Reading: Reading for Detail: A2 Lesson 2: Following a Short Sequence of Instructions or Events
CEFR Level: A2 (Elementary)
Target Reading Sub-skill: Reading for Detail
Specific Focus: Following a Short Sequence of Instructions or Events
What You Will Learn
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Understand that instructions and stories often have steps or events in a specific order.
- Identify sequence words like "first," "next," "then," and "finally."
- Follow the order of simple instructions (e.g., how to make something).
- Follow the order of events in a short story.
Hello Cambodian Learners!
When you follow a recipe to make your favorite Khmer food, or when you tell a friend about your day, the order of things is important! In English reading, we also need to understand the sequence – what happens first, what happens next, and so on. Today, we'll practice following the order in simple instructions and short stories.
Understanding Sequence
The sequence is the order in which things happen or should be done.
Words like first, next, then, and finally help us understand the order.
Example of instructions (Click each step to hear it):
How to Draw a Simple House:
First, draw a big square.
Next, draw a triangle on top for the roof.
Then, draw a small rectangle for the door.
Finally, draw two small squares for the windows.
Practice Time!
Activity 1: Order the Steps!
Here are some steps for a simple task, but they are mixed up! Read the title and then click the steps in the correct order (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) to put them into the "Correct Order" box.
Activity 2: What Happens Next?
Read the short story or instructions. Then answer the question about the sequence.
Quick Quiz!
Great Job!
You are learning to understand the order of instructions and events! This is a very important skill for following directions and understanding stories.
How do you feel about this lesson?
Note for Educators/Platform Development: This lesson focuses on understanding sequence in simple instructions and narratives, including identifying sequence words. Activities involve ordering steps and answering questions about sequence. Ensure Web Speech API is supported. Use clear, simple texts with explicit sequencing. Placeholder images are used.
