Arranging a Set of Events in a Logical Order to Make a Story

I. Learning Objective

Arrange a set of given events in a logical order to make a story

I. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Arranging a Set of Given Events in a Logical Order to Make a Story

B. Text: Going on a HikeC. References: PELC 8.2 Reading

Basic and Beyond Reading Skillbook 4 p.18FNB Educational Inc.

D. Materials: picture, chart, and strips of paper where events and exercises are written

II. ProcedurePreparatory Activities Review

Read the selection carefully. This sequence the events listed below by numbering them 1 to 5.

The Best Treasure

A certain farmer had several sons. He wanted them to become farmers. When the farmer was dying, he called his sons and said to them. “Boys, I am about to leave you. I have hidden my wealth in the vineyard. Search for it, it is all I have to give you. His sons thought that their father had buried a treasure in the vineyard. When the father died, the sons dug in the vineyard, to search for the treasure. They did not find the hidden wealth, but they had fine crops of grapes.

_(4)_ a. His sons thought that their father had buried a treasure in the vineyard.

_(2)_ b. He wanted them to become good farmers._(5)_ c. They did not find the hidden wealth, but they had fine crops of

grapes._(1)_ d. A certain farmer had several sons._(3)_ e. Their father had hidden his wealth in the vineyard.

Motivation

Value Focus: Concern for pants and animals

Show the picture to the pupils.

1. Where will the children go? What do you think will they do there? Have you experienced going on a hike? Who can share his/her experiences?

2. Introduce the title of the story

Motive Question

3. What do you want to know about the story?

Unlocking of Difficulties

Use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle.

Across

1. not allowing passage of water (waterproof)2. a mark path through a forest (trail)

Down

1. an exciting experience (Adventure)2. a long walk for pleasure (Hike)3. Enjoyable (Comfortable)

TRAIL, HIKE, COMFORTABLE, WATERPROOF, ADVENTURE

Developmental ActivitiesPresentation

Read the story to the pupils.

Going on a Hike

Has anyone told you that hiking is good for your health. Well, it is. Before you go, on an adventure read these steps for a safe and enjoyable trip. First, decide on a nice sunny date and place for you hike and plan your trail. Beforehand, pack a light shoulder bag with a simple first-aid kit, a camera, if you wish, packed lunch, extra shirt, and a waterproof jacket. Above all, wear thick-soled comfortable pair of shoes on the day of your hike, check the weather report and dress accordingly. Before leaving your house, tell someone where you intend to go. Then, go on a hike! Finally, along the way, observe the trees, plants, animals, and even the clouds.

Analysis and Discussion

1. Have pupils answer the motive question: What kind of shoes should be worn on a hike? (thick soles, comfortable pair of shoes)

2. Follow-up Questions.

a. What things should be packed in a bag before going on a hike?b. When is the best time to go on a hike?c. Why should you tell someone where you intend to go before leaving

the house?

Values Integration

While observing the trees, plants and animals, along the way, how can you show concern for them?

Skill Development

Present to pupils events written on strips of paper. Ask them to read these sentences.

Going on a Hike

But before you go, read these steps for a safe and enjoyable adventure. (3)

First, decide on a nice, sunny date and place for your hike and plan your trail. (4)

Above all, wear thick-soled comfortable pair of shoes. (6)

Has anyone told you that hiking is good for your health? (1)

Before leaving your house, tell someone where you intend to go. (8)

On the day of your hike, check the weather report and dress accordingly. (7)

Then, go on a hike! (9)

Finally, along the way, observe the trees, plants, animals and even the clouds! (10)

Well, it is, (2)

Beforehand, pack a light shoulder bag with a simple first-aid kit, a camera if you wish, packed lunch, extra shirt, and a waterproof jacket. (5)

2. Ask: What have you noticed with the events? (They are not arranged in order.) Can you arrange them in the correct order? Let’s do it.

3. Have pupils read the events orally after arranging them.

What word clues help you in arranging the events in order? (Sequence signals like first, then finally)

How are the events arranged, in time order or space order? How are time-order events arranged? (Time-order events are arranged according to the order when the

events happened.)

Generalization

Ask: 1. Were you able to arrange the events in order? Yes2. What has been made when you put the events in order? (A story)3. Why were you able to rearrange easily the events in order? (Because there are word clues used in the sentences)

B. Post ActivitiesApplication

The events in the stories below are not in the correct order. Arrange them in sequence to make a short story. Write them in paragraph form.

1. A Boy Scout Hero

Arturo saved a widow and her child from the storm. (4) Arturo’s family went to the school for shelter. (3) The scoutmaster praised Arturo for his bravery. (5) A strong typhoon began. (2) The boy scouts left for the jamboree. (1)

2. Early Peoples Covering

They simply dried newly stripped animal skins and wore those with their hair on. (2)

The earliest people had no covering other than their skin. (1) Finally they rubbed fat into the skins, thus making rough leather

which was better than untreated skin. (5) The men used leaves of plants as clothes to keep out heat and

animal skin to keep out the cold. (3) Later they scraped off the hair and hung the skin in the smoke of

fires. (4)

Optional: ICT Materials Sequencing/Flat Reading Skill

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Enrichment

Rearrange the following sentences to form a good story. Write them in paragraph form.

Set A

They applied the iodine test and discovered which part stores starch. (5)

The pupils opened up the corn grains and examined the different parts. (4)

The class wanted to know the parts and uses of the corn grain. (1) The teacher divided the class into four groups. (2) The pupils drew the corn grain showing the endosperm, cotyledon

and embryo. (6) Each group brought materials for the experiment. (3)

Set B

The peasants sitting around the pool pushed her away and would not let her drink. (2)

One day the goddess Leto was thirsty and wanted to drink from a pool. (1)

They threatened Leto with sticks. (4) She asked why she could not drink but still they refused to let her drink.

(3) The peasants were immediately changed into frogs. (6) Angrily Leto told them that they would live near the pool forever. (5)

III. Evaluation

Read the scrambled story below. Organize the sentences to make a good story. Rewrite them in paragraph form.

One day, he went swimming around the pond. ______ He swam close to the worm and bit it. ______ Once there was a big black fish called Catfish. ______ Catfish saw a big worm on top of the water. ______ Suddenly he was pulled through the water. ______ Catfish tried to escape from the fisherman’s hook. ______ He had been caught by the fisherman’s hook. ______ But the fisherman placed Catfish in a basket. ______ He brought Catfish home and cooked it. ______ The fisherman and his family had a good dinner.

IV. AssignmentRead and understand the following sentences. Arrange them in a logical

order to make a story. Rewrite them in paragraph form. Give a title to your paragraph.

They become nymphs and live underwater. After a few days, the eggs hatched. Finally, they become full-grown dragonflies. First, the dragonfly lays egg on the water. As the nymphs grow, they shed their skin many times