Story Sequencing Fun: What Happens Next?

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 6:20 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn about what happens first, next, and last in simple stories! This lesson uses fun stories to help you understand sequencing.

Video Resource

Sequencing Stories - Episode 5

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Duration: 6:20
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Key Concepts

  • Sequencing
  • Order of events
  • Storytelling

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the beginning, middle, and end of a simple story.
  • Students will be able to retell a simple story in the correct order.
  • Students will improve listening comprehension skills.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by introducing the concept of 'sequencing' – what happens first, next, and last in a story. Ask students if they know what happened first today. Then explain that the video will show simple stories and we'll talk about what happens in each one.
  • Video Viewing (10 mins)
    Play the YouTube video 'Sequencing Stories - Episode 5'. Encourage students to watch carefully and listen for what happens first, next, and last in each story.
  • Story Discussion (10 mins)
    After watching each story segment, pause and ask questions about the order of events. Focus on the Sandcastle, Brushing Teeth, and Building Blocks stories.
  • Activity Time (10 mins)
    Lead a story sequencing activity with printable cards (if available) or by drawing simple pictures representing events from one of the stories (Sandcastle). Have students arrange the pictures in the correct order on the board.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the concept of sequencing. Remind students that stories have a beginning, middle, and end, and that understanding the order helps us understand the story.

Interactive Exercises

  • Sandcastle Sequencing Cards
    Provide pre-printed cards showing the girl with a bucket, the finished sandcastle, and the wave washing it away. Have students arrange them in the correct order.
  • Brushing Teeth Role-Play
    Act out brushing teeth, emphasizing the order of actions (grab toothbrush, put on paste, wet brush, brush teeth).

Discussion Questions

  • What happened first in the sandcastle story?
  • What did the girl do after she made the sandcastle?
  • What was the last thing that happened in the brushing teeth story?
  • What block did the boy place LAST in the Building Blocks story?

Skills Developed

  • Listening comprehension
  • Sequencing skills
  • Retelling stories
  • Following instructions

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

In the sandcastle story, what did the girl use to build?

Correct Answer: A. A bucket and a shovel

Question 2:

What happened to the sandcastle at the end?

Correct Answer: B. A wave washed it away

Question 3:

When brushing your teeth, what do you put on the brush?

Correct Answer: C. Toothpaste

Question 4:

In the building blocks story, what is the boy doing?

Correct Answer: C. Building

Question 5:

What animal comes out of the cocoon?

Correct Answer: C. A butterfly

Question 6:

What color was the balloon in the tree?

Correct Answer: B. Red

Question 7:

What does the girl hold at the START of the sandcastle story?

Correct Answer: B. a bucket and shovel

Question 8:

What does the boy put on the first two blocks in the building blocks story?

Correct Answer: C. a big block

Question 9:

Who helps the girl get her balloon back?

Correct Answer: D. the man

Question 10:

What does the butterfly do after coming out of the cocoon?

Correct Answer: B. fly around

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The girl builds a ____________ on the beach.

Correct Answer: sandcastle

Question 2:

We use a ___________ to brush our teeth.

Correct Answer: toothbrush

Question 3:

The boy is placing ____________ on top of each other.

Correct Answer: blocks

Question 4:

A ____________ comes out of a cocoon.

Correct Answer: butterfly

Question 5:

The girl is holding a red ____________ .

Correct Answer: balloon

Question 6:

The girl looks ____________ when the sandcastle is gone.

Correct Answer: sad

Question 7:

We put ____________ on our toothbrush before brushing.

Correct Answer: toothpaste

Question 8:

The blocks are used for ____________.

Correct Answer: building

Question 9:

The butterfly flies around some ____________ .

Correct Answer: flowers

Question 10:

The man ____________ the balloon for the girl.

Correct Answer: grabs

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.L.2:Students will follow simple one-step oral directions.

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