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Instructions: This is an exercise to teach sequencing. It is presented in a figural mode in preparation

for left-to-right reading.
We are beginning at a very elementary level. First, make certain that the students can identify the
objects used. Point to the man. Say, “This is a man.” Point to the woman. Elicit a response; correct
the students if they are incorrect. Point to the tree. Elicit a response.
Once you are assured that the students can correctly identify the objects, go to the next step.

The man is first. The woman is second. And the tree is third.

Now you tell me. The man is____(first). The woman is____(second). And the tree is____(third).

Continue practicing until the students can identify first, second, and third with no mistakes.

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Instructions: We are adding symbols for first, second, and third. The white circles are the placeholders.
Draw a line to the correct place holder each animal is in.

This means first. This means second. This means third.

Draw a line from the animal to the placeholder.

The dog is first. The cat is second. And the frog is third.

Practice until the students can identify the proper position of both the objects and the highlighted
symbols.

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Instructions: The symbols for first, second, and third will make the student more independent in future
lessons.
Draw a line from the object to the placeholder.

This means first. This means second. This means third.

Draw a line from the object to the placeholder.

The ball is first. The box is second. And the teddy bear is third.

Practice until the students can identify the proper position of both the objects and the highlighted
symbols.

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Instructions: Draw a line from the object to the placeholder.

This means first. This means second. This means third.

The cup is first. The plate is second. And the glass is third.

Practice until the students can identify the proper position of both the objects and the highlighted
symbols.

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Instructions: “Trace over the lines from the symbol for first to all the things that are first.
Then do the things that are second, and then the things that are third.”

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Instructions: Draw a line from the symbol for first to all the things that are first.
Then draw a line for second to the things that are second. Last, do the same for the things that are
third.

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Instructions: Draw a line from the symbol for first to all the things that are first.
Then draw a line for second to the things that are second. Last, do the same for the things that are
third.

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STOP

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