Reading Comprehension Strategy: Sequencing

Tabitha BarberAnslie Becton

Lindsey WombleChelsea Hewett

SequencingIdeas behind Sequencing– Some details must be comprehended and

remembered, readers must organize them sequentially. • Examples: historical and biographical events,

steps in a process, and directions.

An Introduction to Sequencing

To introduce sequencing:– Have students tell about simple sequential activities.

(washing dishes, playing sports, puzzles, narratives, dates, numbers, and events)

– Choose and event and use cue words to aid in understanding of specific details.• first, second, next, then, before, last, and after

SequencingAfter introduction, allow time for students to practice. – Practice: placing list on board and ask students to

put them in order. – mapping out main events, show how the store

progresses, and resolution of a problem – Instructor may also use chain maps if time-lines are

not included in literature being presented.

How Does Sequencing help students?

Aids in the organization and understanding of events.– Life cycles– Patterns– Stories

Help the students understand what they read.

Understanding individual parts and how they connect to the whole story.

Sequencing Words

– today – afterward – tomorrow – third – finally – dates– later

Connecting words or phrases by using time-sequence words

References

Teacher vision: Sequencing. (2012). Retrieved fromhttp://www.teachervision.fen.com/skill-builder/readingcomprehension/48779. html?page=1

Pearson Custom Education: Developing literacy: LITR 3130. New York: Pearson Learning Solutions, p. 151 - 152.

Pearson Custom Education: Developing literacy: LITR 3130. New York: Pearson Learning Solutions, p. 375.