1.2.R.3
Description:
Students will sequence the events/plot (i.e., beginning, middle, and end) of a story or text.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
3C, 3C, 5B, 5B
Exemplars
5B: Examining Sequence
5B: Examining Sequence
Description:
Examining Sequence of Ideas and Events
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
A-54
A-54
Grade level: 1
Word count: 721 words
Author: R. Bender
Synopsis: Max learns an important -- and nutty! -- lesson about greed.
Excerpt:
Max had been playing ball at the park. He was there all afternoon. Now he was hungry. He said goodbye to his friends. He got on this bike and rode home.
Question:
The first thing that happens in this selection is
- Max rides home from the park.
- Ben makes a bet with Max.
- Mom starts to make dinner.
- Mom tells Max to eat dinner.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Describe a selection's beginning, middle, and end.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
3C: Analyzing Cause/Effect
3C: Analyzing Cause/Effect
Description:
Analyzing Cause and Effect
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
A-7
A-7
Grade level: 1
Word count: 683 words
Author: Susan Hughes
Synopsis: Your body needs three kinds of exercise every day. Are you getting all the exercise you need?
Excerpt:
And, it can make your mood better. How does your mood change? When you exercise, your brain is at work too. As your body moves around, your brain starts to change. It begins to work in a different way. You start to feel happier. You feel calmer too.
Question:
This selection says exercise does something to your brain. What is it?
- Exercise changes how the brain works, which can put you in a better mood.
- Exercise makes the brain become confused, which can make it harder to do your homework.
- Exercise makes the brain become more awake, so you may have trouble sleeping.
- Exercise makes the brain slow down and makes you feel tired.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Create a "chain of events" diagram for a selection.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
5B: Examining Sequence
5B: Examining Sequence
Description:
Examining Sequence of Ideas and Events
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
A-2
A-2
Grade level: 1
Word count: 732 words
Author: Kate Carter
Synopsis: Diana Nyad swam 100 miles from Cuba to Florida. It took five tries, but she did it.
Excerpt:
Diana was born in New York City. Her family moved to Florida when she was seven. She started swimming when she was 10. During high school she was the best swimmer in the state.
When Diana was 26 she swam around Manhattan. Manhattan is a big island. It is part of New York City.
When she got close to Florida she stopped. She had a message for her team. "This is a lifelong dream of mine. I'm very, very glad to be with you," she said.
Later that day, President Obama sent her a message. It said, "Never give up on your dreams."
When Diana was 26 she swam around Manhattan. Manhattan is a big island. It is part of New York City.
When she got close to Florida she stopped. She had a message for her team. "This is a lifelong dream of mine. I'm very, very glad to be with you," she said.
Later that day, President Obama sent her a message. It said, "Never give up on your dreams."
Question:
Put these events from the selection in the order in which they occurrred, from first to last.
- Diana Nyad and her family lived in New York City.
- Diana Nyad was the best high school swimmer in her state.
- Diana Nyad swam around New York City's Manhattan island.
- Diana Nyad received a message from the president of the United States.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Think about your favorite meal. Write the steps you would need to follow to make that meal, from the time you buy food at the store until the time you are putting away the dishes after the meal.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
3C: Analyzing Cause/Effect
3C: Analyzing Cause/Effect
Description:
Analyzing Cause and Effect
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
A-34
A-34
Grade level: 1
Word count: 735 words
Author: R. Bender
Synopsis: The trees of the forest learn an important lesson about showing kindness and helping others.
Excerpt:
"I could touch every leaf in the forest," said the powerful North Wind. "But some of the trees have been kind to the little bird. They knew the little bird needed help. They did the right thing by helping. To show them my thanks, I will let them keep their leaves."
Question:
The North Wind showed its thanks to the trees in the forest. How?
- The North Wind did not blow too hard so the trees were able to keep their leaves.
- The North Wind asked the sun to shine brightly on the trees.
- The North Wind told the snow and rain to go away.
- The North Wind blew gently so all the birds could fly home safely.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Create a "chain of events" diagram for a selection.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions