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First Next and Last: Apply and Create

Retell a short sequence using order words. A focused apply activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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A Seed in a Cup

Mia puts soil in a cup. She puts a seed in the soil. She adds water. Later, a small plant grows.

Use what you learned to explain, construct or apply an idea.

1.Draw three steps from the story in order.

2.Use first, next and last to tell the planting steps.

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A Seed in a Cup

Mia puts soil in a cup. She puts a seed in the soil. She adds water. Later, a small plant grows.

Use what you learned to explain, construct or apply an idea.

1.Draw three steps from the story in order.

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Keeps the order from the story.

One possible response: Soil, seed, water.

2.Use first, next and last to tell the planting steps.

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Uses events and order words.

One possible response: First put soil in the cup, next add a seed, last add water.

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Before you begin

Listen to a short story and distinguish earlier from later.

How to use this worksheet

Begin with: What does Mia put in the cup first?
Connect the response to: Number the events from first to last.
Ask students to apply the idea: Draw three steps from the story in order.

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Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.

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Revisit the unit goals. Use the criteria to identify a specific response to improve; this activity alone does not establish mastery.

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Identify key events and retell a short narrative with relevant details. A focused apply activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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