Rearrange paragraphs in a narrative writing selection in sequential and chronological order. SPI 0501.3.11

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1. Basic paragraph Structure - Resource for teacher
2. Coherency and Unity - Lesson and exercise
3. Different Types of Paragraphs in an Essay - exercise 4.1 - Identify each sentence as belonging to an introductory, body or concluding paragraph. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
4. Different Types of Paragraphs in an Essay - exercise 4.2 - Read an introductory paragraph and identify the (1) thesis statement, (2) context for the essay and (3) limitation of the essay to a particular area. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
5. How to Find a Catchy Title for Your Paper/Essay - eight steps, several tips and some warnings
6. Making Connections - lesson plan - connect ideas in expository writing with effective transitions. teacher materials included
7. Making Connections: a Mini-lesson - transitional words are used to show how ideas are connected in this lesson from Scholastic
8. Paragraph Coherence - several exercises with answers supplied [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
9. Paragraph Coherence - Coherence in a paragraph is the technique of making words, phrases, and sentences move smoothly and logically from one to the other
10. Paragraph Parts Review - Lesson plan: learn how to make a paragraph. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
11. Paragraph Structure Exercise - number sentences in an appropriate order to form a well-structured paragraph [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
12. Paragraph Writing Exercise - several exercises asking your students to input their writing online
13. Probable Passage Matrix - Fill out this form to put your story in order.
14. Reading Selection - Answer the questions to sequence the events.
15. Sentence Sequencing - Quia quiz
16. Sequencing Events - Make tea through this interactive site. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
17. Sequencing Events - Practice your cooking skills and put the steps in order. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
18. Sentence Order in Paragraphs - lesson and exercise [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
19. Sentence Order - lesson and exercise [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
20. Story Shackles (Linking Students To Written Text) - lesson plan - Story Shackles is an imaginative and stimulating way for students to acquire the ability to retell events of a story or text, sequence the action or happenings in a story, or to simply summarize the plot, main ideas with supporting details, or general information of a story or text
21. Story Building
    1. Build a Story - [A special Christmas Present] Three sentences are presented. You select the one you think comes first and gradually build a story.
    2. Build a Story - [Nasreddin and the Beggar] Three sentences are presented. You select the one you think comes first and gradually build a story.
    3. Build a Story - [Nasreddin and the Ferry Man] Three sentences are presented. You select the one you think comes first and gradually build a story.
    4. Build a Story - [Nasreddin and the Pot] Three sentences are presented. You select the one you think comes first and gradually build a story.
    5. Build a Story - [Nasreddin and the Smell of Soup] Three sentences are presented. You select the one you think comes first and gradually build a story.
    6. Build a Story - [Nasreddin Goes Shopping] Three sentences are presented. You select the one you think comes first and gradually build a story.
    7. Build a Story - [Nasreddin's Visitors] Three sentences are presented. You select the one you think comes first and gradually build a story.
    8. Build a Story - [Two Sisters and a Cat] Three sentences are presented. You select the one you think comes first and gradually build a story.
22. Story Sequence with Word - lesson plan - the description contains a link to a Word document to download - you can insert your own stories in the boxes and let your students place them in correct sequence
23. Writing Effective Paragraphs - online quiz (essay style) or whole class activity

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