Teacher Resources for Instructional Planning


Grade 6, Reading and Literature Standard #: 1.22 Determine sequence of events. Identify sequential order in one or more passages (Note: sequential order may include dates; first, next, last; before and after; and order of events.) AHSGE Standard I - The student will demonstrate literal understanding of passages taken from textual, functional, and recreational reading.

Lesson Plans: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Alabama Lesson Plans User-friendly "Search" feature PDF document Sequencing Partner activity May I Take Your Order, Please? Sequencing activity that students narrow down the story's key events and then create a sequencing quiz to go with the story Follow the Legislative Process of How a Bill Becomes a Law on the State Level Sequencing activity using a lesson plan geared toward GED students

Resources: Language Experience Approach Charts for incorporating experiences with written word Sequencing Map Printable sequencing map Sequencing Chart Printable sequencing chart Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Jack and the Beanstalk Interactive Sequencing Chart Suggestions for English Language Learners: ESL Ideas (B=Beginning, I=Intermediate, T=Transitional) (B) For non-speaking ESL students, see Language Guide for an on-line picture dictionary with pronunciations for English practice. See Logos Translator Site or Universal Dictionary for translation resources. (I, T) Students locate comic strips (preferably from the Sunday paper) and cut them up into separate frames. Students exchange groups of comic strip frames and place them in the correct sequential order. Students then read the newly sequenced comic strip to the class to check for correct order. Teacher reviews comic strips before activity to assure appropriate language proficiency levels. (B) Students can do the same activity above by using dialogue strips provided by the teacher that stress beginning language skills (pictures with few words). (I, T) Students list the steps in a procedure or science demonstration. Transitional students can also make sentences or paragraphs about the procedure or demonstration.
© 2005 Mobile County Public Schools MCPSS is not responsible for the content of links beyond the initial levels in this site and does not officially endorse any software or other products mentioned on the linked sites.