Chronological Order Text Structure - Sequence Doodle Notes & Learning Activities

Help students understand how authors may organize their writing in chronological order with this fun “Doodle and Do” resource. With this resource, students will listen to, read, and write expository texts as they learn how nonfiction passages can be organized by time order. Students complete sketch notes and fun activities with this resource.

First, students will complete extremely engaging “doodle” notes on the sequential order text structure. Then, students will progress through 6 engaging activities that students can “do” to help them showcase their learning. Since the doodle notes encourage students to color, doodle, and/or embellish their notes as they learn, they are able to increase their retention of the material. Then, they can take their learning to a new level as they progress through engaging activities that help them develop, showcase, and master their understanding of the Chronological Order Nonfiction Text Structure. This resource will take at least 3 days to complete.

Great News! This resource is a part of the Nonfiction Text Structures Mini-Unit Bundle! The bundle includes Doodle and Do mini-units for each Nonfiction Text Structure: Problem and Solution,Compare and Contrast,Cause and Effect,Description, and Chronological Order.

About the “Doodle” Notes:

Students will develop an understanding of the Chronological Order Text Structure first by completing a set of doodle notes. Doodle notes are color-it-in, fill-it-in, and doodle-encouraging note sheets. They’re not only visually engaging, they’re also effective in helping students increase their focus and ability to recall information. Plus…they’re really fun! In this resource, there are 2 options of Doodle Notes:

• Option 1: All the notes are filled in. With this option students will color, embellish, and add doodles to the notes as you review the information with the class.

• Option 2: Some of the notes are filled in and students need to fill in the remainder of the notes (like guided notes). Students will work to fill in the notes as you teach the content.

About the “Do” Activities

After students complete their Doodle Notes it’s time for them to “Do” some fun activities. The activities are designed around lessons to help students deepen their understanding of the Chronological Order Text Structure. There are six activities in all:

• Chronological Order Doodles: Students will doodle a nursery rhyme in sequential order.

• Signal Words Fill-in-the-Blank: Students learn about the key words that authors use to signal chronological order by filling in the blanks of a nonfiction passage with signal words.

• Put Events in Chronological Order: Students review events that are in mixed-up order and determine their sequence. (2 sets)

• Chronological Order – Listening and Note Taking: Students listen to a passage about the Mount Rushmore Memorial and take notes. Then, they use their notes to complete a chronological order graphic organizer.

• Chronological Order Text Structure Reading Passage: Students read a passage using the chronological order text structure and then complete a timeline.

• Chronological Order Text Structure Writing: First, students complete planning pages for writing their own “How To” paragraph. Then, students write a “How To” passage using the chronological order nonfiction text structure.

Suggested Sequence & Planning:

Day 1:

• Doodle Notes on Chronological Order Text Structure

• Chronological Order Doodles

Day 2:

• Signal Words Fill-in-the-Blank

• Put Events in Chronological Order (2 sets)

• Chronological Order – Listening and Note Taking – “Mount Rushmore Memorial”

Day 3:

• Reading Passage and Timeline – “Ludwig van Beethoven”

• Chronological Order Nonfiction Text Structure Writing – “How-To” paragraph

This detailed “Doodle and Do” resource includes:

- An overview and set-up of the mini-unit

- Doodle Notes lesson plan

- Detailed Lesson Plans for each “Do” Activity

- Doodle Notes – 2 versions! 1 version has all the notes filled in. The other version is missing some information and students are required to fill it in while learning.

- Student Learning Packet Cover Sheet

- Chronological Order Doodle Activity

- Chronological Text Structure Signal Words – Fill-in-the-Blank Passage

- Put Events in Chronological Order (2 sets)

- Listening and Note Taking Notes and Guide

- Chronological Order – Graphic Organizer

- “Ludwig van Beethoven” – Reading Passage

- Timeline

- Chronological Order Planning Page (2)

- Chronological Order Writing Sheet

- All Answer Keys

FYI: This unit is also available in an interactive notebook format where students complete the "Doodle and Do" activities with fun interactive notebook activities. You can check it out here: Chronological Order – Doodle and Do Interactive Notebook

Other Doodle and Do Resources…

• Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Text Structure Doodle Notes and 6 Fun Activities

• Problem-Solution Nonfiction Text Structure Doodle Notes and 6 Fun Activities

• How to Study for a Test Doodle Notes and 5 Learning Stations

• Writing Responses with Text-Based Evidence Doodle Notes and 5 Learning Stations

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