Sequencing Story Events

In the story about Cathy planting seeds, what was the first action she took?

• Deciding to start a garden.

• Buying seeds from the store.

• Watering the plants immediately.

• Asking her friends for help.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

What is the first event in the story of John giving a surprise party?

• John organizing a birthday celebration for himself.

• John giving a surprise party for Kenny.

• John inviting friends to a picnic.

• John planning a vacation with his family.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

What is a timeline in storytelling?

• A visual representation that shows the order of events in a story, helping to clarify the sequence.

• A detailed character analysis that explains the motivations of each character.

• A summary of the story's themes and messages.

• A list of all the characters in the story with their relationships.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

How can illustrations help with sequencing?

• They can provide visual cues that help readers understand the order of events and the relationships between them.

• They can distract readers from the main text and confuse the sequence.

• They can replace the need for text entirely, making sequencing unnecessary.

• They can only be used for decorative purposes and do not aid in understanding.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What is the difference between a sequence and a list?

• A sequence is an ordered arrangement of events, while a list is simply a collection of items without a specific order.

• A sequence is a collection of items, while a list is an ordered arrangement of events.

• A sequence can only contain numbers, while a list can contain any type of data.

• A sequence is a type of list that allows duplicates, while a list does not.

What is a 'cause' in a sequence of events?

• An event that occurs after another event

• An event or action that leads to another event or action, forming a chain of events

• A random occurrence without any relation to other events

• An event that happens simultaneously with another event

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

What is sequencing in storytelling?

• The process of arranging events in the order they happen, helping readers understand the flow of the story.

• A technique used to create suspense by revealing events out of order.

• The method of summarizing a story in a single sentence.

• A way to analyze characters' motivations and actions.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Why is it important to know what happened first in a story?

• It helps readers understand the cause-and-effect relationships between events and the overall plot.

• It allows readers to skip to the end of the story.

• It makes the story more entertaining without any context.

• It provides a summary of the characters involved.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

What did Andy do after Jake broke his leg?

• Andy went to find help after Jake broke his leg.

• Andy called the ambulance immediately.

• Andy stayed with Jake until help arrived.

• Andy went home to get some rest.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

What does it mean to identify the main event in a sequence?

• Recognizing the most important action or occurrence that drives the story forward.

• Identifying all events in the story regardless of their importance.

• Choosing the event that has the most characters involved.

• Determining the setting of the story.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9