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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves
Written By Lucille ColandroÂ
Illustrated By Jared Less
Students practice sequencing by retelling the events from There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves! in the order they happened. This engaging book companion helps students identify the beginning, middle, and end while strengthening retelling and comprehension skills.Â
K-2
45 Minutes
Story Sequence
Easy Prep


Learning Objectives
- Sequence story events in the correct order
- Identify key events and details from the storyÂ
- Use First, Next, Then, and Finally to organize eventsÂ
- Retell the story in their own wordsÂ
- Demonstrate understanding of the story's beginning, middle, and end
Materials Needed
- White cardstock paper
- Scissors
- Glue sticks
- Pencils
- Crayons or markers
- Printable lesson plan PDF
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