Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand and apply the concept of sequencing and storyboarding in writing.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencils or pens

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Activity 1: Sequencing Sentences

   Write a simple story with a clear beginning, middle, and end on a piece of paper. Cut out each sentence and mix them up. Your task is to rearrange the sentences in the correct order to recreate the story. Once you have the correct sequence, write it down neatly.

2. Activity 2: Storyboard Creation

   Choose a favorite story or create a new one of your own. Draw a series of small squares on a piece of paper, creating a storyboard. In each square, illustrate a different scene from your story. Make sure the scenes are in the correct order to represent the story's sequence. Write a sentence or two underneath each scene to describe what is happening.

Third Grade Talking Points

• "Sequencing is the order in which events happen in a story or piece of writing."
• "Storyboards are visual representations of a story's sequence, using pictures or illustrations."
• "Sequencing helps readers understand the flow of a story and helps writers organize their thoughts."
• "Storyboarding can be a helpful tool for planning and organizing your writing."
• "When sequencing sentences or creating a storyboard, it's important to consider the beginning, middle, and end of the story."