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Sequencing Events

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Using The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, pupils practice sequencing events in a story. After reading the story, they head to the computer lab to use Kidspiration to sequence events. Then they create their own books to demonstrate that they understand the concept.

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sequence of events, sequencing, story sequencing, stories

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ordering events, sequencing, story sequencing, the very hungry caterpillar by eric carle, english language arts
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Grade
1st
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Modeling
Technology
Ed Software

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