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Sequencing

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    1 - What is Sequencing?

    Sequencing is arranging events so a story or process makes sense.

    In this lesson, pupils reorder scrambled moments from a familiar fairy tale (Little Red Riding Hood), narrating with β€œfirst/next/then/finally” and briefly justifying each placement.

    It may be worth revisiting the story of Little Red Riding Hood in advance of this lesson if students have low familiarity with the story.

    2 - Get the Scrambled Story

    We're going to use the fairy tale 'Little Red Riding Hood' to practise sequencing. Here are some key moments from the story, but they are all mixed up (scrambled). Your job is to put them in the correct order!


    Red Riding Hood β€” Sequencing Drag & Drop

    Red Riding Hood β€” Sequencing Game

    Drag each scene into the numbered slots to put the story in order.
    Slots are numbered 1 β†’ 5 for the correct sequence.

    3 - Arrange the Events

    Now, arrange the scrambled moments into the right order. You can number them from 1 to 6 on your paper, or cut them out and move them around if you like. Think about what happens first, next, then, and finally in the story. For example, does Little Red Riding Hood meet the wolf before or after she gets the basket?

    4 - Narrate the Story

    Once you have your order, narrate (tell) the story out loud using words like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally'. For example: 'First, Little Red Riding Hood's mum gives her a basket. Next, she meets a wolf in the forest.' Do this for all the events. This helps show the sequence clearly!

    5 - Justify Your Choices

    Now, think about why you put the events in that order. For each step, say or write why it comes before or after another. For example: 'I put meeting the wolf after getting the basket because she has to leave home first.' Justifying means explaining your reasons. This makes sure the sequence makes sense!

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