This activity helps students practice sequencing with cards. After the students read a story you assigned them, give them sequencing cards that contain illustrations or story segments. Instruct them to put the sequencing cards in the correct order.
Teach students about the beginning, middle and end of a story with this activity. Begin by giving them clues on how to identify the beginning, middle and end of a story. For example, tell them that "Once upon a time" indicates the beginning of a story. Then, read them a short story. Draw a table on the board, and write "beginning," "middle" and "end" in each section. Ask the students to identify the different parts of the story.
Instruct students to think of an activity they do often, such as getting ready for bed. Ask them to write directions on how to complete the task, step by step. After all the students are finished, ask them to come to the front of classroom, one by one, and read their directions to their classmates.
Students can exercise their creative sides with this acting activity. Divide students into small groups, and give each group a short story to read. Once every group is finished reading a story, ask each group to act out the stories they read in front of the class.