In this CoLT, groups analayse and depict graphically a sequence of events, actions, roles, or decisions. Sequence Chains require students to create a visual map of the logic within a series. Students identify specific points in a series and then apply knowledge and reasoning to arrange these points in an orderly, coherent progression. Thus, this CoLT may help and promote logical, sequential thinking. It also produces a graphic that can be useful for remembering as well as for planning.
1. Organise students into groups, set a time limit, and either provide students with a scrambled list of items, or have them generate their own list of items.
2. Ask students to work together to arrange the items into a sequence. If students will do an additional activity with the sequence (such as explaining the relationship between the items), give them directions and clarify your expectations.
3. Close this activity with a group discussion, asking teams to use their Sequence Chain as the basis for helping you create a class-generated Sequence Chains. Alternatively, have students draw their sequences on a flip-chart paper, then post these around the room and have students wander around to look at other teams’