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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves

Written By Lucille Colandro 

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. 

K-2

45 Minutes

Story Sequence

Easy Prep

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Learning Objectives
  • Sequence story events in the correct order
  • Identify key events and details from the story 
  • Use First, Next, Then, and Finally to organize events 
  • Retell the story in their own words 
  • 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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