A targeted 1st-grade sequencing mini-lesson designed for English Language Learners and Limited English Proficient (LEP) students. Through visual storytelling, Total Physical Response (TPR) gestures, and structured sentence frames, students master arranging events in Beginning, Middle, and End order using 'First,' 'Next,' and 'Last.'
Introduce 3 clue words using Slide 2 with physical finger gestures. Choral repeat.
5â15 min
Read-Aloud & "I Do"
Present Pip's story (Slides 3-4). Model verbalizing: "First..., Next..., Last...".
15â25 min
Guided "We Do"
Interactive mystery slide (Slide 5). Students show finger counts (1 or 2) to pick middle step.
25â40 min
Worksheet Practice
Page 1: Cut, order, and glue. Page 2: Number Max's Bath 1-2-3. Teacher conferences.
40â45 min
Wrap-Up & Choral Share
Students hold up worksheet, chorally read sentence frames, and give self-check star.
Quick Formative Assessment Tracker (Table Roster)
Mark: â (Mastered) âĒ P (In Progress) âĒ R (Reteach)
Student Name
Identifies "First"
Identifies "Next"
Identifies "Last"
Uses Frame / Verbalizes
1. ____________________
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2. ____________________
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3. ____________________
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Official Answer Key for Student Worksheet
Page 1: Sam's Sunflower
âĒ Box 1 (FIRST): Card C (Plant Seed in Soil)
âĒ Box 2 (NEXT): Card A (Sprout Drinks Water)
âĒ Box 3 (LAST): Card B (Flower Blooms)
Blanks: 1. seed, 2. water, 3. sunflower/flower.
Page 2: Max Takes a Bath
âĒ Picture A (Clean Dog): Write 3 (Last)
âĒ Picture B (Muddy Paws): Write 1 (First)
âĒ Picture C (Warm Bubbles): Write 2 (Next)
Blanks: 1. mud, 2. bubbles, 3. clean.
ðĄ Home-School Connection: Encourage students to take home their worksheet and sequence a daily routine (brush teeth, get dressed, eat breakfast) using First, Next, Last in their home language!