OVERVIEW

Everyone at some time is called upon to arrange items or events in their correct order.  The abilities to alphabetize, create a chronology, determine an order of operations, organize diagrams, develop arguments, or describe natural happenings fall into the general category called “sequencing events.”  This is an important skill that cuts across all content areas.  This activity can take many different visual forms: timeline, flowchart, etc.

IMPLEMENTING THIS ACTIVITY

1. Choose and modify the appropriate template for what you would like to assess. This activity can be used to assess the understanding of chronological / sequential events, to check if students have completed reading assignments (i.e. plot-sequencing), etc.
2. Make and distribute enough copies for each of your students.
3. Explain the directions and expectations clearly.
4. Students should, to the best of their ability, fill out the chart (timeline, flowchart, etc).
5. Discuss and/or collect the charts. Allow student responses to inform your instruction and be sure to address any common misconceptions you come across. You may or may not choose to evaluate the responses for a grade.