Olympig Order Worksheet Pig Podium Sequencing
Text Analysis: Olympig by Victoria Jamieson
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Objective: Demonstrate comprehension of the story's chronological progression.
Phase 1
First
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Phase 2
Then
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Phase 3
Next
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Phase 4
Also
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Phase 5
Finally
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Finish Line: Turn & Talk
Complete this section with a partner once you have finished the sequencing activity.
Think about Boomer's journey as an athlete who doesn't win right away.
How is Boomer's experience in the Olympics similar to your experience learning English? Consider things like "hard work," "making mistakes," and "trying again."
Discuss your "future games."
Boomer didn't win a summer medal, but he immediately started training for the winter games. What is an English goal you haven't reached yet that you are still "training" for?
Pig Podium Standards Guide Standards Guide
Pig Podium Sequencing Lesson
Teacher Resource
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
ELA.9-12.6(G)
Comprehension & Detail Evaluation
The student is expected to evaluate details read to determine key ideas. Students identify specific plot points in Olympig that are essential for maintaining the narrative arc.
ELA.9-12.7(A)
Plot & Structural Patterns
The student is expected to analyze how themes are developed through characterization and plot in structural patterns. Students manipulate the story's structure to demonstrate understanding of linear narrative progression.
ELA.9-12.6(E)
Personal Connections
The student is expected to make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society. The "Turn & Talk" section requires students to relate Boomer's perseverance to their own challenges as English learners.
English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
ELPS 2.I
Demonstrate listening comprehension of increasingly complex spoken English by following directions, retelling or summarizing spoken messages, and responding to questions and requests.
ELPS 3.G
Express opinions, ideas, and feelings ranging from communicating single words and short phrases to participating in extended discussions on academic topics.
ELPS 4.G
Demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex English by participating in shared reading, retelling or summarizing material, and responding to questions.
TELPAS Preparation
This lesson specifically targets the Intermediate and Advanced proficiency levels by scaffolded sequencing (using transition words) and verbal reflection.
Observational Focus
Can the student use sequential language (First, Next, Then) to explain the order of events?
Speaking Evidence
Does the student make a personal connection to the character's perseverance using complete sentences?
Story Snap Manipulatives Sequence Strips: Olympig
HS ESL Level
Even though he didn't win a medal, Boomer doesn't give up and starts training for the Winter Games.
Boomer arrives at the Animal Olympics, feeling confident and proud after all his difficult training.
In the hurdles event, Boomer tries his best but trips over the barriers and finishes in last place.
He attempts the high dive, but instead of a perfect entry, he makes a massive splash and fails to score points.
His mother supports him and explains that he is a winner because he never stopped trying his hardest.
Teacher Note: These strips are randomized. Students must determine the correct order based on the text read-aloud.
Olympig Order Key Teacher Guide: Pig Podium
Sequencing & Reflection (HS ESL)
Core Objectives
Identify chronological sequence in a narrative text using transition signals.
TELPAS: Evaluate listening comprehension through non-verbal (sequencing) and verbal (discussion) tasks.Analyze theme-to-self connections (perseverance in language acquisition).
The Correct Order
1. FIRST: Boomer arrives at the Animal Olympics, feeling confident and proud...
2. THEN: In the hurdles event, Boomer tries his best but trips over the barriers...
3. NEXT: He attempts the high dive, but instead of a perfect entry, he makes a massive splash...
4. ALSO: His mother supports him and explains that he is a winner because he never stopped trying...
5. FINALLY: Even though he didn't win a medal, Boomer doesn't give up and starts training...
Scaffolding Tips
• Pre-Reading: Introduce "Perseverance." Ask students for a time they felt like "last place" while learning English.
• During Reading: Emphasize verbs like "trips," "attempts," and "supports."
• Turn & Talk: Model a response first. Example: "I felt like Boomer when I tried to order food and couldn't find the word. I made a 'splash' (mistake), but I kept training."
TELPAS Rating Prep
While students are in the Turn & Talk phase, circulate with a clipboard. Listen for:
• Intermediate: Uses high-frequency words, simple sentences.
