Your kids can identify the plot sequence of a short story, but what about an informational article? Have them examine the chronological order of events in informational texts with a lesson plan on the sequence of events. 

Concepts

story sequencing, plot structure, chronological order, sequence of events, plot diagrams, informational texts

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Bring in comic books or graphic novels for kids to compare story sequencing, or have them create their own
• Use the strategy with either literature or informational text
• The provided graphic organizer would be helpful with any reading comprehension lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Designed for kids to address different DesCartes statements as part of the DesCartes: A Continuum of Learning program

Pros

• Differentiates the lesson between three different reading levels
• Worksheet is helpful and illustrative

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.3.3 RI.3.3 RI.3.8