Sequencing

In the activity below, you will see a set of four pictures that are out of order (sequence). The goal is to put the pictures in the correct order (sequence) to tell a story and then answer questions. There will be a total of 5 different picture scenes: Selling Lemonade, Feeding the Dog, Roasting Hot Dogs, Getting a New Fish, and Wrapping a Birthday Present.

1. Explain how the pictures must go in the correct order (sequence) so the story will make sense. Say it's your child's job to put the pictures in the right order (sequence) so your child can tell you a story and answer your questions.

2. Have your child tell you one complete sentence about what is happening in each picture. An example of a complete sentence might be She is giving the girl a cup of lemonade. or She is stirring the lemonade. Discuss how the story doesn't make sense because the pictures are out of order (sequence).

3. Let your child put the pictures in the correct order (sequence) by dragging the pictures into the correct boxes.

4. Now, have your child use the pictures to help tell the whole story. For older children, try to have your child use the transition words First, Next, Then, and Last.

5. Ask your child questions about the story. Who were the characters in the story? What things did the character(s) need? Where did the story take place? Why do you think the character chose to do that? What do you think might happen after the last picture?

6. After your child is finished answering your questions, have your child click on the blue SUBMIT box to check your answers. If you get them all correct, it will move you to the next set of pictures.

Sequencing Activities #2-6:

As your student sorts these activities, have them place the scenarios in the correct order. Then, they should say at least one complete sentence per picture in order to form a complete sequenced story.