and have the students work together to put them in the correct order. Use words like 'first,' 'then,' and 'finally' to describe the sequence.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the concept of sequencing and ask students why it's important for understanding stories. Encourage them to think about the order of events in their own lives and tell a very simple story about their morning (e.g., 'First, I woke up. Then, I ate breakfast. Last, I came to school.').

Interactive Exercises

  • Picture Sequencing
    Provide students with a set of 3-4 pictures depicting a simple activity (e.g., making a sandwich, brushing teeth). Have them arrange the pictures in the correct order and describe what is happening in each picture using sequence words.
  • Act it Out
    Choose one of the stories from the video. Have students act out the story, with each student representing a different part of the sequence. Encourage them to use the words 'first,' 'then,' and 'last' while they act.

Discussion Questions

  • What happened first in the story about the bird?
  • What happened last in the story about the lost umbrella?
  • Can you think of another story where something happens first, then next, and finally at the end?

Skills Developed

  • Sequencing skills
  • Listening comprehension
  • Verbal communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Storytelling

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

In the bird story, what did the cat want to do?

Correct Answer: Eat the bird

Question 2:

In the umbrella story, what flew away in the wind?

Correct Answer: An umbrella

Question 3:

In the alphabet story, what letter comes after 'B'?

Correct Answer: C

Question 4:

What did the boy pull out of the closet?

Correct Answer: A jacket

Question 5:

What color was the jacket in the video?

Correct Answer: Blue

Question 6:

What was the magician's sheet?

Correct Answer: Yellow

Question 7:

In the alphabet story, what letter comes after 'C'?

Correct Answer: D

Question 8:

Who chased the cat away in the bird story?

Correct Answer: A boy

Question 9:

Where did the bird use the umbrella?

Correct Answer: As a house

Question 10:

What letter did the girl write last in the video?

Correct Answer: E

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The girl was writing the ________.

Correct Answer: alphabet

Question 2:

The magician used a ________ sheet.

Correct Answer: yellow

Question 3:

The cat wanted to catch the ________.

Correct Answer: bird

Question 4:

The boy put the bird back in its ________.

Correct Answer: nest

Question 5:

The umbrella flew away in the ________.

Correct Answer: wind

Question 6:

The boy wore a ________ jacket.

Correct Answer: blue

Question 7:

First, the girl wrote A, then she wrote ________.

Correct Answer: B

Question 8:

The girl wrote the letter ________ after B.

Correct Answer: C

Question 9:

The magician waved his ________ wand.

Correct Answer: magic

Question 10:

The bird used the umbrella for its ________.

Correct Answer: chicks

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.1.S.4:Students will orally describe personal interests or tell stories to peers and adults with prompting. PK.8.R:Students will listen and respond to read-alouds, participate in shared reading, and interact independently with texts.

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