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Welcome to Story Sequencing! – Greet our Kindergarten stars – Today’s lesson: story order – We’ll learn how stories are built step by step – Why sequence matters – Sequence helps us understand the beginning, middle, and end of stories – Becoming great storytellers – We’ll practice telling stories in the right order | This slide is designed to introduce Kindergarten students to the concept of story sequencing. Start with a warm welcome to engage the children and make them feel like stars. Explain that understanding the order of events is like putting together the pieces of a puzzle to see the whole picture. Emphasize the importance of sequence in understanding and retelling stories. Use simple language and examples, such as organizing their morning routine or the steps in building a sandcastle. Encourage them to think about their favorite stories and the order in which things happen. This will set the foundation for activities where they will practice sequencing with images and simple stories.

Understanding Sequence in Stories – What is sequence? – Sequence is the order in which events happen. – Sequence in daily life – Like dressing: socks before shoes! – Sequence in stories – Stories have a beginning, middle, and end. – Why is order important? – It helps us understand the story better. | This slide introduces the concept of sequence to Kindergarten students in a relatable way. Begin by explaining that sequence means the order in which things happen, using the example of getting dressed to make it understandable for young learners. Emphasize that just like we follow a sequence in our daily lives, stories also have a specific order of events, which usually includes a beginning, middle, and end. Discuss why maintaining the correct order is crucial in a story, as it helps us comprehend the plot and the progression of events. Encourage the students to think of other daily activities that require a sequence and relate this understanding to the structure of a story.

Story Sequencing: Beginning, Middle, and End – Every story has three parts – The beginning sets the scene – Meet characters and explore the setting – The middle unfolds the events – Look for the main events or a problem – The end resolves the story – Find out how the characters solve the problem | This slide introduces the concept of sequencing in storytelling to Kindergarten students. Emphasize that stories are like a journey with a start, middle, and finish. In the beginning, we get to know who is in the story and where it takes place. The middle takes us through the adventures or challenges the characters face. The end reveals how the characters find solutions and how the story concludes. Use simple and familiar stories as examples to illustrate these parts. Encourage students to think of their favorite stories and identify the beginning, middle, and end to reinforce the concept.

Let’s Practice Sequencing! – Look at the mixed-up story pictures – Work together to order them correctly – Think about the story’s beginning – What event looks like it would start the story? – Discuss what comes next and last – Decide the middle and end of the story after the beginning | This slide is for a class activity focused on understanding the concept of sequencing in a story. Show the children a series of pictures that are out of order. Guide them to observe each picture and discuss as a class what is happening in each one. Encourage them to use sequencing language such as ‘first’, ‘next’, ‘then’, and ‘last’. Help them to identify the beginning of the story by looking for clues in the pictures. Once the beginning is established, facilitate a discussion to sequence the middle and end of the story. This activity will help children understand the flow of events and improve their narrative skills. For different students, you can use different sets of pictures or have them work in small groups to encourage collaboration.

Story Sequence: Making a Sandwich – First step: Get bread slices – Next step: Spread peanut butter & jelly – Last step: Put slices together Now you have a yummy sandwich! | This slide is designed to teach Kindergarten students about sequencing in stories using the simple and relatable task of making a sandwich. Start by showing images of each step in the sandwich-making process. Explain that stories have a beginning, middle, and end, just like the steps in making a sandwich. Encourage the students to describe each step and what comes next. You can bring in props for a more interactive lesson or have students draw the sequence on paper. The goal is to help them understand the concept of order in a story by relating it to a sequence of actions they are familiar with.

Your Turn: The Lost Puppy Story Sequence – Understand ‘The Lost Puppy’ story – Think about the story order – What events start, happen in the middle, and end the story? – Class activity to sequence images – We’ll arrange the story’s pictures in order. – Discuss our sequence as a group – We’ll talk about why we placed the pictures in that order. | This slide is for a class activity where students will learn to sequence a story using visual aids. ‘The Lost Puppy’ is a simple and engaging story for Kindergarten students to practice this skill. Start by reading the story to the class or having them read it if they’re able to. Then, present the images from the story out of order. Guide the students to think about the narrative structure: beginning, middle, and end. Work together to place the images in the correct order. After the activity, discuss with the class why each image was placed in that particular order, reinforcing their understanding of sequencing and narrative structure. This activity helps students with comprehension and the ability to retell stories.

Class Activity: Story Sequencing – Create your story sequence – Use cards and crayons for drawing – I’ll hand out blank cards and colorful crayons – Draw beginning, middle, and end – Think of a story with a clear start, action, and conclusion – Share and explain your story – Tell us your story and the sequence of events | This activity is designed to help Kindergarten students understand the concept of sequencing in storytelling. Provide each student with a set of blank cards and crayons. Guide them to draw a simple story with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Encourage creativity but also emphasize the importance of logical order. Once they have completed their drawings, create a sharing circle where each student can present their story and explain the sequence of events. This will not only reinforce the concept of sequencing but also develop their narrative skills and confidence in public speaking. Possible variations of the activity could include group storytelling, where each child draws one part of the story, or using stickers to create the sequence for those who may be less confident in drawing.

Review and Goodbye! – Excellent work today, kids! – Sequence means story order – Sequence is like first, then, last in stories – You’re becoming great storytellers! – Excited to see you next time! – More fun with words and stories soon! | This slide is meant to wrap up the lesson on sequencing in storytelling. It’s important to praise the children for their effort and reinforce the concept of sequence as the order in which events happen in a story. Encourage them by acknowledging their progress in becoming storytellers. This positive reinforcement helps build their confidence and excitement for future lessons. For the next class, prepare a set of new and engaging storytelling activities that will further develop their understanding of sequencing and narrative structure.